Miriam Quiambao

Miriam Quiambao
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Binibining PilipinasIn 1999, Quiambao joined the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant. She received several awards, including Miss Photogenic, but in the end managed to capture the Binibining Pilipinas-World title.However, controversy soon erupted when the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe titleholder Janelle Bautista was dethroned due to questionable citizenship.Quiambao was then asked to take over the title and be the Philippine representative to the 1999 Miss Universe pageant to be held that year in Trinidad and Tobago. Binibining Pilipinas-International Lalaine Edson took over Miriam's previous title. Miss Universe 1999Before arriving at the host country, Quiambao trained in Venezuela under the guidance of Osmel Sousa for a week.Miriam was one of the strongest and most visible contenders for the crown. She consistently placed second during the pageant's preliminaries and bested a composite score of 9.52, just trailing behind the score of Sonia Raciti, the South African candidate. At the semifinals, she once again placed second overall in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions, racking up scores as high as 9.32 and 9.42 respectively. It was Spain's candidate, Diana Nogueira that dominated the semifinals with a marginal lead over Quiambao of 9.33 for the swimsuit event and 9.45 for the evening gown competition. The FallDuring the preliminary round of the evening gown competition, Quiambao slipped and fell on stage. As she walked, the heel of one of her shoes got caught in the trail of her evening gown and she slipped on the floor. Despite this incident she collected herself, regained composure, walked graciously, finished her walk, and drew applause from the audience. At the finals, Quiambao referred to the incident during an interview portion. She said "she felt she represented those women who have fallen both on and off the stage". Final ResultsEarly at the competition she received the Clairol Herbal Essences Style Award, the only Asian candidate at the pageant to do so. She was called as one of the final three delegates, alongside Misses Botswana and Spain. Quiambao faltered during the final question, which tackled the debate of whether a Miss Universe should continue her reign even if she gets pregnant. Spain's Diana Nogueira placed as 2nd Runner-Up. It all came down to Philippines' Quiambao and Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe, and in the end, Quiambao placed as 1st Runner-Up, with Kwelagobe winning the Miss Universe title.Miriam's placement is the highest since Margarita Moran won the coveted title back in 1973. After Miss UniverseAfter her triumphant stint at the pageant, Miriam began a new career working as a TV Host/Correspondent for GMA Network back in the Philippines. In December 1999, she co-hosted "Unang Hirit" with Arnold Clavio, Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Micky Ferriols and Ryan Agoncillio. Miriam hosted a lifestyle segment of the show called "Istayl".Miriam then joined Paolo Bediones on hosting the show "Extra Extra!". The show eventually evolved into a reality program called "Extra Challenge". She eventually left the show in 2004.In December 2004, she got married to Italian businessman Claudio Rondinelli. The couple eventually moved to Hong Kong, China where her husband ran several restaurant businesses. While in Hong Kong, Miriam worked part-time as a yoga instructor for two and a half years.The marriage eventually fell apart and Quiambao went back to her native country in 2006. She resumed her TV hosting career, working alongside again with Paolo Bediones, this time presenting a travel show, "Pinoy Meets World".She also co-host for the show "Palaban" on GMA 7 with Winnie Monsod and Malou Mangahas tackling current events, socio-economic and political issues in the Philippines in 2007. Also, she is host for QTV 11's "Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan", a made for TV show highlighting the experiences, trials and success of Overseas Filipino Workers.In the first year anniversary of "100% Pinoy", Miriam was one of the new host together with Joaquin Valdez. Miriam is on the front cover of the August 2008 issue of Playboy Philippines.On the second half of the year 2009, she goes to test her acting skills by appearing in a Phillipine horror movie Patient X as the Nurse Betty and the comedy movie KimmyDora as Gertrude. Once again, she appeared on television through the TV Series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as Aludra, the guest villain for the series. Other Notable Credits and AppearancesKung Tayo'y Magkakalayo-guestRuffa and Ai-guest hostWowowee- guest judgeThe Singing Bee; celebrity player 12/24/08Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?; celebrity playerOlay Total Effects, Mister Donut, Cream Silk, and Lactacyd TV advertisements."Magpakailanman" on GMA 7; acting role as "Nelia Sancho""Matakot Ka Sa Karma" (2006); a cameo role as a Socialite; directed by Jose Javier Reyes"Walang Kapalit" (2003); acting role as "Celine"; directed by Joel LamanganVarious TV program appearances on GMA 7 and QTV 11 showsVarious hosting stints for corporate eventsAdvocate of various charitable organizationsActively participant in fashion shows and modelling gigsFrequent cover girl for various magazines, often the subject of editorials as wellWorld Vision advocate AwardsThis biography of a living person does not cite any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. 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(February 2008)Winner, Best Travel Show Hosts (w/ Paolo Bediones) "Pinoy Meets World" - 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV 2007Most Outstanding Bicolana Award, Ibalong 1999Most Outstanding Alumna Award, UST 1999Millennium Men and Women Award, Evian 1999 TV ShowsKung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN 2)Obra (TV series) (GMA 7)Extra Challenge (GMA 7)Unang Hirit (GMA 7)Magpakailanman (GMA 7)Sapulso (QTV 11)Dahil Sa Iyong Pag-lisan (QTV 11)Pinoy Meets World (GMA 7)Palaban (GMA 7)The Beat (QTV 11)100% Pinoy (GMA 7) External linksMiriam's Multiply Page Miriam Quiambao at the Internet Movie DatabaseTribute PageArticle on Her Marriage.abs-cbnnews.com, Ex-beauty queen files raps at NBIv  d  eBinibining Pilipinas titleholders (1999)UniverseMiriam QuiambaoWorldLalaine EdsonInternationalGeorgina Ann SandicoPreceded byJanelle Bautista(original winner, dethroned)Binibining Pilipinas-Universe1999Succeeded byNina Ricci Alagao Categories: Miss Binibining Pilipinas winners | Kapampangan people | Filipinos of Chinese descent | Miss Universe 1999 delegates | Filipino journalists | Filipino actors | Filipino television personalities | University of Santo Tomas alumni | 1975 births | Living peopleHidden categories: Unreferenced BLPs from February 2008 | All unreferenced BLPs


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