The calendar of activities of the beauties of Binibining Pilipinas has always been an event to be ecstatic and enthusiastic about for pageant lovers alike. And one of the most anticipated is the annual talent competition, being held weeks prior to the coronation night. It is this time and again of the year where the official candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas once more showcased their skills, crafts and talents in their chosen field, where they are exemplary and extraordinary in their own way.
The very hot temperature last April 8, didn’t stop the pageant fans and members of the press to flock at Ali Mall, to witness not just beauty but also artistry of Bb.Pilipinas 2017 candidates. The competition was hosted by Patricia Fernandez, a former beauty queen. Soon after the short introduction, the forty official candidates of #BbPilipinas2017 graced the stage wearing outfits provided by JAG, a consistent major sponsor of the BPCI over the years.
It was indeed an entertaining and thrilling afternoon as thirteen out of forty #BbPilipinas2017 candidates were chosen to perform:
Bb. 1 Dane Marasigan - Singing
Bb. 2 Arianne Calingo - Ballet en pointe " The Dying Swan "
Bb. 4 Jessica Ramirez - Speed Painting

Bb. 5 Joselle Mariano - Singing
Bb.15 Marielle de Leon - Singing
Bb. 17 Camille Manalo - Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
Bb. 23 Ara Salientes - Declamation
Bb. 25 Clarice Marion Villareal - Singing with guitar accompaniment
Bb. 27 Beatrice Valente - Speed painting while singing three songs in different languages
Bb. 35 Thoreen Halvorsen - Singing
Bb. 36 Gillian Colcol - Contemporary Dance
Bb. 39 Elizabeth Clenci - Bass Guitar playing
Bb. 40 Kristel Guelos - Magic
To determine the Binibini winner of this year's " Best In Talent, " which will be announced on April 30 during the Coronation Night, Chit Guerrero, Head of ABS-CBN Creative, Chris Violago, ABS-CBN Creative Director, Jojo Bragais and Joy Charlton, Shoe Designers and Stella Marquez Araneta, BPCI Chairperson sat as the judges. A performance by former The Voice Of The Philippines 2013 contestant and Viva Artist, RJ dela Fuente was a hit, as he serenaded the Binibinis at the conclusion of the talent competition

Catch the official lovely #BbPilipinas2017 candidates on April 22 as they go around at the Araneta Center for the Grandeur Parade of Beauties.
 |
Palawan's bet Thoreen Halvorsen |
Follow Binibining Pilipinas Pilipinas to cast your votes for Miss Photogenic:
Twitter: @realbbpilipinas
Facebook: realbbpilipinas
Instagram: bbpilipinasofficial
Website: www.bbpilipinas.com/vote
Text/Words by Kim Gilbert Sancha
Photos by Armando Orcilla
Comments