Annabelle Mae McDonnell
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| Born | Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell May 23, 2000[1][2] United Kingdom |
| Education | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (BA) |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3][4] |
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Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell (born May 23, 2000)[5] is a Filipino model, events host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025. She will represent the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2025 pageant.
She previously placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and was appointed as the Philippine representative to the inaugural Miss Charm pageant, where she also finished as first runner-up in Miss Charm 2023.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell was born on May 23, 2000 in the United Kingdom and was raised in Iligan, Philippines, where she also lived in various parts of Lanao del Norte. Orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, she became financially independent at 15, supporting herself and her family by selling bread and secondhand clothing, which enabled her to continue her education while contributing to household expenses.[7] She graduated cum laude with a degree in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.[8]
McDonnell has also worked as a radio host promoting youth socio-political awareness and as a special operations officer in the Office of the Mayor of Iligan.[9]
Pageantry
[edit]Early pageants
[edit]McDonnell began competing in local pageants during her youth. Her titles include Miss Iligan 2018, Miss Lanao del Norte 2019, second runner-up in Miss Millennial Philippines 2019, and Miss Kuyamis 2022.[10]
Miss Universe Philippines 2022
[edit]McDonnell placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2022, where Celeste Cortesi of Pasay won the crown.[11] She was later appointed to represent the country at Miss Charm 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[12]
Miss Charm 2023
[edit]In 2023, McDonnell finished as first runner-up at Miss Charm 2023. The title was won by Luma Russo of Brazil.[13]
Binibining Pilipinas 2025
[edit]In 2025, McDonnell represented Iligan City at the 61st edition of Binibining Pilipinas,[14] held on June 15, 2025 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.
She was among the top 14 finalists and addressed the issue of poverty during the question and answer portion, drawing from her personal experiences.[15] At the end of the event, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 by Miss Globe 2024 second runner-up, Jasmin Bungay of Pampanga.[16]
The Miss Globe 2025
[edit]McDonnell is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Globe 2025 pageant.[17]
Advocacy
[edit]McDonnell has been involved in volunteer work supporting children and has participated in organizations such as the Save the Children Foundation.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ McDonnell, Annabelle (May 23, 2024). "Blessed to be 24 this 23rd". Instagram.
- ^ Miss Iligan 2018 (May 23, 2021). "Happy 21st birthday, Ms. Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell". Facebook.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Annabelle Mae McDonnell is 21, stands 5'9", and was born in the United Kingdom but grew up in Iligan City". Aces and Queens. May 23, 2021.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (June 12, 2025). "Height chart: How tall are your favorite idols?". GMA Network.
- ^ @misscharm.tv (May 23, 2023). "HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st Runner-up Miss Charm 2023 @annabelle.mcdonnell". Instagram.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (February 19, 2023). "Miss Charm 2023 first runner-up Annabelle McDonnell thanks supporters". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Getting To Know Miss Charm International First Runner-Up Annabelle McDonnell". Woman.ph. February 20, 2023.
- ^ Uson, Melanie (June 16, 2025). "Get to know Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 Annabelle Mae McDonnell". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (February 3, 2023). "Miss Charm PH Annabelle McDonnell 'walks the talk'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Divina, Angela (June 16, 2025). "Who is Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025?". Rappler. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Pasay's Celeste Cortesi wins Miss Universe Philippines 2022". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Annabelle McDonnell, pambato ng Pilipinas sa Miss Charm International 2023". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Roque, Nika (February 17, 2023). "Philippines' Annabelle McDonnell places 1st Runner-Up in Miss Charm 2023". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (April 2, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025 launch 36 candidates; pageant veterans in lineup". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Divina, Angela (June 15, 2025). "TRANSCRIPT: Binibining Pilipinas 2025 Question and Answer round". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Requintina, Robert (June 16, 2025). "Katrina Anne Johnson and Annabelle Mae McDonell crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2025". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Santiago, Camille (June 16, 2025). "Annabelle Mae McDonnell and Katrina Anne Johnson are the new Binibining Pilipinas 2025 queens". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (June 16, 2025). "Who is Annabelle Mae McDonnell? Get to know our Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
