Miss Grand Philippines opens applications for this year's pageant
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Applicants who pass this year's screening will follow in the footsteps of Miss Grand International first runner-up CJ Opiaza
Pageant season truly is in full swing as another local pageant has announced that it is now opening its doors to new applicants.
In one of the more recent posts on its social media account, the Miss Grand Philippines organization announced that interested delegates can now apply for a spot in this year's Miss Grand Philippines pageant. In the caption to the post, the organization wrote that they were open to “seasoned” pageant veterans and first-time applicants as well.
Successful applicants will be following in the footsteps of Miss Grand International first runner-up CJ Opiaza, with India's Rachel Gupta winning the crown.
CJ received a grand homecoming in December last year at the SM Mall of Asia. In the caption to the post, the organization called on pageant fans to give CJ “the homecoming she deserves--full of cheers, pride, and unforgettable memories.”
Related gallery: Here's what CJ Opiaza has been doing since Miss Grand International
After her Miss Grand International run, CJ was applauded for her performance (https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/beauty/117068/cj-opiazas-gets-praise-for-her-miss-grand-international-performance/story) by Miss Grand Philippines franchise holder Arnold Vegafria and makeup artist Yaj Labeo
Arnold emphasized that it was CJ's “relevant and timely message about respect” that won her the first runner-up crown, while Yaj recalled CJ's two previous attempts at a beauty pageant crown, from the 2022 Binibining Pilipinas pageant to the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines pageant. He shared that CJ gave everything that she had to the Miss Grand International pageant and that it was “a joy beyond words” to see the country support her.
The country also supported CJ during her pageant journey, pushing her into the the top 10 (https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/116489/miss-grand-philippines-cj-opiaza-enters-pre-arrival-top-10/story) of the Pre-Arrival Voting challenge, earning her a dinner with the Miss Grand International president.
CJ was crowned Miss Grand Philippines at the final show held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts, besting 19 other queens.
Related gallery: he Final 20 Miss Grand Philippines candidates
