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GMA Network
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Miss Grand Philippines 2025 unveils official headshots of candidates
Miss Grand Philippines 2025 has unveiled the official headshots of the 29 candidates vying for the crown. From Aklan to Zambles, the proudly Filipina ladies showcased each of their unique and stunning visuals in hopes of representing the Philippines in the Miss Grand International pageant. Among the candidates for this year is pageant veteran Emma Tiglao, who will represent her hometown Pampanga. Emma previously competed in the Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt where she finished as a top 20 semifinalist. The Miss Grand Philippines 2025 coronation night is set for August 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Filipina beauty queen CJ Opiaza is the reigning Miss Grand International title holder after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown earlier this year. The Miss Grand International 2025 is set for October 18 in Bangkok, Thailand. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
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CJ Opiaza gets Jojo Bragais tribute shoes
CJ Opiaza teared up after receiving her very own tribute heels from Jojo Bragais. On Instagram, the Filipino shoe designer shared a video of the beauty queen unboxing the special tribute pair. 'Originally it was a tribute to her journey representing the Philippines on the Grand International stage with all her heart — and now it's a celebration for being crowned as our first Miss Grand International. This pair truly immortalizes her legacy and inspiring journey,' Bragais wrote in the caption. CJ expressed her delight in receiving the shoes, failing to stop herself from being emotional. 'Abot pangarap lang dati. Nasa kamay ko na siya,' she said. The tribute shoes, officially named 'CJ,' will be made available to the public. Aside from the nude glossy version, it will also come in other colors. CJ was officially crowned as Miss Grand International 2024 last month in Bangkok, Thailand, and 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. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
07-07-2025
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Miss Grand Philippines 2025 announces coronation night
Heads up pageant fans! The Miss Grand Philippines 2025 coronation night is set in August. The pageant organization announced that the grand finals will be held on August 12 at 7 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ticketing details have yet to be announced but tickets will be available via the SM Ticketing website. The event will also be live streamed on GrandPhTV's official YouTube channel. Among the candidates for this year's pageant is Emma Tiglao, who will represent her hometown Pampanga. She previously competed in the Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt where she finished as a top 20 semifinalist. The reigning Miss Grand International queen is CJ Opiaza from the Philippines. She took over the title week after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Boitsepo Lamola to fly SA flag at Miss Grand International 2025
Boitsepo was crowned Miss Grand South Africa 2025 this past weekend. Boitsepo Lamola has officially begun her journey to the international stage after being crowned Miss Grand South Africa 2025. The Soshanguve-born model claimed the title on Saturday, 28 June, at a glittering ceremony held at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. Genive Trimble (Miss Grand Wilro Park) was named first runner-up, while Levern José (Miss Grand Hercules) took the second runner-up spot. The 20-year-old beauty queen will now prepare to represent South Africa at the 13th edition of the Miss Grand International pageant, set to take place on 18 October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This will not be Lamola's first time on the international pageant stage, as she represented South Africa at the Miss Teen Universal in Lima, Peru, in 2024 after winning the Miss Teen Universal South Africa 2023 title. ALSO READ: Former Mrs South Africa wins big in California Boitsepo Lamola's 'Born to Be Grand' advocacy During the finale, Lamola shared a powerful message about her 'Born to Be Grand' advocacy. The initiative was inspired by Lamola's personal journey growing up in the township of Soshanguve, Tshwane. 'Growing up in Soshanguve, I witnessed a different kind of war— not one fought with weapons, but with poverty, inequality and silence. 'The violence that robs young people of medication, girls of safety and communities of home— that too is war,' she said. Her advocacy calls on young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to believe in their power and worth. 'To stop war and violence in South Africa, we must first confront the systems that keep people in survival mode: the lack of resources, gender-based violence, and the invisible wars we fight every day. 'I stand here not just to wear a crown, but to carry a cause — to remind every South African, and the world, that peace begins with justice. True freedom means giving every child the chance to dream grand and be grand,' Lamola said. Miss Grand International is one of the world's top beauty pageants, recognised for promoting peace and empowering women to be change-makers in their communities. NOW READ: WATCH: The Makhathinis hit the mark! Scoop and Zulu on the Red carpet
GMA Network
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Emma Tiglao returns to pageantry as Miss Grand Pampanga
Emma Tiglao is having a grand return to pageantry! The Filipina beauty queen shared the exciting news on Facebook by reposting a video of herself confidently strutting in a green gown for the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 pageant, where she will proudly represent her hometown of Pampanga. 'Pampanga, misan pa!! Para keka at para kekayung lulugud kaku. (Pampanga, isa pa! Para sa'yo, at para sa mga nagmamahal sa akin)' Emma wrote. Emma previously competed in the Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt where she finished as a top 20 semifinalist. The reigning Miss Grand International queen is CJ Opiaza from the Philippines. She was officially crowned Miss Grand International 2024 early this month after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
