Joanne Santos | |
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Born | Joanne Zapanta Santos October 27, 1976 |
Other names | Joanne Quintas Joanne Quintas-Primero Joanne Santos Primero Joanne Santos Quintas-Primero Josa Primero |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–2011 |
Known for | Binibining Pilipinas 1995 (Winner - Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995) Miss Universe 1995 (Unplaced) Miss Tourism International 1997 (Winner) |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Title | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995 Miss Tourism International 1997 Mrs. Philippines World 2003 |
Spouse | Domini Primero (m. 1998) |
Children | 3 |
Joanne Zapanta Santos-Quintas (born October 27, 1976) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995 at the age of 18, participating in Miss Universe 1995.
Prior to Binibining Pilipinas, Quintas started her modeling career at age 12, [1] becoming the image of Filipino clothing company Pink Soda and appearing in the film Massacre Files in 1994. [2]
After actress Charlene Gonzales' Top 6 Finish at Miss Universe 1994 and Ruffa Gutierrez's Second Runner-up placement at Miss World 1993, Quintas aimed to replicate their success stories in her country's national beauty pageant, Binibining Pilipinas, participating at age 18. [2]
She succeeded in her efforts and was crowned Binibining Pilipinas 1995 on March 12, [2] gaining the right to represent her country in Miss Universe 1995.
As the official representative of her country to the 1995 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from Windhoek, Namibia on May 12, 1995, [3] she placed 16th in the preliminary competition, coming 9th in the preliminary evening gown event.
Quintas continued working as a model and actress in several television shows and movies, never forgetting her success as a beauty queen, winning the titles of Miss Tourism International 1997 [4] and Mrs. Philippines World in 2003. [5]
A decade after she started modeling, she married Domini Primero and has three children with him: Rafael, Mulawin and Mayumi. [6] In 2006, she started studying photography, later becoming famous for her work behind the camera. [5]
In 2009, she was involved in a minor controversy with political candidate Joey Marquez when they were seen together as part of her work as a photographer for his political campaign. [7] Both parties clarified the situation and moved on with their lives. [8]
Year | Title | Role |
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1994 | Massacre Files | |
Daddy's Angel | Bettina Lacuesta | |
Vampira | Judith | |
1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Mabel Laroza |
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Bianca Ocampo | GMA Network |
2009 | Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Romina Samaniego | |
All About Eve | Marissa | ||
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Sylvia Torres | ||
2008 | Codename: Asero | Gelyn Abesamis | |
Obra: Daady Dearest | Gia | ||
2007 | Impostora [5] | Sofia | |
1999 | D! Day | Guest | |
Pintados | Alex | ||
1996-99 | Anna Karenina [5] | Melissa Cruz | |
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Last week in the Filipino Reporter: A bathing-suit shot of Joanne Santos, Miss Tourism International 1997
Also enjoying fun bonding time were Domini Primero and wife Joanne Quintas with kids Rafael, Mulawin and Mayumi. Three months after that, she represented her country in the annual 'Vegan olympics', where she was chosen to start the broccoli relay.