Binibining Pilipinas 2020: Talent competition celebrates Valentine’s Day for a cause
Manila, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas 2020 pageant staged a one-of-a-kind talent competition to heat up Valentine’s Day, with select candidates showing off their amazing talents at The New Frontier Theater in Araneta City.
Considered as one of the most anticipated activities in Binibining Pilipinas, the talent competition was a testament to how well-rounded the contestants are. Twenty of the 40 official contestants impressed the audience and judges with their singing, dancing, and artistic talents.
Binibini #1 Samantha Panlilio opened the performances with an astounding dance routine. This was followed by the sizzling dance choreographies of Binibini #2 Rowena Sasuluya, Binibini #3 Lois Anne Badando and Binibini #5 Arianne Deseree Viardo.
Binibini #6 Princess Ann Guanzon serenaded the audiences with her golden voice, while Binibini #7 Shanon Tampon showed-off her acting skills with her monologue. Binibini #8 Meiji Cruz gave an intrinsic folk dance, followed by Binibini #12 Vianca Marcelo’s magic performance. Binibini #14 Hazel Joy Ortiz and Binibini #16 Alexandra Rosales danced, while Binibini #17 Justine Felizarta did both singing and dancing.
Binibini #20 Ana Thea Cenarosa changed the flavor of the show with her one-of-a-kind dribbling skills. Binibini #22 Maria Ruth Erika Quin showed her painting skills, then Binibini #27 Jashmin Dimaculangan followed with a song number. Binibini #28 provided the audience with a declamation piece.
Binibini #30 Noriza Valerio offered a satisfying dance, followed by the unique puppeteering of Binibini #32 Danica Joy Acuna. Binibini #33 Alexandra Garcia heated up the stage with her dance, while Binibini #34 Mercedes Pair gave us her cool voice. Binibini #37 Alexangela Salvador capped off the performances with her exquisite painting.
The panel of judges was led by Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. Chair Madame Stella Marquez Araneta. She was joined by the reigning Binibini queens (Binibining Pilipinas – International Bea Patricia Magtanong, Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados, Binibining Pilipinas – Supranational Resham Saeed and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Aya Abesamis) and last year’s Best in Talent Cassandra Chan.
The winner of this year’s talent competition will be announced during the Binibining Pilipinas coronation night on April 26.
In true Binibining Pilipinas fashion, the event was coupled with segments of fashion shows. Before the talent competition, the girls sashayed on stage wearing clothes and shoes from Jag Jeans and World Balance.
After the talent showdown, the candidates graced the stage in their beautifully designed red dresses as they were serenaded by Kapamilya singer and Pilipinas Got Talent season 1 finalist Markki Stroem.
It is the first time that Binibining Pilipinas held the talent competition at the New Frontier Theater. The event was made special, as part of proceeds from the ticket sales were donated to the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter.
Binibining Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2019 Emma Mary Tiglao and Youtube celebrity Prince de Guzman hosted the show.