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Nicole Borromeo

Nicole Yance Borromeo (Tagalog: [nɪˈkoʊl boɾoˈmeo]; born December 9, 2000) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Binibining Pilipinas International 2022. She represented the Philippines at Miss International 2023, where she was the third runner-up. She will represent Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines 2026.

Nicole Borromeo
Borromeo in 2026
Born
Nicole Yance Borromeo

(2000-12-09) December 9, 2000 (age 25)
Cebu City, Philippines
Alma materSoFA Design Institute
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas International 2022
The Miss Philippines Worldwide 2026
Major competitions

Early life and career

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Nicole Yance Borromeo was born on December 9, 2000, in Cebu, Philippines. She is a native of Guadalupe, Cebu City.[1] Borromeo completed secondary education from Cebu Doctors' University in Mandaue.[1][2] She attended the University of San Carlos for a degree in interior design.[3][4]

In October 2024, she appeared in Paris Fashion Week, walking for Joseph Auren, Michael Cinco, and Leo Almodal.[5]

Pageantry

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2017–2019: Local and teen pageantry

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On October 14, 2017, Borromeo won Miss Silka Cebu 2017.[1][6] Her victory advanced her to the Miss Silka Philippines 2017 pageant, where she finished as the second runner-up.[7] The following year, she competed at Miss Mandaue 2018, where she placed as the first runner-up to Gabbi Carballo.[1][8]

During Sinulog in 2019, Borromeo was the festival queen of the Carcar contingent.[9] On January 18, she was crowned as the Sinulog Festival Queen of that year, becoming the second winner from Carcar.[6][8] As festival queen, she competed at the Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 pageant, where she won, marking her first national title.[10] However, she would be stripped of the title following her subsequent participation in other pageants.[11][12]

Borromeo represented Carcar at Miss Teen Philippines 2019, where she was the second runner-up to Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro.[2][13] In August, she joined Miss Millennial Philippines 2019, a tourism beauty pageant segment of the Philippine reality show, Eat Bulaga!. After months of competition, she would be crowned as the winner on October 26, marking the second consecutive title for a candidate from Cebu.[6][14][15]

Binibining Pilipinas 2022

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Borromeo represented Cebu at Binibining Pilipinas 2022.[16] For the national costume competition, she collaborated with Axel Que for a design inspired by the Sinulog.[17]

During the coronation night, she received one sponsor award.[18] Borromeo progressed to the top 12, and during the question-and-answer portion, she was asked to rate herself as a "responsible Filipino citizen" on a scale of one to ten. She rated herself an eight, recognizing her opportunities to improve and willingness to learn.[19]

At the end of the event, Borromeo was named Binibining Pilipinas International 2022, succeeding Hannah Arnold of Masbate.[20][21] Her announcement as the winner was subject to a delay, which prompted a dispute online over the validity of the results.[22][23] In response, judge Lara Quigaman and host Catriona Gray assured that the results were free from error.

Miss International 2023

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Borromeo represented the Philippines at the Miss International 2023 competition on October 26, 2023.[20][21] She collaborated with Que again for the national costume competition, where she presented "Swaki", a sea urchin-inspired design with design cues from Yayoi Kusama.[24]

During the finals, Borromeo wore a Furne Amato gown inspired by Visayan sirens titled "Majestic Magindara".[25] She progressed to the semifinals, and later the top seven question-and-answer portion. In this segment, she was asked about her contributions in achieving the sustainable development goals. In her response, she highlighted her work with Habitat for Humanity and cited child welfare as her motivation for her participation in the initiative.[26]

Borromeo was the third runner-up to Andrea Rubio of Venezuela.[27][28]

Miss Universe Philippines 2026

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On February 1, 2026, the Miss Universe Philippines Cebu organization appointed Borromeo and Apriel Smith as their delegates for Cebu and Cebu City, respectively, at Miss Universe Philippines 2026.[29] During the preliminary competition, she wore a silver Leo Almodal gown.[30] For the national costume competition, she wore a design by Art Don titled "Reyna sa Karagatan" (lit. 'Queen in the Seas') inspired by her province's place within the Coral Triangle.[31]

At the end of the competition, Borromeo had reached the top seven.[32] Following the coronation night held on May 2, 2026, Borromeo was appointed as the inaugural The Miss Philippines Worldwide by The Miss Philippines organization in a separate ceremony held on May 10, 2026, at the City of Dreams Manila.[33][34]

Miss Worldwide 2026

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Borromeo will represent the Philippines at Miss Worldwide 2026.[34]

