Miriam Quiambao
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Miriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality, TV/Film Actress and a former beauty queen
from the Philippines
.
Born in Quezon City
to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay
and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay
on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children. She attended the School of the Holy Spirit
during her elementary
and high school
years and went for her collegiate studies at the University of Santo Tomas
where 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
.
(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.
for a week.
Quiambao was one of the strongest and most visible contenders for the crown. She consistently placed second during the pageant's preliminaries and bested a composite score of 9.52, just trailing behind the score of Sonia Raciti, the South African candidate. At the semifinals, she once again placed second overall in the swimsuit
and evening gown
competitions, racking up scores as high as 9.32 and 9.42 respectively. It was Spain
's candidate, Diana Nogueira that dominated the semifinals with a marginal lead over Quiambao of 9.33 for the swimsuit event and 9.45 for the evening gown competition.
Herbal Essences
Style Award, the only Asian candidate at the pageant to do so. She was called as one of the final three delegates, alongside Misses Botswana
and Spain
. Quiambao faltered during the final question, which tackled the debate of whether a Miss Universe should continue her reign even if she gets pregnant. Spain's Diana Nogueira placed as 2nd Runner-Up. It all came down to Philippines
' Quiambao and Botswana
's Mpule Kwelagobe
, and in the end, Quiambao placed as 1st Runner-Up, with Kwelagobe winning the Miss Universe
title.
Quiambao's placement is the highest since Margarita Moran won the coveted title back in 1973.
back in the Philippines. In December 1999, she co-hosted "Unang Hirit" with Arnold Clavio, Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Micky Ferriols and Ryan Agoncillio. Quiambao hosted a lifestyle segment of the show called "Istayl".
Quiambao then joined Paolo Bediones on hosting the show "Extra Extra!". The show eventually evolved into a reality program called "Extra Challenge". Upon leaving the show in Dec 2003, a nationwide search was made for her replacement. She briefly hosted "All About You", a show about women and good values, and fulfilled her dream of having her own talk show.
In January 2004, she got married to Italian
businessman Claudio Rondinelli but the two-year marriage eventually fell apart and Quiambao went back to her native country in 2006. She resumed her TV hosting career, working alongside again with Paolo Bediones, this time presenting a travel show, "Pinoy Meets World".
She also co-host for the show "Palaban" on GMA 7
with Winnie Monsod and Malou Mangahas tackling current events, socio-economic and political issues in the Philippines in 2007. Also, she is host for QTV 11's "Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan", a made for TV show highlighting the experiences, trials and success of Overseas Filipino Workers.
In the first year anniversary of "100% Pinoy", Quiambao was one of the new host together with Joaquin Valdez. She was also the co-host for "The Beat" on QTV with journalist/newscaster Ivan Mayrina.
On the second half of the year 2009, she goes to test her acting skills by appearing in a Philippine horror movie Patient X
as the Nurse Betty and the comedy movie KimmyDora as Gertrude. Once again, she appeared on television through the TV Series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
as Aludra, the guest villain for the series. Currently, she plays Josie/Alonah in the Fantasy series Bangis on TV5.
Modeling/commercials
Beauty Queen
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from the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Born in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay
Oas, Albay
Oas is now reclassified as First Class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines . According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 63,888 people in 11,715 households.-Economy:The town's economy is generally agricultural...
and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay
Bacacay, Albay
Bacacay is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 61,574 people in 11,154 households.-Tourism:...
on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children. She attended the School of the Holy Spirit
School of the Holy Spirit
School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City or SHSQC is a private all-girls Catholic school located in BF Homes, Quezon City, Philippines. The school is run by the Missionary Sisters, Servants of the Holy Spirit, a congregation established by German saint, Arnold Janssen.-History:German diocesan...
during her elementary
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
and high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
years and went for her collegiate studies at the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
where she obtained her degree in physical therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
. She is also a licensed Physical Therapist for the state of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Before her Binibining Pilipinas stint, Quiambao had a thriving career as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke's medical center
St. Luke's Medical Center is a Tertiary referral hospital located in Quezon City and Taguig City, Philippines. It has a bed capacity of 660. It is the first in the Philippines and second in Asia to be accredited by the USA-based Joint Commission International , one of the leading international...
in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. Also, she worked as an instructor
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
for a local gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
.
Binibining Pilipinas
In 1999, Quiambao joined the Binibining PilipinasBinibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
(Miss Philippines) pageant. She received several awards, including Miss Photogenic, but in the end managed to capture the Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
-World
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
title.
