Miriam Quiambao

In this Philippine name  for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Redito, the birth surname or paternal family name is Quiambao, and the marital name is Roberto.

Miriam Quiambao
Quiambao in 2009
Born	Miriam Redito Quiambao (1975-05-20) May 20, 1975 (age 48) Quezon City, Philippines
Education	University of Santo Tomas, (Physical Therapy)
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Spouses	Claudio Rondinelli ​ ​ (m. 2004;ann. 2006)​ Eduardo Roberto, Jr. ​ ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	2
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 [note 1]
Major competition(s)	Binibining Pilipinas 1999 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas World 1999) Miss Universe 1999 (1st Runner-Up)

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

Main article: Binibining Pilipinas

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

Miss Universe 1999

Main article: 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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2006, she presented a travel show, Pinoy Meets World with Paolo Bediones.^{[ citation needed ]} In the same year, 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 . In 2007, 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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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!.^{[ citation needed ]}

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, and one from Roberto's previous marriage. ^{[8] [9] [10]} While pregnant, she was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome. ^[11] Quiambao's autobiography, He Can Catch You When You Fall, was published in 2015. ^{[12] [13]}

In 2022, the family settled in Boracay. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on March 24, 2024 before Pastor Joby Soriano at The Palms Country Club in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Quiambao had an asymmetrical wedding gown, while Roberto was in his off-white coat and white shirt. ^[14]

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

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
2022	Family Feud	Herself	GMA Network	Contestant / Team Quiambao-Roberto [15]
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 [16] [17]
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) [18]
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: Kadenang Salamin (Miriam Quiambao Story)			Lead role / Life story
2003–2004	All About You			Host
2003	Magpakailanman: Nang Bumaba sa Lupa ang Bituin sa Langit (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. "Miriam Quiambao apologizes to LGBT community over remarks on homosexuality and religion". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012.
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. Laxa, Maricel (January 22, 2013). "A graceful exit". The Philippine Star . Retrieved April 3, 2024.
9. Ramos, Jansen (December 18, 2023). "Is Miriam Quiambao pregnant at 48?". GMA Integrated News . Retrieved April 3, 2024.
10. "'Miracle baby': Miriam Quiambao gives birth to second child". Rappler . July 14, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
11. Sampayan, Anj (December 13, 2018). "Miriam Quiambao diagnosed with autoimmune disorder risky for pregnant women". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
12. "Press Release: Miriam Quiambao's life story now officially a book – CSM Publishing Blog". csmblog.csm-publishing.org. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
13. "Miriam Quiambao's life story now a book". The Standard. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
14. Mallorca, Hannah (April 2, 2024). "Miriam Quiambao renews vows with Ardy Roberto on 10th wedding anniversary". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved April 3, 2024.
15. Family Feud Philippines: Shamcey Supsup - Lee VS Miriam Quiambao - Roberto | FULL EPISODE 106 , retrieved November 11, 2022
16. "Ang 'Tunay na Buhay' ni Miriam Quiambao". GMA News Online. January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
17. Soriano, Gia Allana. "WATCH: Miriam Quiambao, tinawag na milagro ang kanyang ipinagbubuntis". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
18. "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

External links

• Quiambao's Official Website
• Miriam Quiambao at IMDb

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Veruska Ramirez	Miss Universe 1st Runner-up 1999	Succeeded by Claudia Moreno
Preceded by Jewel Lobaton (1998) Janelle Bautista (1999; Dethroned)	Binibining Pilipinas Universe (Successor) 1999	Succeeded by Nina Ricci Alagao