A professional model at 14 , she joined the Bodyshots Philippines competition and landed as 1st runner-up . It opened more doors for her in the modeling industry for years . Prieto represented the Philippines at the Miss South East Asia Peninsula International Pageant where she emerged as 2nd runner-up . In 2003 , she was ventured into a major beauty contest , Binibining Pilipinas 2003 pageant . Unfortunately , although she did well in the competition , she only managed to reach the Top 12 finalists . Prieto screened as a candidate for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003 but eventually dropped the plans after being offered exclusive starring roles contract by a then giant production outfit , Seiko Films . Prieto hold the record as 2 months from its first appearance from FHM Philippines as cover girl for November 2003
Binibining Pilipinas 2003
Binibining Pilipinas 2003
Francine Prieto