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13 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 Thet San Andersen

Thet San Andersen ( သက်စံအန်ဒါဆန်) won the 11th edition of Miss Universe Myanmar. She represented Myanmar in the 73rd edition of Miss Universe and the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars.

BIOGRAPHY

Andersen is a Burmese-Swedish entrepreneur, fashion designer and beauty queen from Yangon, Myanmar. She was born to a Swedish father and a Burmese mother in Lund, Sweden.

On May 23, 2026, Andersen turned 26. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • In 2012, she was a sales intern at Whoops in Malmö, Sweden.
  • She was a freelance digital designer and social media marketer from 2013 to 2015 and she studied fashion design at Värnhemsskolan in Malmö from 2013 to 2016.
  • She was a sales intern at Jack & Jones in Malmö in 2014 and at G-Star RAW in Malmö, Sweden from 2014 to 2015.
  • She was an event organizer at Dreambag Event AB in Malmö and a marketing associate at Harrys in Malmö from 2015 to 2016 and a terminal operator at Circle K Europe in Malmö from 2015 to 2018.
  • She was a design assistant and a seamstress at Anikalena Skärström in Paris, France in 2016 and a visual merchandiser at Tiger of Sweden in Malmö in from 2016 to 2017.
  • She visited Spain in 2016 and Croatia in 2017.
  • From 2017 to 2019, she studied textile design at Stenebyskolan in Dals Långed, Sweden.
  • From 2020 to 2021, she was a line producer at Z Productions in Yangon.
  • She joined Exakta in Malmö as a product designer and developer in 2021 and worked there as a test material logistics coordinator from 2021 to 2022.
  • She visited the United States and South Korea in 2022, Thailand and Vietnam in 2023 and Mexico in 2024.
  • She won Miss Universe Myanmar 2024.
  • She was a Miss Universe 2024 candidate.
  • She is an MGI All Stars 2026 quarterfinalist.
  • TIMELINE

    Andersen is 5’8″ tall. She speaks Burmese, Danish, English, French and Swedish.

    2010s

    • In August 2013, she entered Värnhemsskolan in Malmö.
    • From August 2014 to December 2014, she was a Jack & Jones intern in Malmö.
    • In May 2016, she joined Tiger of Sweden in Malmö.
    • In June 2016, she graduated from Värnhemsskolan.
    • In July 2016, she traveled to Barcelona, Spain.
    • In July 2017, she traveled to Split, Croatia.
    • In September 2017, she left Tiger of Sweden and entered Stenebyskolan in Dals Långed.
    • In September 2018, she founded Seint Studios in Yangon.
    • From March 2019 to September 2019, she was a treatment associate at Gryning Vård in Fengerfors, Sweden.
    • In June 2019, she graduated from Stenebyskolan .

    2020s

    • In December 2020, she joined Z Productions in Yangon.
    • In January 2021, she left Z Productions.
    • In August 2021, she joined Exakta in Malmö.
    • She traveled to Palm Springs, California, USA and Basel, Switzerland in July 2022 and Seoul, South Korea in October 2022.
    • In December 2022, she left Exakta.
    • She traveled Bangkok, Thailand in February 2023, Da Nang, Vietnam in March 2023 and Pattaya, Thailand in April 2023.
    • On April 4, 2024, she competed against 16 other Miss Universe Yangon 2024 candidates at Wyndham Grand Hotel in Mingala Taungnyunt, Yangon. She was crowned Miss Universe Yangon North 2024 along with Miss Universe Yangon East 2024 Zin Moe Pyae, Miss Universe Kawthoung 2024 Phyo Thinzar Zaw, Miss Universe Pindaya 2024 Arr Put, Miss Universe Yangon South 2024 Han Lay and Miss Universe Yangon West 2024 Aye Pyae Wai Aung.
    • On June 7, 2024, she represented Yangon North at Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 and competed against 51 other candidates at the Yangon Convention Center in Yangon. She won the title.
    • On November 16, 2024, she represented Myanmar at Miss Universe 2024 and competed against 124 candidates at the Arena Ciudad de México (Arena CDMX) in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico. She was unplaced.
    • On June 27, 2025, she crowned her successor Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 Myat Yadanar Soe at the Myanmar Expo Hall in Yangon.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented Myanmar at the MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok. She finished in the Top 18.

