The 8th edition of Miss Grand International, i.e., Miss Grand International 2020, is all set to be held on 27th March 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand where stunning beauties from all over the globe will compete for the international crown. Miss Grand International 2019 Valentina Figuera will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.
While this year’s batch boasts of stunning and talented beauties, there are a few ladies who have stood out amongst the rest and show the immense capability to be the winner of the 2020 edition. In a series of features, we’d love to introduce to you our Top 15 favourite contestants for the crown.
Han Lay from Myanmar was adjudged the first runner-up at Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 on 30th December 2020 at Novotel Max Hotel, Yangon after which she earned the chance to represent Myanmar at Miss Grand International 2020. She succeeded Miss Grand Myanmar 2019 Hmwe Thet Lwin for the title.
Han is 22-years-old and stands 168 cm tall. She has graduated with a degree in psychology; specialised in clinical counselling from the University of Yangon and has a certification for a qualified make-up artist who aims to be a well-known professional make-up artist and hair stylist. She works as a volunteer at the mental health care centre as well. The stunning beauty firmly believes that women don’t need to be prove that they should keep abreast with men because Daw Aung San Sukyi, her mother leader has already proved that how powerful women are.
The diva is fluent in three languages; English, Mandarin, and Shan. She is strong, determined, and dedicated woman who is extremely proud to be representing Myanmar at Miss Grand International 2020 along with using her voice to make the people of Myanmar and across the world about the injustice happening in her country. The pageant fanatics believe that such strong and powerful women should be an inspiration for the younger generation to come and have appreciated her for her understanding and using the platform for a greater good.
In her introduction video, Han mentioned that her mother has always been an inspiration in her life and she is grateful that she has always taught Han to be strong and capable of being a woman. She stated that her mother’s journey has made her realize that women are not just limited to be housewives but so much more and beauty pageants are one way of showcasing or giving them a platform to do so. She loves to play basketball and sing at times and would showcase her talent of singing if given a chance.
During the finale night of Miss Universe Myanmar 2020, Han was asked, “What is the difference between donating and philanthropy?”, To which she answered, “Both donating and philanthropy are generally the same as they both share the same characteristics; benevolence, the term donation can somethings lead to same interest, however the term philanthropy only focuses on desire to promote the welfare of the others without being selfish. No matter either one of them, what we can do, keep up the good nature to help others. If we integrate that quality with donation there would be a perfect charity.” The diva’s answer impressed everyone and thus she was adjudged as the first runner-up at the end of the event finale.
With so much confidence, positive and humble attitude, dedication and focus towards making the country proud, Han has managed to impress everyone and made a spot for herself at the top favourites for the title. She has performed exceptionally well at the quarantine activities and her styling has surely attracted a lot of attention as well as she carries herself with utmost grace and elegance. One of the favourites for the Miss Grand International 2020 title is Han Lay from Myanmar.