Miss Grand International 2022 Top 20 Welcome Ceremony

Yesterday was the welcome ceremony of the 10th Anniversary edition of Miss Grand International 2022. The 71 delegates walked the runway wearing their breathtaking evening gowns and national crowns. Here are the 20 ladies who stood out during the Welcome Ceremony at Miss Grand International 2022 at The Seminyak - Beach Resort & Spa in Bali, Indonesia.

Miss Grand Argentina - Camila Barraza, I also love sports, especially volleyball and boxing. I have sweet tooth, I love to cook sweets and cakes. I love spending time with my pets they are always there when I need good energy. Because of work, I live far away from my family and that led me to be a more social person and have friends all over the world, that’s why I’m looking forward to meeting all the contestants from each country at the competition.

Miss Grand Brazil Isabella Menin has a passion for experiencing different cultures. I never say no when asked to try typical dishes from different countries. I am a foodie. You can actually follow my food Instagram at @reveltaste to see that I am telling the truth! I absolutely love Indonesian Satay. Which other Indonesian dish do you guys recommend to me?

Miss Grand Cambodia Pich Votey Saravody hails comes from Sihanouk and stands at a height of 177cm 5 feet 9 inches tall. Pich is an actress and a professional model, fluent in four languages including Khmer, Thai, English, and Mandarin Chinese. She believes that beauty pageants are a prestigious platform to encourage and empowered to be on stage and represent their country on the international stage.

Miss Grand Colombia is Priscilla Londoño and I am your MG Colombia 2022. I am currently 28years old and I am elated to represent my country for the 10th anniversary of MGI! I am ready to express myself as I perform on this platform in just a few weeks!

Miss Grand Costa Rica - Brenda Muñoz. Her background is in Chemical Engineering, acting, animation, and modeling student. Brenda has many years of pageantry experience, Miss Continentes Unidos 2013, Miss Intercontinental 2013 (Top 15), Reina Internacional del Café 2014 (Top 5), Miss Earth Costa Rica 2014 (Winner), Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2015, Hispano-American Queen 2015, Miss Pacific and Caribbean 2015 (Winner) and Miss Universe Costa Rica 2019 (Viceroy), Latin American Universal Costa Rica 2020 (Designated).

Miss Grand Czech Republic - Mariana Beckova She is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Child Development psychology as my main goal in life is to help children to overcome trauma to grow up into strong happy individuals. I want to focus on helping children because I believe that every child should have a fair chance in life. I want to build schools all around the world, so more and more children have access to education. That is my biggest passion and one day I want to have a foundation that builds schools.

Miss Grand Ghana is Zahara-Imani Bossman- Pinkrah and I am a 21 year old graduate with a masters degree in Brands and communications management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra.I am a firm believer in education, purpose, and self empowerment. This is why I seek to better myself each time and also inspire young people like me to believe in themselves and to reach for their purpose and goals in life.

Miss Grand Indonesia Andina Julie – Miss Grand Indonesia 2022 , and I can’t wait to welcome you to my beautiful country,the wonderful Indonesia. Miss Grand International is my first pageant but it will not stop me as a girl from small village that can achieve high placement in international competition.

Miss Grand Mexico - Laysha Salazar. She is 20 years old and currently studying business administration, I consider myself a strong and brave woman, afraid of nothing, a dreamer girl so dedicated to my dreams and goals. She is a woman who loves to be an agent of change for the world with small big actions, I am part of the Un día especial Fonsi foundation, in which we help people who are going through cancer treatment, giving them a home where they can reach rest, eat, receive psychological help, and spend a pleasant time with your family if that is the case, I am an activist and huge lover of animals. Miss Grand Mexico, is a woman with a voice and a hunger to change the world with the power of the Miss Grand family.

Miss Grand Myanmar Ei Ei Aung Htun I am half Burmese, Thai and Karen. I am studying at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University and learning the Thai Dance Education. I want to be a model for children. And I want many people to see my efforts that never hurt anyone. Because I believe that the Miss Grand stage can change my life and I love Miss Grand like my family.

Miss Grand Nigeria Damilola Bolarinde, I am an entrepreneur and I work as a professional commercial and fashion international model. Besides that I am presently working towards studying and having a degree in fashion. I am an actor, a fitness and fashion enthusiast. I describe myself as an energetic, determined, Goal oriented person and a spokesperson for positive change. I believe that one can never know the great power they behold within them until they begin to believe THEY DO. I love traveling, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.

Miss Grand Pakistan Aneesa Sheikh. I was raised in a household that meshed the dichotomy of the Pakistani and American cultures seamlessly. This contrast taught me the valuable lesson of how my beliefs may be challenged by others’ views and that compassion and respect are the tools to build the bridge between varying ways of life. Following the footsteps of my older sister as a competitive figure skater, which is where I grew fond of various music styles. Watching my older sister skate to a Carlos Santana medley inspired me to pick up the guitar at the age of eight. Since then, I have never sat it down. As the youngest, I often felt like my voice was drowned out by my older siblings and music was where I was heard. Expressing myself through lyrics allowed me to connect with others. I am proud that now as Miss Grand Pakistan, I am using my voice through music to inspire, educate, and empower individuals in medical rehabilitation centers, those at the brunt of environmental crisis, and females who have limited access to educational opportunities.

Miss Grand Paraguay Agatha Leon

Miss Grand Peru Janet Leyva

Miss Grand Philippines Roberta Tamondong is a 19 year old who started pageants at the age of 13, since then I advocate for the things that acquire us to speak from the heart and the mind and to be the voice of the voiceless. She has already won international title of Miss Teen Eco International 2020 which was held in Egypt.

Miss Grand Puerto Rico is Oxana Rivera, I was born in Russia where I lived in an orphanage for 13 years with my twin brother until a Puerto Rican family adopted us. It was in Puerto Rico, living as an adoptee where I learned the meaning of unconditional love. I earned a degree in advertising and marketing communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. My work experiences include modeling and Marketing Manager for a retail company. Participating in beauty platforms allows me to combine my passion for fashion and working for purposeful change in the world.

Miss Grand Spain Hirisley Jimenez

Miss Grand Thailand Engfa Waraha was born in a small province in Uthai Thani, Thailand. She grew up in a musical family and my father is a musician and my mother is a local singer. Her love to sing since a child. Participated in a lot of singing contests except beauty pageants Because it is something that I don’t dare to dream about because of my insecurity in my appearance. Until I learned that effort and confidence was the most important thing. That gave me the courage to leave my safe zone.Today I represent Miss Grand Thailand. and presented Thailand in the Miss Grand International. I promise I will do the best for me and for the hopes of Thailand because that crown will be me.

Miss Grand Venezuela I am Luiseth Materan, I am 26 years old. I am a journalist and actress. I consider myself a passionate woman, a dreamer, persistent with my goals and focused when I want to achieve something. I have had so many experiences, good and not so good, but all of them made me the person I am today. My greatest quality is persistence. I have always had a special desire to represent Venezuela on international platforms. In 2015 I won Miss Globe Venezuela, I was Miss Universe Venezuela 2021 last year and now I am Miss Grand Venezuela 2022, which has allowed me to be the voice and representative of my country in front of the world. I will continue doing what I love, proving that I am an ambitious and professional woman who has an exciting story to share.

Miss Grand Vietnam - Đoàn Thiên Ân is 22 years old beauty from Long An province. Currently, a student at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City. Recently, she lost weight 15kg before the contest from 75kg to 60kg at the moment, to prepare for this competition which surprised the netizens due to her hard work and dedication. In just about 4 months, she lost 15kg in a short period.