Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin made pageant history after being crowned the first-ever winner of the Miss Grand International All Stars during the grand coronation night held on May 30 in Bangkok.
Pulgarin emerged victorious over 55 other candidates from around the world, securing the inaugural title in the highly anticipated international competition.
The Colombian beauty queen proudly walked the stage with her new crown after receiving it from Nawat Itsaragrisil, founder and president of the Miss Grand International Organization.
Representing Ghana, Faith Maria Porter was named first runner-up, while Vietnam’s Nguyen Huong Giang finished as second runner-up.
The Philippines fielded five representatives in the inaugural pageant: Gazini Ganados, Fuschia Anne Ravena, Alexia Nuñez, Imelda Schweighart, and Keylyn Trajano.
Among the Filipino delegates, Gazini delivered the country’s strongest performance, advancing to the Top 5 and earning enthusiastic applause from the audience. She impressed pageant fans with her commanding stage presence and a striking gold gown designed by Filipino fashion designer Rian Fernandez.
Meanwhile, Fuschia Anne Ravena secured a spot in the Top 18, while Alexia Nuñez, Imelda Schweighart, and Keylyn Trajano concluded their journeys earlier in the competition.
For Gazini, the pageant held special significance. The former Philippine representative to Miss Universe 2019 described her participation in Miss Grand International All Stars as her “redemption” and “calling,” making her Top 5 finish a meaningful milestone in her pageant career.
