Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon is a Filipina model, beauty queen, and advocate. She gained prominence for her achievements in the field of beauty pageants, representing the Philippines on the international stage. Here’s an overview of Janine Tugonon’s biography:
| Janine Tugonon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 19, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Janine Tugonon is a Filipino model, TV presenter, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2012. From there, she went on to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant and placed 1st Runner-Up.
Personal Life
While Janine Tugonon’s professional life has been widely covered, she has maintained a relatively private personal life. She continues to be an inspiration to many Filipinos for her accomplishments, intelligence, and dedication to making a positive impact on society.
Please note that my information is based on knowledge available up until September 2021, and there might have been further developments in Janine Tugonon’s life and career since that time.
- Born Name: Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon
- Nick Name: Janine
- Sun Sign: Libra
- Born Place: Balanga, Bataan, Philippines
- Residence: New York, United States
- Build: Slim
- Height: 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
- Weight: 57 kg or 125.5 lbs
- Race / Ethnicity: Asian (Filipino)
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Education
Janine Tugonon was born on October 19, 1989, in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She pursued her education at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, where she earned a degree in Pharmacy.
Janine studied at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila from where she attained her pharmacy degree with Latin honors (cum laude). She also attended dance lessons at the Ballet School of Manila.
Life After Pageantry
Following her success in the Miss Universe pageant, Janine pursued a modeling career, both in the Philippines and internationally. She appeared in various fashion shows, endorsements, and magazine features. She also used her platform to raise awareness for various social and environmental issues.
In addition to her modeling career, Janine has also been involved in acting and hosting. She is known for her advocacy work, particularly her support for causes related to education and healthcare.
Occupation
Model, TV Presenter, Actress, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
Beauty Pageant Career
Janine’s journey in the world of beauty pageants began with the Miss UST pageant, where she won the title of Miss UST 2010. This victory paved the way for her entry into the larger pageant scene.
In 2011, she joined the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, a national competition that selects representatives for various international pageants. Janine was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2012, earning her the right to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2012 competition.
Miss Universe 2012
Janine Tugonon represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant held in Las Vegas, USA. She garnered significant attention and praise for her performance throughout the competition. Her strong stage presence, poise, and intelligence stood out.
During the final question and answer segment, Janine was asked about the one lesson she would pass on to others. Her response showcased her wit and thoughtfulness, as she emphasized the importance of putting one’s heart and mind into everything they do.
Janine Tugonon’s impressive performance led her to secure the first runner-up position in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant, a remarkable achievement for the Philippines.
Family
- Father – Jose Mari Tugonon
- Mother – Tess Tugonon
Manager
Janine is represented by –
- ONE.1 Management
- LA Models
- NEXT Models – Miami
She is also signed to MSA Agency in the United States.
Boyfriend / Spouse
Janine has dated –
- Jaypee Santos (2012-2013) – Janine started dating a man named Jaypee Santos in 2012 but broke up in March 2013.
- Danny O’Donoghue (2013) – During an interview of Janine’ with ABS-CBN’s “KrisTV” in April 2013, she had revealed that her break up with Jaypee Santos occurred as a result of her being in contact with singer Danny O’Donoghue. However, Janine went on to further state that she and Danny had not been dating and instead she just wanted to break up with Santos to “think things over”. Despite her statement, she and Danny were still rumored to have been in a romantic relationship that did not last very long.
Distinctive Features
- Snub nose
- Long slender legs
Brand Endorsements
As a model, Janine has endorsed various well-known brands including Wells Fargo, Victoria’s Secret Pink, and Walmart.
Janine Tugonon Facts
- She was brought up in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines.
- Janine was a grade-A student.
- Growing up, Janine enjoyed watching American shows and films and had always wanted to live in the country. She relocated to Los Angeles in September 2013 and continued to reside there until August 23, 2016, when she moved to New York.
- Janine is a professional pharmacist who attained her license in June 2010.
- She started her YouTube channel titled AFTER THE AFTER PARTY on July 6, 2021. The channel features girls talk, pageants talk, life, beauty, and health content.
- Janine took part in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant attaining 1st Runner-Up and the winner of the contest was fellow model and beauty pageant titleholder Shamcey Supsup.
- After winning the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2012, she went on to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2012 that was held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, United States. She once again attained 1st Runner-Up.
- Following her pageantry appearances, she went on to be featured on the cover of various magazines including Preview, Metro, and FilJap Magazine.
- One of the earliest posts that Janine uploaded to her Instagram account was on July 29, 2014.
- She was featured as a nude model in the 2017 documentary titled Nude.