However, controversy soon erupted when the Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
-Universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
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
Miss Universe 1999
Miss Universe 1999 was held at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago on May 26, 1999. Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana was crowned as Miss Universe 1999 by Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago. A record number of 84 contestants competed in the pageant...
pageant to be held that year in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
. Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
-International
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
Lalaine Edson took over Quiambao's previous title.
Miss Universe 1999
Before arriving at the host country, Quiambao trained in Venezuela under the guidance of Osmel SousaOsmel Sousa
Osmel Ricardo Sousa Mancilla is a Cuban-Venezuelan beauty pageant gurú and the president of the Miss Venezuela Organization. Formerly an advertising draftsman, Osmel Sousa joined the Venezuelan Committee of Beauty in 1969...
for a week.
Quiambao was one of the strongest and most visible contenders for the crown. She consistently placed second during the pageant's preliminaries and bested a composite score of 9.52, just trailing behind the score of Sonia Raciti, the South African candidate. At the semifinals, she once again placed second overall in the swimsuit
Swimsuit
A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or during activities in the sun, such as sun bathing.A...
and evening gown
Evening gown
An evening gown is a long flowing women's dress usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges from tea and ballerina to full-length. Evening gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk...
competitions, racking up scores as high as 9.32 and 9.42 respectively. It was Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's candidate, Diana Nogueira that dominated the semifinals with a marginal lead over Quiambao of 9.33 for the swimsuit event and 9.45 for the evening gown competition.
The fall
During the preliminary round of the evening gown competition, Quiambao slipped and fell on stage. As she walked, the heel of one of her shoes got caught in the trail of her evening gown and she slipped on the floor. Despite this incident she collected herself, regained composure, walked graciously, finished her walk, and drew applause from the audience. At the finals, Quiambao referred to the incident during an interview portion. She said "she felt she represented those women who have fallen both on and off the stage" and hopes to be "an example to the rest of the women in the world".Final results
Early at the competition she received the ClairolClairol
Clairol is a personal care products division of Procter & Gamble. The Clairol company was started in 1931 by Lawrence M. Gelb and wife, Joan, who named their enterprise after a hair-coloring preparation they found while traveling in France....
Herbal Essences
Herbal Essences
Herbal Essences is a brand of shampoo, hair conditioner, hair stylers, and hair coloring by Clairol. The brand was founded in 1972. There are eleven collections of product, each design for a different effect on the user's hair...
Style Award, the only Asian candidate at the pageant to do so. She was called as one of the final three delegates, alongside Misses Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. Quiambao faltered during the final question, which tackled the debate of whether a Miss Universe should continue her reign even if she gets pregnant. Spain's Diana Nogueira placed as 2nd Runner-Up. It all came down to Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
' Quiambao and Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
's Mpule Kwelagobe
Mpule Kwelagobe
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe of Gaborone, Botswana was crowned Miss Universe in May 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago. Since being crowned Miss Universe 1999, Mpule has been recognized and honored as a human health rights activist, especially for her fight against HIV/AIDS and advocacy for youth and women to...
, and in the end, Quiambao placed as 1st Runner-Up, with Kwelagobe winning the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
title.
Quiambao's placement is the highest since Margarita Moran won the coveted title back in 1973.
After Miss Universe
After her triumphant stint at the pageant, Quiambao began a new career working as a TV Host/Correspondent for GMA NetworkGMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
back in the Philippines. In December 1999, she co-hosted "Unang Hirit" with Arnold Clavio, Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Micky Ferriols and Ryan Agoncillio. Quiambao hosted a lifestyle segment of the show called "Istayl".
Quiambao then joined Paolo Bediones on hosting the show "Extra Extra!". The show eventually evolved into a reality program called "Extra Challenge". Upon leaving the show in Dec 2003, a nationwide search was made for her replacement. She briefly hosted "All About You", a show about women and good values, and fulfilled her dream of having her own talk show.
In January 2004, she got married to Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
businessman Claudio Rondinelli but the two-year marriage eventually fell apart and Quiambao went back to her native country in 2006. She resumed her TV hosting career, working alongside again with Paolo Bediones, this time presenting a travel show, "Pinoy Meets World".
She also co-host for the show "Palaban" on GMA 7
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
with Winnie Monsod and Malou Mangahas tackling current events, socio-economic and political issues in the Philippines in 2007. Also, she is host for QTV 11's "Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan", a made for TV show highlighting the experiences, trials and success of Overseas Filipino Workers.
