# Miss World Philippines 2011

Miss World Philippines 2011 was the first Miss World Philippines pageant, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on September 18, 2011. It was the first edition under the new organization.
At the end of the event, Miss World 2010, Alexandra Mills crowned Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais as the first Miss World Philippines. Helen Nicolette Henson was named as First Princess, Martha Chloe McCulley as Second Princess, Maria Paula Bianca Paz as Third Princess, and Jaysel Arrozal as Fourth Princess.
Ruais went on to place as 1st Princess and awarded as Asia and Oceania Continental Queen at the Miss World 2011 pageant held on November 6, 2011 in London, United Kingdom.

## Results
### Color key

* The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Miss World Philippines 2011 | #13 – Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais | 1st Runner-Up – Miss World 2011 |
| 1st Princess | #24 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| 2nd Princess | #9 – Martha Chloe McCulley |
| 3rd Princess | #22 – Maria Paula Bianca Paz |
| 4th Princess | #15 – Jaysel Arrozal |
| Top 12 | #1 – Samantha Neville Purvor #5 – Rogelie Catacutan #7 – Charlotte Melissa Tyler #11 – Mercy Malaluan #12 – Elaine Kay Moll #16 – Loucelle De Jesus (People's Choice) #25 – Erina Ann Lightholder |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Best in Fashion Design | #13 – Gwendoline Ruais (Delby Bragais – Designer) |
| Best in Evening Gown | #22 – Maria Paula Bianca Paz (Francis Libiran – Designer) |
| Best in Swimsuit | #13 – Gwendoline Ruais |
| Miss Talent | #5 – Rogelie Catacutan |
| Miss Photogenic | #1 – Samantha Purvor |
| Miss Friendship | #5 – Rogelie Catacutan |
| Miss SMDC | #9 – Martha Chloe McCulley |
| Miss Kapuso World | #9 – Martha Chloe McCulley |
| Miss Healthy Body | #13 – Gwendoline Ruais |
| Miss Philippine Prudential Life Insurance | #20 – Jayanne Marie Aldanese |
| Miss Metro Dental Smile | #24 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| Miss Manny O | #1 – Samantha Purvor |
| Miss Sheridan | #6 – Richelle Therese Borja |
| Miss Shimmian | #25 – Erina Ann Lightholder |

## Judges

* Wilma Galvante - GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment
* Victoria G. Belo, M.D. - Medical Director of the Belo Medical Group
* Maria Cristina Roco Corona - Spouse of Renato C. Corona, 23rd Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines
* Iza Calzado - International actress, TV host, model and GMA Network contract artist
* Fanny Serrano - Fashion and beauty industry expert and President of the Philippine International Cosmetologists Association (PICA)
* Manny Pacquiao, PLH - Congressman of the lone district of Sarangani and WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion)
* Carl McClean - Chairman, Superbrand Marketing International Inc.
* Cramer Ball - Regional General Manager (Asia Pacific South & Australasia), Etihad Airways
* Joseph Calata - Chairman and CEO, Calata Corporation

## Contestants

25 contestants competed for the title.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | Samantha Neville Purvor | 24 | Quezon |
| 2 | Julian Savard | 19 | Mabalacat |
| 3 | Karen Joyce Peñanueva | 23 | Davao City |
| 4 | Irene Gabriel | 19 | Puerto Princesa |
| 5 | Rogelie Catacutan | 20 | Cebu City |
| 6 | Richelle Therese Borja | 22 | Toledo |
| 7 | Charlotte Melissa Tyler | 23 | Quezon City |
| 8 | Gaydra Rama | 23 | General Santos |
| 9 | Martha Chloe McCulley | 24 | Parañaque |
| 10 | Princess Tiffany Carbungco | 21 | Floridablanca |
| 11 | Mercy Malaluan | 21 | Camarines Norte |
| 12 | Elaine Kay Moll | 19 | Naga |
| 13 | Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais | 21 | Muntinlupa |
| 14 | Joey Albert Short | 23 | Zamboanga City |
| 15 | Jaysel Arrozal | 21 | Valenzuela |
| 16 | Loucelle De Jesus | 22 | Angeles |
| 17 | Erin Dolores Lane | 18 | Taguig |
| 18 | Donna Maricel Cardino | 22 | Mandaue |
| 19 | Mica Angela Angeles | 17 | Santa Rosa |
| 20 | Jayanne Marie Aldanese | 19 | Pasay |
| 21 | Mae Liezel Ramos | 20 | Camarines Sur |
| 22 | Maria Paula Bianca Paz | 22 | Nueva Ecija |
| 23 | Christine Kate Adi | 23 | Baguio |
| 24 | Helen Nicolette Henson | 22 | Pampanga |
| 25 | Erina Ann Lightholder | 22 | California |