Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002
Date	June 8, 2002
Broadcaster	GMA Network
Entrants	24
Placements	10
Winner	Miriam Chui Filipino Community of California, USA

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002, the 34th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc., was held on June 8, 2002 with Miriam Chui proclaimed as the winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific who bested 23 other candidates.

Results

Color keys

•   The contestant Won in an International pageant.
•   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
•   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.

•   The contestant assumed another title.
•   The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
•   The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
•   The contestant did not place.

National Title	Candidate	International Placement
Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2002	Miriam Chui	3rd Runner-up
1st runner-up	Kristine Caballero	Unable to fulfill her competition
2nd Runner-up	Frances Margaret Arreza	Top 10
3rd Runner-up	Mae Lagasca
4th Runner-up	Genevieve Siao
Top 10 Finalists	#23 Kristine Caballero #14 Meriam Santiago #5 Jacquelyn Mitchell #13 Katherine Aban #4 Genevieve Siao #15 Jazz Natividad #24 Miriam Chui #8 Jeramie Alagon #6 Mae Lagasca #18 Frances Margaret Arreza

Special Awards

Special Awards	#	Contestant
Miss Photogenic	#3	Richelle Encarquez
Miss Congeniality	#2	Ivy Pagdanganan
Miss Talent	#19	Vanessa Manalo
Best in Swimsuit	#24	Miriam Chui
Best in Evening Gown	#24	Miriam Chui
Best Designer	#13	Jonti Martinez worn by Katherine Aban
Miss Max Factor Infinite Beauty	#5	Jacquelyn Mitchell
Miss Pond's Soft and Smooth Skin	#14	Meriam Santiago
Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair	#24	Miriam Chui
Miss Close-Up Killer Confidence Smile	#23	Kristine Caballero
Miss Lux Super Rich Standout Beauty	#5	Jacquelyn Mitchell
Miss Samsung Telegenic	#6	Mae Lagasca
People's Choice Texters Award	#18	Frances Margaret Arreza

Contestants

No.	Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown
1	Theresa Gavieres	19	5'5"	Kalibo, Aklan
2	Ivy Pagdanganan	21	5'5"	Quezon City, Metro Manila
3	Richelle Encarquez	19	5'5.5"	Zamboanga City
4	Genevieve Siao	23	5'6.5"	Manila, Metro Manila
5	Jacquelyn Mitchell	18	5'6"	Edinburgh, Scotland
6	Mae Lagasca	18	5'7"	Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
7	Anna Monton	18	5'9"	Butuan City
8	Jeramie Alagon	19	5'7.5"	Subic, Zambales
9	Gracielle Banzon	22	5'6"	Lapu-Lapu City
10	Mary Love Bantigue	19	5'8"	Biñan, Laguna
11	Christina Brigino	24	5'8"	Manila, Metro Manila
12	Aulorence Alipo-on	19	5'9.5"	Olongapo City
13	Katherine Aban	21	5'9.5"	Dagupan City
14	Meriam Santiago	19	5'9"	Marilao, Bulacan
15	Jazz Natividad	23	5'7.5"	Parañaque City, Metro Manila
16	Kate Dejesa	19	5'8.5"	Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
17	Rozelle Quiambao	20	5'9"	Butuan City
18	Frances Margaret Arreza	20	5'6.5"	Las Piñas City, Metro Manila
19	Vanessa Manalo	22	5'7.5"	Lipa City
20	Rubie Nanquil	23	5'6"	Lubao, Pampanga
21	Carliz Selma	18	5'7"	Cebu City
22	Aprille Maninang	20	5'5.5"	Iriga City
23	Kristine Caballero	24	5'5.5"	Quezon City, Metro Manila
24	Miriam Chui	20	5'5.5"	California, USA

Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date

• Mutya #13 Katherine Aban was Binibining Pilipinas 2002 Top 12 semifinalist

Post-Pageant Notes

• Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific, Miriam Chui competed at Miss Asia Pacific 2002 in Manila and placed 3rd runner-up.
• Mutya 1st runner-up, Kristine Caballero did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2002 pageant
• Mutya 2nd runner-up, Frances Margaret Arreza competed at Miss Tourism International 2002-2003 in Malaysia and was Top 10 semifinalist

External links

• Official Mutya ng Pilipinas website
• Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 is on!