CJ Opiaza enters Top 20 of Miss Grand International 2024

Philippine bet CJ Opiaza made it to the Top 20 of Miss Grand International 2024!

The Filipina beauty queen was the 18th contestant to be called as part of the Top 20 during the coronation night in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.

Here's the full list of countries that made it to the Top 20:

1. Thailand
2. Colombia
3. U.S. Virgin Islands
4. Malaysia
5. Mexico
6. Guatemala
7. El Salvador
8. France
9. Curacao
10. Spain
11. Paraguay
12. Japan
13. Brazil
14. India
15. United Kingdom
16. Dominican Republic
17. Indonesia
18. Philippines
19. Myanmar
20. Peru

The Miss Grand International 2024 coronation night is being held at the MGI Hall, Bravo BKK Mall.

Prior to the coronation, she set the stage ablaze during the pageant's swimsuit prelims.

In the national costume competition, she paid tribute to the national leaf anahaw with a green and gold ensemble and matching headdress created by Patrick Isorena.

CJ was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024 in late September.

Prior to being Miss Grand Philippines 2024, CJ was the first runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2023.

Let's go, CJ!

— CDC, GMA Integrated News