Miss Grand Philippines 2023, the 2nd edition of Miss Grand Philippines, was held tonight, i.e. 13th July 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines where Nikki de Moura, representing Cagayan de Oro City, was crowned the new queen as she became the official representative of Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023.
Miss Grand Philippines 2022 Roberta Tamondong of San Pablo, Laguna crowned Nikki as her as the successor at the end of the event finale. Isabella Menin, the reigning Miss Grand International, was also a part of the event.
The newly crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023 Nikki de Moura’s court included –
1st Runner-up – Shanon Tampon representing Caloocan City
2nd Runner-up – Charie Manalo Sergio representing Caluya, Antique
Along with the winner, Michelle Arceo, representing Quezon city, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023. Along with her, Herlene Nicole Budol, representing Rizal, was crowned Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 and Francine Reyes, representing Tarlac, was crowned Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2023.
Top 10 included Caloocan City’s Shanon Tampon, Quezon City’s Michelle Arceo, Tarlac’s Francine Reyes, Nueva Ecija’s Aeroz Ganiban, Northern Samar’s Maria Gail Tobes, Pampanga’s Dynara Maurer, Pangasinan’s Rona Lalaine Lopez, Antique’s Charie Manalo Sergio, Cagayan de Oro’s Nikki de Moura and Rizal - Herlene Nicole Budol.
Top 15 also included Occidental Mindoro’s Gabrielle Basan Runnstrom, Quezon City’s Queen Mongcupa, Sultan Kudarat’s Dianne Pampura, Urdaneta’s Faith Grace Heterick, San Juan’s Arine Ejercito Tan.
See also – Special awards at Miss Grand Philippines 2023
The selection committee comprised of Joee Guilas – Newscaster, PTV 4 John Domantay; Christopher Co – Executive Director for Marketing, Aqua Boracay; Alyssa Muhlach – Actress, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2018; Dr. Rosanie F. Estuche – President, City University of Pasay; Enzo Pineda – Actor; Rafael Jasper Vicencio; Nancy Go; Dr. Demiee Grace Sy – Public Relations Officer, Ever Bilena Cosmetics; Capt. Stanley Ng – President and COO, Philippine Airlines; Bryan Lim – Executive Vice President, Bench/Suyen Corporation; Rian Fernandez – CEO, Rian Fernandez Atelier; Isabella Menin – Miss Grand International 2022; Joey Abacan – Vice President for Program Management, GMA Network; Vivienne Tan – Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Philippine Airlines and Elizabeth Clenci – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017, Miss Grand International 2017 Second Runner-up.
Congratulations to the newly crowned queen!