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Miriam Quiambao

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In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Redito, the birth surname or paternal family name is Quiambao, and the marital name is Roberto.

Miriam Quiambao
Quiambao in 2009
Born
Miriam Redito Quiambao

(1975-05-20) May 20, 1975 (age 49)
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas, (Physical Therapy)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1]
Spouses
Claudio Rondinelli
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(m. 2004; div. 2006)​
Eduardo Roberto, Jr.
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(m. 2014)​
Children2
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Universe 1999[note 1]
Major
competition(s)

Miriam Redito Quiambao-Roberto (Tagalog pronunciation: [kjɐmˈbaʊ], born May 20, 1975) is a Filipina actress, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 and placed first runner-up at Miss Universe 1999. She is currently one of the co-hosts of The 700 Club Asia

Early life

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Miriam Redito Quiambao was born on May 20, 1975, in Quezon City to Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay, and Magdalena (née Redito) of Oas, Albay, and is the first of two children. She attended the School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City 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 Binibining Pilipinas, Quiambao had a career as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila. She also worked as an instructor for a local gym.[2]

Pageantry

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Binibining Pilipinas 1999

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Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 1999

Quiambao entered Binibining Pilipinas 1999, and won the title. She won several awards, including Miss Photogenic. When Binibining Pilipinas Universe titleholder Janelle Bautista lost her title to a citizenship issue, Quiambao took over and became the Philippine representative to Miss Universe 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago. Lalaine Edson took on Quiambao's previous Binibining Pilipinas 1999 title.[citation needed]

Miss Universe 1999

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Main article: Miss Universe 1999

Quiambao competed at Miss Universe 1999 reaching first Runner-up, with Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana winning the title. At the semi-finals, she reached second overall in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. She won the Clairol Herbal Essences Style Award.[citation needed]

Television and film

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After Miss Universe 1999, Quiambao began working as a TV host/correspondent for GMA Network in the Philippines. In December 1999, she co-hosted Unang Hirit with Arnold Clavio, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Mickey Ferriols and Ryan Agoncillo. Quiambao hosted a lifestyle segment of the show called Istayl.[citation needed]

In 2002, Quiambao appeared a Mister Donut Twist commercial, where she reprised her fall at Miss Universe 1999.[3]

She joined Paolo Bediones as a host on Extra, Extra, which eventually evolved into a reality program called Extra Challenge. She briefly hosted All About You, a show about women and good values, and fulfilled her dream of having her own talk show.[citation needed]

In 2006, she presented a travel show, Pinoy Meets World with Paolo Bediones.[citation needed] In the same year, Quiambao co-hosted 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, she also hosted for QTV 11's Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan, a made for TV show highlighting the experiences, trials and success of Overseas Filipino Workers.[citation needed]

During the first anniversary of 100% Pinoy!, she was one of the new hosts with Joaquin Valdez. She was also the co-host for The Beat (formerly Sapulso) on QTV with journalist/newscaster Ivan Mayrina.[citation needed]

In the second half of 2009, appeared in a Philippine horror movie Patient X as Nurse Betty, and the comedy movie Kimmy Dora as Gertrude. She also appeared on television through the TV series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as Aludra, the guest villain for the series.[citation needed]

In 2011, she played Josie/Alonah in the fantasy series Bangis on TV5. She played as Maxene in the sitcom The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto. In that same year, she had a cameo role as Ryan Agoncillo's boss in the movie House Husband: Ikaw Na!.[citation needed]

In 2023, she is one of the co-hosts of The 700 Club Asia.[4]

Controversy

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Quiambao was criticized by the LGBT community in the Philippines in early 2012 over her remarks about homosexuality on the current affairs talk show The Bottomline with Boy Abunda. She said on a Twitter post, "Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil." This caused a huge backlash with openly gay Filipino celebrities, with the rest of the entertainment industry criticizing her for such a "closed-minded" statement. She has since apologized for "not being sensitive" on a Twitter.[5]

Personal life

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In January 2004, she married Italian businessman Claudio Rondinelli, and lived in Hong Kong. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006, with Quiambao returning to the Philippines.[6] In 2013, she became engaged to Eduardo "Ardy" Roberto Jr., a Christian author and motivational speaker. They were married on March 25, 2014,[7] and have two children, and one from Roberto's previous marriage.[8][9][10] While pregnant, she was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome.[11] Quiambao's autobiography, He Can Catch You When You Fall, was published in 2015.[12][13]

In 2022, the family settled in Boracay. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on March 24, 2024 before Pastor Joby Soriano at The Palms Country Club in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Quiambao had an asymmetrical wedding gown, while Roberto was in his off-white coat and white shirt.[14]

