Binibining Pilipinas 2004

Binibining Pilipinas 2004 was the 41st edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 6, 2004.[1]

Binibining Pilipinas 2004
DateMarch 6, 2004
Presenters
Entertainment
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants25
Placements10
WinnerMaricar Balagtas
Plaridel, Bulacan
CongenialityMaria Liwayway Baterna
Sagay, Negros Occidental
PhotogenicGemma Gatdula
Angeles City

At the end of the event, Carla Gay Balingit crowned Maricar Balagtas as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004. Maria Rafaela Yunon crowned Maria Karla Bautista as Bb. Pilipinas-World 2004, while Jhezarie Javier crowned Margaret-Ann Bayot as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2004. Tracy Ann Javelona was named First Runner-Up and Princess Jasmine Tiongson was named 2nd Runner-Up.[2][3]

Results
Color keys
  •   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2004
  • Bb. #19 – Maricar Balagtas
Unplaced – Miss Universe 2004
Binibining Pilipinas World 2004
  • Bb. #10 – Maria Karla Bautista[4]
Top 5 – Miss World 2004
Binibining Pilipinas International 2004
  • Bb. #17 – Margaret-Ann Bayot
Top 15 – Miss International 2004
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #20 – Tracy Ann Javelona
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #1 – Princess Jasmine Tiongson
Top 10
  • Bb. #3 – Maria Liwayway Baterna[2]
  • Bb. #6 – Maria Cristina del Rosario
  • Bb. #9 – Gemma Gatdula
  • Bb. #14 – Honeylet Christine Gascon
  • Bb. #21 – Margaux Mitz Flores

Special Awards
Award Contestant Ref.
Best in Swimsuit
  • Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
 [2]
Best in Evening Gown
  • Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #9 - Gemma Gatdula
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #3 - Maria Liwayway Baterna
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #2 - Jeanne Harn
Miss Lux 24-Hour Beauty
  • Bb. #17 - Margaret-Ann Bayot
Miss Creamsilk Beauty
  • Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Pond's Noticeably Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #1 - Princess Jasmine Tiongson
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Binibining Avon
  • Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Miss Philippine Airlines
  • Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy
  • Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Internet
  • Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
People's Choice Award
  • Bb. #17 - Margaret-Ann Bayot

Contestants

25 contestants competed for the three titles.[5]

No. Contestant Age City/Province Placement
1 Princess Jasmine Jewere Tiongson21Baguio
2nd Runner-Up
2 Jeanne Angeles Harn22Rodriguez, Rizal
3 Maria Liwayway Baterna25Sagay, Negros Occidental
Top 10
4 Stephanie Anne Balagtas19Malolos, Bulacan
5 Sheila Margrethe Alonso19Tanjay, Negros Oriental
6 Maria Cristina del Rosario24Nueva Ecija
Top 10
7 Natasha Catbagan20Nueva Ecija
8 Anna Teresita Lopez21Parañaque
9 Gemma Gatdula22Angeles City
Top 10
10 Maria Karla Bautista19Cebu City
Binibining Pilipinas World 2004
11 Aizza Francesca Briñas19Quezon City
12 Caroline Lontoc24Makati
13 Mary Joan de Mesa23Calamba, Laguna
14 Honeylet Christine Gascon23Pampanga
Top 10
15 Frances Anne Meneses23Bulacan
16 Mary Anne Bago18Mandaluyong
17 Margaret-Ann Bayot21Antipolo
Binibining Pilipinas International 2004
18 Liane Mae Tablante20Quezon City
19 Maricar Balagtas21Plaridel, Bulacan
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2004
20 Tracy Ann Javelona24Bacolod
1st Runner-Up
21 Margaux Mitz Flores22Quezon City
Top 10
22 Kooky Ken dela Cruz20Pangasinan
23 Leila Mae Cuenza22Bacolod
24 Heidi Borja19Paombong, Bulacan
25 Patricia Francisco18Parañaque

Notes

Post-pageant Notes
  • Maricar Balagtas competed at Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador but was unplaced. On the other hand, Maria Karla Bautista was one of the Top 5 when she competed at Miss World 2004 in Sanya, China. Bautista was then named as the Continental Queen of Asia & Oceania.[5]
  • Margaret-Ann Bayot competed at Miss International 2004 in Beijing and was of the 15 semifinalists. After her stint in Miss International, Bayot competed at Miss Maja Mundial 2004 in Colombia and was named Virreina (1st Runner-Up)[6]
  • Sheila Margrethe Alonso competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2004 and was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2004.[5]

References
  1. Lo, Ricky (March 2, 2004). "40 years with the Binibini". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  2. Cruz, Marinel (March 8, 2004). "Persistence pays off for pageant winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. 23–24. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. Lo, Ricky (March 20, 2004). "Maricar Balagtas: It pays to try — and try". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  4. Talabis, Louise Danielle (February 16, 2022). "6 Pinay beauty queens who are lawyers, law students". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  5. Cruz, Marinel; Adina, Armin (March 3, 2004). "Dumped sexy starlet not perfect Bb. Pilipinas bet, says Pitoy Moreno". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. 32–33. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. Lo, Ricky (March 31, 2004). "Maan Bayot vies in Miss Maja Int'l". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
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