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Rachel Peters
Born
Rachel Louise Obregon Peters

(1991-10-20) October 20, 1991 (age 33)
Manama, Bahrain
EducationBritish International School, Phuket (International Baccalaureate)
La Trobe University (Business, Tourism, and Events)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouse
(m. 2021)
Children2
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Philippines 2017
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorLight Brown
Major
competition(s)
First Lady of Camarines Sur
In role
July 2021 – June 30, 2022

Rachel Louise Obregon Peters-Villafuerte (Tagalog: [ˈɹeɪʃɛl ˈpɪtɚs bɪljaˈpwɛɾtɛ]; born October 20, 1991) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017.[1][2] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant and finished as a Top 10 semifinalist.[3][4]

Early life and education

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Rachel Louise Obregon Peters was born on October 20, 1991, in Manama, Bahrain, to a British father, Nigel Peters and a Filipino mother, Annie Obregon.[5][6] She has a younger brother named Daniel.[7] Their family manages a concert promotion company that caters to shows across Southeast Asia.[8] Peters graduated from the British International School, Phuket with an International Baccalaureate degree, and earned her bachelor's degree in Business, Tourism, and Events from La Trobe University.[9][10][11]

Pageantry

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Miss World Philippines 2014

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Peters started her pageantry stint when she competed at Miss World Philippines 2014 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on October 11, 2014.[12] She placed as the 4th Princess and lost to eventual winner Valerie Weigmann.[13] She also bagged the Yahoo Readers' Choice and Miss Alluring awards.[14]

Binibining Pilipinas 2017

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On April 30, 2017, Peters joined Binibining Pilipinas 2017 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[15][16]

During the question and portion round of the pageant, she was asked: "If you get to speak in front of the ASEAN leaders, what would be your message to the leaders?" She responded:[17][18]

"I believe that one of the biggest problems that our country faces today is divisiveness in politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other's differences and respect each other's opinions, then we will just be a stronger nation and world."[17][18]

By the end of the event, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017 by Maxine Medina along with the Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic and JAG Denim Queen awards.[19][20]

On March 18, 2018, Peters crowned Catriona Gray as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[21][22]

Miss Universe 2017

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Peters represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant.[3]

At the national costume competition, Peters wore a Sarimanok-inspired golden one-piece swimsuit—complete with wings and a headpiece which is a symbol of good fortune for the Maranao people. Val Taguba created the costume and Jojo Bragais designed her gladiator-style boots.[23][24]

At the preliminary competition, Peters shows off her 'infinity walk'. She donned her black Yamamay two-piece swimsuit at the preliminary swimsuit competition and wore a golden evening gown designed by Dubai-based Filipino designer, Val Taguba at the preliminary evening gown competition.[25][26]

At the coronation night, she wore a blue two-piece Yamamay bikini at the Top 16 swimsuit competition and was dressed in a silver long gown with intricate details and sparkly beadwork designed by Val Taguba at the Top 10 evening gown competition.[27][28]

She entered the Top 16 as the fan vote in the wildcards.[3][4] Peters concluded her Miss Universe journey by finishing as a Top 10 semifinalist, continuing the streak of the Philippines at 8th-straight finalist placement. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa won the said pageant.[29][30]

Personal life

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The British-born Peters became a Filipino citizen in 2015.[31]

On November 11, 2019, she was engaged to Governor of Camarines Sur, Miguel Luis Villafuerte.[32][33] Their wedding was supposed to be held in Indonesia, but postponed due to quarantine measures imposed in the country to curb the spread of COVID-19.[34][35] On May 18, 2021, Peters announced on Instagram that she was 18 weeks pregnant.[36][37]

In July 2021, she married Villafuerte in a civil ceremony.[38][39]

On October 11, 2021, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Kaia Rose.[40][41][42] In July 2023, she gave birth to her second child, a son named Andres.[43][44]

