Lance Joseph Martinez

Miss Grand International All Stars 2026: Frontrunners So Far

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<p>A historic moment in the pageant scene is set to unfold this <strong>May 2026</strong> as the inaugural edition of <strong>Miss Grand International All Stars 2026</strong> takes center stage, an international competition designed to give seasoned queens another shot at the crown.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTVFLyqgQ7W/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1923348%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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><div><br/></div><div><strong>What is MGI All Stars?</strong></div><p>Open to women and transgender women aged 18 to 40, the pageant welcomes delegates who have previously competed in national or international pageants, including former <strong>Miss Grand International </strong>contestants and titleholders from other systems. Married women and mothers are also eligible, marking a more inclusive direction for the competition.</p><p>With this groundbreaking format, former queens who have already closed their pageant chapters are now given a renewed opportunity to return to the international stage and showcase their beauty, intelligence, and experience.</p><p>As anticipation builds ahead of the official pageant activities, fans continue to speculate on which familiar names will be confirmed for the inaugural roster. With that, <strong>here are the early frontrunners for Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 so far</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>CHINA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Siqi Jiang</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776333096334[image] - 100354.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Siqi Jiang is a Chinese model, media presenter, and fashion event director who rose to prominence after being crowned <strong>Miss China World 2021–2022</strong>. Her win earned her the opportunity to represent China at <strong>Miss World</strong>,<strong></strong> where she finished in the Top 40.</p><p>Beyond her pageant journey as a contestant, she has also established herself behind the scenes in the industry. Jiang currently holds key leadership roles, serving as the China director for <strong>Mister Global</strong>,<strong> Miss Scuba International</strong>,<strong> </strong>and<strong> Miss Niseko World</strong>,<strong></strong> where she oversees the selection and training of Chinese delegates for international competitions.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>CZECH REPUBLIC</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jana Marvanová</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332710271[image] - 1566694.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Jana Marvanová is a Czech beauty queen, businesswoman, and media professional known for her extensive experience in the international pageant scene.</p><p>According to the Miss Grand International announcement, she is regarded as a seasoned pageant veteran with a strong competitive record across multiple global platforms. Her journey began at<strong> Top Model of the World 2022</strong>, where she gained early international exposure, followed by a 6th runner-up finish at <strong>Miss Europe Continental 2022.</strong></p><p>She went on to compete in <strong>Miss Cappadocia 2022</strong> and <strong>Miss Glamour Look International 2023</strong>,<strong> </strong>further strengthening her presence in the pageant circuit. In more recent years, she joined <strong>Universal Woman 2025</strong>, where she continued to expand her international profile, and went on to place in the Top 12 at <strong>Miss Global 2025</strong>,<strong></strong> as well as the Top 20 at <strong>Miss Eco International 2025.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>MYANMAR</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Thet San Andersen</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332812834[image] - 5783011.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Thet San Andersen is a Burmese-Swedish model and beauty pageant titleholder who earned the Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 crown. She went on to represent Myanmar at <strong>Miss Universe 2024</strong>, held in Mexico.</p><p>Throughout her international run, she drew attention for her advocacy work and strong social media engagement. She also placed 16th in the <strong>“Voice for Change” </strong>fan vote category. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>PHILIPPINES</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Alexia Núñez</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332849292[image] - 2543206.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Alexia Núñez is a wellness and sustainability advocate, creative entrepreneur, and beauty queen representing the Philippines with strength and purpose. Born in Brazil and proudly embracing her Filipino heritage, she reflects a strong sense of cross-cultural unity and global perspective.</p><p>Fluent in five languages, she uses her platform to champion peace, dignity, and women’s empowerment on an international stage. In her pageant journey, she holds the title of <strong>Noble Queen of the Universe 2025</strong>, where she represented Brazil.</p><div><br/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Fuschia Anne Ravena</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332878631[image] - 5675568.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Fuschia Anne Ravena is a proud transgender Filipina, global advocate for compassion, inclusion, and equality, and a strong voice for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality. She is also a beauty industry entrepreneur and the owner of a premium aesthetic clinic, using her platform to redefine beauty through purpose-driven leadership and lasting impact.