Katarina Rodriguez

{{short description|Filipino actress, athlete, model, and beauty queen}}

{{Infobox pageant titleholder

| name = Katarina Rodriguez

| image = Katarina Rodriguez.jpg

| birth_name = Katarina Sonja Rodriguez{{#tag:ref|Katarina Rodriguez was born in the United States of America. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Artigas.|group = fn|name = sur}}

| title = Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017
Miss World Philippines 2018

| competitions = {{Ubl|Asia's Next Top Model (season 2)|(Top 3)|Binibining Pilipinas 2017|(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017)|Miss Intercontinental 2017|(1st Runner-Up)|Miss World Philippines 2018|(Winner)|Miss World 2018|(Unplaced)}}

| birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1992|8|1}}

| birth_place = Orlando, Florida, United States

| nationality = {{PHI}}

| children = 2

| alma mater = De La Salle University, (Business Management and Philosophy)

| height = 1.70m

| eye_color = Light Brown

| hair_color = Black

}}

Katarina Sonja Rodriguez{{#tag:ref|Katarina Rodriguez was born in the USA. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Artigas. |group=fn |name=sur2}} ({{IPA|tl|ɾoˈdɾigɛs}}; born August 1, 1992) is a Filipino actress, athlete, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-10-07|title=Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World Philippines 2018|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/08/18/katarina-rodriguez-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2018|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Davao beauty crowned 2018 Miss World Philippines|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/09/1858549/davao-beauty-crowned-2018-miss-world-philippines|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Philstar|language=en-US}} She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 pageant but was unplaced.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-12-08|title=PH's Katarina Rodriguez ends Miss World 2018 journey after missing top 30|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/08/18/phs-katarina-rodriguez-ends-miss-world-2018-journey-after-missing-top-30|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-12-13|title=Katarina Rodriguez has no regrets despite Miss World loss|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/13/18/katarina-rodriguez-has-no-regrets-despite-miss-world-loss|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} Previously, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 and placed 1st Runner-Up in Miss Intercontinental 2017.

She rose to fame after being the last eliminated in the second season of Asia's Next Top Model in 2014.{{Cite web|date=January 23, 2018|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/katarina-rodriguez-compete-miss-intercontinental/376013/|title=Katarina Rodriguez to compete in Miss Intercontinental|work=The Manila Times|language=en-US|access-date=October 8, 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://asiatimes.com/article/katarina-rodriguez-second-miss-intercontinental-title/|title=Katarina Rodriguez second in Miss Intercontinental title|access-date=2018-03-06|language=en-US}}

Early life and education

Rodriguez was born in Orlando, Florida, United States, to Filipino parents. Her mother is from Manila, while her dad is from Davao. She spent her childhood going back and forth the United States and the Philippines every other year.{{cite web|last=Jocom|first=Bea |date=July 25, 2014|title=15 Minutes With Katarina Rodriguez|url=https://www.preview.ph/fashion/15-minutes-with-katarina-rodriguez-2|work=Preview.ph|access-date=October 8, 2018}}

She attended high school in Orlando and recounted the bullying she experienced at school, which would later on help her develop "tough skin" before finally moving permanently to the Philippines with her family. In Manila, she pursued and completed a double major in business management and philosophy from the De La Salle University.{{Cite news|url=http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/148946/katarina-rodriguez-leap-faith|title=Katarina Rodriguez: Leap of Faith|last=Potestas|first=Clint Holton|date=2017-09-30|work=Cebu Daily News|access-date=2018-03-06|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.preview.ph/fashion/15-minutes-with-katarina-rodriguez-2|title=15 Minutes With Katarina Rodriguez {{!}} Preview.ph|work=Preview.ph|access-date=2018-03-06}}

She is also a cycling instructor, a competitive long-distance runner, and participated as a member of the De La Salle University Women's Track and Field Team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbpilipinas.com/official_candidates/candidate31.php|title=Our Sponsors|website=www.bbpilipinas.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-06}}

Modeling career

At the encouragement of her two close friends, Katarina auditioned for the second season of Asia's Next Top Model. She was selected as part of the show's final three contestants along with fellow Filipina candidate Jodilly Pendre, finishing as a runner-up.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/04/07/14/pinay-finalist-katarina-proud-growth-asntm|title=Pinay finalist Katarina proud of growth in 'AsNTM'|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2018-03-06|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/1532/katarina-rodriguez-metrostyle-cover|title=Metro Style|last=Corp.|first=ABS-CBN|website=metro.style|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-06}}

Pageantry

After her appearance in Asia's Next Top Model, Rodriguez caught the attention of well-known beauty queen trainer, Jonas Gaffud of Aces and Queens, who encouraged her to try out pageantry.