References

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  1. ^ "Rachel Peters wins Bb Pilipinas 2017". Rappler. May 1, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Bueno, Anna (May 4, 2017). "Meet the six new queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2017". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 11, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Custodio, Arlo (November 27, 2017). "PH takes pride in Rachel Peter's Top 10 finish". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Rachel Peters ends journey in Miss Universe 2017". Rappler. November 27, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "WATCH: Rachel Peters gets teary-eyed as she thanks family". ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Rachel Peters's parents open up about her Bb. Pilipinas win". ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Meet Rachel Peters' hunky younger brother". ABS-CBN News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Sampayan, Anj (May 2, 2017). "Miss Universe-Philippines Rachel Peters truly has a body to die for". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "8 fun facts: Meet Miss Universe PH 2017 Rachel Peters". Rappler. May 1, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Vera Cruz, Greggy (May 27, 2017). "Rachel Peters: A Bicolana's journey to the Universe". Philstar. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "BALIKAN: Rachel Peters bago sumabak sa Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). November 23, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Francisco, Drew (October 7, 2014). "Full rundown: Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates". Rappler. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Valerie Weigmann wins Miss World Philippines 2014". Rappler. October 13, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2014". Rappler. October 13, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "Meet the 40 Bb Pilipinas 2017 candidates". Rappler. March 1, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "Binibining Pilipinas 2017 candidates". ABS-CBN News. February 28, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Tan, Lara (May 1, 2017). "READ: Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Q&A for Top 15 finalists". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 3, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  18. ^ a b Caballes, Lorenzo (May 1, 2017). "READ: The Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Top 15 finalists Q and A". The Pinoy Legacy. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  19. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2017". Rappler. May 1, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  20. ^ Bueno, Anna (May 4, 2017). "Meet the six new queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2017". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 11, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  21. ^ "Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018". CNN Philippines. March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  22. ^ Custodio, Arlo (March 19, 2018). "Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "LOOK: Rachel Peters dons 'Sarimanok-inspired' costume for Miss Universe". CNN Philippines. November 19, 2017. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  24. ^ "Miss Universe-Philippines Rachel Peters Sparkles in Her National Costume". SPOT.ph. November 20, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  25. ^ Viray, Patricia Lourdes (November 21, 2017). "Rachel Peters sizzles in black swimwear in Miss Universe prelims". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  26. ^ Ramos, Jansen (November 23, 2017). "Rachel Peters shows off her 'infinity walk' at the Miss Universe 2017 prelims". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  27. ^ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (November 27, 2017). "Rachel Peters slays in a two-piece bikini at the Miss Universe coronation night". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  28. ^ "HIGHLIGHTS: Rachel Peters during the Miss Universe Coronation Night". The Summit Express. November 27, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  29. ^ "South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017". ABS-CBN News. November 27, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  30. ^ Feldman, Kate (November 26, 2017). "Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters named Miss Universe 2017". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  31. ^ Tantiangco, Aya (May 1, 2017). "7 must-know things about Bb Pilipinas Universe 2017 Rachel Peters". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  32. ^ "LOOK: Rachel Peters is engaged to Migz Villafuerte". Rappler. November 10, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  33. ^ "Rachel Peters engaged to Camarines Sur governor". CNN Philippines. November 10, 2019. Archived from the original on November 11, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  34. ^ "'Everything's up in the air': Rachel Peters opens up about postponed wedding". ABS-CBN News. October 13, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  35. ^ "'Everything's up in the air': Rachel Peters opens up about postponed wedding". ABS-CBN News. October 13, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  36. ^ "Rachel Peters is pregnant". ABS-CBN News. May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  37. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (May 18, 2021). "Beauty queen Rachel Peters announces pregnancy with topless photo". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  38. ^ "Rachel Peters, Migz Villafuerte tie the knot in civil ceremony". ABS-CBN News. July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  39. ^ Malig, Kaela (July 17, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte are now married!". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  40. ^ "Rachel Peters gives birth to baby girl". ABS-CBN News. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  41. ^ "Rachel Peters welcomes baby girl". GMA News Online. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  42. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (October 20, 2021). "Rachel Peters reveals baby girl's name on her first birthday as a mom". GMA News. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  43. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (July 24, 2023). "Rachel Peters, Migz Villafuerte welcome second child". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  44. ^ Arnaldo, Steph (July 25, 2023). "Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte welcome baby boy". Rappler. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Philippines
2017
Succeeded by