Francesca Taruc | |
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Born | Maria Francesca Guina Taruc May 21, 1998 |
Education | Holy Angel University, (Mass Communication) |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Children | 1 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018 Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 |
Years active | 2018–present |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2021 (Top 13) Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (Withdrew) |
Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈtɐɾuk]; born May 21, 1998) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.[1][2] A year later, she brought home the first crown of the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 pageant held in Nanjing, China.[3][4][5]
Personal life
Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated in Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication.[2] She is the granddaughter of Luis Taruc, who was the leader of Hukbalahap in guerrilla operations against the Japanese occupants of the Philippines.[6]
Taruc previously dated Luis Christian Singson (son of Ilocos Sur politician Chavit Singson), with whom she has a son named Luis Ethan (born December 31, 2022).[7][8]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2019 | Minute to Win It | Herself | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
It's Showtime | Segment Contestant | |||
Sahaya | Omboh Putli | Guest Cast | GMA Network | |
Wowowin | Herself | Guest Co-Host | ||
References
- ↑ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- 1 2 "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ "LOOK: Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc back in PH". ABS-CBN News. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ "Filipina Francesca Taruc crowned Miss Tourism World 2019 Intercontinental". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ "PH bet Francesca Taruc crowned 'Miss Tourism World Intercontinental'". The Manila Times. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ "Who is Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc?". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (August 7, 2023). "Former beauty queen Francesca Taruc posts sweet photos with Skusta Clee; are they an item?". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ↑ Villano, Alexa (January 2, 2023). "LOOK: Francesca Taruc Introduces Son to the Public". Modern Parenting. Retrieved September 30, 2023.