Katrina Johnson (beauty queen)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castañeda and the surname or paternal family name is Johnson.

Katrina Johnson
Born
Katrina Anne Castañeda Johnson

(1998-01-26) January 26, 1998
Davao City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Beauty pageant titleholder
  • pharmacist
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas International 2025
Major
competition(s)
  • Binibining Pilipinas 2023
  • (1st Runner-Up)
  • Binibining Pilipinas 2025
  • (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas International 2025)
  • Miss International 2026
  • (TBD)

Katrina Anne Castañeda Johnson (born January 26, 1998) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss International 2026 pageant.

Johnson previously competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2023, where she finished as the first runner-up.

Early life and education

Johnson was born on January 26, 1998. Her mother, Melody, aspired to compete in Binibining Pilipinas in her youth but never entered.[1] She is of Filipino American descent.[2]

Pageantry

Johnson began competing in pageants in 2015, when she competed in a pageant organized by her alma mater, the University of the Immaculate Conception, which allowed her to represent the institution in a Davao-based inter-school pageant.[3]

Binibining Pilipinas

Main articles: Binibining Pilipinas 2023 and Binibining Pilipinas 2025

Johnson competed at the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 pageant, representing Davao del Sur.[4][5] During the preliminary rounds for the contest, she won one special award from the pageant's sponsors.[5] She progressed to the top 11 question-and-answer round, where actor Piolo Pascual asked her about the personal values that she is "unapologetic" about. In her answer, she mentioned her "authenticity, honesty, and sincerity", which she credited to her parents.[6]

At the end of the event, Johnson was announced as the first runner-up to winners Angelica Lopez and Anna Lakrini.[5]

Johnson returned for Binibining Pilipinas 2025 as the delegate of Davao.[a][7] Leading up to the competition, media outlets viewed her as a leading contender for the crown, owing to her doll-like features and pageant experience.[8][9] Like in her previous stint, she won one special award from the pageant's sponsors in the preliminary contest.[10]

During the coronation night, she received the Best in Evening Gown award and then progressed to the top 14 question-and-answer round.[11][12] During the segment, MTRCB Chairperson Lala Sotto asked her about her thoughts on the quote "lies told a thousand times become the truth" in relation to the proliferation of fake news in the Philippines.[13] In her answer, she stressed the importance of teaching critical thinking and the regulation of online communities.[13]

Johnson went on to win the pageant, being crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 by her predecessor, Myrna Esguerra of Abra.[14][15]

Miss International

Johnson will represent the Philippines at the Miss International 2026 pageant.[16][17]

Personal life

Johnson is both a licensed pharmacist and a certified medical pharmacist. She owns 13 dogs.[18][19] She advocates for accessible, universal healthcare and has extended assistance in local medical charities in her area since 2016.[20]

Notes

  1. ^ Erroneously labeled as Davao Province, which has been defunct since 1967.

References

  1. ^ Adina, Armin P. (June 4, 2023). "Bb. Pilipinas 2023 runner-up Katrina Anne Johnson fulfills late mom's wish". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Tormon, Mikay (June 16, 2025). "Who is Katrina Anne Johnson, Binibining Pilipinas International 2025?". Rappler. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (July 2, 2023). "Binibining Pilipinas 2023 1st runner-up Katrina Anne Johnson fulfills promise to late mother". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  4. ^ "Binibining Pilipinas names 40 official candidates for 2023". Manila Bulletin. February 6, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Ranara, John Patrick Magno (May 28, 2023). "Binibining Pilipinas 2023: Coronation night updates, finalists, winners". philstarlife.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Caliwara, Karen A.P. (May 29, 2023). "FULL TRANSCRIPT: Winning answers of Bb. Pilipinas 2023 Queens". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Adina, Armin P. (April 6, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025 attracts 'balik-Binibini' beauties". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on April 11, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  8. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 15, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Johnson, Kathleen Espenido top picks to win". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  9. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 15, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025: These ladies are early favorites to win the crown". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  10. ^ Reyes, Juno (June 15, 2025). "Davao's Katrina Anne Johnson bags Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 crown". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 15, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Johnson, Annabelle McDonnell enter Top 14". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  12. ^ Requintina, Robert (June 15, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Anne Johnson wins Best In Evening Gown, Dalia Varde Khattab named Best In Swimsuit". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Tormon, Mikay; Divina, Angela (June 15, 2025). "TRANSCRIPT: Binibining Pilipinas 2025 Question and Answer round". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  14. ^ "Katrina Anne Johnson is Binibining Pilipinas International 2025". GMA News. June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  15. ^ Adina, Armin P. (June 16, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025 crowns Katrina Johnson, Annabelle McDonnell as new queens". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  16. ^ jreyes0314 (June 15, 2025). "Davao's Katrina Anne Johnson bags Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 crown". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Adina, Armin P. (June 16, 2025). "Binibining Pilipinas 2025 crowns Katrina Johnson, Annabelle McDonnell as new queens". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (June 16, 2025). "Who is Katrina Anne Johnson? Get to know our Binibining Pilipinas International 2025". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  19. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 16, 2025). "Get to know Binibining Pilipinas 2025 queens Katrina Johnson, Annabelle McDonnell". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  20. ^ Tormon, Mikay (June 16, 2025). "Who is Katrina Anne Johnson, Binibining Pilipinas International 2025?". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
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