Gionna J. Cabrera

Meet the 2005 Philippines Official Delegate to Miss Universe : Gionna J. Cabrera

Born on August 28, 1982 , Gionna is the daughter of Rod E. Cabrera, and Nida Jimenez and presently residing at Pasig City , Metro Manila.

Gionna was raised in the metropolis and studied in private schools, Miriam College and St. Paul College . Her parents have traveled extensively with their five children of whom Gionna is the eldest. She has been traveling since four, and has been to China , Singapore , Thailand , Hongkong , South Korea , Japan , Australia , Canada and the United States where she was exposed to different environments out learned to adapt easily with the different cultures. These experiences cultivated her curiosity even as a child.

Gionna is currently a professional model, having started at the early age of 16 when a French Designer, Pascal Banet, discovered her.

Aside from singing, drawing and sketching, she also spends her time reading non-fiction books and fashion magazines, writing in a personal journal she keeps, dining out with family and friends, organizing things in her room, listening to new age/techno music, shopping and traveling. She also finds time to appreciate visual arts, both contemporary and renaissance.

Gionna, has now grown to be a statuesque beauty and at 22 years of age, outshone her peers to emerge victorious as the 2005 Bb. Pilipinas–Universe (MissPhilippines) titlewinner and at the same time copping three other major awards -– Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown, and Miss Photogenic. During the Q&A portion, this 5-feet 9 inch Integrated Marketing and Communications graduate of the University of Asia and the Pacific also displayed winning confidence with her response that impressed the pageant's board of judges and elicited a rousing applause from the audience.

Her future plan is to gain experience in Journalism as a reporter and/or broadcaster, spreading accurate, balanced, and relevant news and information. Further, Gionna believes that all greatness and glory is bound by time and one should be fully aware of their non-permanence and passing nature.

Gionna is scheduled to compete in the 2005 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Bangkok , Thailand on May 31st .