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IN PIA WURTZBACH'S FOOTSTEPS

The repeat candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 


Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, who joined the Binibining Pilipinas pageant three times before taking home the crown, has inspired a lot of people to strive hard and reach for their dreams no matter how long it takes, especially beauty pageant contestants who ceaselessly train for the chance to represent the Philippines in the international pageant arena.

Among the 40 official candidates in this year's pageant, several have trained harder than ever for their own second chance to be one of Binibining Pilipinas 2016's titleholders.

These seven repeat candidates are taking another shot at winning the crown.

 

Angelique Celine de Leon, Binibini No. 7
Advertising executive Angelique Celine de Leon joins the pageant for the second time after being among 2014's candidates.

 

 

Jeslyn Santos, Binibini No. 10
After joining Binibining Pilipinas 2014, Jeslyn Santos won Binibining Republica Filipina 2015 and became a representative in the inaugural edition of Miss World Peace in Hongkong last year. Incidentally, Pia Wurtzbach was Binibini No. 10 when she won the title.

 

 

Paula Rich Bartolome, Binibini No. 14
25-year-old Paula Rich Bartolome joined Binibining Pilipinas last year and comes back stronger in 2016.

 

 

Nichole Marie Manalo, Binibini No. 28
Nichole Marie Manalo joins the pageant once again after being among 2014's candidates. She is the sister of Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo and Binibining Pilipinas World 2002 Kate Manalo, and the niece of Binibining Pilipinas International 1968 Nini Ramos.

 

Kylie Versoza, Binibini No. 31
Kylie Versoza, who is among 2015 Binibining Pilipinas' Top 15 and a recipient of a special award, joins the pageant once again in the hopes of finally bringing home the crown.

 

 

Mariella Castillo, Binibini No. 35
Then 18 years old and a pageant newbie, Mariella Castillo joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2010, making it to the Top 15. Six years later, she returns with an amazing transformation.

 

 

Sissel Ria Rabajante, Binibini No. 39
Ria Rabajante is back on the beauty pageant stage after joining Binibining Pilipinas last year. An events organizer, a Sunday pre-school teacher, and a blogger, the contestant hopes to add “beauty queen” to her titles.

Will second time be the charm for these ladies?

Tune in to GMA News Online for the latest news in the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Coronation Night this Sunday! — Bianca Rose Dabu/AT, GMA News

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