Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Winners
Miss Philippines-International Krista Kleiner
Miss Philippines-International: Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Age: 20
Height: 5′ 10 1/2″
Weight: 122 lbs.
Vital statistics: 36″-26″-36″
Special awards: Miss Talent, Best in Swimsuit
A popular actress in the Philippines, this Orange County girl is something of a Renaissance woman. A published author at sixteen, Krista graduated from Fullerton Union High School with academic honors. While attending the University of California San Diego, she became part of the prestigious National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Krista excels physically as much as she does intellectually: she’s garnered several medals for swimming, and she’s won multiple tennis tournaments. She’s certainly not a lady to be trifled with: Krista holds a black belt in taekwondo, and she’s a master of the nunchaku. In fact, Krista’s nunchaku performance during the talent competition won her the title of Miss Talent, while her physical beauty won her the Best in Swimsuit award.
As if Krista’s prodigious brains and brawn weren’t impressive enough, she’s also got quite an artistic side. Having served as a choreographer and dancer for her high school dance team, Krista’s a multi-awarded Latin ballroom dancer who also dances jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. She doesn’t just dance to the music, she also makes her own music as a singer and piano player.
Krista graced the cover of Gadgets magazine in October 2009. In the same month, she modeled for Filipino fashion legend Ben Farrales at Philippine Fashion Week. Krista is also Miss USA Philippines 2007 and Miss Pistang Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2004.
During the question-and-answer portion, Krista was asked what she’d like to discuss with US President Barack Obama. Krista replied that she’d like to know what motivates Obama to serve the American people so selflessly, so she can do the same for the Filipino people. Multitalented, multicultural, and civic-minded — what more could you ask for in a fine Filipina?
Miss Philippines-World Czarina Gatbonton
Miss Philippines-World: Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
Age: 19
Height: 5′ 10 1/2″
Weight: 116.6 lbs
Vital statistics: 34″-23″-34 1⁄2″
Tall, curvy, dusky Czarina has the most quintessentially Filipina features in the winner’s circle. Her height serves her well in her favorite sports: basketball and volleyball.
Czarina’s dreamed of winning beauty pageants since childhood, and now she’s living her dream. Even before winning the title of Miss Philippines-World 2010, she was crowned Miss Malolos 2009.
Czarina’s also very proud of her cultural heritage. During the question-and-answer portion, she chose to reply in her native Filipino tongue. When asked what she would like to be if she were given another life, she answered exactly as a nature-loving island princess would: she’d like to be a life-giving tree.
The symbolism of the Tree of Life resonates particularly well in Filipino culture: these archipelagic people rely on coastal coconut trees for everything from food to shelter to textiles to oxygen. Continuing the Filipino tradition of hospitality, Czarina’s in her second year of studying hotel and restaurant management. Czarina’s close affinity for her native culture certainly adds to her charm as a fine Filipina.
Miss Philippines-Universe Venus Raj
Miss Philippines-Universe: Maria Venus Raj
Age: 21
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 110 lbs.
Vital statistics: 35″-22″-35″
Special awards: Miss Friendship, Best in Long Gown, Best in Philippine Terno
Venus represents the best of two worlds: the mysterious beauty of India and the sunny charm of the Philippines. As an information assistant for the Philippines’ environmental protection agency, Venus works to protect the natural beauty of her tropical homeland. That love for nature is why Venus is also Miss Philippines Earth Eco-Tourism 2008. Like her fellow winner Czarina, Venus enjoys basketball and volleyball. She also loves singing.
This journalism graduate is the picture of dignified elegance. That elegance is what won her the award for Best in Long Gown. When asked what she would do to achieve her dreams, Venus essentially said she would rely on two things: inner strength and deep faith. As anyone familiar with Filipino culture will tell you, those character traits are the twin pillars at the heart of many a fine Filipina.
The Beauty of Diversity
As you can see from the list of winners, mixed ethnicities aren’t the only characteristics that give fine Filipinas their diversity. From cutting-edge media mavens to hyper-achieving martial artists, from loving family girls to devoted civil servants, fine Filipinas aren’t just a multicultural phenomenon. They’re a multidimensional phenomenon.
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Whether Venus Raj was born in Doha Quatar or in Camarines Sur is immaterial because she is a Filipino citizen since her mother is a Filipina. So that settles her citizenship! Dapat naisip yan ng organizers. I sympathize with Ms. Raj.
Ms. Faye. Rules are Rules and the organization should not reward dishonesty. Get over it !
Dear Venus,
You are right that you complained when the orgnizer stripped you with the title.
In the begginning, if they found out that your resume has a problem, they should call your attention or prevent you from joining the contest. It’s unfair to you what the organizer did to you. Keep on fighting until you get justice. Ang Bicolana HINDI NAGPAPATALO LALO NA PAG MAY KATUWIRAN. ABUHAY KA VENUS. . .
Ang Saimong Kababayan,
Doc Joey Betito
Founder/Chairman, MHC
please use spell check Doc.
They have a bad history of stripping,and humiliating winners of Bb. Pilipinas, like Janina San Miguel. Lots of Latina winners hardly speak English, yet they were able to win the crown. Let’s hope they give the crown back to Venus for the year 2011.
Give the crown to a woman who can speak clearly and can back their words with with cohesive substance and intelligence. Supposedly all these candidates are college graduates. Good Grief. View videos of past candidates during their pageant interviews and try and decipher their responses to questions. You will not only be in awe but more than likely a little embarrased for them.
In the 1st press statement of BPCI, the confirmation of the discrepancy between Venus Raj’s personal account of her birth and her birth certificate came after the coronation. According to BPCI, the authenticity of Raj’s birth certificate was given due respect during the screening, however, she later publicly refuted the information in it. BPCI must have realized the legal obstacles she may encounter especially when getting a passport since one of the basic requirements is the birth certificate. It follows that without a passport, she could not get out of the country for further training and join the Miss Universe Contest. For me, reinstating her does not mean giving her false hope but clinging to any possibility that she could get a passport. I’m banking on her lawyers to do necessary measures as soon as possible. Let us not lose hope for Ms. Raj. Thanks to BPCI for considering her reinstatement as per appeal of her fans.