Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 was the 33rd edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas. It was held at the now closed NBC Tent in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 9, 2001.
At the end of the event, Josephine Canonizado crowned Darlene Carbungco as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001. Including her crowned are the new court of winners: Michelle Ann Peñez was named First Runner-Up, Mimilannie Lisondra was named Second Runner-Up, Liza Diño was named Third Runner-Up, and Janice Gay Alop was named Fourth Runner-Up.
Results Placements Color keys The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant. The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant. The contestant did not place. Placement Contestant International placement Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001 Mutya #25 – Darlene Carbungco 1st runner-up Mutya #1 – Michelle Ann Peñez2nd runner-up Mutya #7 – Mimilannie Lisondra 3rd runner-up Mutya #18 – Mary Liza Diño4th runner-up Mutya #21 – Janice Gay Alop Top 10 Mutya #2 – Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. Mutya #4 – Sandra A. Rebancos Mutya #5 – Athena Claveria Mutya #13 – Mary Jane Isip Mutya #20 – Anna Liza Bernal
Special awards Award Contestant Miss Photogenic Mutya #8 - Hazel Gamilla Miss Friendship Mutya #12 - Girlie Gesta Miss Talent Mutya #9 - Jackie Garcia Best in Swimsuit Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco Best in Long Gown Mutya #11 - Alta Redor Miss Avon Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin Mutya #5 - Athena Claveria Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair Mutya #18 - Liza Diño Miss Close-Up Smile Mutya #1 - Michelle Ann Peñez Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco
Contestants Twenty-five contestants competed for the title. No. Contestant Age Hometown 1 Michelle Ann Peñez 19 California 2 Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. 23 Quezon City 3 Rosemarie Cepida 19 Iloilo City 4 Sandra A. Rebancos 22 Kalinga 5 Athena Claveria 23 Quezon City 6 Aireen Enquito 22 Mandaluyong 7 Mimilannie Lisondra 20 Bacolod 8 Hazel Gamilla 18 Santa Rosa 9 Jackie Garcia 19 Cebu City 10 Juneth Nitro 20 Santa Cruz 11 Alta Redor 20 Pasig 12 Girlie Gesta 19 Davao City 13 Mary Jane Isip 18 Manila 14 Evangeline Abadam 23 Olongapo 15 Maria Celine Carpeña 19 Taguig 16 Gemma Grace Auxterio 19 Tagum 17 Joan Vasquez 24 Parañaque 18 Mary Liza Bautista Diño 19 Marikina 19 Carla Paz Miller 24 Davao City 20 Anna Liza Bernal 20 Lipa 21 Janice Gay Alop 23 Olongapo 22 Abigail Abalos 18 London 23 Cathrina Magbanua 21 Muntinlupa 24 Chopen Albances 20 Cavite City 25 Darlene Zimmer Carbungco 20 Angeles
Notes Crossovers Mutya #2 Nuriza Abeja Jr. was a semifinalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2002. Mutya #4 Sandra Rebancos was a candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2002. Mutya #5 Athena Claveria was a candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2002. Mutya #20 Anna Liza Bernal was a semifinalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2000.
Post-pageant notes Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific, Darlene Carbungco competed at Miss Asia Pacific 2001 in Makati, Philippines and placed 4th runner-up. Mutya 1st runner-up, Michelle Ann Peñez competed at Miss Tourism Universe 2001 and placed 1st runner-up Mutya 2nd runner-up, Mimilannie Lisondra did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2001 pageant Mutya third runner-up, Mary Liza Diño competed at Miss Tourism International 2001-2002 in Malaysia but unplaced
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