Miss Grand Philippines gets crowned August 16

Ali Forbes: Miss Grand International 2013 3rd Runner Up, to whom will this crown fit? 

Chaired by Beauty Queen Maker John Dela Vega, the inaugural search for Miss Grand Philippines will happen on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 7pm at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Diliman, Quezon City with 19 ladies competing to succeed handpicked delegate, Bb. Pilipinas 2012 1st Runner Up and Miss Grand International 3rd Runner Up Ali Forbes to represent the country to Miss Grand International on October 7, 2014.

List of Candidates:

1. Ivy Meerry Enriquez
2. Charmaine Lapitaje
3. Rosanna Andrea Reniva
4. Joanne Tampoco
5. Cynthia C. Caldona
6. Shaira Nicole Novicio 
7. Rosevemme Marie Fajardo
8. Hyra Desiree Betito 
9. Kimberly Karlsson
10. Kathleen Matillano
11. Jean Marie Feliciano
12. Edlean Sierra
13. Apple Ann Michelle Bartolome
14. Kristine Lozano
15. Mary Theresa Erna Gomez
16. Princess Dana Gail Rockwell
17. Maria Jessica Oribe
18. Princess Airaden Gonzales 
19. Kristine Mae Rojas                                  

The Bangkok-based competition managed to caught the attention of pageant fans after its inaugural staging that had 72 contestants at the Impact Arena. Miss Grand International 2013 Janelee Chapparo and Miss Grand International owner Nawat Isaratgrisil are both expected to grace the event.

[Ali Forbes photo grabbed from OPMB Worldwide] 

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The Search is on for the next Miss Grand Philippines

 

John Dela Vega's Miss Grand Philippines Organization is officially calling out applicants for the first Miss Grand Philippines pageant. Open to ladies at least 18-25 years old, 5'5" height, at least a High School Graduate and not under contract, please visit the Miss Grand Philippines Organization and attend to their requirements.

Winner will be crowned by 2013 Miss Grand International 3rd Runner Up Annalie Forbes and will represent the country to the next Miss Grand International Pageant to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from September 15 to October 7, 2014. 

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Miss Grand Philippines 2014: Separate pageant or Highest JDV's girl in Bb. Pilipinas 2014?

 

On the maiden edition of Miss Grand International 2013, Philippines had a handpicked bet, a John Dela Vega ward in Bb. Pilipinas 2012 1st Runner Up Annalie Forbes. Ali didn't fail to disappoint as she was 3rd Runner Up in the competition won by Janelee Chaparro.

For this year, there were talks of a separate Miss Grand Philippines pageant or the highest John Dela Vega ward currently a contestant to Bb. Pilipinas 2014 (except for the titleholder).

Whatever it is, Miss Grand International has surely been a promising competition on its maiden edition and we'll pretty much cover what there is once the delegate has been named. 

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