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July
2023

Miss Grand Philippines 2023 Top 5 Hot Picks

13 Jul 2023 | Priya Bhardwaj

Miss Grand Philippines 2023, the 2nd edition of Miss Grand Philippines, is scheduled to be held on 13th July 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Miss Grand Philippines 2022 Roberta Tamondong of San Pablo, Laguna will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.

While all the delegates have shown tremendous potential, here are our favourites for the Miss Grand Philippines 2023 crown –

Herlene Nicole Budol representing Angono, Rizal

Herlene Budol is a Filipino comedienne, model, actress. She was a co-host of the Philippine variety game show Wowowin. Not new to the pageantry, Herlene competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2022 and was adjudged 1st runner-up. She also held Miss Planet International Philippines 2022 but withdrew before representing her country.

 

Herlene Nicole Budol representing Angono, Rizal

 

Michelle Arceo representing Bagumbayan, Quezon City

A pageant veteran, this is her third participation in a national pageant. Prior to joining Miss Grand Philippines, Michelle took home the crown in "Gandang Filipina" pageant of the now-defunct GMA-7 show Wowowin. She was also named Miss Environment Philippines 2021 during the Miss World Philippines pageant in October 2021.

 

Michelle Arceo representing Bagumbayan, Quezon City

 

Nikki de Moura representing Cagayan de Oro

Nikki de Moura was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and moved to the Philippines a few years ago. She's also Miss Teen Philippines 2019 and a Bench Endorser. Nikki was also a part of Super Model Me competition in 2021. She is another strong contender for the national crown.

 

Nikki de Moura representing Cagayan de Oro

 

Shanon Tampon representing Caloocan City

Shanon Tampon is a model and mechanical contractor from the Philippines. An animal welfare advocate, she has competed at numerous local pageants and national pageants. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management. Giving strong performances, Shanon has become a front-runner for the crown as well.

 

Shanon Tampon representing Caloocan City

 

Francine Reyes representing Tarlac

Francine Reyes has shown how strong she is throughout the competition; she has impressed everyone with her strong personality and her stunning beauty. Being just 19 years of age, Reyes has risen to the top proving everyone that age does not matter when it comes to talent. She is another strong contender for the crown!

 

Francine Reyes representing Tarlac

 

The winner will represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 which will be held in Vietnam on 25th October 2023 where Isabella Menin of Brazil will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.