Tarah Valencia biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Baguio 2024

Justine Tarah Marie Valencia is a Filipino model and beauty queen from Barangay Lower Quirino-Magsaysay, Baguio City, Philippines. She is representing Baguio City in Miss Universe Philippines.

Tarah Valencia’s profile

While Valencia is fluent in English and Filipino, she speaks basic Nihongo. She is 5’9″ tall.

Valencia is an alumna of STEP Learning Academy, Saint Louis School and the University of Baguio, which are all in Baguio City. Here are 13 more things about her:

1. From 2004 to 2013, she attended STEP Learning Academy.
2. From May 2013 to June 2023, she was a FEEL-X Models Baguio fashion model in Baguio City.
3. From November 2016 to November 2020, she was a Uni-President brand ambassador in Baguio City.
4. From February 2017 to March 2017, she was a Globe Telecom brand ambassador in Baguio City. From June 2017 to March 2019, she attended Saint Louis School.
5. From 2019 to 2023, she attended the University of Baguio where she earned a bachelor’s degree in tourism and travel services management. She specialized in international tourism and graduated cum laude.
6. In July 2021, she visited Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines, which is home to Miss Universe Baguio 2022 Ghenesis Latugat.
7. In October 2022, she joined New Town Plaza Hotel in Baguio City as a banquet server.
8. On July 15, 2023, she met Miss Universe Baguio 2023 and Miss Charm Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez at Lafaayette Luxury Suites in Baguio City.
9. On August 26, 2023, she competed against 17 other Miss Baguio 2023 candidates at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in Baguio City. She ranked second and was crowned Miss Baguio Turismo 2023.
10. On September 16, 2023, she won Miss Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) 2023 at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City.
11. In November 2023, she joined Beautederm as a brand ambassador in Baguio City. On December 16, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Narvacan Naisangsangayan 2023 at the Narvacan Farmers Park in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
12. On February 2, 2024, she was officially appointed Miss Universe Baguio 2024. On March 30, 2024, she turned 23.
13. On May 22, 2024, she will represent Baguio at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and compete against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.