Philippines' Christine Juliane Opiaza officially crowned the new Miss Grand International
Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines was officially crowned Miss Grand International 2024 in a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 3 at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 26-year-old pasarela coach from Castillejos, Zambales took over the title from former winner Rachel Gupta of India whose reign prematurely concluded due to issues with her and the MGI organization. Prior to receiving the honor of becoming her country's first-ever Miss Grand International titleholder, CJ was proclaimed first runner-up during last year's pageant. Wearing a beautiful gown by Filipino designer Mak Tumang, the Filipina beauty received her crown and sash from MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil. The flowers were handed out to her by MGI Vice President Teresa Chaivisut. Meet the new Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ๐ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น (@missgrandinternational) Photos: Miss Grand International / Instag...