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The Grand Voice Award (singing competition) semifinal round of the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant was held on Tuesday, October 17 at KOBI Onsen Resort Hue in Vietnam. From the Top 18, only five contestants have been announced to move on to the final show round happening this Sunday, October 22 during the preliminary competition. Meet the Top 5 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Germany - Marie Tavitha Kilonzo Ghana - Kitava-Yvettlana Fosuwaa-Amankwaa Japan - Yayoi Machida Nigeria - Boma Dokubo Singapore - Jiahui Jade Wu Photos: Miss Grand International / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Grand International 2023: Grand Voice Award Top 18 announced Miss Grand International 2023 Best in Ao Dai winners announced FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2023 sashing ceremony FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2023 welcome dinner by Staynex

The audition round for the Grand Voice Award of the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant was held on Friday, October 13 at the Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa in Da Nang, Vietnam. Among the contestants who showcased their singing talents, a Top 18 have been announced to move forward to the next round on October 17. Meet the 18 contenders for the award: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Angola - Eugénia das Neves Chile - Paula Henríquez Czech Republic - Sophia Osako Germany - Marie Tavitha Kilonzo Ghana - Kitava-Yvettlana Fosuwaa-Amankwaa Indonesia - Ritassya Wellgreat Ireland - Rachel Slawson Japan - Yayoi Machida Laos - Phetmany Philakhong Myanmar - Ni Ni Lin Eain Netherlands - Melissa Bottema Nigeria - Boma Dokubo Peru - Luciana Fuster Poland - Kornelia Golebiewska Singapore - Jiahui Jade Wu South Africa - Gugulethu Mayisela Thailand - Thaweeporn Phin...

While the contestants are currently enjoying their pre-pageant activities in Ha Long Bay, six beauties have been announced winners of the Miss Grand International 2023 Best in Ao Dai (Vietnamese national costume). The winners from each continent group were selected through online voting. They had the opportunity to present themselves in a special live talk session with MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil on Sunday at Citadines Marina Halong. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Asia & Oceania Myanmar - Ni Ni Lin Eain Thailand - Thaweeporn Phingchamrat America & Latin America Peru - Luciana Fuster Venezuela - Valentina Martínez Europe & Africa Czech Republic - Sophia Osako Nigeria - Boma Dokubo Photos: Miss Grand International RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2023 sashing ceremony FAVORITES: Miss Grand Internation...

Over 60 stunning contestants from around the world vying for Miss Grand International 2023 officially received their sashes on Friday, October 6. The official sashing ceremony was held at the iconic Hanoi Opera House, or the Grand Opera House in central Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a famous architectural landmark with significant cultural and historical values. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Hosted by Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 second runner-up Truong Qui Minh Nhan with Sakul Limpapanon, the contestants received their sashes from reigning MGI queen Isabella Menin and Vice President Teresa Chaivisut. Standouts were from Angola, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezu...

Following their visit to Hanoi's Ngoc Son Temple and the Temple of Literature wearing the traditional Vietnamese dress ao dai, the contestants vying for Miss Grand International 2023 had their official welcome dinner. Sponsored by Staynex, the glittering red-carpet event was held on Thursday, October 5 at the Lotte Hanoi Sky and was streamed live on the Grand TV official YouTube channel. The hosts of the night were reigning Miss Grand International Isabella Menin and Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 second runner-up Truong Qui Minh Nhan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Over 60 contestants who have arrived in the host country so far strutted the runway and gave fans a glimpse of what to expect in the next three weeks — glitz and glamour. Standouts were Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, Net...

Kornelia Gołębiewska was officially announced on Thursday, October 5 by the Miss Polonia organization as Miss Grand Poland 2023. The 23-year-old beauty was named the second runner-up during the Miss Polonia 2023 final show held at the Nosalowy Dwór Resort & Spa in Zakopane last June. She succeeds Natalia Gryglewska and will now head to Hanoi, Vietnam for Miss Grand International 2023 whose final is set for October 25. Road to the 11th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇵🇱Kornelia Gołębiewska (@g_kornelia) Photos: Jacek Kurnikowski, Kornelia Gołębiewska / Instagram

The Top 5 winners of the pre-arrival voting conducted on social media for Miss Grand International 2023 have been announced on Wednesday, October 4. They were the representatives from Vietnam (Le Hoang Phuong), Myanmar (Ni Ni Lin Eain), Colombia (María Alejandra López), Brazil (Adriana Yanca) and Indonesia (Ritassya Wellgreat). As a prize, the beauty queens were treated to a special dinner in an authentic Japanese restaurant Momiji in Hanoi, Vietnam. Present with them were the reigning Miss Grand International Isabella Menin from Brazil, MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil, and Vice President Teresa Chaivisut. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Photos: Miss Grand International / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Grand International 2023 contestants arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2023 Top 12 pre-arrival favorites Miss Grand International 2023 schedule of eve...

The contestants vying for the coveted title of Miss Grand International 2023 started arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam this week. Most of them have already checked into the Grand K Hotel Suites to commence their exciting three-week-long personal journey to the gold crown. Their first scheduled activities include a sightseeing tour around the Vietnamese capital city. The tour will be followed by the much-awaited welcome gala dinner happening this Thursday, October 5 at their official residence hotel. Five winners from the pre-arrival social media voting, which is still ongoing until 5 p.m. (Hanoi time) on Wednesday, October 4, will have a special dinner with MGI President Nawat Itsragrisil. The 11th Miss Grand International competition will culminate on October 25 at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. Isabella Menin of Brazil will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who stood out in their arrival outfits? View this post on I...

The highly anticipated Miss Grand International 2023, the 11th edition of the Miss Grand International pageant is about to begin in Vietnam. Over 70 contestants from around the world are expected to arrive in Hanoi this week to officially kick off their three-week-long pre-pageant activities. The final show is set to be held on October 25 at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. Isabella Menin of Brazil will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who will be the next Miss Grand International? Meet the our Top 12 pre-arrival favorites: (in alphabetical order) Chile - Paula Henríquez Colombia - María Alejandra López Czech Republic - Sophia Osako Haiti - Isnaida Compère Ireland - Rachel Slawson Netherlands - Melissa Bottema Peru - Luciana Fuster Philippines - Nikki de Moura Puerto Rico - María Cristina Ramos Spain - Celia Sevilla Ukraine - Yulia Klimenko USA - Sthephanie Miranda Special mentions:   Bonaire,...

After the conclusion of Miss Supranational 2023 with Ecuador's Andrea Aguilera winning the title in Małopolska, Poland, there are five more international events to watch out for this year. The last three months of the year will be packed with prestigious beauty pageants taking place in Vietnam, Japan, El Salvador, and India. Miss Grand International 2023, the 11th Miss Grand International, will take place this October 25 at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The next day (October 26), Miss International will hold its 61st edition (Miss International 2023) in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Come November, Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd Miss Universe pageant will be held in San Salvador, El Salvador with the final date recently announced as November 18. Two competitions will happen this December — the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) will be crowned on December 16 in New Delhi, India while the 23rd Miss Earth (Miss Earth 2023) is set for December 22 at the Saigon Exhibiti...