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    10 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 Myat Yadanar Soe

    Myat Yadanar Soe represented Myanmar in the 74th Miss Universe pageant and is notable as the first Miss Universe from Pyin Oo Lwin. Born in Mandalay, she won the Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 title an…

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    13 things about Miss World Thailand 2023 Tharina Botes

    Tharina Botes (ทารีน่า โบเทส) represented South Africa in the 56th edition of Miss International and the 30th edition of Miss Model of the World. She represented Thailand in the 71st edition of Miss World and the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars.

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    BIOGRAPHY

    Botes is a Thai-South African model and beauty queen from Phuket, Thailand. She previously lived in Roodepoort, Gauteng and in Cape Town, South Africa.

    Botes has a brother who is 10 years younger than her and a sister who is 2 years younger than her. Their father, who is Madeline Botes‘s son, is in the motor industry while their mother owns the Jasmine Thai Day Spa in Ferndale, Gauteng, South Africa.

    On November 17, 2025, Tharina turned 29. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • She is Miss Teen Gauteng 2014 and Miss South Africa Schools 2014.
  • She is Miss Rand Show 2015.
  • She is Miss International South Africa 2016 and was a Miss International 2016 candidate.
  • In 2018, she studied commerce at Damelin in South Africa and worked at PR Worx in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa as an ambassador.
  • She is Miss Model of the World South Africa 2018 and was a Miss Model of the World 2018 semifinalist and a Miss South Africa 2018 finalist.
  • In 2019, she graduated from the University of South Africa with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics.
  • She was a Miss Grand Thailand 2019 finalist.
  • From 2019 to 2020, she worked as a luxury brand ambassador in Phuket.
  • She was Miss Universe Thailand 2021 first runners-up.
  • In 2022, she traveled to several countries including France, Greece and Italy.
  • She won Miss Thailand World 2023.
  • She was a Miss World 2023 candidate.
  • She was an MGI All-Stars 2026 semifinalist.
  • TIMELINE

    Tharina is 5’11” tall. She speaks Thai, English, Afrikaans and enjoys painting, freediving, playing tennis and traditional Thai dancing.

    2010s

    • On March 30, 2014, she and her best friend attended the coronation of Miss South Africa 2014 Rolene Strauss at the Sun City Superbowl in Sun City, Moses Kotane, North West, South Africa.
    • On August 8, 2014, she won Miss Teen Gauteng 2014.
    • On April 4, 2015, she won Miss Rand Show 2015.
    • On October 27, 2016, she represented South Africa at Miss International 2016 and competed against 68 other candidates in Tokyo, Japan. She was unplaced.
    • On August 19, 2017, she finished second in the female category of the Fitness Runway Model South Africa 2017 modeling competition.
    • On September 9, 2017, she served as a judge at Miss and Mister Northern Gauteng 2017.
    • On May 27, 2018, she competed against 27 other finalists at Miss South Africa 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. She finished in the Top 12.
    • From July 2018 to October 2018, she was a PR Worx ambassador.
    • On November 18, 2018, she represented South Africa at Miss Model of the World 2018 and competed against 59 other candidates in Shenzhen, China. She finished in the Top 36.
    • On April 29, 2019, she was crowned Miss Grand Phuket 2019 at the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra in Phuket.
    • On July 13, 2019, she represented Phuket at Miss Grand Thailand 2019 and competed against 76 other candidates at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, in Bangkok. She finished in the Top 10.

    2020s

    • On October 10, 2020, she attended the coronation of Miss Universe Thailand 2020 Amanda Obdam at the True Icon Hall in Bangkok.
    • In December 2020, she modeled for Mouawad.
    • On October 24, 2021, she represented Phuket at Miss Universe Thailand 2021 and competed against 29 other candidates at the Scala Theatre in Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. She was runner-up to Anchilee Scott-Kemmis.
    • On October 1, 2023, she competed against 19 other Miss Thailand World 2023 candidates at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok and won the title.
    • On March 9, 2024, she represented Thailand at Miss World 2023 and competed against 111 other candidates at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. She was unplaced.
    • In September 2024, she traveled to Paris, France; Cannes, France and Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented Thailand at the MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok. She finished in the Top 10.

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    13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados

    Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados is from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines. She represented the country in the 68th edition of Miss Universe and the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars.

    BIOGRAPHY

    Ganados is a Palestinian-Filipino model and beauty queen born in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines to a Palestinian father and Filipino mother. After Ganados’s parents separated, she was raised by her maternal grandparents.

