MGI All Stars 2026: Winner, Queens & PH Highlights
Who are the winners of the MGI All Stars 2026 inaugural edition? Who are the queens who represented the Philippines? Pageant fans, keep reading as we reveal the 2026 MGI All Stars winners, highlights, memorable moments, and more!
What Is MGI All Stars 2026?
The inaugural MGI All Stars is a special (but major) beauty competition of the Miss Grand International pageant, bringing former and veteran beauty queens to one stage, making it different from the traditional MGI.
Fans followed it closely because they were able to watch familiar faces in the pageant world!
It brought back 56 contestants from 38 participating countries and welcomed married women, transgender women, and mothers who haven’t won any international title, another differentiating quality of this edition from MGI.
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How MGI All Stars Differs From Miss Grand International
MGI All Stars explained simply: Again, married women, mothers, and transgender women participated in the MGI All Stars 2026, unlike MGI, which focuses on national representatives.
Also, it welcomed former beauty queens who haven’t won a major title, giving them a second chance to compete in an international pageant once more.
When & Where Was MGI All Stars 2026 Held?
The MGI All Stars 2026 activities took place throughout May, with the major competition events leading up to the Grand Final on May 30, 2026.
The competition schedule included runway and portrait challenges, preliminary rounds featuring evening gown, bare-face, and swimsuit competitions, followed by the Grand Final.
The MGI All Stars venue: MGI Hall at Bravo BKK in Bangkok, Thailand, with event timelines, all of which happened in May, in the following:
| Date | Event/s |
| 16 and 17 | Arrivals, registration, photo shoot |
| 18 | Taste of Thai and cooking class |
| 19 | Dress of Thai; dinner cruise; a visit to the Wat Arun |
| 20 | MGI All Stars welcome and sashing ceremony |
| 21 to 23 | Damnoen Saduak, Ratchabun activities |
| 24 | Pageant rehearsals |
| 26 | Interview and portrait challenge |
| 27 | Prelims round 1 – evening gown and bare face challenge |
| 28 | Prelims round 2 – swimsuit and runway challenge |
| 29 | Rehearsals |
| 30 | Finals night |
MGI All Stars 2026 Winner & Final Results
Vanessa Pulgarin (Colombia) took home the inaugural MGI All Stars 2026 edition win, the first ever to win the coveted crown, defeating all other candidates and making Colombia the first country for the title.
Faith Maria Porter of Ghana followed at first runner-up, while Hương Giang of Vietnam placed 2nd. Placing fourth and fifth, respectively, are Mariana Bečková of the Czech Republic and Gazini Ganados of the Philippines.
The final night narrowed the selection from 56 down to the “Top 18,” then the “Top 10,” before the “Top 5” Question and Answer that included Ganados. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it to the “Top 3.”
[This MGI All Stars edition used a scoring system wherein 70% of the scores were from the judges, while the remaining 30% were from public voting. Every start of a major elimination round reset the scores to zero].
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Who Won MGI All Stars 2026?
Colombia representative Vanessa Pulgarin won in the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars, securing the historic win among all other 55 beauty queens.
MGI All Stars 2026 Finalists & Placements
Here are the results:
- Vanessa Pulgarin (Colombia): Winner
- Faith Maria Porter (Ghana): 1st runner-up
- Nguyen Huong Giang: 2nd runner-up
- Mariana Beckova (Czech Republic): Top 5
- Gazini Ganados (Philippines): Top 5
Other placements
- Suheyn Cipriani (Peru)
- Priscilla Londoño (Colombia)
- Tharina Botes (South Africa)
- Yamilex Hernandez (Dominican Republic)
- Gabriela de la Cruz (Venezuela)
Filipina Queens at MGI All Stars 2026
Five beauty queens represented the Philippines, namely: Gazini Ganados, Fuschia Anne Ravena, Alexia Núñez, Imelda Schweighart, and Keylyn Trajano, bringing a solid pageant experience to the MGI All Stars and finishing with two queens in the “Top 18.”
Ganados progressed to the Top 5, and Fuschia Anne Ravena also advanced into the semifinals.
Gazini Ganados
- Miss World Philippines 2014 (Top 13)
- Binibining Pilipinas 2019 (Miss Universe Philippines 2019)
- Best National Costume award at the Miss Universe 2019
Fuschia Anne Ravena (Miss International Queen 2022) won in an international transgender beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Alexia Núñez was crowned Noble Queen of the Universe 2025.
