Melissa Bulanhagui

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1. When was Melissa Bulanhagui born?August 16, 1990
2. Where was Melissa Bulanhagui born?United States
3. What is Melissa Bulanhagui known for?2013 Asian Open Trophy bronze medalist; two-time Philippine national champion (2012, 2013)
4. What is the represented?United States (2005-2010) and the Philippines (from 2011)
5. Who is Melissa Bulanhagui?Melissa Bulanhagui is a figure skater born on August 16, 1990. She has competed for both the United States and the Philippines.
6. What medals did she win while skating for the United States?She earned a bronze medal at the 2006 U.S. Junior Nationals. She also won gold at the 2008 Junior Grand Prix in Italy and silver at the 2006 Junior Grand Prix in Romania. In 2010 she took bronze at the Nebelhorn Trophy.

ISU Junior Grand Prix Series: An international circuit of figure skating competitions for skaters under 18, serving as a crucial developmental pathway.
Four Continents Championships: An annual figure skating competition featuring skaters from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, distinct from the European Championships.
Competitive Allegiance: The national or international body that an athlete officially represents in sporting competitions.