Joanne Quintas
| Joanne Quintas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Joanne Santos 1976 (age 39–40) Manila, Philippines |
| Other names |
Joanne Quintas Joanne Quintas-Primero Joanne Santos Primero Joanne Santos Quintas-Primero Josa Primero |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–2011 (on hiatus) |
| Known for |
Binibining Pilipinas 1995 (Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1995) Miss Universe 1995 (16th place) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Title |
Binibining Pilipinas 1995 Miss Tourism International 1997 Mrs. Philippines World 2003 |
| Spouse(s) | Domini Primero (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
Joanne Quintas (née Santos; born c. 1976) is a Filipino actress and former beauty queen who captured the crown of Binibining Pilipinas at age 18, participating in Miss Universe 1995.
Early life
Prior to Binibining Pilipinas, Quintas started her modeling career at age 12,[1] becoming the image of Filipino clothing company Pink Soda and appearing in the movie Marikina Files (Massacre Files at the Internet Movie Database) in 1994.[2]
Binibining Pilipinas
After actresses Charlene Gonzales' top 6 finish at Miss Universe 1994 and Ruffa Gutierrez's second runner-up placement at Miss World 1993, Quintas aimed to replicate their success stories in her country's national beauty pageant, Binibining Pilipinas, participating at age 18.[2]
She succeeded in her efforts and was crowned Binibining Pilipinas 1995 on March 12,[2] gaining the right to represent her country in Miss Universe 1995.
Miss Universe
As the official representative of her country to the 1995 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from Windhoek, Namibia on May 12, 1995,[3] she placed 16th in the preliminary competition, coming 9th in the preliminary evening gown event.
Life after Binibining Pilipinas
Quintas continued working as a model and actress in several television shows and movies, never forgetting her success as a beauty queen, winning the titles of Miss Tourism International 1997[4] and Mrs. Philippines World in 2003.[5]
A decade after she started modeling, she married Domini Primero and has three children with him: Rafael, Mulawin and Mayumi.[6] In 2006, she started studying photography, later becoming famous for her work behind the camera.[5]
In 2009, she was involved in a minor controversy with political candidate Joey Marquez when they were seen together as part of her work as a photographer for his political campaign.[7] Both parties clarified the situation and moved on with their lives.[8]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Bianca Ocampo (her last TV appearance) | GMA Network |
| 2009-10 | Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Romina Samaniego | GMA Network |
| 2009 | All About Eve | Maressa | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Sylvia Torres | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Gelyn Abesamis | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Obra: Daady Dearest | Gia | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Impostora[5] | Sofia | GMA Network |
| 1999 | D! Day | Guest | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Pintados | Alex | GMA Network |
| 1996-99 | Anna Karenina[5] | Melissa Cruz (her first TV appearance) | GMA Network |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Mabel Laroza |
| 1994 | Daddy's Angel | Bettina Lacuesta |
References
- ↑ Sison, Myrza (May 11, 2009). "The Rise of the Model-Turned-Photographer". spot.ph. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- 1 2 3 "Showbiz beauties in Binibining Pilipinas". Manila Standard. March 8, 1995. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ↑ "Who will be crowned Miss Universe?". The Daily Union. Associated Press. May 12, 1995. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ↑ "Christmas joy in the Philippines". NY Daily News. January 4, 1998. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
Last week in the Filipino Reporter: A bathing-suit shot of Joanne Santos, Miss Tourism International 1997
- 1 2 3 4 "Beauty queens-turned-showbiz icons". GMA News and Public Affairs. January 28, 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ↑ "Who will be SM’s Little Stars?". Manila Bulletin. October 9, 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
Also enjoying fun bonding time were Domini Primero and wife Joanne Quintas with kids Rafael, Mulawin and Mayumi.
- ↑ "Joanne Quintas says she's involved in Joey Marquez's publicity for mayor, nothing more". pep.ph. December 6, 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ↑ "Joanne Quintas-Joey Marquez 'affair' denied". ABS-CBN News. November 16, 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charlene Gonzales |
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1995 |
Succeeded by Aileen Damiles |
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