Jeanne Bernadette Bello

JEANNE BERNADETTE BELLO: Bb. Pilipinas 2006 - 2nd Runner-Up

WHO AMONG THE PAST BB. PILIPINAS WINNERS DO YOU ADMIRE?
Karla Bautista, not only because she is a friend but also because of her determination and faith to make the sacrifices to get where she is right now.

RICH? BEAUTIFUL? SMART?
Being rich is a matter of perceiving what's valuable and important to you. My friends, family, education and faith are the wealth I value the most. Being beautiful means having imperfections and seeing beyond those that makes one diversified and unique. I consider being smart as knowing what you want, making wise choices, and living with the repercussions of such choices.

WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT JOINING BB. PILIPINAS?
Its actually discovering your worth not just aesthetically but with the entirely of your being. You realize your strengths and weaknesses to better deliver yourself come pageant night. I have learned to push myself to be independent and assertive with patience and humility on the side.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A FILIPINA?
I'm most proud of the diversity and values a Filipina possess. With vast and varied cultural influences in our history, the mixture of our beauty appeals to the rest of the world. Our transparent faith gives us a most envious resiliency which other cultures lack.

HOW DO YOU STAY BEAUTIFUL?
I remain beautiful through the constant belief that I AM beautiful. I always believed that in order to be one, you have to first see and feel it with yourself. It should also be coupled with living a healthy and moderate lifestyle.

IN YOUR DICTIONARY, HOW DO YOU DEFINE A SEXY WOMAN?
Sexy is always equated with physical bearing, quick wit, intelligence and extraordinary personality appeal.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION IN THE COUNTRY?
Cebu , of course! Cebu being in the center of the country, it's where everything converges. Its urban living, a serene country side for rest and relaxation is really worth visiting the place.

WHO IS THE FIRST PERSON YOU'D CALL AFTER WINNING THE CROWN?
My mother. I'll thank her for giving me the opportunity to pursue this endeavor without pressuring me to win. She allowed me to grow independently and make my own choices.

IF YOU'D BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO WIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE: BB. PILIPINAS-WORLD? BB. PILIPINAS-UNIVERSE? BB. PILIPINAS- INTERNATIONAL?
Bb. Pilipinas Universe. I have long been aspiring to be the first Cebuana to bring home the crown.