Former beauty queen Janina San Miguel, where is she now?
Janina San Miguel rose to the top of public consciousness after video of her Q&A during the Bb. Pilipinas World 2008 became viral.
Bb. Pilipinas 2008
Janina San Miguel was only 17 years old when she joined the Bb. Pilipinas pageant in 2008.
Family
Janina's Bb. Pilipinas World question in 2008 was about her family's role in her joining the pageant.
Unexpected win
During her Q&A with the judges, Janina apologized for her incoherent answer and explained that it was her first time joining a pageant neither did she expect to be among the top 10.
No pressure
Janina was known for her Bb. Pilipinas Pageant 2008 line, “I don't feel any pressure right now.”
Mother
The same year Janina relinquished her crown was the same year her grandfather died. It was said that it was also one of her reasons, Janina chose to stay out of the limelight. She is now married and a mother.
Married life
Janina married Indian national Vishal Sahota in 2014. Photo shows from left: Jennifer Barrientos, Janina San Miguel, Vishal Sahota, and Patricia Fernandez.
2018
Years later, Janina's life has totally changed but she remains as confident as her pageant night.
Real Queen
Despite her failures, Janina managed to win the hearts of the judges and the much-coveted crown. However, the beauty queen chose a different path and is now living a simple life as a private citizen.
Exposing the pageant world
In an interview for CNA Insider, Janina exposed the pageant industry by describing it as full of “indecent proposals.” She revealed, “Nung nandun na kami, may nagsabi ng PhP 3 million for a one night stand. 'Yung PhP 25 million ano yun gagawin ka niyang girlfriend. Bibigyan ka niya ng car, condo, resort--lahat.”
Cooking
In her personal Instagram account, Janina shares her journey as she adapts to the many skills she's been born with. One of which is cooking, with which she's learned how to hone by enrolling at Enderun College.
Fashion
She's long stepped away from the limelight but Janina can still make heads turn with her natural beauty that is enhanced with her undeniable fashion style and makeup.
Call center agent
Janina was last reported to be working as a call center agent for a multi-national company, away from the show business and the glitz and glamour of pageantry.