BANGKOK, Thailand — Gazini Ganados of the Philippines finished in the Top 5 of the inaugural MGI All Stars competition held at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, and expressed gratitude for the support she received from Filipino fans.
Ganados said she appreciated the backing of supporters throughout the competition, which relied on public voting that accounted for 30% of contestants’ scores in each round.
She described the Filipino practice of mutual support as a key factor in her experience in the pageant.
Ganados said the result was meaningful for her after competing alongside other international pageant veterans, including representatives from multiple countries.
Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin won the competition, followed by Ghana’s Faith Maria Porter as first runner-up.
Ganados was among five Filipino contestants who joined the competition organized by the team behind Miss Grand International.
She previously competed in Miss Universe 2019 in the United States, where she placed in the Top 20.
Ganados said she gained new experiences and relationships during the competition and noted the sense of camaraderie among contestants.
She said she did not expect to reach the Top 5 but was satisfied with her performance in the contest.