Precious Lara Quigaman
Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz (born January 3, 1983) is a Filipino actress, multi-product endorser and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2005 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan.[2] She is the fourth Filipino to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez in 1979. Prior to winning Miss International, Quigaman joined Binibining Pilipinas twice, first in 2001 and last in 2005. The latter ultimately earned her the title of Binibining Pilipinas International.[3]
Precious Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz | |
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_-_Precious_Lara_Quigaman.png.webp) Quigaman after winning Miss International 2005 | |
| Born | Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman January 3, 1983 |
| Other names | Lara |
| Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m)[1] |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 Miss International 2005 |
| Spouse(s) | Marco Alcaraz (m. 2012) |
| Children | 3 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2001 (Unplaced) Binibining Pilipinas 2005 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas International 2005) Miss International 2005 (Winner) (Best in National Costume) |
Biography
Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Quigaman is the eldest of four children of Nelson Quigaman of Ligao City in the province of Albay and Princesita San Agustin, a registered nurse. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, and eventually Bahrain, where her father worked. After five years, she returned to Biñan and finished high school at La Consolacion College. Before moving to Bahrain, she studied for a semester at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In England, she attended South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, originally called Filton College where she studied Media Production and Communication.[4]
Quigaman got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Marco Alcaraz in 2010 and got married in a civil ceremony on January 1, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Got married again on July 8, 2012 in a Christian wedding ceremony that was held at the Hacienda Isabela in Tagaytay City.[5]
She gave birth to a seven-pound baby boy on November 10, 12:52 a.m. via cesarean section at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.[6]
Quigaman is a Born-again Christian and was criticized by netizens after several of her Instagram post were taken to oppose Pope Francis visiting the country.[7]
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
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| 2020 | Happy Times | Kim's mother | Reality Entertainment |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Charlotte's adoptive sister | Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment, The O&Co. Picture Factory |
| 2012 | The Healing | Lian | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Ina Berde | Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, and APT Entertainment |
| Aswang | Regal Entertainment Inc. | ||
| Babang Luksa | Anna | Viva Films | |
| 2010 | Dalaw | Agnes | Star Cinema, Cinemedia, and MJM Productions |
| Slowfade | |||
| 2009 | Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena) | Conchita | |
| 2006 | Umaaraw, Umuulan | Lynette/Rich | |
| Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Sara | Imus Productions |
Awards and achievements
- People Asia Magazine: People of the Year- 2005
- Presidential Order of Lakandula: Champion for Life (Alongside Manny Pacquiao given by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo).
- Nominee for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movie. New Actress Award 2007
References
- Alex Vergara. "Once heavy with child at 160 pounds, Lara Quigaman regains her whistlebait figure". INQUIRER.NET.
- Ricky Lo (September 27, 2005). "RP bet is Miss International 2005". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- Interview by Tinna S. Bonifacio (November 2005). "CELEBRITY PROFILE". ph.jobsdb.com. JobsDB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- "Precious Lara Quigaman Biography". PINOYSTOP. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- FUNFARE by Ricky Lo (July 11, 2012). "Mr. and Mrs. Marco Alcaraz (née Precious Lara Quigaman): One wedding & a baby". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- Rowena Tan (September 21, 2013). "Precious mommy moments". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- "Precious Lara Quigaman's Instagram Post Draw Negative Reactions From Netizens During Papal's Visit". 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Jeymmy Vargas |
Miss International 2005 |
Succeeded by Daniela di Giacomo |
| Preceded by Margaret Bayot |
Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 |
Succeeded by Denille Valmonte |
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Miss International 2005 contestants | |
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Miss Philippines winners in the Big Four international beauty pageants | ||
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| Miss Universe |  | |
| Miss World | ||
| Miss International | ||
| Miss Earth | ||
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