Katarina Sonja Rodriguez[fn 2] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾoˈdɾigɛs]; born August 1, 1992) is a Filipino actress, athlete, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018.[2][3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 pageant but was unplaced.[4][5] Previously, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 and placed 1st Runner-Up in Miss Intercontinental 2017.[2][6]
Katarina Rodriguez | |
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| Born | Katarina Sonja Rodriguez[fn 1] August 1, 1992 Orlando, Florida, United States[1] |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University, (Business Management and Philosophy) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Miss World Philippines 2018 |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Light Brown |
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She rose to fame after being the last eliminated in the second season of Asia's Next Top Model in 2014.[7][6]
Early life and education
editRodriguez was born in Orlando, Florida, United States to Filipino parents. Her mother is from Manila while her dad is from Davao. She spent her childhood going back and forth the United States and the Philippines every other year.[8]
She attended high school in Orlando and recounted the bullying she experienced at school, which would later on help her develop "tough skin" before finally moving permanently to the Philippines with her family. In Manila, she pursued and completed a double major in Business Management and Philosophy from the De La Salle University.[9][10]
She is also a cycling instructor, a competitive long-distance runner, and participated as a member of the De La Salle University Women's Track and Field Team.[11]
Modeling career
editAt the encouragement of her two close friends, Katarina auditioned for the second season of Asia's Next Top Model. She was selected as part of the show's final three contestants along with fellow Filipina candidate Jodilly Pendre, finishing as a runner-up.[1][12]
Pageantry
editAfter her appearance in Asia's Next Top Model, Rodriguez caught the attention of well-known beauty queen trainer, Jonas Gaffud of Aces and Queens, who encouraged her to try out pageantry.[12]
Binibining Pilipinas 2017
editRodriguez joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 pageant and won the title of Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 during the coronation night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 2017, gaining her the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2017.[7]
On March 18, 2018, Rodriguez crowned Karen Gallman as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[13]
Miss Intercontinental 2017
editRodriguez represented the Philippines at the Miss Intercontinental 2017 pageant held in Hurghada, Egypt[14] on January 24, 2018 where she finished as 1st runner-up to Veronica Salas Vallejo from Mexico. She also won the Miss Media Popularity award and 1st runner-up in Best in National Costume.[15][16]
Miss World Philippines 2018
editRepresenting Davao City, she was crowned as Miss World Philippines 2018 by the outgoing titleholder Laura Lehmann on October 7, 2018.[2][3]
On September 15, 2019, Rodriguez crowned Michelle Dee as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2019 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[17][18]
Miss World 2018
editShe represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8, 2018. She is one of favorite contestants in Miss World 2018 but failed to place in the semifinals, ending the Philippines' seven-year streak of consecutive placements, from 2011 through 2017.[4] The event was won by Vanessa Ponce of Mexico.[19]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | G! LU | First film appearance | [20][21] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Asia's Next Top Model | Herself / Contestant (2nd Runner-Up) | STAR World | [7][6] |
| 2017 | HaPi House | Victoria | Sari-Sari Channel | |
| 2020 | Make It with You | Rio Isla | ABS-CBN | [22][23] |
Personal life
editRodriguez is an advocate of peace and HIV-AIDS awareness.[7] In 2019, she became the ambassador of Save the Children Philippines.[24] In October 2021, she announced that she was expecting a son with her partner, businessman Niño Barbers.[25]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Pinay finalist Katarina proud of growth in 'AsNTM'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World Philippines 2018". ABS-CBN News. October 7, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "Davao beauty crowned 2018 Miss World Philippines". Philstar. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "PH's Katarina Rodriguez ends Miss World 2018 journey after missing top 30". ABS-CBN News. December 8, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez has no regrets despite Miss World loss". ABS-CBN News. December 13, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Katarina Rodriguez second in Miss Intercontinental title". Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Katarina Rodriguez to compete in Miss Intercontinental". The Manila Times. January 23, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ Jocom, Bea (July 25, 2014). "15 Minutes With Katarina Rodriguez". Preview.ph. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ Potestas, Clint Holton (September 30, 2017). "Katarina Rodriguez: Leap of Faith". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "15 Minutes With Katarina Rodriguez | Preview.ph". Preview.ph. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "Our Sponsors". www.bbpilipinas.com. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Corp., ABS-CBN. "Metro Style". metro.style. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018". The Manila Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez is 1st runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "MissIntercontinental.com | The most beautiful women of all continents". www.missintercontinental.com (in German). Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Rappler.com (January 24, 2018). "Katarina Rodriguez is 1st runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017". Rappler. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- ^ "Michelle Dee is crowned Miss World Philippines 2019!". GMA Network. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Dee crowned Miss World Philippines 2019". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Rappler.com (December 13, 2018). "Katarina Rodriguez on Miss World 2018 experience: I wouldn't change a thing". Rappler. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez surfs into big-screen debut". Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: 'G! LU' cast flaunts hard rock abs in La Union". GMA Network. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez stars alongside LizQuen in 'Make It With You'". Rappler. January 12, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez joins LizQuen in "Make It With You"". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Sonja Rodriguez is Save the Children Philippines Ambassador". Save the Children Philippines. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "Former Miss World PH Katarina Rodriguez expecting baby boy". ABS-CBN News. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.