    On December 26, 2025, Ganados turned 30. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • In 2007, she moved from Dapitan City to Talisay for her sixth grade.
  • In 2010, she started her career as a model after being scouted by Sven Chua of Origin Model and Artist Management.
  • In 2011, she won Miss Milo Little Olympics and completed her higher education from Cebu Sacred Heart College in Lawaan, Talisay City.
  • She was a Miss World Philippines 2014 finalist.
  • She was Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 second runner-up.
  • She is Miss Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) 2016.
  • She was a Miss Pearl of the Philippines 2016 candidate.
  • She was Miss Bohol 2017 second runner-up.
  • She was Mutya ng Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA) 2017 second runner-up.
  • In 2017, she earned a bachelor’s degree in tourism management and a Health Care Services NCII certificate from the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu City.
  • She is Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2019.
  • She was a Miss Universe 2019 semifinalist.
  • She was an MGI All Stars 2026 finalist.
  • TIMELINE

    Ganados is 5’9″ tall. She previously lived in Loon, Bohol, Philippines.

    2010s

    • On October 12, 2014, she competed against 25 other Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and finished in the Top 13.
    • On April 24, 2015, she represented Sinulog Festival of Bantayan, Cebu at Reyna ng Aliwan 2025 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Aliw Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City. She, Vianca Louise Marcelo and Jaymie Lou Pagulayan were second runners-up to Stephanie Joy Abellanida.
    • On May 14, 2016, she represented Cebu City at Miss Pearl of the Philippines 2016 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of RCBC Plaza in Makati City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced but she won the Best in Regional Costume award.
    • On August 7, 2016, she was crowned Miss Cesafi 2016.
    • On February 21, 2017, she represented Central Visayas at Miss PRISAA 2017 and competed against 12 other candidates. She was second runner-up to Sharifa Akeel.
    • On July 22, 2017, she represented Loon at Miss Bohol 2017 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium in Tagbilaran, Bohol. She was runner-up to Pauline Amelinckx.
    • On June 9, 2019, she represented Talisay at Bb. Pilipinas 2019 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2019.
    • On December 8, 2019, she represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2019 and competed against 89 other candidates at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She finished in the Top 20.

    2020s

    • On January 24, 2020, she revealed on social media that she had recently met her father for the first time and the meeting took place at a pizza restaurant in the Philippines.
    • On October 23, 2020, she crowned her successor Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo at Cordillera Convention Hall of Baguio Country Club in Baguio City, Philippines.
    • On July 9, 2023, she and Kirk Bondad participated in Robinsons Supermarket’s 15th annual Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run at Bridgetown Destination Estate in Quezon City.
    • On February 5, 2024, she and Beatrice Luigi Gomez crowned Miss Universe Quezon City 2024 Lorraine Ojimba at the Seda Vertis North in Diliman, Quezon City.
    • On March 12, 2026, her MGI All Stars 2026 participation was officially announced.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented the Philippines at the MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She finished in the Top 5.

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    13 things about MGI All Stars 2026 candidate Gazini Ganados

    Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados is from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines. She represented the country in the 68th edition of Miss Universe and will represent the country in the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars.

    BIOGRAPHY

    Ganados is a Palestinian-Filipino model and beauty queen born in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines to a Palestinian father and Filipino mother. After Ganados’s parents separated, she was raised by her maternal grandparents.

    On December 26, 2025, Ganados turned 30. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • In 2007, she moved from Dapitan City to Talisay for her sixth grade.
  • In 2010, she started her career as a model after being scouted by Sven Chua of Origin Model and Artist Management.
  • In 2011, she won Miss Milo Little Olympics and completed her higher education from Cebu Sacred Heart College in Lawaan, Talisay City.
  • She was a Miss World Philippines 2014 finalist.
  • She was Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 second runner-up.
  • She is Miss Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) 2016.
  • She was a Miss Pearl of the Philippines 2016 candidate.
  • She was Miss Bohol 2017 second runner-up.
  • She was Mutya ng Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA) 2017 second runner-up.
  • In 2017, she earned a bachelor’s degree in tourism management and a Health Care Services NCII certificate from the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu City.
  • She is Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2019.
  • She was a Miss Universe 2019 semifinalist.
  • She was an MGI All Stars 2026 finalist.
  • TIMELINE

    Ganados is 5’9″ tall. She previously lived in Loon, Bohol, Philippines.

