56 MGI All Stars 1st edition candidates competing in Bangkok

Miss Grand International (MGI), established in 2013, announces the first MGI All Stars contest on December 4, 2025. Open to biological women and transwomen from international beauty pageants, the event will crown its winner on May 30, 2026, in Bangkok, featuring 56 contestants and a prize valued up to $1 million.

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Imelda Bautista Schweighart, a German-Filipino beauty queen and actress, has represented the Philippines in various pageants including Binibining Pilipinas, Miss Philippines Earth, and Miss Earth. Born in Cyprus and raised in the Philippines, she has a rich pageant history, including winning titles and competing internationally. She is also a mother, with a notable career in film and television.

Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin from Miss International to Miss Universe to MGI All Stars

Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a beauty queen from Colombia, represents her country in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Priscilla Londoño. Born in Medellin, she previously held titles including Miss International Colombia 2017 and Miss Universe Colombia 2025. The MGI All Stars will crown its winner on May 30, 2026.

Ghana’s Faith Maria Porter from Pace University to MGI All Stars 1st Edition

Faith Maria Porter, a 27-year-old from Ghana, is competing in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Makeeba-Kaaya Animpong. Porter is a former Miss Grand Ghana 2025 and third runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2025. She holds a degree from Pace University and has participated in multiple beauty pageants.

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13 things about Mister Supranational 2021 Varo Vargas

Álvaro Alejandro Vargas Rueckner, known as Varo Vargas, is a Peruvian singer, model, and Mister Supranational 2021. Born in Lima, he started modeling in 2012 and formed a Latin pop duo in 2017. He has a degree in administration and marketing, plays soccer, and appeared in various television projects, including "La Casa de los Famosos."

Miss Universe Armenia 2025 Peggy Garabekian attends 2026 Indianapolis 500

Peggy Garabekian is an Armenian-American model and business expert, known for her participation in Miss Asia USA and Miss Universe. Born in Iran and raised in India, she speaks Armenian and English. Throughout her career, she championed human rights and held multiple beauty titles, including Miss Armenia United Nations 2023 and Miss Universe Armenia 2025.

Krishan Alerre crowns Miss Aura International 2026 Isabella Rossini in Kemel, Antalya

Krishan Pauline Alerre of the Philippines won Miss Aura International 2026, held on May 22, 2026, in Kemer, Turkiye, with 42 candidates. She later crowned Isabella Rossini of the Czech Republic as her successor. The event recognized various contestants through special awards and featured a panel of distinguished judges.

Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 first runner-up Kenneth Marcelino turns 26

Kenneth Rios Marcelino is a Filipino makeup artist and model from Laguna who participated in Mister Cosmopolitan 2025, where he finished as the first runner-up. He previously held titles like Mister Cabuyao Tourism 2020 and was a second runner-up in Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025. He has also walked numerous fashion events and collaborated with various artists.

Alexie Brooks crowns Miss Eco International 2026 Palmira Ruiz in Alexandria

Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks from the Philippines was crowned Miss Eco International 2025 in Alexandria, Egypt, on April 19, 2025. She later crowned Palmira Ruiz from Mexico as her successor on May 22, 2026, in the same venue, where 45 contestants competed. The event included various special awards and regional titles.

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Andrea Paola Martínez Bazarte is a Mexican-American model, television host, and beauty queen from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, born in Texas. A graduate in marketing, she has held various professional roles and achieved multiple titles, including Reina Hispanoamericana 2021. In 2023, she became a WWE Spanish-language host and ambassador.