Katrina Dimaranan

Katrina Jayne Rivera Dimaranan was born on June 3, 1993, in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. She is a Filipino-American model, actress, and television personality. Dimaranan emerged into the public eye through her participation in beauty pageants. In 2012, at the age of 18, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2012 and also received the Best in Talent award. This title granted her the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2012 pageant, which was ultimately canceled. Her early career also included work as an actress and television host for a Filipino channel in the United States.

Demonstrating continued career progression in pageantry, Dimaranan was appointed Miss Supranational USA 2018. She went on to represent the United States at the Miss Supranational 2018 pageant, where she achieved the position of 1st Runner-Up and was also awarded for Best Body Figure. In 2021, she competed in the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant, representing Taguig, and finished as Miss Universe Philippines Tourism. Beyond pageantry, Dimaranan transitioned into acting, securing a role in the film “The Studio” in 2017 as Anastasia. She later appeared as Jemini in “Lumpia with a Vengeance” in 2020. Her television work includes “Binibining Pilipinas 2013,” hosting “Adobo Nation” from 2016 to 2020, and participating as a contestant on “Love Island USA” Season 1 in 2019.

Katrina Dimaranan has consistently pursued opportunities across various media. Her involvement in reality television, such as “Love Island USA,” expanded her public profile. She has used her platform to engage with audiences, as evidenced by her active social media presence. Dimaranan’s career reflects a sustained engagement in modeling, acting, and media appearances, building a portfolio that spans beauty pageants, film, and television.