Mary Jean Lastimosa


Mary Jean Lastimosa is a Filipino-Arabian fashion model, beauty pageant titlist, actress and television presenter who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2014 and placed as a Top 10 finalist in Miss Universe 2014.

Early life

Born and raised in the town of Tulunan in the province of North Cotabato, Lastimosa finished her Computer Engineering degree with honors in the University of Mindanao in Davao City. She participated in various local pageants, winning Mutya ng University of Mindanao and Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 prior to her Binibining Pilipinas stints. She also represented Davao and Kadayawan Festival in Aliwan Festival held in Pasay City, winning Reyna ng Aliwan 2008.

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas

In 2011, Lastimosa placed 2nd Runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant. The eventual winner was Shamcey Supsup. In 2012, MJ once again entered the pageant and placed in the Top 12, where Janine Tugonon won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2012. Lastimosa joined Binibining Pilipinas 2014 and won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2014 after her third attempt, gaining the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant.

Miss Universe

Lastimosa competed in Miss Universe 2014 in Doral, Florida, where she placed in the Top 10, continuing the placement streak of the Philippines in Miss Universe. Paulina Vega of Colombia won the said pageant.

Filmography

Television

Film