= Binibining Pilipinas 2017 =

Rodriguez joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 pageant and won the title of Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 during the coronation night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 2017, gaining her the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2017.

On March 18, 2018, Rodriguez crowned Karen Gallman as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-03-19|title=Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/03/19/latest-stories/breakingnews/full-list-winners-of-binibining-pilipinas-2018/387182|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Manila Times|language=en}}

= Miss Intercontinental 2017 =

Rodriguez represented the Philippines at the Miss Intercontinental 2017 pageant held in Hurghada, Egypt{{Cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/25/18/katarina-rodriguez-is-1st-runner-up-in-miss-intercontinental-2017|title=Katarina Rodriguez is 1st runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2018-03-06|language=en-US}} on January 24, 2018 where she finished as 1st runner-up to Veronica Salas Vallejo from Mexico. She also won the Miss Media Popularity award and 1st runner-up in Best in National Costume.{{Cite web|url=http://www.missintercontinental.com/|title=MissIntercontinental.com {{!}} The most beautiful women of all continents|website=www.missintercontinental.com|language=de-DE|access-date=2018-03-06}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com//life-and-style/specials/194357-katarina-rodriguez-miss-intercontinental-2017-first-runner-up-egypt|title=Katarina Rodriguez is 1st runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017|last=Rappler.com|website=Rappler|date=January 24, 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}

= Miss World Philippines 2018 =

Representing Davao City, she was crowned as Miss World Philippines 2018 by the outgoing titleholder Laura Lehmann on October 7, 2018.

On September 15, 2019, Rodriguez crowned Michelle Dee as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2019 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.{{Cite web|title=Michelle Dee is crowned Miss World Philippines 2019!|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/708190/michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story/?amp|access-date=2021-07-10|website=GMA Network}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-09-15|title=Michelle Dee crowned Miss World Philippines 2019|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/16/19/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

= Miss World 2018 =

She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8, 2018. She is one of favorite contestants in Miss World 2018 but failed to place in the semifinals, ending the Philippines' seven-year streak of consecutive placements, from 2011 through 2017. The event was won by Vanessa Ponce of Mexico.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com//life-and-style/specials/miss-world/218838-katarina-rodriguez-2018-pageant-experience|title=Katarina Rodriguez on Miss World 2018 experience: I wouldn't change a thing|last=Rappler.com|website=Rappler|date=December 13, 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}

Filmography

=Film=

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2024 \|G! LU \| \|First film appearance \|{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Katarina Rodriguez surfs into big-screen debut\|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2019/04/23/katarina-rodriguez-surfs-into-big-screen-debut/?amp_markup=1\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=Tribune}}{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=LOOK: 'G! LU' cast flaunts hard rock abs in La Union\|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/51200/look-g-lu-cast-flaunts-hard-rock-abs-in-la-union/story\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=GMA Network\|language=en}}

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Year

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! Role

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2024

|G! LU

|First film appearance

|{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Katarina Rodriguez surfs into big-screen debut|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2019/04/23/katarina-rodriguez-surfs-into-big-screen-debut/?amp_markup=1|access-date=2021-01-12|website=Tribune}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=LOOK: 'G! LU' cast flaunts hard rock abs in La Union|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/51200/look-g-lu-cast-flaunts-hard-rock-abs-in-la-union/story|access-date=2021-01-12|website=GMA Network|language=en}}

=Television=

Year ! Title ! Role ! Network !Ref.
class="wikitable sortable"
2014	Asia's Next Top Model	Herself / Contestant (2nd Runner-Up)	STAR World
2017	HaPi House	Victoria	Sari-Sari Channel
2020	Make It with You	Rio Isla	ABS-CBN \|{{Cite web\|title=Katarina Rodriguez stars alongside LizQuen in 'Make It With You'\|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/katarina-rodriguez-lizquen-make-it-with-you\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=Rappler\|date=January 12, 2020 \|language=en}}{{Cite web\|title=Katarina Rodriguez joins LizQuen in "Make It With You"\|url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/katarina-rodriguez-joins-lizquen-042900179.html\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=ph.news.yahoo.com\|language=en}}

Personal life

Rodriguez is an advocate of peace and HIV-AIDS awareness. In 2019, she became the ambassador of Save the Children Philippines.{{cite web |title=Katarina Sonja Rodriguez is Save the Children Philippines Ambassador|url=https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/about-us/our-ambassador/|work=Save the Children Philippines|access-date=June 11, 2019}} In October 2021, she announced that she was expecting a son with her partner, businessman Niño Barbers.{{cite news |title=Former Miss World PH Katarina Rodriguez expecting baby boy |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/05/21/ex-miss-world-ph-katarina-rodriguez-expecting-baby-boy |access-date=October 5, 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 5, 2021}}