1. Ariella Arida represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 competition where she placed as the third runner-up.
12 Facts About Ariella Arida
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Ariella "Ara" Hernandez Arida was born in Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines, to academics Arlesito Arida of Alaminos, and Estella Arida of San Pablo.
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Ariella Arida is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Los Banos with a degree in chemistry.
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Ariella Arida competed at the Miss Philippines Earth 2012 where she did not place.
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Ariella Arida competed at the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant held in the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 14,2013.
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Ariella Arida represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on November 9,2013.
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Ariella Arida won the 16th spot in the semifinals via the online vote.
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Ariella Arida bagged the Ice Princess award in the winter-themed glam shot competition.
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Ariella Arida finished as third runner-up to Gabriela Isler of Venezuela.
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Ariella Arida's finish marked the Philippines's fourth consecutive year in the top five.
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Ariella Arida was the only delegate representing an Asian country to place in the Top 5.
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Ariella Arida was designated as the national director of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant on February 16,2025, after her predecessor, Shamcey Supsup-Lee, launched a bid for councilor in the 2025 Pasig local elections.