Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Winners

Finally, after months of waiting of whom will take home the crown, Bb. Pilipinas 2012 winners have been announced yesterday, April 15, 2012, Sunday night. I bet there will be a mixed opinions as to whom should be crowned as Ms. Universe-Philippines 2012, and even I got shocked and speechless after the grand winner announced.

The 49th Bb. Pilipinas was held at Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. Hosted by Iza Calzado, Xian Lim, Venus Raj and Georgina Wilson and was aired in ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best.

Here are the Lists of Winners:

Ms. Universe-Philippines 2012: #18 - Janine Marie Tugonon

Bb. Pilipinas - International 2012: #8 - Nicole Schimtz

Bb. Pilipinas - Tourism 2012: #13 - Katrina Jayne Dimaranan

1st runner up - #15 - Elaine Kay Moll

2nd runner up - #29 - Annalie Forbes

The 12 Semi-Finalists:

#30 - Sherlyn Gonzales

#16 - Liezl Alcantara

#7 - Patricia Lae Ejercitado

#29 - Annalie Forbes

#26 - Angelee delos Reyes

#9 - Mary Jean Lastimosa

#13 - Katrina Jayne Dimaranan

#18 - Janine Marie Tugonon

#15 - Elaine Kay Moll

#14 - Gina Joy Howell

#8 - Nicole Schmitz

#1 - Karen Gallman

Here is the First Set of Special Awards:

Best in National Costume - Nicole Schmitz (#8)

Miss Friendship - Chloe Zanardi (#25)

Miss Talent - Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (#13)

Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award - Roxanne Tadique (#20)

People's Choice - Giselle Angelica Muñoz (#21)

Best in Swimsuit - Nicole Schmitz (#8)

Here is the Second Set of Special Awards:

Miss Photogenic - Karen Gallman (#1)

Miss Philippine Airlines - Mary Jean Lastimosa (#9)

Miss Avon Philippines - Mary Jean Lastimosa (#9)

Best in Evening Gown - Angelee delos Reyes (#26)

2012 Bb. Pilipinas Candidate #13: Katrina Jayne Dimaranan

Katrina, 18 years old and 5'8" tall, was born in San Juan, Metro Manila and just recently graduated from high school. She wants to take up Psychology in college because she believes she can relate to different kinds of people because of her life experiences. Because of her family’s situation, she has attended 13 schools and has learned to be independent. She was also homeless for a while even to the point of sleeping in a terminal bathroom with her siblings. She loves to sing and has exposure to choirs, events and musicals. Despite her challenging experiences, Katrina maintains a positive outlook in life. She joined the pageant to be an inspiration to people and that despite all odds “all will turn out all right”.