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,