Miriam Quiambao
Quiambao in 2009
Born
Miriam Redito Quiambao

(1975-05-20) May 20, 1975
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas, (Physical Therapy)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Spouses
Claudio Rondinelli
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(m. 2004; ann. 2006)​
    Eduardo Roberto, Jr.
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    (m. 2014)​
    Children2
    Beauty pageant titleholder
    TitleBinibining Pilipinas Universe 1999[note 1]
    Major
    competition(s)    		Miss Universe 1999 (1st runner-up)

    Miriam Redito Quiambao-Roberto (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkjɐmbaʊ], 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

    Miriam Redito Quiambao was born on May 20, 1975, in Quezon City to Medardo 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

    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.

    Miss Universe 1999

    Quembo 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.

    Television and film

    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.

    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.

    In 2006, she presented a travel show, Pinoy Meets World with Paolo Bediones.

    In 2007 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 . 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.

    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.

    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.

    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!.

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


    Controversy

    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

    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.[8] While pregnant, she was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome.[9] Quiambao's autobiography, He Can Catch You When You Fall, was published in 2015.[10][11]

    Awards

    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

    Film

    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

    YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
    2022 Family Feud Herself GMA Network Contestant / Team Quiambao-Roberto[12]
    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[13][14]
    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)[15]
    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: The Miriam Quiambao Story Lead role / Life story
    2003–2004 All About You Host
    2003 Magpakailanman: 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

    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. ↑ Manila Bulletin https://web.archive.org/web/20120501213228/http://mb.com.ph/articles/358485/miriam-quiambao-apologizes-lgbt-community-over-remarks-homosexuality-and-religion. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
    6. ↑ Lozano-Puyo, Hariette. "FilamStar – Miriam Quiambao rises from her falls". filamstar.net. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
    7. ↑ "Miriam Quiambao: I was suicidal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
    8. ↑ "'Miracle baby': Miriam Quiambao gives birth to second child". Rappler. July 14, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
    9. ↑ Sampayan, Anj (December 13, 2018). "Miriam Quiambao diagnosed with autoimmune disorder risky for pregnant women". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
    10. ↑ "Press Release: Miriam Quiambao's life story now officially a book – CSM Publishing Blog". csmblog.csm-publishing.org. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
    11. ↑ "Miriam Quiambao's life story now a book". The Standard. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
    12. ↑ Family Feud Philippines: Shamcey Supsup - Lee VS Miriam Quiambao - Roberto | FULL EPISODE 106, retrieved November 11, 2022
    13. ↑ "Ang 'Tunay na Buhay' ni Miriam Quiambao". GMA News Online. January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
    14. ↑ Soriano, Gia Allana. "WATCH: Miriam Quiambao, tinawag na milagro ang kanyang ipinagbubuntis". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
    15. ↑ "TV hosts reveal their shocking stories on The 700 Club Asia". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.

    Notes

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

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