Miss Grand International 2026: All Stars Guide & Updates
Miss Grand International 2026 surprised Pinoy pageant supporters with the launch of the inaugural MGI All-Stars, featuring 58 candidates from 38 countries, including PH representatives: Gazini Ganados, Fuschia Anne Ravena, Imelda Schweighart, Alexia Nuñez, and Keylyn Trajano.
MGI All Stars brought back pageant veterans on one glamorous stage and crowned its first winner, Vanessa Pulgarin (Colombia), on May 30, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. Read to learn more about it here.
What Is Miss Grand International 2026?
Before going deeper into the topic, let’s first understand what MGI is.
Understanding the Competition
Miss Grand International 2026, the 14th edition, is set to take the stage on October 10, 2026, in Jaipur, Agra, and New Delhi, India.
The pageant advances local and international tourism, unites contestants from different countries (and cultures), and promotes the campaign “Stop the War and Violence,” an advocacy to end global violence and conflicts.
Founded by Nawat Itsaragrisil, MGI started in 2013, with the first pageant winner, Janelee Chaparro of Puerto Rico, crowned on November 19, 2013, at the IMPACT Arena in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
As part of its mission to unite cultures, MGI introduced the Miss Grand International All Stars 2026, 1st Edition, which concluded on May 30, 2026.
Pageant fans and followers were excited about the All Stars Edition because it brought back crowd-favorite beauty queens, both women and transgender women, aged 20 to 40, irrespective of marital status – no restrictions. It also allowed them to vote for their favorite candidates in real time, delivering high-stakes entertainment.
[And because of overwhelming demand, pageant heads announced the development of the second edition.]
Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 Explained
The inaugural edition started on May 18th and concluded on May 30th at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand (months away from its original January schedule).
How the All Stars Edition Works
Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 welcomed returning queens on stage (not first-timers in beauty pageants) but who haven’t been crowned any international title yet. It’s open to all women and transgender women aged 20 to 40, whether single or married.
The All Stars 1st edition follows the same format as the independent pageant, Miss Grand International 2026: preliminary competitions, portrait challenge, runway challenge, swimsuit portion, and evening gown competition (and in the end a Grand Coronation Night).
However, this edition involves audience participation in the selection of winners, with public voting significantly influencing fast-track awards and overall scores.
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Miss Grand International 2026: All-Star Contestants & Schedule
Pageant fans, here’s for you! Check out the following for key events and contestants from around the world, including Asia and Europe.
Expected Delegates & Event Timeline
The first All Stars took place from May 18-30, 2026, and featured 58 contestants (38 countries), including –
- Philippines: Gazini Ganados, Alexia Núñez, Imelda Schweighart, Keylyn Trajano, Fuschia Anne Ravena
- Thailand: Kodchakorn Korntrakoon
- Venezuela: Isabella Santiago, Gabriela De La Cruz
- Canada: Angel Bhathal, Alexandra Zanela
- Dominican Republic: Nicole Puello, Danilka German, Chabeli Peña
- Vietnam: Hương Giang Nguyễn
For the schedule of events, major ones included –
- The arrivals and official registration of the candidates on May 17th and 18th
Pre-pageant activities, preliminaries, and finals
- Taste of Thai (May 18)
- “Dress of Thai” showcase (May 19)
- Official welcome ceremony (May 20)
- Ratchaburi tours and provincial activities (May 21-23)
- Talent competition (May 24)
- Runway challenge (May 25)
- Portrait challenge (May 26)
- Prelims round 1 (May 27) – swimsuit competition
- Prelims round 2 (May 28) – evening gown competition and bare face challenge
- Rehearsal for the finals (May 29)
- Coronation night (May 30)
* Changes might have taken place, as organizers made further announcements.
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Why Filipinos Love Miss Grand International
Now, why do the locals love Miss Grand International All Stars 2026? Here’s the answer.
Philippine Fans & Beauty Queens
Beauty pageants in the country can be traced back to the Spanish and American periods (Santacruzan processions, 19th century; Manila Carnival, 20th century).
Since then, Pinoys have been obsessed with these events because they offer accessible community celebrations (e.g., watch parties) and, more importantly, bring them a sense of national pride (representation in international pageants).
Miss Grand International 2026 All Stars Philippine representatives didn’t fail to impress Filipino fans, too. Gazini Ganados, known for her fierce and confident runway walk and impactful stage presence, finished strong in the “Top 5”.
On the other hand, Miss International Queen 2022 Fuschia Anne Ravena made it to the “Top 18” at the grand coronation night on May 30, 2026. She finished 13th in the preliminary scores before advancing to the 18th spot.
And in case you’re wondering why Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 and similar beauty pageants trend across Philippine social media, the answer is simple.
Philippines social media presence: 95.8 million active users, representing 81.9% of its population (at 2025’s end). Without even saying, Filipinos are active on social media – among those are pageant followers/fans.
That’s why MGI 2026 and other beauty contests trend across the country – with fans participating in online voting, watching coverage on Miss Grand International 2026 live stream options, and joining discussions.
Where to Follow Miss Grand International 2026 Updates
Following only official pageant channels and reliable sources for Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 will keep you in the loop on schedule changes, voting details, announcements, and the most awaited competition results!
Get the Latest Only From Entertainment Authorities
So, want verified news? Trust established pageant news outlets and sources of verified celebrity and entertainment updates. They provide you with accurate competition schedules, livestream dates and details, contestant highlights, and official results.
If you’re a Filipino pageant follower, visit Playtime for the latest and trending celebrity updates, pageant news, and PH showbiz industry happenings, including Miss Grand International 2026.
FAQs
What is Miss Grand International All Stars 2026?
MGI All Stars 2026 is a special edition of the Miss Grand International beauty pageant franchise. It’s created for veteran pageant contestants who have yet to win a major international crown – its main difference from the main MGI competition.
Who can compete in Miss Grand International 2026?
Miss Grand International 2026 welcomes all qualified representatives from participating countries, while MGI All Stars is open to previous national and international pageant contestants (women and transwomen from 20-40 years old, regardless of marital status).
Will the Philippines compete in Miss Grand International 2026?
Yes. The country representative to MGI 2026 is the winner of the upcoming inaugural Reina Filipinas 2026, a newly established national beauty competition, on August 7, 2026, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay. For the latest pageant news and coverage, stay tuned at Playtime.ph!
Where can I follow Miss Grand International 2026 news?
Catch the latest Miss Grand International 2026 updates through official MGI channels and social media pages, as well as trusted entertainment platforms like Playtime, the country’s leading pageant news source.
Conclusion
With the growing popularity of Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 (a second edition is underway!), beauty pageant fans can look forward to more updates and developments. You can definitely get the most recent entertainment stories, contestant reveals, and showbiz updates soon.
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