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CJ Opiaza off to Cambodia for Miss Grand International 2024

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Dyan Castillejo

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MANILA -- Miss Grand Philippines CJ Opiaza has departed from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Miss Grand International 2024.With the Miss Grand crown still elusive for the Philippines, Opiaza shared her gratitude to pageant fans who have been extending their full support.“I don&#x27;t know what to feel right now. Sobrang natutuwa po ako. From the bottom of my heart, guys, I really, really appreciate all your support-- all the comments,” said the Zambales pride.“I know you are all extending your prayers and support for my journey. Maraming maraming salamat po.”Despite running on only two hours of sleep for the day, Opiaza said that she and her team were able to prepare everything needed for the competition including her dresses, evening gown, and national costume.The 26-year-old beauty arrived at the terminal in a black and white dress, saying this was because she and her team wished to show Filipinos more color in the coming days leading up to the competition.“We are just starting with the basic colors right now, but of course, we will be representing the Philippines to the best of our ability.”“I will be working with some of the renowned Filipino designers,” she revealed.The “runway queen” recalled her iconic swimsuit walk on the Miss Grand Philippine stage on Sept. 29.“Although there were some adjustments during the coronation day, I already had in mind [the] twirls I wanna do.”Opiaza hopes to bring this energy to the international stage along with her “authenticity” and “the genuinity” of her passion as this is what she believes is what Miss Grand International is looking for.Before bidding farewell, Opiaza shared her heartfelt message for Miss Cosmo Philippines Ahtisa Manalo who will be competing in the Jury Session tonight, saying she knows she is recovering from her sprained ankle but “will still do her best.”“You can do this. You got all the Filipinos behind your back who will be supporting and rallying for you. And I hope you will take home the first Miss Cosmo crown. We love you so much,” she said.Opiaza said she will be in Cambodia until the 15th, then will fly to Bangkok Thailand for the competition.The Philippine bet continues her call for votes from Filipinos and promises to “do her best” in bringing home the country’s first crown in Miss Grand International 2024 happening on Oct. 25.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/9/29/zambales-cj-opiaza-to-represent-ph-in-miss-grand-international-2024-126">Zambales&#x27; CJ Opiaza to represent PH in Miss Grand International 2024</a></div>

Recently-crowned Miss Grand Philippines CJ Opiaza departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Miss Grand International 2024.

Recently-crowned Miss Grand Philippines CJ Opiaza departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Miss Grand International 2024.