Valerie Weigmann
Valerie Weigmann[fn 1] is a Filipino actress, TV Host, fashion model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2014.[1]
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| Born | Valerie Weigmann[fn 1] November 22, 1989 |
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| Years active | 2008–2014 |
| Home town | Legazpi, Albay, Philippines |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Hazel |
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She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2014 pageant held in London.
She first gained popularity from appearing as one of the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus housemates and became a household name as a co-host of the Philippines' longest-running noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga!.
Personal life
Weigmann is of Filipino, German and Danish descent born in Wiesbaden, Hesse, West Germany.
Her father was a German chef[2] and her mother is a Filipino (née Clacio) from Albay.
Valerie graduated at a university in Wiesbaden, Germany with a bachelor's degree in Communications.[3]
She is also an entrepreneur and co-owns Manila's first German-Turkish restaurant named, bamm[4][5] located at The Collective, in Makati City.[6]
Career
Pinoy Big Brother
In 2008, Weigmann was chosen to be one of the housemates on the second teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother.[7]
She did not win although the exposure led to several jobs.
After PBB
After her stint in the PBB, she went on to appear on various television programs on ABS-CBN and was also tapped by several Manila-based modeling agencies for fashion assignments such as TV commercials, magazine spreads and runway.[8]
In 2013, she was cast in the primetime series of TV5, Kidlat starring Derek Ramsay.[9]
The following year, she was added as one of the new co-presenters of the noontime show of GMA Network, Eat Bulaga! and debuted in the "All For Juan, Juan For All segment.[10]
Weigmann went on hiatus as co-host in order to join the Miss World pageants.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2008 | Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus | Herself | ABS-CBN | Housemate |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Natasha Thorp/ Enigma | TV5 | Supporting Cast |
| 2013-2014 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself | GMA Network | Co-host |
| 2014 | Anyo Ng Pag-Ibig: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special 2014 | Miss Amy | Main Cast |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Dianne | Cameo Appearance |
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Victoria | Supporting Cast |
Notes
- Valerie Weigmann was born in Wiesbaden Germany. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Clacio.
References
- "Valerie Weigmann wins Miss World Philippines 2014". Rappler. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- Big Brother in Fernost: Valerie lebt jetzt im philippinischen TV-Container (translated: "Big Brother in Far East: Valerie now lives in a Philippine television show container") Spiegel Online (German), May 13, 2008, retrieved on October 19, 2014
- "German-Turkish Restaurant in Manila | Crowpod". Crowpod.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- "Valerie Weigmann's Official Facebook Fanpage". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- "The 14 official housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus". pinoymoneytalk. 2008-03-23. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
- "Ex-PBB housemate wins Miss World Philippines 2014". ABS-CBN News. 2014-10-13. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- Sallan, Edwin (2013-10-28). "Valerie Weigmann on Kidlat". interaksyon. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- Jimenez, F. R. (2013-10-26). "Joey de Leon, bilib sa bagong 'dabarkads' ng Eat Bulaga na si Valerie Weigmann". GMA News. Chika Minute. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
External links
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| Preceded by Megan Lynne Talde Young |
Miss World Philippines 2014 |
Succeeded by Hillarie Danielle Ang Parungao |
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