Janine Tugonon: Nu Muses photo shoot in Dominican Republic

J.F.R. Perseveranda 10/28/2016 06:38:00 AM

Janine Tugonon, crowned as the 1st Runner Up at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant, talks about her childhood, her foray into the beauty pageant world & what's next for her after moving to the U.S.

Janine Tugonon bares all for Nu Muses 2017 calendar

Janine Tugonon spent a few days in the Dominican Republican for a photo shoot with photographer David Bellemere.

LOOK: Janine Tugonon poses naked for calendar https://t.co/l8GmJReDQ7 pic.twitter.com/Zmymw3KSkY
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) October 25, 2016

About Janine Tugonon

Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon (born in Orion, Bataan, Philippines) is a Filipina fashion model, television presenter and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines and later finished 1st Runner-up in Miss Universe 2012.

Tugonon finished her Pharmacy degree with Latin honours (Cum Laude) at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and became a Licensed Pharmacist in June 2010. Tugonon also attended the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila as a ballet protégé while attending university. In 2010, Tugonon was titled Miss Pharmacy and Miss Thomasian Personality 2010 at UST.

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Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis, Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat!