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Miss Grand International

Reyma Deveza

ABS-CBN Lifestyle

<p>The Miss Grand International 2025 competition officially kicked off on Thursday night with its glitzy opening ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand. </p><p>The welcome ceremony and official presentation was hosted by reigning Miss Grand International Christine Juliane Opiaza from the Philippines.</p><p>The international pageant&#x27;s opening event introduced the more than 70 candidates from across the globe in their evening gown.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17594543934206adcbb7c-d03f-4f77-ada0-51c288e07957.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/><span class="fr-inner">Emma Tiglao in her evening gown during the opening ceremony of Miss Grand International 2025. <em>Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><p>During the evening gown parade, Philippine bet Emma Mary Tiglao, who was wearing a Chico Estiva creation, received loud cheers as she introduced herself and her country.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759454478200Emma.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><p>Tiglao and other candidates once again exuded elegance as they showcased the uniqueness of Thai creations in the stunning Chut Thai show.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/25/emma-mary-tiglao-of-pampanga-crowned-miss-grand-philippines-2025-0811" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Mary Tiglao of Pampanga crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025</a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17594546982815506c8c7-7ffa-4cbb-8511-6321802d73f4.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Miss Grand Philippines Emma Tiglao stuns in a traditional Thai attire during the Miss Grand International 2025 opening ceremony. <em>Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759454708820227909d8-7beb-4ad8-85cf-ea6e1358f88a.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/><span class="fr-inner">Miss Grand Philippines Emma Tiglao wears Thai attire.<em> Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><p>After the Chut Thai fashion show segment, the spotlight was given to Opiaza as she introduced the new crown design of the pageant competition, dubbed &quot;the jewel of the 2025–2027 era.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759454767480b0b46a76-d75f-4a91-b37f-b9d61cdef8e4.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Miss Grand International 2025 CJ Opiaza introduces the 5th Miss Grand International crown. <em>Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17594547772616a566318-7a80-4f22-afc4-13004a2a923b.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Miss Grand International 2025 CJ Opiaza wears the newly designed Miss Grand International crown. <em>Screen grab: YouTube/GrandTV</em></span></span></span></div><p>Early this week, Tiglao, a news anchor and host, started her Miss Grand International journey when she left for Thailand.</p><p>The well-spoken beauty queen has been competing nationally since 2012, is aiming for a back-to-back win for the Philippines.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/29/ph-s-emma-tiglao-flies-to-thailand-for-miss-grand-international-2025-1618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PH&#x27;s Emma Tiglao flies to Thailand for Miss Grand International 2025</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/27/emma-tiglao-gets-royal-send-off-for-miss-grand-international-2025-0906" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Tiglao gets royal send-off for Miss Grand International 2025</a></div><p>The Miss Grand International 2025 coronation night will be held on October 18 in Bangkok.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s7pSUBTfN6E?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" 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<p>The Miss Grand International 2025 competition officially kicked off on Thursday night with its glitzy opening ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.</p>

The Miss Grand International 2025 competition officially kicked off on Thursday night with its glitzy opening ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.

CJ Opiaza, Emma Tiglao shine at Miss Grand International 2025 opening ceremony

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CJ Opiaza, Emma Tiglao shine at Miss Grand International 2025 opening ceremony

Reyma Deveza,

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Published Oct 03, 2025 12:14 PM PHT

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