Joanne Santos-Quintas
Filipino actress (born 1976)
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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. She then participated in Miss Universe 1995.
October 27, 1976
Joanne Quintas-Primero
Joanne Santos Primero
Joanne Santos Quintas-Primero
Josa Primero
Joanne Santos | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Early life
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]
Binibining Pilipinas
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.
Miss Universe
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.
Life after Binibining Pilipinas
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]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Massacre Files | |
| Seth Cortiza | ||
| 1996 | Pia | |
| Daddy's Angel | Bettina Lacuesta | |
| Vampira | Judith | |
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Mabel Laroza |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–99 | Anna Karenina[5] | Melissa Cruz |
| 1999 | Pintados | Alex |
| D! Day | Guest | |
| 2007 | Impostora[5] | Sofia |
| 2008 | Obra: Daady Dearest | Gia |
| Codename: Asero | Gelyn Abesamis | |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Sylvia Torres |
| All About Eve | Marissa | |
| Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Romina Samaniego | |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Bianca Ocampo |