Annabelle Mae McDonnell

Biography

Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell (born May 23, 2000) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 and previously held the title of Miss Charm Philippines 2023. She then represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2025, where she finished in the top 11, and at Miss Charm 2023, where she placed as the first runner-up.

== Early life and education == Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell was born on May 23, 2000, in the United Kingdom, raised in Iligan, Philippines, and lived in various parts of Lanao del Norte. Orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, she became financially independent at 15. She supported herself and her family by selling bread and secondhand clothing while funding her education through scholarship grants. These grants allowed her to continue her studies while contributing to household expenses. She graduated cum laude with a degree in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. McDonnell has also worked as a radio host promoting youth socio-political awareness and as a special operations officer in the Office of the Mayor of Iligan.

== Pageantry ==

=== Early pageants === McDonnell began competing in local pageants during her youth. Her titles include Miss Iligan 2018, Miss Lanao del Norte 2019, second runner-up in Miss Millennial Philippines 2019, and Miss Kuyamis 2022.

=== Miss Universe Philippines 2022 ===

McDonnell was first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2022, where Celeste Cortesi of Pasay won the title. She was later appointed to represent the country at Miss Charm 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

=== Miss Charm 2023 ===

In 2023, McDonnell was first runner-up at Miss Charm 2023, with the title won by Luma Russo of Brazil.