Rachel Peters
Introduction
Rachel Louise Peters (born 20 October 1991) is a Filipino-British model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017.
Early life
Peters was born in Manama, Bahrain to parents Nigel Peters and Annie Obregon. Her father is British while her mother is Bicolana. She has a younger brother named Daniel. Peters graduated from the British International School, Phuket in Thailand with an International Baccalaureate degree, and earned her bachelor's degree in business, tourism, and events from La Trobe University.
Pageantry
Miss World Philippines 2014
Peters started her pageantry stint when she competed at Miss World Philippines 2014 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on October 12, 2014. She placed as the 4th Princess and lost to eventual winner Valerie Weigmann.
Binibining Pilipinas 2017
On April 30, 2017, Peters joined Binibining Pilipinas 2017 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, where she was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2017. She succeeded outgoing Miss Universe Philippines 2016, Maxine Medina who placed Top 6 at Miss Universe 2016.
Miss Universe 2017
Peters will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant.
Personal life
Peters became a Filipino citizen in 2015, and is in a relationship with Miguel Luis Villafuerte, the Governor of Camarines Sur.