    2010s

    • On October 12, 2014, she competed against 25 other Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and finished in the Top 13.
    • On April 24, 2015, she represented Sinulog Festival of Bantayan, Cebu at Reyna ng Aliwan 2025 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Aliw Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City. She, Vianca Louise Marcelo and Jaymie Lou Pagulayan were second runners-up to Stephanie Joy Abellanida.
    • On May 14, 2016, she represented Cebu City at Miss Pearl of the Philippines 2016 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of RCBC Plaza in Makati City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced but she won the Best in Regional Costume award.
    • On August 7, 2016, she was crowned Miss Cesafi 2016.
    • On February 21, 2017, she represented Central Visayas at Miss PRISAA 2017 and competed against 12 other candidates. She was second runner-up to Sharifa Akeel.
    • On July 22, 2017, she represented Loon at Miss Bohol 2017 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium in Tagbilaran, Bohol. She was runner-up to Pauline Amelinckx.
    • On June 9, 2019, she represented Talisay at Bb. Pilipinas 2019 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2019.
    • On December 8, 2019, she represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2019 and competed against 89 other candidates at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She finished in the Top 20.

    2020s

    • On January 24, 2020, she revealed on social media that she had recently met her father for the first time and the meeting took place at a pizza restaurant in the Philippines.
    • On October 23, 2020, she crowned her successor Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo at Cordillera Convention Hall of Baguio Country Club in Baguio City, Philippines.
    • On July 9, 2023, she and Kirk Bondad participated in Robinsons Supermarket’s 15th annual Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run at Bridgetown Destination Estate in Quezon City.
    • On February 5, 2024, she and Beatrice Luigi Gomez crowned Miss Universe Quezon City 2024 Lorraine Ojimba at the Seda Vertis North in Diliman, Quezon City.
    • On March 12, 2026, her MGI All Stars 2026 participation was officially announced.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented the Philippines at the MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She finished in the Top 5.

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    13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang

    Nguyễn Hương Giang represented Vietnam in the 13th edition of Miss International Queen. She represented the country in the 74th edition of Miss Universe and the first edition of MGI All Stars.

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    Nguyen is a Vietnamese actress, singer, model and beauty queen, who is the first transwoman to represent an Asian country in Miss Universe. She was born Ngoc Hieu in Hanoi, Vietnam to Nguyen Dinh Hoa and Dinh Thi Hien.

    On December 29, 2025, Huong turned 34. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • In 2010, she graduated from Dong Da High School in Dong Da, Hanoi and entered the Hanoi College of Art in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
  • In 2011, she underwent sex reassignment surgery in Thailand.
  • In 2013, she released her debut album “Mercury” and she finished fourth at “Vietnam Idol” Season 4.
  • From 2014 to 2016, she dated Huy Phương “Criss” Lai, an athlete from Long An, Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
  • In 2014, she and Lai won “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 3.
  • In 2015, she was a finalist in the sixth season of “Bước Nhảy Hoàn Vũ“, the Vietnamese version of “Dancing with the Stars”.
  • In 2016, she and Lai finished second at “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 5.
  • She won Miss International Queen 2018.
  • In 2019, she hosted an episode of “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 8 and was one of the coaches of “The Voice Kids of Vietnam” Season 7.
  • In 2023, she released her single “Hót Hòn Họt” and her collaboration song with Phạm Hồng Phước titled “Khi Ta Chán Nhau”.
  • In 2025, she released her single “I Don’t Need Photoshop”.
  • She was appointed Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 and was a Miss Universe 2025 candidate.
  • She was MGI All Stars 1st Edition second runner-up.
  • TIMELINE

    Huong is 5’7″ tall. As a singer, she is known for her stage name Huong Giang.

    2010s

    • In March 2011, she went to Thailand to undergo sex reassignment surgery.
    • She was third runner-up to Yasuy at “Vietnam Idol” Season 4, which aired on VTV from August 17, 2012 to February 1, 2013.
    • On October 23, 2013, her debut album “Mercury” was released.
    • She and Lai competed against eight other pairs at “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 3, which aired on VTV6 from June 21, 2014 to August 31, 2014, and won.
    • She and her dancing partner competed against seven other pairs at “Bước Nhảy Hoàn Vũ” Season 6, which aired on VTV from January 3, 2015 to April 11, 2015, and finished fifth.
    • She and Lai were runners-up to Tien Dat and Thuc Linh Lincoln at “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 6, an all-stars edition that aired on VTV6 from March 31, 2016 to June 9, 2016.
    • On March 9, 2018, she represented Vietnam at Miss International Queen 2018 and competed against 26 other candidates at Tiffany’s Show Theatre Pattaya in Pattaya, Thailand. She won the title.
    • She and Duong Cam served as a duo coach at “The Voice Kids of Vietnam” Season 7, which aired on VTV3 from July 20, 2019 to October 26, 2019.
    • She hosted “The Amazing Race Vietnam” Season 8 episode 7, which aired on VTV3 on August 17, 2019.

