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Queenierich Ajero Rehman (born 27 June 1988) is a Filipino-Pakistani singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2012.[1] She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, China and finished as a Top 15 semifinalist.[2]
Queenierich Rehman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Queenierich Ajero Rehman June 27, 1988 Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Assumption College San Lorenzo |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Philippines 2012 |
| Hair color | brown |
| Eye color | brown |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2011 (Top 15) (Best in Swimsuit) Miss World Philippines 2012 (Winner) Miss World 2012 (Top 15) (Designer Award) |
As Miss World Philippines 2012, Rehman drew worldwide attention for her beatboxing talent during her participation in the pageant.[3]
Early life and education
editRehman is of both Filipino and Pakistani descent.[4] She finished her college education at the Assumption College San Lorenzo.[5]
Pageantry
editBb. Pilipinas 2011
editRehman became popular in the Philippine pageant arena when she first joined Binibining Pilipinas 2011 where she was awarded Best in Swimsuit and finished in the Top 15. The eventual winner was (Miss Universe Philippines 2011), Shamcey Supsup.[6]
Miss World Philippines 2012
editAfter her attempt in Bb. Pilipinas, Rehman competed the following year in the 2nd edition of Miss World Philippines pageant.
During the live final on 25 June 2012, Rehman was awarded seven out of the seventeen special awards including Best in Swimsuit, Most Photogenic and Miss Talent and at the conclusion of the event, she was crowned by outgoing Miss World Philippines 2011, Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ramos Ruais and was awarded the honor of representing the Philippines at Miss World 2012.[1][4]
On August 18, 2013, Rehman crowned Megan Young as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2013 pageant held at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque, Philippines.[7]
Miss World 2012
editRehman arrived in Ordos City in China on 19 July 2012 to begin vying for the Miss World crown together with 115 other delegates.
Over the duration of the pageant, Rehman was tapped as one of clear frontrunners along with Australia's Jessica Kahawaty, South Sudan's Atong Demach, and Mexico's Mariana Berumen.
She also gained worldwide attention for her talent she showcased for the pageant which was beatboxing which landed her in the websites of the Huffington Post and Time.[3]
Ultimately, she placed in the Top 15, placing 8th behind Miss World 2012, Yu Wenxia of China.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Beatboxing singer wins 2012 Miss World Philippines crown". Rappler. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ a b "THE LIST: Pinay winners in Miss World". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Queenie Rehman, Philippines' Miss World 2012 Contestant, Beatboxes (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. August 15, 2012.
- ^ a b "Fil-Pakistani Crowned Miss World-Philippines". Manila Bulletin. June 25, 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Miss World Philippines vows to befriend Chinese people". INQUIRER.net. June 25, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2011 winners bared". INQUIRER.net. April 11, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013". ABS-CBN News. August 18, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
