The Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization has officially announced the opening of applications for the second season of MGI All Stars, a global pageant featuring former participants of various international beauty competitions. According to MGI, applications will begin on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. (GMT+7), and the competition aims to give seasoned pageant veterans from different countries another opportunity to compete.
Eligibility and Requirements
MGI All Stars is open to women aged 20 to 40, including those who are married or have children, as well as transgender women, provided they have previously participated in international pageants. The first edition of the competition crowned Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia, a former semifinalist of Miss Universe, as the grand winner at the finals held at MGI Hall in Bangkok on May 30. The first runner-up was Faith Maria Porter of Ghana, while the second runner-up was Nguyen Huong Giang of Vietnam, a former Miss International Queen winner and Miss Universe participant.
First Season Highlights
A total of 56 candidates from 38 countries participated in the first season, including representatives from Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International. From the Philippines, five joined, including Gazini Ganados, a former Miss Universe Top 20 semifinalist, who made it to the Top 5.
According to MGI, the stage is once again open for "stars" ready to return to competition. "A new chapter is about to begin… are you ready to shine among the stars once again?" the organization stated.
Prizes and Future Plans
The winner, Pulgarin, received $100,000 and has the opportunity to defend her crown in the next season, which could bring a total prize of up to $1 million if she wins three consecutive editions. Meanwhile, Miss Grand International President Nawat Itsaragrisil said he aims to hold the next edition in December, although no final details have been released yet.