</p><p>In her pageant journey, Ravena first earned the title of <strong>Miss International Queen Philippines 2022</strong> before going on to win <strong>Miss International Queen 2022</strong> on June 25, 2022. Her victory marked another milestone for the Philippines in the international pageant scene.</p><p>She became the third Filipina to win the prestigious title, following <strong>Trixie Maristela</strong> in 2015 and <strong>Kevin Balot</strong> in 2012.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Gazini Ganados</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332897873[image] - 3875080.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Gazini Ganados is a Filipino–Palestinian runway model, actress, and television personality known for her striking beauty, strong stage presence, and inspiring journey in pageantry. She rose to international recognition through the beauty queen circuit and has been regarded as one of the standout titleholders from the Philippines.</p><p>Her pageant journey began at Miss World Philippines 2014, where she placed in the Top 13. She later returned to compete in <strong>Binibining Pilipinas 2019</strong>,<strong> </strong>representing Talisay, Cebu, where she earned the <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2019</strong> title.</p><p>At <strong>Miss Universe 2019</strong>,<strong> </strong>Ganados finished as a Top 20 semifinalist and also received the <strong>Best in National Costume</strong> award, marking a memorable run on the international stage.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Imelda Schweighart<span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332915694[image] - 1763307.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Imelda Schweighart is a Filipino–German beauty queen who gained recognition after winning <strong>Miss Philippines Earth 2016. </strong>Known for her early presence in national pageantry, she first joined <strong>Binibining Pilipinas 2013,</strong> where she placed among the Top 15 finalists.</p><p>She later returned to the pageant stage in <strong>Miss Philippines Earth 2016</strong>, representing Puerto Princesa, and ultimately claimed the crown. However, her reign was cut short after she stepped down from the title.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Keylyn Trajano</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332929434[image] - 8218250.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://metro.style/metro-style/people/2025/6/24/in-conversation-with-universal-woman-arabia-2025-keylyn-trajano-2315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keylyn Trajano</a> is a Filipino reality TV star, actress, TV host, entrepreneur, and marketing and public relations professional with a diverse background in entertainment, branding, and advocacy work. She is also recognized as a trailblazer in pageantry, becoming the first transwoman to compete in female-dominated pageants across the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.</p><p>In her pageant journey, Trajano made a strong impression at <strong>Universal Woman 2025</strong>,<strong></strong> where she placed in the Top 12 and also earned special awards, including <strong>Universal Woman Photogenic 2025</strong> and <strong>Universal Voice 2025</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>VENEZUELA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Sthefany Gutiérrez</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332954794[image] - 4334501.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Sthefany Yoharlis Gutiérrez Gutiérrez is a Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty queen best known for winning <strong>Miss Venezuela 2017</strong>.<strong> </strong>She represented the state of Delta Amacuro in the national pageant before going on to compete internationally.</p><p>At <strong>Miss Universe 2018</strong>,<strong> </strong>she delivered a strong performance and ultimately finished as second runner-up, marking one of Venezuela’s notable placements in the competition, where Catriona Gray was crowned the winner.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>VIETNAM</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Hương Giang Nguyễn</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776332973374[image] - 5438940.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @missgrandinternational</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Nguyễn Hương Giang is a prominent Vietnamese transgender singer, model, and beauty queen. She rose to international recognition after winning <strong>Miss International Queen 2018</strong> in Pattaya, Thailand.</p><p>Born in Hanoi and assigned male at birth, Hương Giang has openly shared that she identified as a girl from a young age. In an interview, she recalled, “Ever since I was young, I’ve never thought of myself as a boy. I used to dream of wearing a fishtail dress… and after I woke up, I realized I wanted to be like that, to grow up to become a girl—a good, beautiful girl,” as cited in a <em>Bangkok Post</em> interview.</p><p>In her pageant journey, she also represented Vietnam at <strong>Miss Universe Vietnam 2025</strong>, earning further recognition on the international stage.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from<strong> @gazinii @sthefanygutierrez1 </strong><strong>@huoggiangggg</strong></p>

<p>As anticipation grows for the pageant’s official rollout, fans are already buzzing over possible familiar faces joining the inaugural lineup. With that, here are the early frontrunners for Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 so far.</p>

As anticipation grows for the pageant’s official rollout, fans are already buzzing over possible familiar faces joining the inaugural lineup. With that, here are the early frontrunners for Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 so far.

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Miss Grand International All Stars 2026: The Frontrunners So Far

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published April 16, 2026 07:20 PM PHT

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Updated April 16, 2026 07:21 PM PHT

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