CJ Opiaza officially crowned Miss Grand International 2024
CJ Opiaza has been officially crowned as Miss Grand International 2024!
The emotional Filipina beauty queen wore a breathtaking green and gold gown by Filipino designer Mak Tumang during the grand coronation ceremony on Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand.
CJ was crowned by MGI founder Nawat Itsaragrisil and raised her hand in victory.
'I know best things happen for a reason. You just have to wait for that very specific moment, but you have to hold on and do whatever it takes. Before I signed up for this job, I knew I was born ready. I am always ready—and now I've been given the challenge, and I am taking the challenge and the responsibility to fill that shoes as your first runner-up, and now, as your Miss Grand International 2024,' CJ said.
Also in attendance was MGI Philippines national director Arnold Vegafria.
CJ will have a grand homecoming event in the Philippines on June 8.
CJ made history as the first Filipina beauty queen to receive the golden crown.
She took over the title after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown.
Congratulations, CJ!
—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
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