In the first year anniversary of "100% Pinoy", Quiambao was one of the new host together with Joaquin Valdez. She was also the co-host for "The Beat" on QTV with journalist/newscaster Ivan Mayrina.
On the second half of the year 2009, she goes to test her acting skills by appearing in a Philippine horror movie Patient X
Patient X (film)
Patient X is a Filipino horror film directed by Filipino director Yam Laranas and stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes. It is co-produced by GMA Films, Viva Films, and RGUTZ Productions. This is the first movie of Richard Gutierrez under Viva Films Productions.- Synopsis :After twenty years,...
as the Nurse Betty and the comedy movie KimmyDora as Gertrude. Once again, she appeared on television through the TV Series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald...
as Aludra, the guest villain for the series. Currently, she plays Josie/Alonah in the Fantasy series Bangis on TV5.
Other notable credits and appearances
- Celebrity Endorser for the following products: OlayOlayOlay is an American skin care line. It is one of the top skin care retail brands in the world, except for Japan, and is one of Procter & Gamble's multi-billion dollar brands. For the 2009 fiscal year ended June 30, Olay accounted for an estimated $2.8 billion of P&G's $79 billion in revenue.-Early...
Total Effects, Olay Body Soap, Mister DonutMister DonutMister Donut is a fast food franchise founded in the United States in 1956. The primary offerings include donuts, coffee, muffins and pastries. After being acquired by Allied Lyons in 1990, most North American locations became Dunkin' Donuts. Today its main market is in Japan, where it has more...
, Cream Silk, Lactacyd, Lip Out Fiber Food Supplement TV advertisements. - Celebrity endorser for the Worldvision Development Foundation since 2000 to present. Advocate for Education and Children's Rights. Advocate against Child Labor for the year 2006-2007.
- Events emcee for the Gusi Peace Prize Awards in 2010, Star Awards for TV in 2010 and other corporate events
- "Showtime"- guest judge
- "Magpakailanman" on GMA 7; acting role as "Nelia Sancho"
- "Matakot Ka Sa Karma" (2006); a cameo role as a Socialite; directed by Jose Javier Reyes
- "Walang Kapalit" (2003); acting role as "Celine"; directed by Joel Lamangan
- "Broken Hearts Club" (2009); comedy-drama; as "Felice" directed by Joey Reyes
- Various TV program appearances on ABS-CBN2, GMA 7, QTV 11, TV5 shows
- Various hosting stints for corporate events
- Actively participant in fashion shows and modeling gigs
- Frequent cover girl for various magazines, often the subject of editorials as well
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Role | Result |
| 2010 | Aliw Awards Aliw Awards Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalist Alice H. Reyes, to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines... |
Best Emcee | Live Events | Host/Presenter | |
| 2010 | Gawad Urian Awards Gawad Urian Awards The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Film Critics Circle.... |
Best Supporting Actress | Kimmy Dora Kimmy Dora Kimmy Dora is a 2009 comedy Philippine movie directed by Joyce Bernal and written by Chris Martinez. It tells the story of twin sisters Kimmy and Dora, both played by Eugene Domingo... |
Gertrude | |
| 2008 | Aliw Awards Aliw Awards Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalist Alice H. Reyes, to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines... |
Best Female Host Title | 100% Pinoy | Host | |
| 2007 | Star Awards Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... |
Best Travel Show Host | Pinoy Meets World Pinoy Meets World Pinoy Meets World is a travel and lifestyle program aired once a month on a Sunday evening by GMA Network.-Places that Pinoy Meets:-PMPC Star Awards for Television:* 2008 Winner, Best Travel Show... |
Host | |
| 2002 | PMPC Star Awards | Best Morning Show Host | Unang Hirit Unang Hirit Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM... |
Host | |
| 2001 | PMPC Star Awards | Best Morning Show Host | Unang Hirit Unang Hirit Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM... |
Host |
- Most Outstanding Bicolana Award, Ibalong 1999
- Most Outstanding Alumna Award, UST 1999
- Millennium Men and Women Award, Evian 1999
- Clairol Herbal Essences Award, Miss Universe Pageant 1999
- First Runner-Up, Miss Universe 1999
- Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1999
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2011 | Bangis | Josie/Alonah | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
Second Lead |
| 2011 | Panata | Gory Mendoza | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Lead |
| 2011 | I Dare You (Philippine TV series) I Dare You (Philippine TV series) I Dare You is a Philippine reality television series currently air on ABS-CBN. This is the first joint project between the network's News and Current Affairs Division and the TV Entertainment Group... |
Herself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
Kapamilya Challenger |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald... |
Aludra | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
Villain |
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
Guest Judge |
| 2010 | Five Star Special | Felice | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
episode "Broken Hearts Club |
