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<p>Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is enjoying every moment as she turns 27 this Tuesday, July 8.</p><p>The first Filipina MGI titleholder shared photos from her birthday shoot, where she expressed her excitement for what lies ahead.</p><p>&quot;27th and crowned. What&#x27;s next?&quot; she said in between sultry poses that showed why she has what it takes to wear the golden crown.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0Axa-S_0P/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2278043.399999857%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1075" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Opiaza ascended from first runner-up to MGl 2024 following disagreements between the organization and its former titleholder, Rachel Gupta of India.</p><p>She was crowned last June 3 in Thailand, making history as the Philippines&#x27; first ever MGI titleholder. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/3/-this-is-my-golden-moment-cj-opiaza-in-tears-at-miss-grand-international-coronation-1626">&#x27;This is my golden moment&#x27;: CJ Opiaza in tears at Miss Grand International coronation</a></div><p>On Instagram, Miss Grand Philippines greeted Opiaza on her birthday, thanking her &quot;for carrying the Philippine flag with pride and heart on the international stage.&quot;</p><p>&quot;May this new year bring you more love, success, and unforgettable moments as you continue to reign with elegance and power,&quot; the organization said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0Fi-4PNq-/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2257408%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1327" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Just last weekend, Opiaza showcased her dance skills on the ABS-CBN variety show &quot;ASAP,&quot; sharing the stage with Loisa Andalio and Anji Salvacion.<br/><br/></p><div><strong>Watch their performance below:</strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABb4KwEJQbdKzopT"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/5/samantha-bernardo-thanks-cj-opiaza-for-fulfilling-ph-s-multo-after-getting-miss-grand-crown-1647">Samantha Bernardo thanks CJ Opiaza for fulfilling PH&#x27;s &#x27;multo&#x27; after getting Miss Grand crown</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/6/miss-cosmo-tata-juliastrid-congratulates-ph-s-cj-opiaza-on-miss-grand-crown-1710">Miss Cosmo Tata Juliastrid congratulates PH&#x27;s CJ Opiaza on Miss Grand crown</a></div>

<p>Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is enjoying every moment as she turns 27 this Tuesday, July 8.</p>

Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is enjoying every moment as she turns 27 this Tuesday, July 8.

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'27th and crowned': Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza celebrates birthday

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Published July 08, 2025 03:06 PM PHT

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Updated July 08, 2025 03:24 PM PHT

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