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Miss Grand Philippines 2024 is Christine Juliane Opiaza

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Christine Juliane Opiaza was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024 on Sunday, September 29 at the  Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The 25-year-old host, model and runway coach from Castillejos, Zambales beat 19 other contestants to win the national competition. She succeeds last year's winner Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro and will now represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. Sophia Bianca Santos of Pampanga was named Universal Woman Philippines 2025 and will go to the Universal Woman 2025 pageant. Anna Margaret Mercado of Quirino clinched the title of Miss Teen International Philippines 2025 and will compete in Miss Teen International 2025. Jubilee Therese Acosta of Manila and Alexandra Mae Rosales of Laguna were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Julianne Rose Reyes of Cavite, Geralyn de Klerk of Himamaylan, Jenesse Viktoria Mejia of Pangasinan, Selena Antonio-Reyes of

Miss Grand Peru 2024 is Arlette Rujel from Callao

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Arlette Rujel was crowned Miss Grand Peru 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 21 at the Plaza Miguel Grau Seminario in Punchana, Loreto. The 25-year-old fashion model and events host from Callao will represent Peru at Miss Grand International 2024 in Cambodia and Thailand this October. Niva Antezana of Lima was named first runner-up while Alexandra Parcon of Lima Centro and Andrea Torres of Loreto were the second, and third runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand Peru succeeds Luciana Fuster, last year's winner who was crowned Miss Grand International 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. No stranger to pageantry, Arlette joined Miss Peru 2020 and made the Top 5. Last year, she went to Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia to compete for Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 and became the first Peruvian woman to win the international title. Road to the 12th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @missgrand.peruoficial

Miss Grand Colombia 2024 is Dennise Cuadrado

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Dennise Cuadrado, the representative of Antioquia, was crowned Miss Grand Colombia 2024 on Sunday, August 4 at the Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias. The 29-year-old fashion producer and model will represent Colombia at Miss Grand International 2024 in Cambodia and Thailand this October. She succeeds María Alejandra López, last year's winner who placed second runner-up at Miss Grand International 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Luisa Valentina of Cauca was named first runner-up while Lina Zambrano of Atlantico finished as the second runner-up. The contestants from Norte de Santander, Angelica Valero, Valle del Cauca, Daniela Roldan, Región Caribe, Ashly Fadul, and Cúcuta, Liliam Pinzon were the third, fourth, fifth and sixth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 12 were La Guajira, Claudia Cotes, Cartagena, Maria Gabriela Carriazo, Barranquilla, Vanessa García Romero, Arauca, Antonella Caroprese, and Magdalena, Valentina Urbina. The national pageant was attended

Miss Grand Japan 2024 is Luma Naomi Shigemitsu

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Luma Naomi Shigemitsu was crowned Miss Grand Japan 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, July 20 at the New Pier Hall in Tokyo. The 21-year-old model from Aichi was also awarded Best in Evening Gown. She will represent Japan this October at Miss Grand International 2024 whose venue has yet to be announced. Erika Ishibashi was named first runner-up while Anna Hayakawa, Sayo Nodake, and Miho Ogawa were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 8 finalists were Yukako Sakata, Mao Eguchi, and Shiori Sato. The new Miss Grand Japan succeeds Yayoi Machida, last year's winner who bagged the Best in National Costume award at the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant in  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Road to the 12th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 (@missgrandjapan) Photos: H. Shima, Miss Grand Japan / Instagram

Miss Grand Netherlands 2024 is Ashley Brown

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Ashley Brown, representing the province of Noord-Holland, was crowned Miss Grand Netherlands 2024 on Sunday, July 21 at the Event Centre Vinkeveen. The 20-year-old singer and songwriter beat 13 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent the Netherlands at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. Josephine Onderdonk was announced the first runner-up while Niamh Marjorine Wekhoven, Katiana Loukisas and Michelle van der Stoep were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand Netherlands succeeds Melissa Bottema, last year's winner who made the Top 10 at Miss Grand International 2023 competition held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Road to the 12th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Grand Netherlands | 12 Months of Beauty (@miss_grand_netherlands) Photos: Johnny Ten Have, Miss Grand Netherlands / Instagram

Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 is Sotheary By of Kampong Chhnang

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Miss Kampong Chhnang, Sotheary By, was crowned Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 in a glittering show on Friday, July 12 at Koh Pich Theater in Phnom Penh. The 26-year-old actress and model succeeds last year's winner Phoem Sreyno and will represent Cambodia at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. Sreyneth Ry of Svay Rieng finished as first runner-up while Panhavimealea Dy of Siem Reap, Davy Mach of Ratanakiri, and Phattiya Phou of Battambang were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Kampong Cham, Sreypi Phorn; Kampot, Kunthea Thy; Oddar Meanchey, Socheata Kong; Preah Sihanouk, Thida Pov; Stung Treng, Lida Sin; Takéo, Sovannrothana Morn were the Top 10 finalists and were named fifth runners-up.  This year's competition marked the 10th edition of the Miss Grand Cambodia pageant. Miss Grand International 2023 first runner-up Ni Ni Lin Eain from Myanmar was a special guest. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Grand Cambodia is a former

