Bio
- Got a part-time job as a gym instructor right after graduation.
- Worked as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila before participating in Binibining Pilipinas.
- Catapulted to fame owing to her grace and confidence after a slip during the 1999 Miss Universe competition, where she grabbed the first runner-up position.
- Co-hosting the morning television show Unang Hirit in 1999 was her first small-screen assignment.
- Gave up her career to start a family in 2004 and settled in Hong Kong.
- After a failed marriage, she returned to the Philippines and joined Victory, a religious organization, and started work as an inspiration speaker.
- Was offered a travel show Pinoy Meets World in 2006, after her 2-year hiatus.
- Financial problems motivated her to get a real estate license and practice brokerage; founded her own real estate company 3Win Realty & Development Corporation in 2008.
- Her first book He Can Catch You When You Fall was launched at the 35th Manila International Book Fair in 2014.
- Is the co founder of the company Salt and Light Ventures.
Miriam QuiambaoMay 20, 1975 (age 51)Quezon City, Philippines
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Bio
- Got a part-time job as a gym instructor right after graduation.
- Worked as a therapist for St. Luke's Hospital in Manila before participating in Binibining Pilipinas.
- Catapulted to fame owing to her grace and confidence after a slip during the 1999 Miss Universe competition, where she grabbed the first runner-up position.
- Co-hosting the morning television show Unang Hirit in 1999 was her first small-screen assignment.
- Gave up her career to start a family in 2004 and settled in Hong Kong.
- After a failed marriage, she returned to the Philippines and joined Victory, a religious organization, and started work as an inspiration speaker.
- Was offered a travel show Pinoy Meets World in 2006, after her 2-year hiatus.
- Financial problems motivated her to get a real estate license and practice brokerage; founded her own real estate company 3Win Realty & Development Corporation in 2008.
- Her first book He Can Catch You When You Fall was launched at the 35th Manila International Book Fair in 2014.
- Is the co founder of the company Salt and Light Ventures.
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