Miss Universe Philippines 2019 forfeits title, competes in Miss Universe All Stars; netizens worry for Huong Giang.

The international beauty community has recently been paying attention to the decision of beauty queen Gazini Ganados to register for the Miss Grand All Stars competition – a contest founded and run by Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil.

Notably, the Filipina beauty queen was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2019, so her return to the beauty pageant scene after many years quickly sparked discussion on beauty forums.

On March 12th, the Miss Grand International website announced the next contestants for the first season of Miss Grand All Stars. Among them, Gazini Ganados attracted significant attention from fans. Immediately after the announcement, the post introducing her on the Miss Grand International website quickly garnered considerable interaction. In just half a day, the post had accumulated nearly 200,000 likes along with thousands of comments and shares from beauty pageant fans worldwide.

Observations from online forums indicate that the level of interest in Gazini Ganados stands out compared to many other contestants announced previously. Before her, a post about Huong Giang – Vietnam's representative at Miss Grand All Stars – also received a large amount of interaction. However, Gazini's appearance continues to increase attention to this year's competition.

In its introduction, Miss Grand International states that Gazini Ganados is a Filipino model, actress, and television personality of Palestinian descent. The organization emphasizes that she is widely known for her striking beauty, captivating stage presence, and inspiring personal story. According to the Miss Grand International website, through beauty pageants, Gazini has become one of the most well-known beauty queens in the Philippines.

Beyond her work in beauty pageants, Gazini Ganados has also built a career in the entertainment and fashion industries. The Miss Grand International winner revealed that she has worked as a runway model, acted in films, and appeared on television shows. Furthermore, she frequently shares about her Filipino and Palestinian heritage, using her personal voice to celebrate cultural identity, empowerment, and the importance of cherishing one's roots.

Gazini Ganados is 30 years old this year. She won the Binibining Pilipinas title in 2019, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2019 competition held in the United States. In this international competition, Gazini reached the top 20.

Gazini's personal story has also garnered public attention. She lost her father at a young age and was raised by her mother. The beauty queen graduated from Cebu Sacred Heart College in Cebu City, Philippines. Before winning the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 crown, Gazini had previously competed in the same pageant in 2014 but did not achieve any notable results.

Currently, Gazini Ganados maintains a significant influence on social media. On her personal Instagram page with over 700,000 followers, she regularly shares photos of her daily life as well as workout tips to maintain her figure. Gazini is 1.7 meters tall and possesses well-proportioned and attractive body measurements. Furthermore, she is fluent in four languages: English, Cebuano, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Gazini Ganados' return to the beauty pageant arena after 7 years since winning Binibining Pilipinas 2019 has received much attention and support from the audience. On beauty forums, many opinions suggest that her appearance makes Miss Grand All Stars even more attractive.

The appearance of Gazini Ganados has also caused many viewers to express concern about Huong Giang's chances – representing Vietnam at this year's Miss Grand All Stars. On beauty pageant forums, many opinions suggest that having to compete with experienced contestants like Gazini will make Huong Giang's journey to conquer the crown more difficult.

Previously, Huong Giang was the first transgender beauty queen to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. With Miss Grand International, Huong Giang is also the first transgender beauty queen from Vietnam to have the opportunity to compete in this pageant.

After failing to win Miss Universe 2025, many believed it was too challenging for Huong Giang. Conversely, at Miss Grand International, viewers commented that Huong Giang had the opportunity to showcase her strengths.

Despite being a well-known name with extensive experience in beauty pageants, audiences have pointed out Hương Giang's weaknesses in the world's most demanding beauty competition.

In terms of physique, Huong Giang is not among the standout contestants of Miss Universe 2025. She has an average height and has to wear 20cm heels to avoid being overshadowed when standing next to other contestants. Her figure, face, and expressions also have some limitations.

Huong Giang's catwalk skills also failed to make her stand out among the professional, skilled, and experienced contestants of Miss Universe. At the Miss Universe 2025 semi-final, her swimsuit and evening gown performances were considered lackluster compared to her competitors.

Despite displaying a confident demeanor and proactively interacting with and making friends throughout the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand, Huong Giang's efforts were not enough to secure her a place in the final. Ultimately, she went home empty-handed, unable to replicate the success of her predecessor, Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, who had reached the top 30.

Miss Grand All Stars disappoints, contestants withdraw, Huong Giang shows little interest. Keng13:34:49 12/03/2026The Miss Grand International All Stars competition, a special edition of Miss Grand International, was once expected to be a platform bringing together outstanding contestants who had competed in global beauty pageants.