Miss Grand International 2024: Philippines’ CJ Opiaza enters Top 20

CJ Opiaza enters Top 20 of Miss Grand International 2024 | Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Grand TV

Philippines’ CJ Opiaza is up to a good start as she advanced to the Top 20 finalists of the Miss Grand International 2024, announced during the coronation night in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Oct. 25.

Aside from Opiaza, other delegates who made it to the next round of the competition are the following:

Miss Grand Thailand

Miss Grand Columbia

Miss Grand US Virgin Islands

Miss Grand Malaysia

Miss Grand Mexico

Miss Grand Guatemala

Miss Grand El Salvador

Miss Grand France

Miss Grand Curacao

Miss Grand Spain

Miss Grand Paraguay

Miss Grand Japan

Miss Grand Brazil

Miss Grand India

Miss Grand United Kingdom

Miss Grand Dominic Republic

Miss Grand Indonesia

Miss Grand Myanmar

Miss Grand Peru

Opiaza was a sight to behold in her gold halter top with matching palazzo pants, as she introduced herself to the crowd.

Prior to the announcement of the 20 finalists, the candidates set the tone for the night as they paraded their striking beauties in glittering gold ensembles, hyping up the crowd with their energized introductions.

Brazil, Ecuador, and Honduras won Best National Costume tonight. While Thailand bagged Country’s Power of the Year.

Meanwhile, reigning titleholder Luciana Fuster will pass her title at the end of the coronation night.