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Meet the winners of Miss Bolivia 2025

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The Miss Bolivia 2025 final competition was held on Saturday, June 28 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A total 28 contestants competed for the national titles that were at stake. Four stunning women have been crowned and they will represent Bolivia at the next Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Grand International, and Reina Hispanoamericana pageants. Here are the winners: Miss Bolivia 2025 / Miss Universe Bolivia 2025 - Yessica Hausermann (for Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November) Miss World Bolivia 2025 - Vanessa Kraljevic (for the 73rd Miss World) Miss Grand Bolivia 2025 - Alexandra Rocha (for Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October) Miss Bolivia Hispanoamericana 2025 -  Camila Navarrete (for Reina Hispanoamericana 2026) Miss Bolivia 2024 Juliana Barrientos Gaidrikh crowned her successor at the end of the event. She made the Top 12 at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico and was named one of the gold winners of the Voice for Change competition. Ro...

Philippines' Christine Juliane Opiaza officially crowned the new Miss Grand International

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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 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Photos: Miss Grand International / Instag...

India's Rachel Gupta loses Miss Grand International title

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Rachel Gupta from India made history when she was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 last October in Bangkok, Thailand. She became the first Indian woman to win the beauty title. On Wednesday, May 28, the Miss Grand International organization officially announced her termination as titleholder with immediate effect. According to MGI, the decision was made due to her "failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval, and refusal to participate in the scheduled trip to Guatemala." Contrary to MGI's announcement, Rachel also shared her own "decision to step down" and cited "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment" as her reasons for returning the crown. "I'm truly sorry if this news has disappointed you. Please know this wasn't an easy decision, but it was the right one for me," she told her supporters. MGI has yet to make an official proclamation if Miss Grand Internationa...

Harriotte Lane appointed Miss Grand United Kingdom 2025

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Former Miss International UK winner Harriotte Lane has been officially announced as Miss Grand United Kingdom 2025. The 24-year-old model and entrepreneur from Newcastle will represent the United Kingdom at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder Amy Viranya Berry who made the Top 10 at Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok. The new Miss Grand United Kingdom is no stranger to pageantry. She placed fourth runner-up at Miss International 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. "Miss Grand United kingdom isn't just about representing my country, but using this voice to encourage others to challenge the barriers that society can put on us," Harriotte recently shared online. She continued: "As I was once told, I was too young to be a successful entrepreneur. Now, 5 and half years later with a business that has been awarded and recognised for making a difference in people's lives." "A platform and responsibility of t...

Meet the 5 winners of Miss Czech Republic 2025

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The Miss Czech Republic 2025 national final took place on Saturday, May 3 at the Forum Karlín in Prague. Ten finalists competed the crowns at stake. Linda Górecká clinched the title of Miss World Czech Republic 2025 and is expected to represent her country at the 73rd Miss World. The 21-year-old student from Dětmarovice was crowned by none other than the reigning Miss World and Czech Republic's very own Krystyna Pyszková. Reigning Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta from India was also present to crown the winner of Miss Grand Czech Republic 2025 Markéta Mörwicková. The new Miss Grand Czech Republic is a 20-year-old university student and model from Prague. She will head to Thailand to compete in Miss Grand International 2025 this October. In addition to its roster of international pageant licenses, the Miss Czech Republic organization has now acquired the right to send the next Czech representative to the Miss Earth pageant. Crowned Miss Earth Czech Republic 2025 is 21-year-o...

Miss Grand Thailand 2025 is Sarunrat Puagpipat of Phuket

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Sarunrat Puagpipat, representing Phuket, was crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2025 during the national final competition held on Saturday, March 29 at MGI Hall in Bangkok. The 28-year-old beauty bested 76 other contestants to win the title and the first back to back victory for her province. She succeeds last year's winner, also from Phuket, Malin Chara-anan. Chayathanus Saradatta of Khon Kaen was named first runner-up while Nartthinee Tanutaponpinyo of Lampang, Panichida Kongsawanya of Lamphun, and Kanaporn Phatthanphan of Krung Thep Maha Nakhon were the second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Hosted by Thai-Australian celebrity Matthew Deane, last night's spectacular event themed "A Star is Born" marked the 12th edition of the annual Miss Grand Thailand pageant. The new Miss Grand Thailand will now prepare to represent the "Land of Smiles" at Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok this October. Road to the 13th Miss Grand International: Vie...

Miss Czech Republic 2025: Meet the Top 10 finalists

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Ten finalists have been selected to compete in the Miss Czech Republic 2025 pageant, which will be held on May 3 at the Forum Karlín in Prague. The winners are expected to represent the Czech Republic at Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International. Who will follow in the footsteps of the reigning Miss World  Krystyna Pyszková ? Meet the Top 10 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS CZECH REPUBLIC (@missczechrepublic) Sára Aubrechtová Simona Procházková Linda Górecká Adéla Marie Černohousová Markéta Mörwicková Karolína Gorylová Aylin Saran Natálie Puškinová Anna Marie Mařáková Monika Kubísková Photos: Miss Czech Republic / Instagram