Nicole Cordoves

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Nicole Cordoves
Cordoves hosting Binibining Pilipinas 2022
Born
Nicole Ignacio Cordoves

(1992-04-15) April 15, 1992 (age 32)
Makati, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016
Major
competition(s)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016
(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016)
Miss Grand International 2016
(1st Runner-Up)
Websitelinky.ph/nicolecordoves

Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (Tagalog: [ˈnɪkɔl kɔɾˈdɔbɛs]; born April 15, 1992)[1] is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[2][3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant and finished as 1st Runner-Up.[4]

Early and personal life[edit]

Cordoves has Filipino-Chinese ancestry.[1] She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Development Management, minoring in AB Economics.[5]

Her brother, Joshua is married to Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Magtanong.[6]

Pageantry[edit]

Competitions[edit]

Cordoves won Miss Chinatown 2014.[7][8] She was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016, having been chosen to represent the Philippines at the pageant as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[4][9][10]

Hosting[edit]

She co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2018 with Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Gutierrez.[11] In 2021, Cordoves and Catriona Gray co-hosted the 57th Binibining Pilipinas, the first pageant in the Philippines with all-female hosts, earning critical acclaim.[12][13][14][15] She teamed up with 2020 Miss Grand International runner-up Samantha Bernardo for a photo shoot prior to the pageant.[16][17] Cordoves, Gray, Bernardo and Edward Barber co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2022.[18][19] She returned as co-host with Gray and Mary Jean Lastimosa for Binibining Pilipinas 2023.[20]

Career[edit]

She worked as a speech writer for Cesar Purisima, the former Secretary of Finance.[1][5] Cordoves is a Miss Q and A judge on It's Showtime,[1][21] and is one of the co-hosts of "Dr. Care" and "Pasok Mga Suki" on PIE Channel with journalist Migs Bustos and online business personality Madam Inutz.[22] She is also a judge on Drag Den Philippines, hosted by Manila Luzon.[23]

Cordoves had a supporting role in the Filipino series "One Good Day", which aired on Amazon Prime.[24][25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Villano, Alexa (April 19, 2020). "Nicole Cordoves isn't afraid of taking risks". Rappler. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Nicole Cordoves". Miss Grand International. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "2016 Candidate". Binibining Pilipinas. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "PH bet Nicole Cordoves wins 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "8 fun facts: Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves". Rappler. April 20, 2016. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Nicole Cordoves welcomes fellow beauty queen Patch Magtanong as sister-in-law". ABS-CBN News. July 11, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Top 'Tsinoys' crowned Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2014". ABS-CBN News. July 28, 2014. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. ^ "WINNING MY FIRST CROWN, THE BEGINNING OF MY PAGEANT JOURNEY, NICOLE CORDOVES". YouTube. November 14, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "The Source: The Journey of Nicole Cordoves". YouTube. November 11, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Nicole Cordoves on her controversial Donald Trump remarks". Rappler. November 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Libero-Cruz, Grace (March 19, 2018). "Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Recap: The Top 15 And The Q&A Portion". Metro.style. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ "Pageant first: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to host Bb. Bilipinas 2021". ABS-CBN News. June 5, 2021. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (July 12, 2021). "Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves lauded for Binibining Pilipinas 2021 hosting". philstar.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  14. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves' looks at the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night". Rappler. July 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "Nicole Cordoves trends after hair flip at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night". Rappler. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  16. ^ "LOOK: Miss Grand runners-up Samantha Bernardo, Nicole Cordoves sizzle in photo shoot". ABS-CBN News. July 5, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  17. ^ Arcano, Nicole (July 8, 2021). "The Exact Sultry Bodysuits We Spotted on Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo". Preview. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  18. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (July 12, 2022). "Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves continue historic feat as all-female Binibining Pilipinas hosts". philstar.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  19. ^ "LOOK: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves stun in photos recreating Bb. Pilipinas swimsuit looks". Rappler. July 29, 2022. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  20. ^ "LOOK: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa stun in dazzling gowns during Binibining Pilipinas 2023 coronation". Inquirer.net. May 30, 2023. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  21. ^ "It's Showtime Miss Q and A: Hurado Nicole shares her reaction on Catriona's victory". YouTube. December 17, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  22. ^ "Gretchen Fullido, Vivoree, Elmo, and more PIE jocks lead new talk and music shows on PIE CHANNEL". Manila Bulletin. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  23. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (November 19, 2022). "Nicole Cordoves, Sassa Gurl are main judges on 'DragDen'". Phil Star Global. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  24. ^ "Andrea Torres stars with Ian Veneracion in Amazon Prime series 'One Good Day'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  25. ^ "Nicole Cordoves is Anne Rodrigo in One Good Day". YouTube. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

External links[edit]

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
N/A
Miss Grand International
(1st Runner-Up)

2016
Succeeded by
Venezuela Tulia Aleman
Preceded by Binibining Pilipinas Grand International
2016
Succeeded by
Elizabeth Clenci