Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry (b.1986 in Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipino Canadian beauty queen and a Cebu-based model[1]. She was crowned Miss Earth 2008 in her home country, the Philippines. This is the second time in a row that Filipinas held the title of Miss Earth when Jessica Trisko (2007 winner) from Canada is also a Filipino Canadian.
PageantryIn 2006, Karla joined the Miss Cebu pageant in Cebu City where she placed as 2nd runner-up.
She gained attention when she joined the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas in March 2008. Although considered as a heavy favorite, she was unplaced in the finals.
Karla again competed at the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 pageant representing Cebu City. It was held at the Crowne Plaza Galleria in Ortigas, Mandaluyong City in May 11, 2008. She made it to the initial cut of ten semi-finalists and competed in the traditional swimsuit, interview and evening gown competitions. She advanced to the top six in the final question and answer round. At the conclusion of the pageant, she was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2008 by the outgoing titleholder Jeanne Angeles Harn.
Karla is the first Filipino to be crowned Miss Earth. The pageant was held at Clark Expo in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines on November 9, 2008. This was the first time in Miss Earth history that the contestant of the host nation won the title. The Philippines, where the Miss Earth pageant was conceptualized, is the first Asian country to win the title.
Karla Paula Henry
Miss Philippines Earth 2008
Birth name: Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry
Birth location: Crowne Plaza Galleria, Philippines
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Title(s): Miss Philippines Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Major Competition(s): Miss Cebu 2007
(2nd Runner-up)
Binibining Pilipinas 2008 (unplaced)
Miss Philippines Earth 2008 (Winner)
Miss Earth 2008 (Winner)
