- Miss Philippines Earth 2002
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Miss Philippines Earth 2002 Date 12 May 2002 Presenters Bobby Yan Venue University of the Philippines Theater, Quezon City, Philippines Broadcaster ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel Entrants 24 Winner April Ross Perez
Western Mindanao Region (Zamboanga), PhilippinesMiss Philippines Earth 2002, the 2nd edition of Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant, was held on May 12, 2002 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines.[1]
The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally.[1] Carlene Aguilar crowned her successor April Ross Perez as Miss Philippines Earth 2002 at the conclusion of the event. Perez won against 23 other women and became the representative of Philippines to the Miss Earth international beauty pageant.[2][3][4]
Contents
The pageant
The 24 candidates were selected through regional competitions. In the National Capital Region, 12 candidates were chosen from 108 aspirants. The remaining 12 other official candidates were winners of regional Miss Philippines pageants organized by Carousel Productions through its network of franchise holders.[5]
The candidates were formally presented to the media on May 2, 2002 at the poolside of the Intercontinental Hotel.[5]
Ateneo de Zamboanga University student April Ross Perez, who stood 5 feet and 8 inches, was proclaimed winner of the Miss Philippines Earth 2002 against Justine Gabionza. Initially, the eleven judges casted the same number of votes for the top 2 of the five finalists and a second votation was conducted and revealed 6 yeas for Perez and 5 yeas for Gabionza.[2]
The pageant switched it's broadcasting television partner from RPN Channel to ABS-CBN Channel.[5] The final show was directed by Johnny Manahan and hosted by Pia Guanio and Bobby Yan.[2]
Results
Placements
Final Results Contestant Miss Philippines Earth 2002 - April Ross Perez
Miss Philippines Air - Justine Gabionza
Miss Philippines Water - Gina Ritter
Miss Philippines Fire - Sheryll Ducusin
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism - Honelyet Gascon
Semifinalists - Jennifer Novo
- Katherine Alfaro
- Fiona Lava
- Aileen Cavas
- May Fortes
Special awards
Special Award Philippine Region Delegate Best in Swimsuit Western Mindanao Region April Ross Perez Best in Long Gown National Capital Region Justine Gabionza Miss Photogenic National Capital Region Justine Gabionza Miss Friendship National Capital Region Colynn de Guzman Miss Talent National Capital Region Miss Joanne Nuestro Miss Ponds Ilocos Region Sheryll Ducusin Miss Sunsilk National Capital Region Justine Gabionza Miss Creamsilk National Capital Region May Fortes Miss Close-Up Western Mindanao Region April Ross Perez Miss Texter Choice Western Mindanao Region April Ross Perez Miss Avon Western Mindanao Region April Ross Perez - Major Special Awards
- Minor/Sponsor Special Awards
Contestants
The following is the list of the official contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 2002 representing various regions in the Philippines:
- Jennifer Novo
- Katherine Alfaro
- Fiona Lava
- Gina Ritter
- Aileen Cavas
- May Fortes
- Sheryll Ducusin
- April Ross Perez
- Justine Gabionza
- Honeylet Gascon
- Iris Llamera
- Madeleine Wuilquin
- Marjorie Akil
- Ma. Victoria Durana
- Emarivy Lampitoc
- Gizelle San Pedro
- Mary Anne Labunog
- Rhea Justo
- Gretzen Casimiro
- Ruby Rose Reyes
- Joyce Dionzon
- Florenz Joy Abogado
- Colynn de Guzman
- Joanne Nuestro
Coronation night performers
The pageant's coronation night featured the following artists and performers:[5]
- Piolo Pascual
- Anna Fegi
- Bayang Barrios
- 17:28 Boy Band
- Pinikpikan Band
Judges
The judging panel consisted of eleven judges as follows:[2]
No. Judge Background 1 Marcel Kerkmeester Chairman of the Board of Judges 2 Malou Dy Buncio General Manager Avon Philippines 3 Rosemarie Arenas Philanthropist 4 Margie Moran Miss Universe 1973 5 Korina Sanchez TV Patrol hostess and newscaster 6 Ricky Reyes Hair stylist 7 Corazon Abalos Civic worker 8 Bert Timbol MASSCOM Managing Director 9 Boy Abunda TV host, publicist, talent manager, and celebrity endorser. 10 Chad Davis Manager of Hotel Intercontinental 11 Maribel Cotoco Banco Filipino Vice President Environmental activities
The candidates visited various universities in Metro Manila to raise funds and engage in tree planting activities with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.[5]
The candidates also joined the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in the campaign to promote waste sorting in several cities and municipalities in the Metropolitan Manila area.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Carvajal, Dolly Anne (5 September 2002). "When newscasters are not before the cameras". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sq41AAAAIBAJ&sjid=dyUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1275,23322660&dq=miss+philippines+earth+2002&hl=en. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d News Online, Zamboanga (2002-05-12). "Zamboangueña beauty wins Miss Philippines-Earth 2002!". Zamboanga News. http://www.zamboanga.com/html/Zamboanga_Arts_and_Culture_Beauty.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
- ^ News Online, Manila Bulletin (2002-10-15). "Beauties for the Environment". Manila Bulletin News. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KhAiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OQsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6092,2258800&dq=miss+philippines+earth+2002+april+ross+perez&hl=en. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
- ^ News Online, PIA Daily (2003-12-02). "Celebs grace DENR nursery launching in Bukidnon". Philippine Information Agency. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p031202.htm&no=6&date=12/02/2003. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e f Cruz, Marinel (11 May 2002). "Miss Philippines 2002 Candidates Paint The Pageant Green". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ta41AAAAIBAJ&sjid=dyUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1603,24834159&dq=miss+philippines+earth+2002&hl=en. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
External links
Miss Philippines-Earth Categories:- Miss Earth
- 2002 beauty pageants
- 2002 in the Philippines
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