Marie-Ann Umali was born in Batangas City, in the Philippines. She is tourism graduated from DLSU College of St. Benilde. She aspires to become a flight attendant and to open and run her own restaurant. She has previously competed in other beauty pageants like, 2006 Binibining Philippines Candidate.Marie-Ann Umali, who will represent the Philippines in this year's Miss World beauty pageant, after winning the rights in the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 coronation night held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon city, Metro Manila March 8, 2009 Sunday.
At the end of the pageant three ladies beat the other candidates for the 3 coveted crowns at the competition finals, Binibining Pilipinas- International is the 23 years old Businesswoman Melody Gersbach, she will represent the country in Miss International, Binibining Pilipinas-Universe is 22 years old Flight attendant Pamela Bianca Manalo, who was chosen to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, Binibining Pilipinas-World is 22 years old Tourism graduate Marie Ann Umali, for Miss World 2009. Umali also won the Best in Long Gown and Miss Photogenic plum contests during the pageant.
