Rachel Gupta from India emerged as the Miss Grand International pageant winner in Bangkok, Thailand. She surpassed finalists, including Christine Juliane Opiaza from the Philippines and Thae Su Nyein from Myanmar, who finished second and third, respectively.
Gupta, who stands 1.78 meters tall, received the crown from the 2023 winner, Luciana Fuster of Peru, during the event previously hosted in Vietnam. Gupta is a professional model from Punjab, northwest India.
This year’s contest saw participation from 69 contestants, with the final 10 hailing from Spain, Peru, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, France, Indonesia, Myanmar, the United Kingdom, India, and the Philippines.
Initially scheduled in Cambodia, the venue shifted to Bangkok due to organizational issues, marking a return to the pageant’s roots in Thailand, where it began 11 years ago.
Founded by Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Miss Grand International pageant is managed by Miss Grand International Organization Ltd. With the motto “Stop War and Violence,” the event promotes global peace and seeks to end conflict. It distinguishes itself by emphasizing contestants’ beauty, intelligence, and advocacy skills.
Over time, Miss Grand International has become one of the world’s most prestigious beauty contests, attracting global participants and emphasizing a unique format showcasing its contenders’ comprehensive attributes.
The list of Miss Grand International winners:
| Year | Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rachel Gupta | India |
| 2023 | Luciana Fuster | Peru |
| 2022 | Isabella Menin | Brazil |
| 2021 | Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien | Vietnam |
| 2020 | Abena Appiah | United States |
| 2019 | Valentina Figuera | Venezuela |
| 2018 | Clara Sosa | Paraguay |
| 2017 | María José Lora | Peru |
| 2016 | Ariska Putri Pertiwi | Indonesia |
| 2015 | Elizabeth Parker | Australia |
| 2014 | Lees Garcia | Cuba |
| 2013 | Janelee Chaparro | Puerto Rico |