| 2007-2008 | The Beat | Host | QTV QTV QTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3... |
Anchor host with Ivan Mayrina |
| 2007-2008 | 100% Pinoy | Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Anchor host with Joquin Valdez |
| 2006-2007 | Palaban Palaban Palaban is a news and public affairs program of GMA Network hosted by Winnie Monsod, former Miss Universe Runner-Up Miriam Quiambao and Malou Mangahas. The program replaced the award-winning Debate with Mare at Pare in which it aired for almost a decade.... |
Herself/Co-Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Anchor Host |
| 2006 | Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan | Herself/Host | QTV QTV QTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3... |
Anchor Host |
| 2006-2007 | Pinoy Meets World Pinoy Meets World Pinoy Meets World is a travel and lifestyle program aired once a month on a Sunday evening by GMA Network.-Places that Pinoy Meets:-PMPC Star Awards for Television:* 2008 Winner, Best Travel Show... |
Herself/Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Achor co-host with Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines... |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... : The Miriam Quiambao Story |
Miriam Quiambao | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Lead Role |
| 2003-2004 | All About You | Herself/Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Anchor host of the Sunday lifestyle talk show |
| 2003 | Sa Di Inaasahang Pagkakataon | - | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Lead Role with Bong Revilla Bong Revilla Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. , is a Filipino actor, politician and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. In 2009, he legally changed his last name to Bong Revilla.... |
| 2003 | Magpakailanman Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... : The Nelia Sancho Story |
Nelia Sancho | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Lead Role |
| 2003 | Extra Challenge Extra Challenge Extra Challenge was a one-of-a-kind Filipino reality show that has blazed a trail in Philippine television. The show has attracted a wide following after it presented episodes where strange yet amusing predicaments befall on participants. It is shown in the Philippines by GMA Network every weekday... |
Herself/Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Achor host with Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines... |
| 2000-2003 | Extra-Extra | Herself/Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Anchor host with Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones Paolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines... |
| 1999-2002 | Unang Hirit Unang Hirit Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM... |
Herself/Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Live Morning show anchor host with Arnold Clavio Arnold Clavio Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school... , Suzi Entrata, Lyn Ching, Rhea Santos Rhea Santos Rhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:... , Love Anover, etc |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production | Notes |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Eugene Domingo and Toni Gonzaga. It is co-produced by OctoArts Films and Star Cinema. The film premiered nationwide on August 31, 2011.... |
Atty. Lilly Vargas | Octo-Arts Films/Star Cinema | Supporting Actress |
| 2009 | Patient X (film) Patient X (film) Patient X is a Filipino horror film directed by Filipino director Yam Laranas and stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes. It is co-produced by GMA Films, Viva Films, and RGUTZ Productions. This is the first movie of Richard Gutierrez under Viva Films Productions.- Synopsis :After twenty years,... |
Nurse Betty | GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
Supporting Actress |
| 2009 | Kimmy Dora Kimmy Dora Kimmy Dora is a 2009 comedy Philippine movie directed by Joyce Bernal and written by Chris Martinez. It tells the story of twin sisters Kimmy and Dora, both played by Eugene Domingo... |
Gertrude | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
Supporting Actress |
| 2003 | Walang Kapalit Walang Kapalit Walang Kapalit was a Philippine television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It premiered April 23, 2007 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.A riveting story coupled by an equally riveting cast... |
Celine | Supporting Actress | |
Modeling/commercials
- Olay Total Effects, Celebrity Endorser (2006–present)
- Olay Body Soap (June 2008 – present)
- Lip Out, Fiber Food Supplement (September–October 2010)
- Calayan Facial Center (August 2008-December 2009)
- Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Celebrity Endorser (2007–2008)
- Worldvision Special Project: ABK Initiative Celebrity Advocate – bringing child laborers out of work into education (2006–2008)
- Worldvision Development Foundation celebrity endorser (2001 to present)
- Mister Donut, Image model (2002–2004)
- Lactacyd, Image Model (2000–2001)
- Creamsilk Conditioner, Image Model (1999–2000)
External links
- Quiambao's Official Website http://miriamq.com.ph
- Quiambao's Multiply Page http://miriamq.multiply.com
- Tribute Page
- Article on Her Marriage.
- abs-cbnnews.com, Ex-beauty queen files raps at NBI