Maria Francesca Guina Taruc (born May 21, 1998) is a Filipina actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.[1][2] A year later, she brought home the first crown of the Philippines in the Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 pageant held in Nanjing, China.[3][4][5]
Francesca Taruc | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Francesca Guina Taruc 21 May 1998 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2021 (Top 13) |
Personal life
Taruc hails from Angeles City, Pampanga and graduated in Holy Angel University with a degree in Mass Communication.[2] She is the granddaughter of Luis Taruc, who was the leader of Hukbalahap in guerrilla operations against the Japanese occupants of the Philippines.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Minute to Win It | Herself | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
| It's Showtime | Segment Contestant | |||
| Sahaya | Omboh Putli | Guest Cast | GMA Network | |
| Wowowin | Herself | Guest Co-Host |
References
- ^ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ a b "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "LOOK: Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc back in PH". ABS-CBN News. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Filipina Francesca Taruc crowned Miss Tourism World 2019 Intercontinental". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "PH bet Francesca Taruc crowned 'Miss Tourism World Intercontinental'". The Manila Times. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Who is Miss Tourism World Intercontinental Francesca Taruc?". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-07-30.