    2020s

    • She starred in the film “Sắc Đẹp Dối Trá” (Drama Queen), which was released in Vietnam on February 14, 2020.
    • On September 24, 2025, she was officially appointed Miss Universe Vietnam 2025.
    • On November 21, 2025, she represented Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She was unplaced.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented Vietnam at MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok. She was second runner-up to Vanessa Pulgarin.

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    13 things about Miss Grand International 2025 third runner-up Faith Porter

    Faith Maria Porter represented Washington, D.C., United States in the 18th edition of Miss Earth USA and the 71st edition of Miss USA. She represented Ghana in the 13th edition of Miss Grand International and the first edition of MGI All Stars.

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    Porter is a Ghanaian-American beauty queen from the Greater Accra Region of Ghana and Brookland, Washington, D.C. Her father David Porter Sr. is a pastor, an entrepreneur, a singer and a songwriter and her mother Hope Porter is a pastor and a registered nurse.

    Originally from Bowie, Maryland, USA, Faith turned 27 on December 8, 2025. Here are 13 more things about her:

  • From 2014 to 2016, she attended Annapolis Area Christian School in Severn, Maryland.
  • From 2016 to 2020, she attended Pace University in New York City, New York where she earned a bachelor’s degree in arts, entertainment and media management and worked at Staffing Etc. in Lanham.
  • In 2019, she worked at Riddle & Bloom in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and at Six Flags in Washington, D.C.
  • She was a finalist both at Miss District of Columbia USA 2019 and Miss District of Columbia USA 2020.
  • From 2021 to 2022, she worked at 101 Productions in New York City.
  • She was a Miss Maryland USA 2021 semifinalist.
  • She won Miss District of Columbia USA 2022 and was a Miss USA 2022 semifinalist.
  • She is Miss Earth USA Air 2022.
  • In 2023, she visited the Bahamas, France and Norway.
  • In 2024, she visited Italy and Sint Maarten.
  • She won Miss Grand Ghana 2025 and finished fourth at Miss Grand International 2025.
  • In 2025, she visited Thailand.
  • She was MGI All Stars 1st Edition first runner-up.
  • TIMELINE

    Faith is 5’7″ tall. She competed in Miss District of Columbia USA three times.

    2010s

    • From June 2016 to August 2016, she was a store crew coach in training at River Valley Ranch in Baltimore, Maryland.
    • In December 2016, she joined Kids Creative in New York City as an administrative intern.
    • In May 2017, her internship at Kids Creative ended.
    • From May 2017 to September 2017, she was a development intern at Jourve in Baltimore.
    • From October 2017 to December 2017, she was an admin intern at The Theater Center in New York City.
    • In September 2017, she joined FREQUENCY A Cappella in New York as the president and group manager.
    • From January 2018 to May 2018, she was an artist management intern at Moon Jelly Agency in New York City.
    • From June 2018 to August 2018, she was a marketing and development intern at TADA! Youth Theater in New York City.
    • On December 8, 2018, she competed against 15 other Miss District of Columbia USA 2019 candidates at the Theatre of the Arts of the University of the District of Columbia, Northwest, Washington, D.C. and finished in the Top 12.
    • From February 2019 to April 2019, she was an Amazon Prime student campus manager at Riddle & Bloom in Boston.
    • From April 2019 to September 2019, she was a research marketing coordinator at Six Flags in Washington, D.C.
    • From August 2019 to December 2019, she was an executive intern at Jujamcyn Theaters LLC in New York City.
    • In December 2019, she joined Staffing Etc. in Lanham, Maryland as a finance intern.