Miss Grand South Africa 2024 is Sharne Dheochand

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Sharne Dheochand was crowned Miss Grand South Africa 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, June 1 at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace in Kempton Park. The 21-year-old from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, bested 27 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Gugulethu Mayisela. Karabo Lawal was named first runner-up while Suhane Bosch, Sinamile Dlamini, and Lesego Nyathela were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand South Africa will now prepare to represent the "Rainbow Nation" at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. "This is surreal, a true dream come true—to be crowned Miss Grand South Africa! Two years of relentless hard work, dedication, and preparation have finally paid off," she wrote online. "To my fellow community and South African family, thank you for all the love and support you have shown me throughout this journey. I am honored to represent our country at

Miss Grand Indonesia 2024 is Nova Liana from South Sumatra

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Nova Liana was crowned Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia 2024 (Miss Grand Indonesia 2024) on Sunday, May 19 at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. The 23-year-old beauty from Palembang, South Sumatra bested more than 40 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Indonesia at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Stevanie Tawana Sheldrick of Riau Islands placed second and was awarded the title of Miss Elite Indonesia 2024. She is expected to compete in Miss Elite 2024 in Egypt. The rest of the runners-up were Olivia Stevanie of DKI Jakarta 7, Yulinar Fitriani of West Java, Olla Levina of DKI Jakarta 2, and Anindya Gupita Prabandari of DI Yogyakarta. They received the titles Miss Aura Indonesia 2024, Miss Eco Indonesia 2025, Miss Planet Indonesia 2024, and World Top Model Indonesia 2024, respectively, and will go to the next Miss Aura International, Miss Eco International, Miss Planet International, and World Top Model competitions. This year's edition of the a

Miss Grand Spain 2024 is Susana Medina of Las Palmas

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Susana Medina was crowned Miss Grand Spain 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 11 at Theatre Municipal Horacio Noguera, Isla Cristina, Huelva. The 25-year-old representative of Las Palmas bested 34 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Celia Sevilla and will now represent Spain at Miss Grand International 2024. Idayra Tena of Tenerife was named first runner-up while Adriana Corpas of Tarragona, Luana Gheban of Albacete, and Esther Escudero of Euskadi were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 10 were María Llamas of Andalusia, Rocio Mengual of Córdoba, Gema Adrover of Mediterranean, Mayka Rodríguez of Seville, and Ainhoa Gallego of Toledo. Rounding out the Top 15 were Julia Guerrero of Atlántico, Alina Farcas of Castellón, Yaneisy Ceballos of Costa Canaria, Valentina Pereira of La Rioja, and Daniela Quintero of Murcia. This year's competition marked the 8th edition of the annual Miss Grand Spain

Miss Grand Czech Republic 2024 is Veronica Biasiol

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Veronica Biasiol bested nine other finalists to be crowned Miss Grand Czech Republic 2024 on Saturday, May 11 at Forum Karlín in Prague. The 25-year-old model, influencer, designer and business owner hailing from Liberec will now prepare to represent the Czech Republic at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Petra Beníšková, Adéla Štroffeková, Julie Smékalová, and Alina Demenťjeva. Former Miss Grand Czech Republic and Miss Grand International 2022 fourth runner-up Mariana Becková hosted the glittering show. The new Miss Grand Czech Republic succeeds last year's winner and Miss Grand International 2023 Top 20 semifinalist Sophia Osako. Road to the 12th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS GRAND CZECH REPUBLIC org. (@missgrandczechrepublic) Photos: Miss Grand Czech Republic / Instagram

Miss Grand Thailand 2024 is Malin Chara-anan of Phuket

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Malin Chara-anan, representing Phuket, was crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2024 in a glittering event held on Saturday, April 6 at MGI Hall in Bangkok. The 27-year-old beauty triumphed over 70 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Thailand at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang of Pathum Thani was named first runner-up while Kittiyaporn Fungmee of Chumphon, Thansita Dilhokananskul of Lampang, and Aoratai Phangchan of Maha Sarakham were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The contestants from Bangkok, Yuwaporn Songngam; Chai Nat, Phoraphak Worasophonphakdee; Phichit, Piyarada Wayuwech; Sakon Nakhon, Napapat Rungroj; Saraburi, Suntaree Uan-inth; and Satun, Emma Martini were announced as fifth runners-up. This year's competition, hosted by Matthew Deane, was the 11th edition of the Miss Grand Thailand pageant. Thaweeporn Phingchamrat of Chumphon crowned her successor at the end of the event. Meet t