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Rachel Peters

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Obregon, the birth surname or paternal family name is Peters, and the marital name is Villafuerte.

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
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(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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Main article: Miss World Philippines 2014

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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Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2017

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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Main article: Miss Universe 2017

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