    2020s

    • On January 19, 2020, she represented Brookland at Miss District of Columbia USA 2020 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Carpenter Theater in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
    • In May 2020, she left FREQUENCY A Cappella.
    • In February 2020, her internship at Staffing Etc. ended.
    • In January 2020, she joined CreateHER in New York City as a co-director.
    • From July 2020 to November 2020, she was a Staffing Etc. healthcare recruiter.
    • In November 2020, she joined Grant Wilfley Casting in New York City as a casting assistant.
    • In July 2021, she joined 101 Productions, Ltd. in New York City as a seats coordinator and a company management assistant.
    • On July 25, 2021, she competed against 102 other Miss Maryland USA 2021 candidate at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Rockville, Maryland and finished in the Top 21.
    • In August 2021, she left Grant Wilfley Casting.
    • On January 8, 2022, she represented the District of Columbia at Miss Earth USA 2022 and competed against 50 other candidates at Linda Chapin Theater at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. She was runner-up to Natalia Simon and was crowned Miss Earth USA Air 2022.
    • On June 4, 2022, she represented Brookland at Miss District of Columbia USA 2022, competed against 19 other candidates at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel in Northwest and won the title.
    • In July 2022, she left 101 Productions.
    • On October 3, 2022, she represented the District of Columbia at Miss USA 2022, competed against 50 other candidates at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA and finished in the Top 16.
    • From February 2023 to May 2023, she was an international programming festival assistant at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
    • On April 15, 2023, she crowned her successor Miss District of Columbia USA 2023 Cassie Baloue at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C.
    • In June 2023, she traveled to Nassau, Bahamas.
    • In September 2023, she walked for Global Fashion Collective at Paris Fashion Week 2023 in Paris, France.
    • In October 2023, she traveled to Oslo, Norway.
    • In March 2024, she traveled to Rome, Italy.
    • In June 2024, she traveled to Sint Maarten with her parents, who were celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary.
    • On August 16, 2025, she represented the Greater Accra Region at Miss Grand Ghana 2025, competed against 12 other candidates at The National Theatre in Accra, Ghana and won the title.
    • On October 18, 2025, she represented Ghana at Miss Grand International 2025 and competed against 76 other candidates at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She was third runner-up to Emma Mary Tiglao of the Philippines.
    • On May 30, 2026, she represented Ghana at MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok. She was runner-up to Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia.

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    Nawat Itsaragrisil crowns MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin in Bangkok

    Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve represented Colombia at the Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She emerged as the winner.

    Pulgarin was crowned by Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil. He was assisted by Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza.

    Runner-up to Pulgarin was Faith Maria Porter of Ghana. The second runner-up was Huong Giang Nguyen of Vietnam.

    MGI All Stars 2026 results

    beauty pageant: Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars edition: 1st
    date: May 30, 2026
    venue: MGI Hall, Bangkok, Thailand
    candidates: 56hosts: Danilo Carrera, Emma Mary Tiglao, Michelle Dee

    WINNERS

    PLACEMENTCANDIDATE
    COUNTRYMGI All Stars
    1st edition
    winnerVanessa Pulgarín
    Colombia1st
    runner-upFaith Maria Porter
    Ghana2nd
    runner-upHuong Giang Nguyen
    Vietnam

    FINALISTS

    PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRY)Top 3
    Faith Maria Porter (Ghana)
    Huong Giang Nguyen (Vietnam)
    Vanessa Pulgarín (Colombia)Top 5
    Gazini Ganados (Philippines)
    Mariana Beckova (Czech Republic)Top 10
    Gabriela de la Cruz (Venezuela)
    Priscilla Londoño (Colombia)
    Suheyn Cipriani (Peru)
    Yamilex Hernandez (Dominican Republic)
    Tharina Botes (Thailand)Top 18
    Azzaya Tsogt-Ochir (Mongolia)
    Francia Cortes (Mexico)
    Fuschia Anne Ravena (Philippines)
    Isabella Santiago (Venezuela)
    Nicole Puello (Dominican Republic)
    Samantha Quenedit (Ecuador)
    Thet San Andersen (Myanmar)
    Zewen Qin (China)

    FAST TRACK CHALLENGES

    CHALLENGEWINNERPortrait ChallengeThet San Andersen
    MyanmarRunway ChallengeAzzaya Tsogt-Ochir
    MongoliaWorld’s ChoiceHuong Giang Nguyen,
    Vietnam

    JUDGES

  • Isabella Menin
  • Jojo Bragais
  • Lupita Jones
  • Natalie Glebova
  • Omar Harfouch
  • Osmel Sousa
  • Siranudh “Psi” Scott
  • Vanessa Pulgarin

    Born in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia to Carlos Pulgarin and Dalila Monsalve Jimenez, Vanessa turned 35 on September 13, 2026. Vanessa studied social communication at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia. 

    On November 14, 2017, Vanessa represented Colombia at Miss International 2017 and competed against 68 other candidates at the Tokyo Dome City in Tokyo, Japan. She was unplaced.

    On November 21, 2025, Vanessa represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. Thailand. She finished in the Top 12.

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