Contestants in the Miss Grand International 2020 Pageant Disclose Previously Undisclosed Nuptial Ties
The Miss Grand International (MGI) beauty pageant, established in 2013, has been a celebrated event in the world of pageantry, showcasing the beauty and talent of women from across the globe. Let's take a look at some of the recent winners and the venues where the pageants were held.
Anea Garcia from the Dominican Republic won the Miss Grand International 2015, with the event taking place at an undisclosed venue. Claire Elizabeth Parker from Australia was also a winner in the same year. The following year, Lees Garcia from Cuba took the crown, and the pageant was held in the Philippines.
In 2017, Maria Jose Lora from Peru emerged victorious, and the final event was held at GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Philippines continued its winning streak in 2018 with Clara Sosa from Paraguay representing the country, and the pageant was once again held in the Philippines.
The year 2019 saw Valentina Figuera from Venezuela take the title, and the event was held at an undisclosed venue. The following year, Abena Akuaba from the United States became the first black woman to receive the Miss Grand International crown. The venue for the 2020 pageant is also unspecified.
The Miss Grand International 2021 was won by Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien from Vietnam, and the event was held at an undisclosed venue. The most recent winner, Nikki de Moura from Cagayan de Oro, was crowned in 2023, with the event held at SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila.
The Miss Grand International organizers have consistently supported love without boundaries, as evidenced by their congratulatory message to the newlyweds Abena Akuaba and Fabiola Valentín, who tied the knot at a courthouse in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 28, 2021. The couple, who met during the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant, went public with their relationship through an Instagram post on the same day as their wedding.
Miss Puerto Rico (Fabiola Valentín) placed in the top 10 of the Miss Grand International 2020, while Miss Argentina (Mariana Varela) made it to the top 10 at the Miss Grand International 2020 as well. Mariana Varela is a model for several campaigns and has participated in various initiatives that counter gender violence. Fabiola Valentín has worked with modeling agencies, including one based in Miami.
For a more detailed year-by-year winner and venue list, one may consult official Miss Grand International page archives or dedicated pageant databases. The provided search results primarily cover selective years and Philippine national editions, but a more comprehensive list can be found in official or fan-based pageant records.
Celebrities from the dance floor to social-media platforms, such as Fabiola Valentín and Mariana Varela, have not only showcased their beauty and talent in the Miss Grand International pageant, but also expanded their influence by participating in campaigns against gender violence and working with modeling agencies. The net worth of these entertainment figures, including past winners, has no doubt grown alongside their public profiles.
