Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman (January 3, 1983, Taguig, Philippines) is a model, host, freelance web page writer, and former beauty queen who won the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipina to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez in 1979. She was also the Binibining Pilipinas International title holder for 2005
| Birth name: | Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman |
| Birthdate: | January 3, 1983 |
| Birth location: | Manila, Philippines |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Eye color: | Brown |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Skin color: | Tan |
| Title(s): | Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 Miss International 2005 |
Biography
Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Quigaman is the eldest of four children of the late Nelson Quigaman of Ligao City in the province of Albay and Princesita San Agustin, a registered nurse. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, and eventually Bahrain, where her father worked. After five years, she returned to Biñan and finished high school at La Consolacion College. Before moving to Bahrain she studied for two years at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In England, she attended Filton College, where she studied Media Production and Communication. She also pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies at Bristol University.In 2008, Quigaman became Nestle Philippines' Laki sa Gatas advocate for Bear Brand Milk. She joined the product's other endorsers, Batangas Governor and actress Vilma Santos, Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, University of the Philippines Professor Jose Wendell Capili and actress Eugene Domingo.Lara Quigaman and her two beauty queen friends; Karen Loren Agustin ( Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002) and Denille Lou Valena Valmonte ( Bb. Pilipinas 2006) organized a new national beauty pageant called the Turismo Pilipina, this pageant aims to promote the tourism industry of the Philippines. The finals of the first ever Turismo Pilipina 2008 was held on November 14 at AFP Theater.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Donna | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Precious Heart Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers | Sabel | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Selda | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Dyosa | Gorga | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kandila" | Laila | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Shen Li Liang (The Golden Statue) | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | That's My Doc | Greta | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Princess Sarah | Sarah's mother (cameo role) | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: "Salamat" | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | Wowowee | co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Magpakailanman: "The Precious Lara Quigaman Story" | Herself | GMA 7 |
| 2007 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Alamat ng Lansones" | GMA 7 | |
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog: "Mahal" | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Diary" | Dalene | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell: "Click na Click" | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | GMA 7 |
Movies
- Kapag Tumibok ang Puso (Not once but Twice) (2006) (As Sarah)
- Umaaraw, Umuulan
Endorsements
- Centrum (2005-2006)
- Dermaline (2007-2008)
- Diana Stalder (2007-2008)
- Outland (2006-2008)
- David’s Salon (2005-2006)
- David’s Spa (2005-2006)
- Carmeltown (2006-2007)
- Gateway Mall (2005-2006)
- Calayan Surgicenter Incorporated (2008-2009)
- Whoops Clothing (2008-2009)
- Bear Brand Milk (2008)
Covergirl
- Local: Metro, People, Mirror, Exude, Mod, Woman's Journal (2x), Health Today, OFW Mag and Image Magazine, Woman Today
- International: Play (USA, Europe), BF (Japan)
Awards and Achievements
- People Asia Magazine: People of the Year- 2005
- Presidential Order of Lakandula: Champion for Life (Alongside Manny Pacquiao given by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo).
- Nominee for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movie. New Actress Award 2007
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