Miriam Redito Quiambao
Born on 22 May 1975,
Born in Quezon City
Mother: Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and
Father: Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay
First of two children
elementary and high school years: the Holy Spirit during her
collegiate studies at the University of Santo Tomas
She obtained her degree in physical therapy
She is also a licensed Physical Therapist for the state of Indiana in the United States
Before her Binibining Pilipinas stint, Quiambao had a thriving career as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila. Also, she worked as an instructor for a local gym.
Binibining Pilipinas1999
In 1999, Quiambao joined the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant. She received several awards, including Miss Photogenic, but in the end managed to capture the Binibining Pilipinas-World title.
However, controversy soon erupted when the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe titleholder Janelle Bautista was dethroned due to questionable citizenship.
Quiambao was then asked to take over the title and be the Philippine representative to the 1999 Miss Universe pageant to be held that year in Trinidad and Tobago. Binibining Pilipinas-International Lalaine Edson took over Quiambao's previous title.
Born on 22 May 1975,
Born in Quezon City
Mother: Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and
Father: Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay
First of two children
elementary and high school years: the Holy Spirit during her
collegiate studies at the University of Santo Tomas
She obtained her degree in physical therapy
She is also a licensed Physical Therapist for the state of Indiana in the United States
Before her Binibining Pilipinas stint, Quiambao had a thriving career as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila. Also, she worked as an instructor for a local gym.
Binibining Pilipinas1999
In 1999, Quiambao joined the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant. She received several awards, including Miss Photogenic, but in the end managed to capture the Binibining Pilipinas-World title.
However, controversy soon erupted when the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe titleholder Janelle Bautista was dethroned due to questionable citizenship.
Quiambao was then asked to take over the title and be the Philippine representative to the 1999 Miss Universe pageant to be held that year in Trinidad and Tobago. Binibining Pilipinas-International Lalaine Edson took over Quiambao's previous title.