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India’s Rachel Gupta wins the Miss Grand International 2024 crown
MANILA, Philippines – CJ Opiaza, the Philippines’ representative at Miss Grand International 2024, was named first runner-up during the international pageant’s coronation night on Friday, October 25, at the MGI Hall, Bravo BKK Mall, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Opiaza represented Castillejos, Zambales, at the 2024 Miss Grand Philippines, and was named the Philippines’ official bet to the international pageant in September.
India’s Rachel Gupta was named Miss Grand International 2024, and was crowned by her predecessor, Peru’s Luciana Fuster. She bested 68 other contestants.
Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Thae Su Nyein is second runner-up, while France’s Safiétou Kabengele is third runner-up. Brazil’s Talita Hartmann finished as fourth runner-up.
Nikki de Moura was the Philippines’ bet in the 2023 edition of Miss Grand International, bowing out early on in the competition.
Opiaza follows in the footsteps of Nicole Cordoves (2016) and Samantha Bernardo (2021), who both finished first runner-up – the Philippines’ highest-ever placement in the international pageant. – Rappler.com
