CJ Opiaza of Zambales wins Miss Grand Philippines 2024

- CJ Opiaza, the representative of Zambales, was the newly crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024

- The beauty pageant took place yesterday, Sunday, at the Newport World Resorts in Pasay City

- She will be representing the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2024, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 25

- Prior to this victory, CJ was the first runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2023

CJ Opiaza, representing Zambales, was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024.

The competition took place on Sunday at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

During the Q&A portion, CJ was asked: "Do you think winning beauty queens also deserve the rewards and incentives that Olympic athletes get from the government, private sector, and other establishments?"

Her answer was, "Being able to stand here is already a reward for us. Actually, I think that we actually don't need an incentive or a monetary reward to be able to be seen or to be heard. Just the very platform like this is already championing the lives of the people believing us, the people [whom] we inspire. I hope all the beauty queens here will continue their legacy to push for their causes and present themselves around the world."

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In a report by GMA News Online, CJ also won five special awards, including Best in Swimsuit.

She will represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2024, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 25.

Last year, she was the first runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2023.

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Meanwhile, a beauty queen from Meycauayan, Bulacan, encountered an accident during the talent portion. The Ms. Gay contestant, Maria Tonie Dela Cruz, wanted to showcase her fire-dancing talent. Unfortunately, her face caught fire as she was executing the routine. In an interview with GMA Public Affairs, Maria said that she tasked a kid to buy kerosene, but the latter was given gasoline by the gas station.

Source: KAMI.com.gh