MIRIAM QUIAMBAO
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999
1st Runner-Up, Miss Universe 1999

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Miss Philippines, Miss Bostwana, Miss Spain Miriam Quiambao performs on stage May 25 during the final dress rehearsal for the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant
First Runner-Up Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, Mpule Kwelagobe, MISS UNIVERSE 1999, and Second Runner-Up Diana Nogueira, MISS SPAIN 1999, pose for photographers following the LIVE telecast on CBS. Miriam Quiambao performs on stage May 25 during the final dress rehearsal for the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant.
Host Jack Wagner announces the top 10 Delegates to the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant Host Jack Wagner announces the top 10 Delegates to the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant Arianna Bola–os, MISS COSTA RICA 1999, Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, and Julina Felida, MISS BONAIRE 1999 pose for pictures after the goat races while on Tobago preparing for the 48th annual Miss Universe Pageant.
Host Jack Wagner announces the top 10 Delegates to the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant Wednesday, May 26, 1999 to the Universe Centre, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. From left are, Diana Nogueira, MISS SPAIN 1999, Nicole Haughton, MISS JAMAICA 1999, Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, Mpule Kwelagobe, MISS BOTSWANA 1999, Gul Panag, MISS INDIA 1999, Carolina Indriago, MISS VENEZUELA 1999, Sonia Raciti, MISS SOUTH AFRICA 1999, Akuba Cudjoe, MISS GHANA 1999, Brenda Liz Lopez, MISS PUERTO RICO 1999, and Silvia Salgado, MISS MEXICO 1999. Arianna Bola–os, MISS COSTA RICA 1999, Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, and Julina Felida, MISS BONAIRE 1999 pose for pictures after the goat races while on Tobago preparing for the 48th annual Miss Universe Pageant.
Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, pre-tapes the National Costume opening number May 23, 1999 featuring Delegates in costumes depicting native traditions from their country. Under the guidance of Choreographer Scott Grossman, Miriam Quiambao, Miss Philippines 1999 rehearses her routine May 21, featuring Diane Von Furstenberg fashions. Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999 competes in her choice of evening gown as the preliminary competition is underway May 21, 1999
Miriam  pre-tapes the National Costume opening number May 23, 1999 featuring Delegates in costumes depicting native traditions from their country. Under the guidance of Choreographer Scott Grossman, Miriam Quiambao, Miss Philippines 1999 rehearses her routine May 21, featuring Diane Von Furstenberg fashions. Miriam competes in her choice of evening gown as the preliminary competition is underway May 21, 1999. Each Delegate is judged individually in evening gown, swimsuit, and interviewed by a panel of judges.
Miriam competes in Oscar de la Renta Swimwear as the preliminary competition is underway May 21,1999. Miriam shows off this festive dress, designed by top fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg Miriam gives a sneak peak of the Oscar de la Renta 'fun' swimsuit, the Official Swimwear Sponsor of the 1999 MISS UNIVERSE Pageant
Miriam competes in Oscar de la Renta Swimwear as the preliminary competition is underway May 21,1999. Miriam  shows off this festive dress, designed by top fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg who has brought her styles from the fashion runways to the MISS UNIVERSE Pageant. With top designers, such as Furstenberg, the Miss Universe Organization continues to redefine itself as one of the most fashion forward televised broadcasts. Miriam  gives a sneak peak of the Oscar de la Renta 'fun' swimsuit, the Official Swimwear Sponsor of the 1999 MISS UNIVERSE Pageant. The Delegates had their choice of three trendy 'fun' suits; a one piece, a bikini or a tankini. Oscar de la Renta has provided each Delegate with swimwear worn in the delegate's swimsuit video.
Miriam arrives in Tobago on May 11, 1999 and strikes a pose on the balcony of Le Grand Courland Hotel overlooking Great Courland Bay on the island of Tobago during a videotape segment Miriam dons the fashions of Trinidad & Tobago's foremost fashion designers at 'Batimamselle,' a special show staged at Queen's Hall in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 17, 1999 Marianella MaalPacini, MISS COLOMBIA 1999, and Miriam Quiambao, Miss Philippines 1999, dons the fashions of Trinidad & Tobago's foremost fashion designers at 'Batimamselle,' a special show staged at Queen's Hall in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 17, 1999.
Miriam arrives in Tobago on May 11, 1999 and strikes a pose on the balcony of Le Grand Courland Hotel overlooking Great Courland Bay on the island of Tobago during a videotape segment. Miriam  dons the fashions of Trinidad & Tobago's foremost fashion designers at 'Batimamselle,' a special show staged at Queen's Hall in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 17, 1999. Marianella MaalPacini, MISS COLOMBIA 1999, and Miriam Quiambao, Miss Philippines 1999, dons the fashions of Trinidad & Tobago's foremost fashion designers at 'Batimamselle,' a special show staged at Queen's Hall in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 17, 1999.
Sonia Raciti, MISS SOUTH AFRICA 1999, and Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, show off the crowd greeting them on their way to a reception at the home of Trinidad and Tobago's President Arthur Robinson on May 16, 1999. Miriam dances aboard a parade float on her way to a reception, May 16, 1999, at the home of Trinidad and Tobago's President Arthur Robinson. Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, Carolina Alfonso, MISS ECUADOR 1999, Glennis Knowles, MISS BAHAMAS 1999, and Jouraine Ricardo, MISS CURACAO 1999 play in the Tobago surf wearing their Oscar de le Renta swimsuits during filming for the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant.
Sonia Raciti, MISS SOUTH AFRICA 1999, and Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, show off the crowd greeting them on their way to a reception at the home of Trinidad and Tobago's President Arthur Robinson on May 16, 1999. Miriam dances aboard a parade float on her way to a reception, May 16, 1999, at the home of Trinidad and Tobago's President Arthur Robinson. Miriam Quiambao, MISS PHILIPPINES 1999, Carolina Alfonso, MISS ECUADOR 1999, Glennis Knowles, MISS BAHAMAS 1999, and Jouraine Ricardo, MISS CURACAO 1999 play in the Tobago surf wearing their Oscar de le Renta swimsuits during filming for the 1999 Miss Universe Pageant. 

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