Both the prestigious crown and title of Ginoo and Binibining Pilipinas Saudi Arabia bequeathed to the candidates of Western Region during the well-attended Coronation Night last October 15, 2010 held at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Just like Ms. Universe favorite Ms. Venus Raj, newly-crowned Bb. Pilipinas Saudi Arabia 2010, Yasmeen Cabanes Ali has a blood stream of Filipino and Indian. Ali is presently a high school student in Jeddah.
This year’s Ginoong Pilipinas Saudi Arabia works as a housekeeping staff at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital.
Jhonn Paul Rivera, who hails from Floridablanca Pampanga, is a newbie in a male beauty pageant.. He never thought of joining a competition that would undermine his simple private life. But because of the distinct nature of GBBPKSA from other male pageant, he was encouraged by his peers in FAME-Jeddah to try and compete, which he brought home the title.
Aside from the Ginoo title, Rivera reaped all the minor and special awards, namely: Mr. Photogenic, Best in Maranaw Costume, Best in Pop Casual, Best in Safari Attire, and Best in Formal Wear.
Other major winners are : 4th runner up: William Christopher Boyce and Mhabyz Gonzales, 3rd Runner-ups; Huntlee Ragudo and Daphnee Santiago, 2nd Runner-ups : Mark Louie Rojas and Sarah Jane Rejuso; 1st Runner-ups Limuel Malonzo and Sarah Perez.
Complete winners for the minor and special awards are: Mr. & Ms. Congeniality Award – Zaki Patricio and Paula Tatoy; Mr. & Ms. Photogenic – Jhonn Paul Rivera and Sarah Perez; Internet Choice Award – Earyl Ronne Flores and Camille Crizaldo; Personality Interview – Ryan Joseph Labiano and Rachel Ann Galvan ; Best in Maranao Costume – Jhonn Paul Rivera (Designer – Amir Alcoriza) and Maybelle Gonzales (Designer – Dario Manlangit); Best in Pop Casual – Jhonn Paul Rivera and Sarah Jane Rejuso; Best in Safari Attire – Jhonn Paul Rivera and Sarah Jane Rejuso; Best in Evening Wear – Jhonn Paul Rivera and Yasmeen Ali (Designer – Amir Alcoriza).
GBBPKSA is an annual personality search spearheaded by SE Productions in Saudi Arabia.
