• PART I of 5 •

Binibining Pilipinas 2000__

Filipinos' expectations ran high during the Miss Universe 2000 spell when a complete-packaged beauty named Nina Ricci won the much-coveted Bb. Pilipinas Universe title and got the chance to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe Pageant held in Nicosia, Cyprus.

What about Nina? Her sort could bring the likes of Gloria Diaz or Margie Moran to intimidation when it comes to wit, substance and eloquence. Too good to be true? Well, further than that, her approach to life is in keeping with her bohemian personality. A strong interest in the arts, to make-up toil and modeling, means that Nina finds pleasure in any figure of media, and can handle just about anything.

Nina herself credits her beauty to the fact that she's an authentic Filipino. Certainly, Nina Ricci's appeal is difficult to pin down, but there is a hint of exotic flavor to her mix of Morena and Caucasian looks. Nina's height, well-chiseled cheekbones, silky & lengthy hair, intense, hazel eyes, coupled with her usual good humor and aptitude, add an additional breadth to her beauty. Moreover, she’s known for her 23-inch killer waistline.

• Bb. Pilipinas Invasion •
Since Day 1 of the Bb. Pilipinas 2000 pageant, University of the Philippines graduate Nina Ricci Alagao was already tagged as a major contender for the crown. She has a stature of a professional model and is very equipped with remarkable credentials. Prior to her stint in Binibini, she became a runner-up in a modeling competition. Nina, along with Gemma Louise Heaton, Nicole Hofer and Floralice Almoro, was considered a top favorite in Bb. Pilipinas. The final night of Binibining Pilipinas 2000 came and Nina was geared up to win the top plum. Indeed, she stood out clearly throughout the night. She walked her way to the title with so much glamour and élan. Her flames was fiery as she bagged five special awards: Best in Swimsuit, Miss PAL Sunniest Personality, Miss Vaseline Healthy Glowing Skin, Binibining AVON, and Miss Talent. Meanwhile, her wit was made known during the semifinal's casual interview. She delivered an answer that harks back to Miss Universe 1999 Mpule Kweglagobe’s "celebration of femininity." Nina’s reaction to the question given to her by handsome celebrity judge Richard Gomez was that -it won’t be a big deal if she finds out that her boyfriend is gay since it's a celebration of his "femininity" (effeminacy, that is).


Nina gave such a profound answer then again to the final question, "How will you pursue your dreams and aspirations in a fast changing world of the new millenium?" Not even the brainy and charismatic Katherine Annwen can stop Nina from winning

Nina put the dot after articulating, "Well, that won't be difficult for someone who is receptive to new ideas. I guess you have to be on guard all the time and can't be caught unaware of things to come. You always have to be on the lookout for what is new because just when you thought technology is at its peak, there's more to come!" She won the crown in lieu of that answer. Other victors of the night were Katherine De Guzman (Bb. Pilipinas-World), Joanna Maria M. Peñaloza (Bb. Pilipinas-International), Maria Christina Tan (1st runner-up) and Nicole Hofer (2nd runner-up).

The Filipino’s hype over their gorgeous queen causes the biggest outbreak of the new millenium! Read more....

• PART II - Nina Ricci Revolution •