Personal life

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Borromeo has been in a relationship with Giles Benedicto, a corporate executive at the BE Group.[35][36]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Padayhag, Michelle Joy (March 26, 2019). "Nicole Borromeo is not just a pretty face". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Padayhag, Michelle Joy (May 10, 2019). "Cebuana Nicole Borromeo is second runner-up in Miss Teen Philippines". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  3. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen (August 1, 2022). "Steve Harvey moment? Cebu's Nicole Borromeo bags Binibining Pilipinas International 2022". Philstar. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  4. ↑ Quibranza, Luis III (August 1, 2022). "Cebu City's Borromeo wins Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 title". SunStar. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  5. ↑ Lachica, Immae (October 4, 2024). "Cebuana Nicole Borromeo makes it big in Paris Fashion Week". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 Geli, Bianca (October 28, 2019). "Get to know Miss Millennial 2019 Nicole Borromeo". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Miss Silka Philippines: A decade and more". PEP.ph. December 11, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Padayhag, Michelle Joy (January 19, 2019). "Nicole Borromeo of Carcar City: Sinulog Festival Queen 2019". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  9. ↑ E. Benedicto (January 18, 2019). "Nicole Borromeo of Carcar City: Sinulog Festival Queen 2019". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ Padayhag, Michelle Joy (April 28, 2019). "Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 wins Reyna ng Aliwan crown". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  11. ↑ Padayhag, Michelle Joy (August 29, 2019). "Nicole Borromeo on her dethronement as Reyna ng Aliwan 2019: I respect the organizers' decision". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ Rule, Karla (August 30, 2019). "Reyna ng Aliwan dethrones Nicole Borromeo". Philstar. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ Balbuena, Vanessa (May 10, 2019). "Nicole Borromeo places 2nd runner-up in Miss Teen Philippines". Philstar. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  14. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 27, 2019). "Cebu's Nicole Borromeo wins 'Eat Bulaga's' Miss Millennial 2019". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Nicole Borromeo ng Cebu itinanghal na "Miss Millennial Philippines 2019"". HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  16. ↑ Requintina, Robert (April 22, 2022). "Actress, pageant veterans among 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2022". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  17. ↑ Enriquez, Em (August 1, 2022). "10 Things You Need to Know About Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022 Nicole Borromeo". Preview.ph. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  18. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (August 1, 2022). "LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2022 winners, special awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  19. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo (August 1, 2022). "Full Text: Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Top 12 Q&A portion". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  20. 1 2 Reyes, Shiela (August 1, 2022). "Cebu's Nicole Borromeo crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  21. 1 2 "Cebu's Nicole Borromeo is Binibining Pilipinas International 2022". Rappler. August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  22. ↑ Jusay, Annalyn S. (August 3, 2022). "Bb. Pilipinas International 2022 Nicole Borromeo says she was 'hurt' by controversy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  23. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. (August 1, 2022). "Steve Harvey moment? Cebu's Nicole Borromeo bags Binibining Pilipinas International 2022". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  24. ↑ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (October 27, 2023). "Nicole Borromeo embodies local culture during 'Miss International' pageant". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  25. ↑ Santiago, Camille (October 27, 2023). "Nicole Borromeo is an underwater goddess for the 61st Miss International evening gown competition". Philstar Life. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  26. ↑ "TRANSCRIPT: Miss International 2023 Top 7 Q&A segment". Rappler. October 26, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Nicole Borromeo crowned Miss International 2023 3rd runner-up". ABS-CBN News. October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  28. ↑ Alpad, Christina (October 26, 2023). "PH bet finishes 3rd in Miss International 2023". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  29. ↑ Adina, Armin P. (February 1, 2026). "Nicole Borromeo, Apriel Smith to carry Cebu in Miss Universe Philippines 2026". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  30. ↑ Guanzon, Ian Peter (April 5, 2026). "Silver or pink? Cebu's MUPH 2026 duo dazzles in evening gown prelims". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  31. ↑ Guanzon, Ian Peter (April 16, 2026). "Cebu bets make big waves at MUPh 2026 national costume show". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  32. ↑ Garcia, Miss Universe Philippines Kang. "HIGHLIGHTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night". Philstar Life. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  33. ↑ I.P. Guanzon (May 10, 2026). "Apriel Smith crowned Miss Charm PH 2026; Nicole Borromeo wins new title". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  34. 1 2 Adina, Armin P. (May 10, 2026). "Miss Universe PH 2026 finalists get The Miss Philippines crowns". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  35. ↑ Reyes, Mika (August 1, 2022). "Six Things To Know About Miss International Philippines". mega-asia.com. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Benedicto Brothers: Bold Moves and Big Dreams". The Freeman. February 23, 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via The Philippine Star.
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