Nicole Cordoves

Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (Tagalog: [ˈnɪkɔl kɔɾˈdɔbɛs]; born April 15, 1992)[1] is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[2][3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant and finished as 1st Runner-Up.[4]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ignacio and the surname or paternal family name is Cordoves.

Nicole Cordoves
Born
Nicole Ignacio Cordoves

(1992-04-15) April 15, 1992
Makati City, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016
Major
competition(s)		Binibining Pilipinas 2016
(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016)
Miss Grand International 2016
(1st Runner-Up)
Websitelinky.ph/nicolecordoves

Early and personal life

Cordoves has Filipino-Chinese ancestry.[1] She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Development Management, minoring in AB Economics.[5]

Her brother, Joshua is engaged to Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Magtanong.[6]

Pageantry

Competitions

Cordoves won Miss Chinatown 2014.[7][8] She was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016, having been chosen to represent the Philippines at the pageant as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[4][9][10]

Hosting

She co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2018 with Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Gutierrez.[11] In 2021, Cordoves and Catriona Gray co-hosted the 57th Binibining Pilipinas, the first pageant in the Philippines with all-female hosts, earning critical acclaim.[12][13][14][15] She teamed up with 2020 Miss Grand International runner-up Samantha Bernardo for a photo shoot prior to the pageant.[16][17] Cordoves, Catriona Gray, Samantha Bernardo and Edward Barber co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2022.[18][19]

Career

She worked as a speech writer for Cesar Purisima, the former Secretary of Finance.[1][5] Cordoves is a Miss Q and A judge on It's Showtime,[1][20] and is one of the co-hosts of "Dr. Care" and "Pasok Mga Suki" on PIE Channel with journalist Migs Bustos and online business personality Madam Inutz.[21] She is also a judge on Drag Den Philippines, hosted by Manila Luzon.[22]

References
  1. Villano, Alexa (April 19, 2020). "Nicole Cordoves isn't afraid of taking risks". Rappler. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. "Nicole Cordoves". Miss Grand International. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. "2016 Candidate". Binibining Pilipinas. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. "PH bet Nicole Cordoves wins 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  5. "8 fun facts: Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves". Rappler. April 20, 2016. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  6. "LOOK: Beauty queen Patch Magtanong is engaged". Rappler. September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  7. "Top 'Tsinoys' crowned Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2014". ABS-CBN News. July 28, 2014. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. "WINNING MY FIRST CROWN, THE BEGINNING OF MY PAGEANT JOURNEY, NICOLE CORDOVES". YouTube. November 14, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "The Source: The Journey of Nicole Cordoves". YouTube. November 11, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Nicole Cordoves on her controversial Donald Trump remarks". Rappler. November 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  11. Libero-Cruz, Grace (March 19, 2018). "Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Recap: The Top 15 And The Q&A Portion". Metro.style. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. "Pageant first: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to host Bb. Bilipinas 2021". ABS-CBN News. June 5, 2021. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  13. Severo, Jan Milo (July 12, 2021). "Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves lauded for Binibining Pilipinas 2021 hosting". philstar.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  14. "IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves' looks at the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night". Rappler. July 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  15. "Nicole Cordoves trends after hair flip at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night". Rappler. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  16. "LOOK: Miss Grand runners-up Samantha Bernardo, Nicole Cordoves sizzle in photo shoot". ABS-CBN News. July 5, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  17. Arcano, Nicole (July 8, 2021). "The Exact Sultry Bodysuits We Spotted on Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo". Preview. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  18. Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (July 12, 2022). "Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves continue historic feat as all-female Binibining Pilipinas hosts". philstar.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  19. "LOOK: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves stun in photos recreating Bb. Pilipinas swimsuit looks". Rappler. July 29, 2022. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  20. "It's Showtime Miss Q and A: Hurado Nicole shares her reaction on Catriona's victory". YouTube. December 17, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "Gretchen Fullido, Vivoree, Elmo, and more PIE jocks lead new talk and music shows on PIE CHANNEL". Manila Bulletin. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  22. Purnell, Kristofer (November 19, 2022). "Nicole Cordoves, Sassa Gurl are main judges on 'DragDen'". Phil Star Global. Retrieved March 11, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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