The pageant world is holding its breath as the 13th edition of the Miss Grand International (MGI) pageant reaches its thrilling climax. Tonight, the global competition culminates in a spectacular final competition show in Bangkok, Thailand, promising a high-octane blend of glamour, energy, and suspense. Hosted at the MGI Hall, the highly anticipated grand finale is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. local time (which translates to 8:00 P.M. in Manila), drawing millions of viewers worldwide who are eager to witness the crowning of a new queen.
A Record-Breaking Global Showcase
The 2025 edition of Miss Grand International has already secured its place in the pageant’s history books. This year boasts the biggest delegate haul so far, with a staggering 77 delegates representing diverse countries and territories from every corner of the globe. This impressive turnout underscores MGI’s growing influence and its commitment to promoting its core message of “Stop the War and Violence.”
Among the fierce competitors is the Philippines’ representative, Emma Tiglao, who carries the hopes of one of the world’s most fervent pageant communities. Tiglao is tasked with competing against the largest field in the pageant’s history, a challenge that requires not only exceptional beauty and stage presence but also strategic support from her home nation.
The entire ceremony will be streamed live and in real-time on the pageant’s official YouTube channel, GrandTV, ensuring that fans from every country can follow the competition’s unpredictable journey to the final crown. This global accessibility has helped transform MGI into one of the most widely watched international pageants.
The Crowning Moment: A New Reign and a Symbolic Torch
Tonight’s event will mark the end of a triumphant reign for the current titleholder, the Philippines’ own Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza. Known for her magnetic stage presence and show-stopping dance skills, Opiaza is expected to deliver a memorable final performance, once again showcasing the talent that helped her clinch the title. She will be passing the torch—quite literally—to her successor.
The culmination of the ceremonies will see Opiaza place the “Unity Torch” crown on the head of the new Miss Grand International 2025. This particular crown is significant as it represents the fifth design used in the international pageant, symbolizing a transition and a renewed focus for the organization. The design, unveiled this year, is meant to embody the pageant’s ideals of peace, unity, and global sisterhood, themes that resonate deeply with the MGI brand.
The Competition Format: A High-Stakes Elimination
The final competition is structured as a series of dramatic cuts, designed to ratchet up the tension and keep viewers engaged until the final moments. The journey to the top five is complex, mixing judges’ scores with crucial public votes:
The First Cut: The Top 20
The initial elimination will narrow the field from 77 down to 20 semifinalists. This select group is primarily chosen based on the delegates’ performances in the preliminary competition, which includes the swimsuit and evening gown rounds, as well as closed-door interviews.
Crucially, this Top 20 will include one guaranteed spot reserved for the delegate who secures the highest number of votes in the “Country’s Power of the Year” online poll. This highly contested poll allows entire nations to throw their support behind their delegate, effectively granting her a potential free pass to the semifinals. As of the latest tally, the Philippines is reportedly leading this online poll, giving Emma Tiglao a strong potential advantage going into the final night.
The Second Cut: The Elite Top 10
From the 20 semifinalists, the competition intensifies as the field is sliced in half, leaving only the Top 10 delegates to move forward. These ten women will typically participate in a further competitive segment, often involving another round of runway showcases, which allows the judges to assess their continued growth and stage command.
Similar to the first cut, a critical spot in the Top 10 is reserved for the winner of the “Miss Popular” paid poll. This separate online poll rewards the delegate with the most dedicated fans willing to invest in their favorite, guaranteeing her advancement regardless of her performance scores. The latest reports indicate that Emma Tiglao is ranked 10th in this poll, a position she will need to either maintain or improve to ensure her spot should she fall outside the judges’ initial selection.
The Final Showdown: The Top 5 and the Question Round
The most anticipated and defining segment of the evening is the moment when the Top 10 is reduced to the Final 5 leading ladies. These five contestants will face the critical question round, where their public speaking skills, composure, and ability to articulate MGI’s platform on global issues will be tested under pressure. This segment is arguably the most influential in determining who will wear the crown.
The five ladies who reach the final podium but are not selected for the Top 5 will not leave empty-handed. In a unique tradition of the MGI pageant, they will all be designated and proclaimed as Fifth Runners-Up.
At the close of the competition, from the final five contestants, the judges will select the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Runners-Up, and the delegate who has most impressed the panel throughout the entire competition will finally be hailed as Miss Grand International 2025.
A Night of Signature Grandeur
Fans who have followed the preliminary shows know what to expect from the production quality tonight. The stage for the grand finale will feature the Miss Grand International pageant’s signature elements: massive LED panels that extend in multiple directions, creating a dynamic and immersive visual spectacle. This signature grandiosity, combined with the high-energy opening number and Opiaza’s final showcase, ensures that the MGI Hall in Bangkok will be the center of the pageant universe for an unforgettable night of global competition.
