Sara Jane Paez

In this Filipino name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is unknown, the birth surname or paternal family name is Paez, and the marital name is Santiago.

Sara Jane Paez
Born(1968-02-12)February 12, 1968
DiedJanuary 13, 2026(2026-01-13) (aged 57)
SpouseNicky Santiago
Children2
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Universe 1989
Major
competition

Sara Jane Paez-Santiago (February 12, 1968 – January 13, 2026) was a Filipino beauty queen who represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1989.

Early life and education

Sara Jane Paez was born on February 12, 1968.[1] She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a speech communications degree.[2] While attending UP, Paez dated basketball player Benjie Paras.[3]

Career

Still a college student at UP, Sara Jane Paez won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1989 title.[4] Her then-boyfriend Paras, advised her not to not get too involved in showbiz. Paez rejected an offer to co-host APO TV reasoning she cannot sing even allegedly the producers suggest she could get away by lip-syncing.[5]

Known for her fluency in Spanish, Paez represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1989 beauty pageant in Cancun, Mexico.[2]

During and after her career as a beauty queen, Paez guested in various national events and fashion shows.[6] She also became a commercial model, and was part of Batch 3 of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP).[7][8]

Paez also appeared in television outside of beauty pageants, last appearing in January 2024 in the game show Family Feud along with her husband, sister, and brother-in-law.[4][3]

Personal life and death

Paez married businessman Nicky Santiago with whom she had two children; a son and a daughter.[4][9] After graduating from college, she went to work at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, then became an commercial model, and a businesswoman.[8] She died on January 13, 2026, at the age of 57.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Sara Jane Paez Santiago, Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1989, passes away". GMA News. January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Payo, Jasmine (January 15, 2026). "'Thank you for the light you shared': Remembering beauty queen Sara Jane Paez-Santiago". Rappler. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Franco, Bernie (January 15, 2026). "Beauty queen Sara Jane Paez passes away at 57". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Pasajol, Anne (January 15, 2026). "Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1989 Sara Jane Paez dies at 57". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  5. ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 27, 1989). "Another Cruz joins showbiz". Manila Standard. p. 25. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  6. ^ Iglesias, Iza (January 15, 2026). "Former Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Sara Jane Paez-Santiago passes away". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  7. ^ Aquino, Jackie (August 31, 2007). "Model Citizens". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. F1–F2. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Beyond the ramp: Three lessons in work, life, etc". The Manila Times. February 26, 2005. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  9. ^ "Kids' day out and rocking in Rockwell". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 4, 2005. p. D2. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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