On the other hand, Imelda Schweighart was Miss Philippines Earth 2016, representing the country at the Miss Earth 2016 international pageant. Lastly, we have Keylyn Trajano, crowned Universal Woman 2025, representing Arabia and finishing in the “Top 12.
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Gazini Ganados’ MGI All Stars 2026 Journey
Gazini Ganados led the PH delegation to the MGI All Stars, finishing strong in the Top 5, although she wasn’t able to take home the crown.
The beauty queen ranked #13 in the “Top 15” in the 1st prelim segments after the Bare Face (8.01) and Evening Gown (9.39) – average score 8.70, before securing overall 8th place after the swimsuit portion.
Ganados advanced through many of the rounds before becoming the first Filipino beauty queen to finish in the Top 5.
The Pinay-Palestinian beauty queen’s return to the pageant scene has given pageant veterans a chance to compete on the international stage once more.
In addition, she captured attention during the Top 5 question-and-answer portion where she openly addressed the conflict in Gaza, where her family is trapped and struggling with documentation and relocation issues.
Other Filipina Queens at MGI All Stars 2026
The Philippines has two semifinalists at the Inaugural Edition, with the other one being Fuschia Anne Ravena, who made it to the “Top 18.” Other queens were Keylyn Trajano, Alexia Núñez, and Imelda Schweighart.
All Pinay beauty queens had prior pageant experiences, just like the rest of the contestants at the first edition.
MGI All Stars 2026 Format, Scoring and Highlights
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How Was MGI All Stars 2026 Judged?
MGI All Stars scoring system: 70% judges’ scores, 30% online voting, allowing fans to show support to their favorite candidates and keeping them engaged throughout the competition.
It started with 56 contestants competing for the crown before it narrowed down with the preliminary challenges and major elimination rounds where only the “Top 5” finalists remained.
Several preliminary activities assessed the performance of the contestants, including Bare Face Challenge, Evening Gown, and Swimsuit competitions, as well as other runway/challenge activities, with the results determining the “Top 18,” then the “Top 10,” “Top 5,” and “Top 3.”
Most Memorable MGI All Stars 2026 Moments
This edition was different from the traditional Miss Grand International, introducing a new scoring format based on both judges’ scores and audience voting.
MGI All Stars included the “World’s Choice Award,” with Vietnam representative Việt Nam’s Hương Giang winning for the first edition.
And for its highlights and moments that generated fan interest, Colombian queen Vanessa Pulgarin won the inaugural titleholder.
Gazini Ganados finished in the “Top 5”, another memorable moment in the pageant and definitely one of the strongest performances at the MGI All Stars 2026.
Why MGI All Stars 2026 Matters to Filipino Pageant Fans
The event became a part of conversations covering entertainment, celebrity culture, and Philippine pageantry because familiar Pinay queens (and international queens) competed in an international competition.
Moreover, pageants are like national holidays in the Philippines, where millions of fans follow beauty contests, from barangay-level to international competitions.
Filipino fans are also always looking for that ‘golden year’ when our representatives will dominate the world stage.
And of course, pageant fans closely follow MGI All Stars because they were able to watch familiar faces compete again!
Nevertheless, pageantry is a part of an even broader celebrity culture, featuring crowd favorite queens who spark much public attention and create active discussions in online spaces and social media.
Why Filipino Fans Follow Returning Beauty Queens
Local pageant fans follow returning beauty queens because they already know them even before MGI All Stars, recalling their previous challenges and performances as well as their growth.
That’s why their comeback to the international stage is more interesting, not to mention it’s their second chance to prove themselves again.
FAQs
Who won MGI All Stars 2026?
Vanessa Pulgarin (Colombia) became the first-ever winner, making history for herself and her country.
Who represented the Philippines at MGI All Stars 2026?
Gazini Ganados, Fuschia Anne Ravena, Keylyn Trajano, Imelda Schweighart, and Alexia Núñez represented the Philippines at the pageant, with Ganados finishing in the “Top 5.”
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When was MGI All Stars 2026 held?
May 16-30, with the grand coronation night held at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 30, 2026. Preliminary rounds and challenges were held leading up to the Finals Night.
Is MGI All Stars different from Miss Grand International?
Yes, it’s a special edition that welcomed veteran pageant queens instead of following the regular MGI format. This competition has broader eligibility: mothers, transgender women, and married women.
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MGI All Stars gave experienced pageant queens another chance to compete for an international crown, while offering fans a new flavor through familiar beauty queens and significant audience participation.
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