Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001
DateJune 9, 2001
Presenters
VenueNBC Tent, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants25
Placements10
WinnerDarlene Carbungco
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Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 was the 33rd edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas. It was held at the now closed NBC Tent in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 9, 2001.[1][2]

At the end of the event, Josephine Canonizado crowned Darlene Carbungco as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001. Including her crowned are the new court of winners: Michelle Ann Peñez was named First Runner-Up, Mimilannie Lisondra was named Second Runner-Up, Liza Diño was named Third Runner-Up, and Janice Gay Alop was named Fourth Runner-Up.[3]

Results

Placements

Color keys
  •   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International placement
Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001
  • Mutya #25 – Darlene Carbungco
4th runner-up – Miss Asia Pacific 2001
1st runner-up
  • Mutya #1 – Michelle Ann Peñez
    (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Universe 2001)
1st runner-up – Miss Tourism Universe 2001
2nd runner-up
  • Mutya #7 – Mimilannie Lisondra
    (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International 2001)
Unable to fulfill her competition
3rd runner-up
  • Mutya #18 – Mary Liza Diño
    (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2001)
Unplaced – Miss Tourism International 2001
4th runner-up
  • Mutya #21 – Janice Gay Alop
Top 10
  • Mutya #2 – Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr.
  • Mutya #4 – Sandra A. Rebancos
  • Mutya #5 – Athena Claveria
  • Mutya #13 – Mary Jane Isip
  • Mutya #20 – Anna Liza Bernal

Special awards

Award Contestant
Miss Photogenic
  • Mutya #8 - Hazel Gamilla
Miss Friendship
  • Mutya #12 - Girlie Gesta
Miss Talent
  • Mutya #9 - Jackie Garcia
Best in Swimsuit
  • Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco
Best in Long Gown
  • Mutya #11 - Alta Redor
Miss Avon
  • Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Mutya #5 - Athena Claveria
Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Mutya #1 - Michelle Ann Peñez
Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night
  • Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco

Contestants

Twenty-five contestants competed for the title.[4]

No. Contestant Age Hometown
1 Michelle Ann Peñez 19 California
2 Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. 23 Quezon City
3 Rosemarie Cepida 19 Iloilo City
4 Sandra A. Rebancos 22 Kalinga
5 Athena Claveria 23 Quezon City
6 Aireen Enquito 22 Mandaluyong
7 Mimilannie Lisondra 20 Bacolod
8 Hazel Gamilla 18 Santa Rosa
9 Jackie Garcia 19 Cebu City
10 Juneth Nitro 20 Santa Cruz
11 Alta Redor 20 Pasig
12 Girlie Gesta 19 Davao City
13 Mary Jane Isip 18 Manila
14 Evangeline Abadam 23 Olongapo
15 Maria Celine Carpeña 19 Taguig
16 Gemma Grace Auxterio 19 Tagum
17 Joan Vasquez 24 Parañaque
18 Mary Liza Bautista Diño 19 Marikina
19 Carla Paz Miller 24 Davao City
20 Anna Liza Bernal 20 Lipa
21 Janice Gay Alop 23 Olongapo
22 Abigail Abalos 18 London
23 Cathrina Magbanua 21 Muntinlupa
24 Chopen Albances 20 Cavite City
25 Darlene Zimmer Carbungco 20 Angeles

Notes

Crossovers

Post-pageant notes

  • Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific, Darlene Carbungco competed at Miss Asia Pacific 2001 in Makati, Philippines and placed 4th runner-up.
  • Mutya 1st runner-up, Michelle Ann Peñez competed at Miss Tourism Universe 2001 and placed 1st runner-up
  • Mutya 2nd runner-up, Mimilannie Lisondra did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2001 pageant
  • Mutya third runner-up, Mary Liza Diño competed at Miss Tourism International 2001-2002 in Malaysia but unplaced

References

  1. ^ Lo, Ricky (January 11, 2002). "Is the 'Mutya' really Dingdong's 'Darlene'?". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Pabobonggahin ang 'Mutya' guest". Pilipino Star Ngayon. April 1, 2001. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (July 2, 2001). "Mutya Darlene is showbiz material". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "May 2 imports sa Mutya tilt". Philstar.com (in Filipino). June 2, 2001. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  5. ^ a b c Brizuela, Jayson (March 14, 2002). "New breed of beauties". Manila Standard. Manila: Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc. pp. 13, 20. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  6. ^ Uichanco, Diana (February 25, 2000). "A merry mix of Bb. Pilipinas hopefuls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. F7. Retrieved September 25, 2021.