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Miss Grand Indonesia 2021 is Sophia Rogan

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Indonesian-English model from Bali, Sophia Rogan, has been officially named Miss Grand Indonesia 2021 on Thursday, May 20. The 19-year-old beauty was chosen to succeed Miss Grand Indonesia 2020 and Miss Grand International 2020 third runner-up Aurra Kharishma. "With this platform, my goal is to embody an authentic and genuine spirit, and use my voice to stand up for what I believe in - because at the end of the day making a positive impact in the world is what really matters," she wrote on her official social media page. Sophia will represent her country at the Miss Grand International 2021 competition whose date and venue are yet to be announced. Photos: Mozawahyu Photography

Miss Mexico 2021 final to be held in Chihuahua this July

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Miss Mexico 2021 grand final will be held this July 3 in the northwestern Mexican state of Chihuahua. The recent announcement was made by the Miss Mexico Organization on its official social media pages. Chihuahua's Ashley Alvídrez, the reigning Miss Mexico, has been waiting to crown her successor who will compete in the 70th Miss World pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, later this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th edition of the national competition has been postponed a few times. The national organization is responsible for sending Mexican representatives to Miss Grand International and Miss World pageants. Its greatest achievement was producing the first-ever Mexican woman to win Miss World, Vanessa Ponce (Miss World 2018). Photo: Miss Mexico Organization

FAVORITES: Binibining Pilipinas 2021 Official Shoot

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The 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Thirty-four contestants are vying for the beauty titles at stake. Binibining Pilipinas 2021 winners are expected to represent the Philippines at the next Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe international competitions. The anticipated national pageant, to be hosted by actor Xian Lim and former Miss Universe Catriona Gray, will take place with no live audience allowed at the venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bea Patricia Magtanong of Bataan, Samantha Mae Bernardo of Palawan, Emma Mary Tiglao of Pampanga, and Leren Mae Bautista will crown their respective successors at the end of the event. From the latest official shoot by photographer Raymond Saldaña, we picked our Top 9 favorites among 34 contestants only based on their photos. Meet our favorites: Photos: Raymond Saldaña / Bb. Pilipinas (Official)

Mis Grand International 2020 winners kick off media tour in Bangkok

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Following a glittering grand final last Saturday, March 27 at the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, the winners of Miss Grand International 2020 kicked their media tour. Miss Grand International 2020 Abena Appiah of the United States of America has embarked on a series of special appearances in various Thai TV shows on Monday. Abena was joined by her runners-up Samantha Bernardo of the Philippines, Ivana Batchelor of Guatemala, Aurra Kharishma of Indonesia, and Lala Guedes of Brazil. Photos: Miss Grand International

United States of America's Abena Appiah crowned Miss Grand International 2020

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Ghanian-born singer and model representing the United States of America, Abena Appiah, was crowned Miss Grand International 2020 on Saturday, March 27 at the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old beauty bested 62 other contestants to win the coveted title. She succeeds Valentina Figuera of Venezuela to become the 8th woman to hold the international title and the first black winner. Samantha Bernardo of the Philippines was named first runner-up while Ivana Batchelor of Guatemala finished second runner-up. Aurra Kharishma of Indonesia and Lala Guedes of Brazil were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Malaysia (Miss Popular Vote), Czech Republic, Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Argentina were the rest of the Top 10 while Cambodia (Country’s Choice of the Year), Mexico, Peru, Japan, El Salvador, Panama, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Myanmar, England, and Kenya were the rest of the Top 20. Special awards were given to Brazil for Best in Swimsuit, Mexico for Best in Evening

FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2020 Final 6 choices for the crown

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The day has arrived. Tonight is Miss Grand International 2020 final and one of the 63 contestants will take home the golden crown and embark on a year-long journey of a lifetime. Who will be the next Miss Grand International? The contestants did an amazing job in representing their respective countries and they are all equally deserving, but there can only be one ultimate winner. Here are the contestants we picked for the coveted crown and whom we thought would make a great representative of the MGI organization: Mexico - Angela Yuriar Philippines - Samantha Bernado Czech Republic - Denisa Spergerová Thailand - Patcharaporn Chantarapadit Indonesia - Aurra Kharishma Kenya - Irene Ng’endo Mukii Miss Grand International 2020 Final Show will air live from the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition will stream live on the GrandTV YouTube channel at 7 p.m. (Thailand time). Photos: Miss Grand International

UPDATE: Miss Grand International 2020 Miss Popular Vote Top 5

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Miss Grand Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia are currently the Top 5 most voted contestants for Miss Grand International 2020 Miss Popular Vote as of Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m (Thailand time). Continue to vote for your favorite contestants until the final show. To vote, download the Star Phone App on your iOS or Android, call *789 or click the MGI logo, click on VOTE and find the contestant you want to vote for. The winner of the Miss Popular Vote will automatically earn a place in the final Top 10 this Saturday. Photo: Miss Grand International