Gazelle Guarin Garcia, a Kiwi-Filipina based in Auckland, is a beauty queen and IT professional. She has competed in various pageants including Miss Globe and Miss Grand International. Garcia earned a computer science degree from the University of Santo Tomas and has worked in prominent tech roles in New Zealand and the Philippines.
13 things about Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith
Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
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13 things about Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 Vina Sitorus
Vina Anggi Sitorus, an Indonesian environmental activist and beauty queen, represented Kalimantan Tengah in Miss Grand Indonesia and finished as a semifinalist in Miss Grand International. She has received numerous accolades, including first runner-up in Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 and the title of Miss Grand Indonesia 2025, while advocating for sustainability.
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13 things about Miss Grand Ecuador 2025 Samantha Quenedit
Samantha Quenedit Sánchez is a 25-year-old Ecuadorian beauty queen, teacher, and artist from Quito. She has represented Ecuador in various pageants, including Miss Ecuador and Miss Grand International. An alumna of UIDE with a degree in social communication, she has traveled extensively and holds titles such as Teen Universe Ecuador 2016.
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10 things about Miss Grand Albania 2025 Dajana Gjoka
Dajana Gjoka will represent Albania in the 13th Miss Grand International pageant. She is an advocate for women's rights, previously competed in Miss Universe Albania 2022, and holds a finance degree. Gjoka, originally from Mirdita, is the eighth Albanian contestant in this competition, set to take place in Bangkok on October 18, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia
Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.
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CJ Opiaza crowns Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao in Bangkok
Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza of the Philippines was runner-up at Miss Grand International 2024, then became the titleholder in June 2025 following Rachel Gupta's resignation. On October 18, 2025, she crowned her successor, Emma Tiglao, during the pageant held in Bangkok, which featured 77 candidates and various special awards.
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10 things about Jilin’s Xuhe Hou
Xuhe Hou, a Chinese model and beauty queen, withdrew from Miss Universe 2025 one month prior to the event. Born in 2006 in Jilin, China, she won Miss Universe China 2024 and participated in notable fashion weeks. She later crowned her successor for Miss Universe 2026 before her withdrawal.
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Miss Grand International 2025 could be Madelyn Mejia, Nariman Battikha, Faith Porter
Rachel Gupta of India won Miss Grand International 2024 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand on October 25, 2024 but she gave up the title on May 28, 2025. As the first runner-up, Christine Juliane “CJ” Hinkle Opiaza of the Philippines took over and was officially crowned on June 3, 2025 at the same venue. Gupta turned … Continue reading Miss Grand International 2025 could be Madelyn Mejia, Nariman Battikha, Faith Porter
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10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta
Chayathanus Saradatta represented Khon Kaen, Thailand in the 12th edition of Miss Grand Thailand. She represented the country in the 22nd edition of The Miss Globe. BIOGRAPHY Saradatta is a Thai actor, model and beauty queen of Hainanese descent. Aside from Khon Kaen, she has lived in other parts of Thailand including Lamphun. On January … Continue reading 10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta
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