Skaters

Melissa Bulanhagui
Born:
August 16, 1990
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Height:
5' 0"
Level:
Senior
Hometown:
Newark, Del.
College:
University of Delaware
Training Town:
Newark, Del.
Club:
University of Delaware FSC
Coach:
Karen Ludington, Ron Ludington
Choreographer:
Karen Ludington, Christine Sweeney
Bulanhagui is the 2006 U.S. junior bronze medalist and a two-time medalist in the Junior Grand Prix Series ... Won the bronze at the 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy ... Gained her Philippine citizenship in October 2011 and is now skating for the Philippines.

Studying exercise science ... Earned the 2006 All-American Scholar Award and was a nominee for 2007 Young Leaders of America ... Recipient of the University of Delaware FSC award (2007, 2008) and the Jack O'Neil Sportsmanship Award (2008) ... Teaches skating part time at the Bay Country Figure Skating Club and the University of Delaware... Volunteers at Christiana Hospital and supports Relay for Life and Support the Troops ... If she weren't a skater, she'd want to be a diver ... Looks up to Michelle Kwan ... Favorite quote is, "There's no trying, just doing" ... Takes a power nap before competing ... Enjoys working out, running, making money and spending money ... Nickname is "Figurette" ... Wants to be a skating coach when she is done competing ... Biggest life-defining moment was competing at the 2010 Eastern Sectional Championships - "It was in my home club and town, and it was the first time I got to perform in front of all my family and friends. Hearing them cheer and shake up the building meant the world to me." ... Enjoys watching chick flicks ... Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/melbulanhagui.
  • 2012 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Egyptian Disco" by Rumharas Ibiza
    FS Music: Selections from Rachmaninoff

    Costumes designed by Del Arbour
  • 2011 Season Notes
    SP Music: Tango
    FS Music: Rachmaninoff

    Costumes designed by Del Arbour ... Goals are to be better, faster and stronger than she was last year

  • 2010 Season Notes
    SP Music: Music from the Memoirs of a Geisha soundtrack by John Williams
    FS Music: Music from Les Miserables

    Costumes designed by Del Arbour
  • 2009 Season Notes
    SP music: Music from Memoirs of a Geisha by John Williams
    FS music: "Slow Dancing in the Big City" by Bill Conti

    Costumes designed by Del Arbour

  • 2008 Season Notes
    SP music: Remix of music from The Pink Panther
    FS music: Music from the Shall We Dance? and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights soundtracks

    Costumes designed by Del Arbour
  • 2007 Season Notes
    SP music: Music from the House of the Flying Daggers soundtrack
    FS music: Music from the Shall We Dance? and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights soundtracks

  • 2006 Season Notes
    Took the junior bronze medal at the U.S. Championships
    2013 - Four Continents Championships - 17th
    2013 - Volvo Cup - 11th
    2013 - Philippine Championships - 1st
    2012 - U.S. International Classic - 7th
    2012 - Philippine Championships - 1st
    2011 - U.S. Championships - 10th
    2011 - Eastern Sectional - 2nd
    2011 - South Atlantic Regional - 1st
    2010 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 3rd
    2010 - U.S. Championships - 12th
    2010 - Eastern Sectional - 2nd
    2010 - South Atlantic Regional - 1st
    2009 - Eastern Sectional - 6th
    2008 - Junior Grand Prix (Belarus) - 9th
    2008 - Junior Grand Prix (Italy) - 1st
    2008 - U.S. Championships - 8th
    2008 - Eastern Sectional - 2nd
    2007 - Junior Grand Prix (Bulgaria) - 5th
    2007 - U.S. Championships - 12th
    2006 - Junior Grand Prix Final - 4th
    2006 - Junior Grand Prix (Czech Republic) - 4th
    2006 - Junior Grand Prix (Romania) - 2nd
    2006 - Gardena Spring Trophy, Junior - 1st
    2006 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 3rd
    2006 - Eastern Sectional, Junior - 2nd
    2006 - South Atlantic Regional, Junior - 1st
    2005 - North American Challenge Skate (Kansas), Junior - 2nd
    2005 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 8th
    2005 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 4th
    2005 - South Atlantic Regional, Novice - 4th
    2004 - South Atlantic Regional, Novice - 10th
    2003 - South Atlantic Regional, Novice - 9th

    IJS Personal Bests

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
    SP - 50.36 (2008 Junior Grand Prix, Italy)
    FS - 82.50 (2007 Junior Grand Prix Final)
    Final Score - 127.25 (2008 Junior Grand Prix, Italy)

    U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
    SP - 52.80 (2010 Eastern Sectional)
    FS - 99.17 (2011 U.S. Championships)
    Final Score - 149.22 (2008 U.S. Championships)