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Venus Raj (Maria Venus Bayonito Raj) was born on 7 July, 1988 in Doha, Qatar, is a Filipino model, actress, TV host, and beauty queen. Discover Venus Raj's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

Popular As Maria Venus Bayonito Raj
Occupation N/A
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 7 July 1988
Birthday 7 July
Birthplace Doha, Qatar
Nationality Qatar

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Venus Raj Height, Weight & Measurements

At 35 years old, Venus Raj height is 1.75 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.75 m
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Venus Raj's Husband?

Her husband is North Orillan (m. December 12, 2023)

Family
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Husband North Orillan (m. December 12, 2023)
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Venus Raj Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Venus Raj worth at the age of 35 years old? Venus Raj’s income source is mostly from being a successful Model. She is from Qatar. We have estimated Venus Raj's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Model

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Timeline

1959

Raj placed as fourth runner-up in 59th Miss Universe pageant, where she is known for her answer "Major Major".

Maria Venus Bayonito Raj was born in Doha, Qatar, to an Indian-American father and a Filipino mother, the youngest of five children.

She came to the Philippines while still an infant and was raised in Bato, Camarines Sur.

For the first two decades of her life, Raj lived in a nipa hut made of wood, bamboo and anahaw leaves, with no electricity, in the middle of a sprawling rice field.

She allegedly used rice paddy dikes for her early training, where she eventually developed her distinctive walk.

Raj started out by joining local beauty pageants, as well as oratorical contests at San Vicente High School, where her English teacher served as her coach.

Using the prize money won in major contests, she then bought land on an installment basis for her mother to help improve their livelihood.

Raj obtained her bachelor's degree in communication arts, major in journalism, at Bicol University in Legazpi City, with Latin honors (cum laude).

She graduated through the scholarship that she received from the Francis Papica Foundation.

She initially worked as an Information Assistant for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for Bicol Region.

It was at this time that she also worked as a part-time fashion model in both her native Bicol and Manila.

1988

Maria Venus Bayonito Raj-Orillan (born July 7, 1988) is a Filipino actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010.

1999

Raj eventually finished in the Top 5 as 4th runner-up to winner Navarrete from Mexico, marking the Philippines' highest placement at Miss Universe since Miriam Quiambao placed second in the competition in 1999.

Prior and after Miss Universe, Raj guested on multiple networks as guests.

Eventually she was offered hosting stints including a spot in the morning show Umagang Kay Ganda.

2008

Raj first competed in Miss Philippines Earth 2008 where she was crowned as Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2008.

After joining Miss Philippines Earth 2008, Raj took a break from beauty contests and worked as an Information Assistant at the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

2009

Gersbach, a fellow Bicolana who previously competed and placed in the Top 15 at Miss International 2009 in China, was one of Raj's coaches in her preparation for the Miss Universe pageant.

Raj was one of six delegates who were handpicked for a media tour, Raj, along with Jesinta Campbell of Australia, Natalia Navarro of Colombia, Sarodj Bertin of Haiti, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, Mariana Vicente of Puerto Rico and Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez were scheduled for several television appearances prior to the actual pageant in Las Vegas.

Raj received the highest rating in the Miss Universe website, with 3.54 points, the highest-ever for a Philippine delegate.

Raj was the last delegate to be announced to the Top 15, signalling both an end to a 10-year semifinal drought for the Philippines and the beginning of its streak of appearances at Miss Universe during the live finale up to 2021 - the country's longest in its history on the pageant.

During the Miss Universe question and answer portion, Raj was asked by American actor William Baldwin about the biggest mistake that she made in her life and what she did to make it right, to which she simply replied that she had never made any big mistakes in her life, citing the famed answer "Major Major" in her response.

2010

She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant and placed 4th Runner-up.

On March 6, 2010, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010 during the pageant's Grand Coronation Night at the Araneta Coliseum.

She also won the special awards for Best in Long Gown, Best in Philippine Terno, and Miss Friendship.

She gained the right to represent the Philippines at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Philippines' pending participation at Miss Universe 2010 attracted international attention due to Binibining Pilipinas' controversial initial dethronement of Raj for citizenship reasons.

However, due to increasing public pressure and the ensuing intervention of the Miss Universe Organization under Donald Trump, national director Stella Araneta and the country's Department of Foreign Affairs made an agreement with Raj to reinstate her to the national title upon making an exception to grant her a Philippine passport.

Raj eventually travelled in August 2010 to Las Vegas, United States and became the official Philippine delegate to the competition.

During the Miss Universe competition, Raj was emotionally distressed to hear about the death of Filipino-German beauty queen Melody Gersbach and make-up artist Alden Orense in a car accident.

2011

In 2011, Raj signed up an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN, coinciding with the network gaining the airing rights of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant for at least five years.

2013

In 2013, she left on hosting Umagang Kay Ganda due on the reformat of the show.

Less busy with entertainment commitments, Raj pursued her master's degree in Community Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman and lent a hand to the group called “Care For Children.”

2017

In 2017, Raj completed her master's degree in community development from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

In June 2021, Raj graduated from Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA), Oxford, England.

On December 12, 2023, Raj married her boyfriend named North Orillan.