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<p>Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados is stepping back into the international pageant spotlight as she prepares to represent the Philippines once again — this time at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars competition.</p><p>In a social media post, the organization confirmed on Thursday, March 12, the participation of the Filipino-Palestinian beauty queen, instantly sparking excitement among pageant followers and longtime supporters.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMISSGRANDINTERNATIONAL%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02Az7EdZNFHfdMHQwKAndyPk8xr1fP9pr7vgkv47JuCKFtXSk47E9VcMSQnpKMSLfGl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="654" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Gazini was described by the organization as a standout personality known for her &quot;striking beauty, commanding stage presence, and inspiring life story&quot; — qualities that have helped cement her status as one of the Philippines’ most recognizable beauty queens.</p><p>Following the announcement, several fans took to social media to express their excitement over Gazini&#x27;s inclusion in the batch of candidates, with many pageant enthusiasts and supporters celebrating the return of the queen to the global stage.</p><p>Before setting her sights on the MGI All Stars crown, Gazini had already built a journey in the pageant world. </p><p>She tried her luck at Miss World Philippines 2014, where she finished in the Top 13. </p><p>The experience served as an early steppingstone that eventually led her to compete on the bigger national stage several years later.</p><p>Her persistence paid off in 2019 when she won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title, earning the right to represent the country on the Miss Universe stage. </p><div><strong></strong><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGaziniJazzGanadosOfficial%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02xbwYQMh34PWg4oeYbfwGWMimhTQQDKGakDg8fmvEADJFBQ7K6C9vunbn9yHxoB8jl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="514" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Gazini was also the last queen crowned under the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) organization before the Miss Universe franchise in the Philippines was transferred to a different national pageant holder.</p><p>During Miss Universe 2019, Gazini concluded her campaign with a Top 20 finish and brought home the Philippines&#x27; Best in National Costume award for her elaborate Philippine-eagle inspired ensemble.</p><p>For the upcoming competition, Gazini will be the fourth delegate to represent the Philippines, joining other representatives: Alexia Nuñez (Noble Queen of the Universe 2025), Fuschia Ravena (Miss International Queen 2022), and Keylyn Trajano (Universal Woman Arabia 2025).</p><p>The pageant continues to accept applications from women and trans women aged 20 to 40 who have previously competed in international beauty pageants but have yet to win the ultimate title. </p><p>The organization also said that there are no restrictions regarding marital status or motherhood.</p><p>Initially scheduled for February 2026, organizers later announced that the inaugural staging of the competition will now begin on May 18, with the coronation night set for May 30 in Thailand.</p>

<p>Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados is stepping back into the international pageant spotlight as she prepares to represent the Philippines once again—this time at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars competition.</p>

Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados is stepping back into the international pageant spotlight as she prepares to represent the Philippines once again—this time at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars competition.

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Gazini Ganados returns to global stage, joins PH bets in inaugural MGI All Stars

Marilag Odtohan,

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Published March 13, 2026 11:31 AM PHT

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