Janine Tugonon
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon October 19, 1989 Orion, Bataan, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Agency | Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Measurements | 34-24-34 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Universe Philippines 2012 |
| Major competition(s) |
Binibining Pilipinas 2011 (1st Runner-Up) Binibining Pilipinas 2012 (Winner- Miss Universe Philippines 2012) Miss Universe 2012 (1st Runner-up) |
| Religion | Christian |
Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon (born in Orion, Bataan, Philippines) is a Filipino model, TV Host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2012 and placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Universe 2012.
Tugonon finished her Pharmacy degree with Latin honours (Cum Laude) at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and became a Licensed Pharmacist in June 2010. Tugonon also attended the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila as a ballet protégé while attending university. In 2010, Tugonon was titled Miss Pharmacy and Miss Thomasian Personality 2010 at UST
In 2011, Tugonon placed 1st Runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant. The eventual winner was Shamcey Supsup (her roommate). In 2012, Janine once again entered the pageant and won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2012, gaining the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.
On 19 December 2012, Tugonon competed in Miss Universe 2012 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, United States where she finished 1st Runner-up to Olivia Culpo of the USA. Tugonon was the only Asian to place in the Top 5. Philippines placed in the Top 5 for the third consecutive year.
During the final question and answer portion of the competition Tugonon was asked a question via Twitter and read by judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?", Tugonon replied:
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