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominated work Role Result
2001 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Morning Show Host Unang Hirit Host Won
2002 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television Won
2007 Star Awards Best Travel Show Host Pinoy Meets World Won
2008 Aliw Awards Best Female Host Title 100% Pinoy Won
2010 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Kimmy Dora Gertrude Nominated
Aliw Awards Best Emcee Live Events Host/Presenter Won
  • 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

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film Production Notes
2003 Walang Kapalit Celine Viva Films Supporting actress
2006 Matakot Ka Sa Karma Vanessa Canary Films/Octo-Arts Films
2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal Sa Kiyeme Gertrude Star Cinema
Patient X Nurse Betty GMA Pictures
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Atty. Lilly Vargas Octo-Arts Films/Star Cinema
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Gertrude Spring Films/Star Cinema
2013 Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Spring Films

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2022 Family Feud Herself GMA Network Contestant / Team Quiambao-Roberto[15]
2017; 2018; 2019 Magandang Buhay ABS-CBN Guest
2017 The Lolas' Beautiful Show GMA Network
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Guest role
2015 Eat Bulaga!: Bulaga Pa More: Videoke Pa More! Contestant / Grand Winner
Second Chances Alyssa Cortez-Villacorta Supporting cast
2015; 2018 Tunay na Buhay Herself Life story[16][17]
2014; 2015 The Ryzza Mae Show Guest
2012–present The 700 Club Asia GMA News TV / GMA Network Guest co-host (later turned regular co-host)[18]
2011–2012 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Maxene TV5 Supporting cast
2011 Bangis Josie/Alonah
Tanikala: Panata Gory Mendoza GMA Network Lead role
I Dare You Herself ABS-CBN Contestant / Kapamilya Challenger
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Aludra Supporting cast / Antagonist
Showtime Herself Guest judge
5 Star Specials: Broken Hearts Club Felice TV5 Episode role
2007–2008 The Beat Herself Q Host with Ivan Mayrina
100% Pinoy! GMA Network Host with Joaquin Valdez
2006–2007 Palaban Host with Winnie Monsod and Malou Mangahas
2006 Dahil Sa Iyong Paglisan QTV Host
2006–2007 Pinoy Meets World GMA Network Co-host with Paolo Bediones
2004 Magpakailanman: Kadenang Salamin (Miriam Quiambao Story) Lead role / Life story
2003–2004 All About You Host
2003 Magpakailanman: Nang Bumaba sa Lupa ang Bituin sa Langit (The Nelia Sancho Story) Nelia Sancho Lead role
Extra Challenge Herself Host with Paolo Bediones
2000–2003 Extra Extra
1999–2002; 2014; 2015; 2017; 2019 Unang Hirit Host with Arnold Clavio, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Mickey Ferriols and Ryan Agoncillo (1999–2002); Guest (2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019)

References

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  1. ^ "The 1999 Miss Universe Pageant". Miriam Quiambao TripodStar.
  2. ^ "Miriam Quiambao Biography – PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "2003 Mister Donut Twist TVC". YouTube. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "Miriam Quiambao-Roberto: Beauty queen using her platform for good". Headline Bulletin. February 3, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Miriam Quiambao apologizes to LGBT community over remarks on homosexuality and religion". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Lozano-Puyo, Hariette. "FilamStar – Miriam Quiambao rises from her falls". filamstar.net. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "Miriam Quiambao: I was suicidal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  8. ^ Laxa, Maricel (January 22, 2013). "A graceful exit". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Ramos, Jansen (December 18, 2023). "Is Miriam Quiambao pregnant at 48?". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "'Miracle baby': Miriam Quiambao gives birth to second child". Rappler. July 14, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  11. ^ Sampayan, Anj (December 13, 2018). "Miriam Quiambao diagnosed with autoimmune disorder risky for pregnant women". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  12. ^ "Press Release: Miriam Quiambao's life story now officially a book – CSM Publishing Blog". csmblog.csm-publishing.org. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "Miriam Quiambao's life story now a book". The Standard. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  14. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (April 2, 2024). "Miriam Quiambao renews vows with Ardy Roberto on 10th wedding anniversary". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Family Feud Philippines: Shamcey Supsup - Lee VS Miriam Quiambao - Roberto | FULL EPISODE 106, August 22, 2022, retrieved November 11, 2022
  16. ^ "Ang 'Tunay na Buhay' ni Miriam Quiambao". GMA News Online. January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  17. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "WATCH: Miriam Quiambao, tinawag na milagro ang kanyang ipinagbubuntis". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  18. ^ "TV hosts reveal their shocking stories on The 700 Club Asia". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.

Notes

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note 1 Quiambao was originally Binibining Pilipinas-World, but became Binibining Pilipinas-Universe after the titleholder, Janelle Bautista, was dethroned

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
1st Runner-up
1999 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Jewel Lobaton (1998)
Janelle Bautista (1999; Dethroned)
 Binibining Pilipinas Universe
(Successor)
1999 		Succeeded by
Nina Ricci Alagao
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