“Miss Grand Myanmar” Sheds Tears as Runner-up, While Lin Malin of Thailand Stops at the Top 20
On the night of the golden crown, fans couldn’t help but exclaim in satisfaction! Rachel Gupta, Miss Grand India, a 20-year-old model and aspiring Bollywood actress, was crowned Miss Grand International 2024, becoming the 12th titleholder in history. With her outstanding qualities in all four B’s – Beauty, Body, Brain, and Business, there was no denying that Rachel was a well-deserved winner.
Meanwhile, the two frontrunners—Christine Julian Opiasa, Miss Grand Philippines, and Thazin Yin, Miss Grand Myanmar—ended up as runners-up, with Miss Grand Myanmar shedding tears over her defeat.
Fans flooded in to celebrate the Top 10 Golden Crown winners, while Boss Nawat Itsaragrisil, CEO of Miss Grand International Public Company Limited, already has a packed schedule lined up for the winners. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to the success of “We Are GRAND, The One and ONLY” and pledged to continue pushing forward the “Stop The War And Violence” campaign to end war and violence in all forms—a strong concept the organization has actively advocated for over the past 12 years.
The Grand Atmosphere of Miss Grand International 2024 #SpiritofThailand
At MGI Hall, 6th floor of Bravo BKK, Thailand proudly hosted the Miss Grand International 2024 competition, delivering a spectacular production in every stage of the competition. The grand stage, dazzling lights, powerful sound system, breathtaking music, dynamic camera angles, and 68 stunning contestants from around the world all contributed to an unforgettable experience.
The show opened with the dramatic sound of a helicopter, marking the grand Opening Show featuring Luciana Fuster, Miss Grand International 2023, alongside all contestants in golden outfits. The spectacle was truly breathtaking—no words could fully capture the magnificence seen inside the hall and by the 2 million viewers tuning in live on YouTube Channel: Grand TV.
Host Matthew Deane then announced the winner of the Country’s Power of the Year award—Miss Grand Thailand, who earned an automatic spot in the Top 20. Joining her in the Top 20 were representatives from: Colombia, US Virgin Islands, Malaysia, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, France, Curaçao, Spain, Paraguay, Japan, Brazil, India, England, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Peru.
The competition proceeded to the Swimsuit Round, where the contestants showcased their figures, runway walks, and poses in white two-piece swimsuits from MGI Swimwear, captivating every gaze in the audience.
The highlight of the round was the announcement of the Best in Swimsuit award, which went to Miss Grand Brazil, Talita Hartmann.
Announcement of the Top 10 Finalists
The moment of truth arrived as the Top 10 Finalists were revealed. The Popular Vote Winner, determined through www.missgrandinternational.com, was Miss Grand Indonesia, securing an automatic placement in the Top 10. She was joined by the representatives from France, Myanmar, Peru, Spain, England, India, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and the Philippines.
With loud cheers and national flags waving throughout the venue, the pressure was on for the distinguished panel of judges, which included Ms. Teresa Chaivisut (Vice President of Miss Grand International), Ariska Putri Pertiwi, Isabella Menin, and other esteemed members. Their decision was not solely based on beauty and the 4B criteria (Beauty, Body, Brain, and Business), but also on the strength of each contestant’s support team—a crucial factor in partnering with MGI for future endeavors.
The Top 10 contestants then returned to the stage to deliver speeches on the campaign “Stop The War And Violence”, the core mission of Miss Grand International, advocating for peace on both family and national levels.
Following this moving moment, Luciana Fuster, Miss Grand International 2023, bid an emotional farewell, officially returning the crown to Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil, who was set to crown the next Miss Grand International.
To conclude the night, the Golden Grand Awards were presented to the most outstanding National Directors of the year. The award for Best National Director went to ND Miss Grand Japan, while ND Miss Grand Brazil and ND Miss Grand Spain secured the runner-up positions.
The Announcement of the TOP 5 Finalists
The moment of suspense reached its peak as the Top 5 finalists were revealed, with fans holding their breath in anticipation. The first contestant to advance was Miss Grand Philippines, followed by Miss Grand Myanmar, Miss Grand Brazil, Miss Grand India, and Miss Grand France. These five outstanding women moved on to the Q&A round, where they demonstrated their intelligence, perspective, and eloquence—embodying the true essence of Miss Grand International, where every contestant confidently owns the microphone.
The Final Results
Before reaching the ultimate moment, the Top 10 finalists who did not advance to the Top 5 were announced as 5th runners-up:
Miss Grand Peru (Arlette Rujel Del Solar)
Miss Grand Spain (Susana Lucia Medina)
Miss Grand England (Amy Viranya Berry)
Miss Grand Indonesia (Nova Liana)
Miss Grand Dominican Republic (Maria Felix)
Then came the heart-stopping moment:
🔸 4th Runner-Up – Miss Grand Brazil, Talita Hartmann
🔸 3rd Runner-Up – Miss Grand France, Safietou Kabengele
🔸 2nd Runner-Up – Miss Grand Myanmar, Thae Su Nyein
With only two contestants left standing on the stage—Miss Grand India and Miss Grand Philippines—the tension was at its peak. As the crowd roared with excitement, the host finally announced:
🎉 Miss Grand International 2024 is… Miss Grand India, Rachel Gupta!
This meant that Miss Grand Philippines, Christine Juliane Opiaza, was awarded the 1st Runner-Up position.
All Top 10 finalists will have the prestigious opportunity to work alongside the Miss Grand International Organization, traveling the world for various humanitarian and promotional activities. They will also spend one year in Thailand under the management of Miss Grand International Public Company Limited.
Other Awards Announced
🏆 Best National Costume – Miss Grand Brazil, Miss Grand Ecuador, Miss Grand Honduras
💄 Charming By Chat Cosmetics – Miss Grand Indonesia
🌟 Beauty Skin – Miss Grand Thailand, Miss Grand Myanmar
🇹🇭 Country’s Power of the Year – Miss Grand Thailand
👑 I’Aura Queen – Miss Grand Myanmar
✨ Best in Evening Gown – Miss Grand Ghana
🎤 Grand Voice Awards – Miss Grand Trinidad & Tobago, Miss Grand Venezuela, Miss Grand Netherlands
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