Ariella Arida
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Ariella Arida (March 2017)
|
|
| Born |
Ariella Hernandez Arida November 20, 1988 Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Measurements | 34-26-34 inches |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Universe Philippines 2013 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Philippines Earth 2012 (Unplaced) Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (Winner- Miss Universe Philippines 2013) Miss Universe 2013 (3rd Runner-Up) |
| Religion | Iglesia Ni Cristo |
Ariella "Ara" Hernandez Arida (born November 20, 1988), is a Filipino fashion model and television personality best known for winning Miss Universe Philippines 2013 and representing the Philippines at Miss Universe 2013 and eventually placed as Third Runner-up.
Ara Arida was born in Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines to public school teachers, Estella (née Hernandez), of San Pablo, and Arlesito Arida, of Alaminos. She is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Los Baños with a degree in chemistry. Prior to winning the title, Ara competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2012 and was a former Binibining Laguna contestant.
Along with her modelling stints, Arida participated in the 2012 edition of Miss Philippines Earth, but was unplaced.
Arida was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2013 by Miss Universe Philippines 2012 and Miss Universe 2012 First Runner-up, Janine Tugonon and garnered the award for Best in Swimsuit at the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant held in the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 14, 2013. She was crowned along with Binibining Pilipinas International 2013 and Miss International 2013, Bea Rose Santiago; Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2013, Joanna Cindy Miranda; Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2013, Mutya Johanna Datul and 1st Runner-up, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Judge, Philippine National Police chief, Director General Alan Purisima was the one who asked her final question. Her response was:
...
Wikipedia