MGI All Stars

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MGI All Stars
FormationDecember 4, 2025
TypeBeauty pageant
Headquarters Thailand
Location
Official language
English
Founder
 Nawat Itsaragrisil
Vice President
First edition
 2026
Parent organization
 MGI PCL
Website missgrandinternational.com

MGI All Stars is a special edition of the international beauty pageant Miss Grand International (MGI). The edition was publicly announced in December 2025 and is designed to bring back former beauty queens either from MGI or other national and international pageants to compete again in a renewed, veteran-focused competition. [1] [2]

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History

Miss Grand International is a global beauty pageant founded in 2013. The organization promotes its four dimensional judging framework Beauty, Body, Brain, and Business and the advocacy campaign "Stop the War and Violence." [3]

MGI All Stars was introduced as an additional competition separate from the annual Miss Grand International edition. The announcement emphasized inclusivity, inviting “beauty queens from any pageant,” not solely previous MGI contestants. [1] The competition is open to women and transgender women between 20 and 40 years old, whether single, married, or mothers, as long as they have joined an international pageant before. [4]

Titleholders

EditionDateMGI All StarsCountry/TerritoryInternational TitleVenueEntrantsRef.
2026 February 13, 2026[ to be determined ][ to be determined ][ to be determined ] Bangkok, Thailand [ to be determined ] [5]

Background

The All Stars edition was announced on December 4, 2025. According to MGI, the competition aims to “open the door to queens worldwide,” allowing former competitors the opportunity to return, reinvent themselves, and compete once more under the MGI platform. [2] [6] Media outlets across Asia reported strong fan reception and widespread speculation about possible returnees. [7] The Miss Grand International organization announced that the winner will receive the All Stars Crown along with a cash prize ranging from 100,000 to US$1,000,000. [5]

The announcement received significant attention in pageant communities worldwide, with fans expressing excitement over potential returns of popular former contestants. Some commentators praised the format for empowering veteran queens, while others questioned how it might affect opportunities for new candidates. [2]

Eligibility extends to women and transgender women between the ages of 20 and 40, with no restrictions based on marital status or motherhood. The competition is open to individuals who have previously competed in any international beauty pageant, irrespective of whether they achieved a title. The first edition activities and challenges will begin on 25 January, during which contestants will accumulate scores. The Grand Final is set to take place on 13 February in Thailand. [8] [9]

Purpose and significance

The All Stars edition is intended to serve multiple purposes, including the recognition of returning contestants for the experience and development gained since their previous participation. It also reflects broader entertainment trends that emphasize legacy-based formats, contributing to innovation within the pageant industry. Additionally, the inclusion of former contestants is expected to increase audience engagement, as returning fan-favorite queens often generate heightened public interest. The format further provides an opportunity for participants who previously underperformed or withdrew to compete again. [10] [11] [12]

Format

As of its announcement, participation is open to former queens from any national or international pageant. [1] MGI has not yet published complete judging criteria, or the official competition format. [13] It remains unconfirmed whether the winner of MGI All Stars will integrate into the main Miss Grand International cycle. One contestant will be crowned MGI All Stars 2026. As the title is distinct from the main Miss Grand International crown, the winner is not expected to succeed Emma Tiglao of the Philippines, who won Miss Grand International 2025 in October. [14]

In preliminary day, first day will be the swimsuit and evening gown preliminaries. The second day will be all about cocktail dresses and bare faces. And final day the Top 25 will be named, followed by the Top 10. The Top 5 will take part in the question and answer portion. [15]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Miss Grand International announces All Stars edition: 'All queens, any pageant'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . December 4, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Crowns return to the spotlight as MGI All Stars opens the door to queens worldwide". International Business Times UK . December 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ "The 4B Concept of Miss Grand International". Miss Grand International.
  4. ↑ "MGI 'All Stars' Sets Grand Finale on Feb. 13 With Prize of Up to $1 Million". DZRH News . December 7, 2025. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Adina, Armin P. (December 7, 2025). "MGI All Stars sets Feb. 13 finale, up to $1M prize; CJ Opiaza teases comeback". INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ "'All beauty queens, any pageant': Miss Grand International to hold first 'all star' edition". ABS-CBN News . December 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ "MGI magapatigayon sang bag-o nga 'All Star' edition". Bombo Radyo Iloilo . December 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Miss Grand International All Stars opens application, announces eligibility requirements". GMA News Online . December 7, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ Sayson, Cris (December 9, 2025). "Miss Grand International Shocks Pageant World: All Stars Edition Welcomes Trans Women for the First Time". Philippines News. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (December 5, 2025). "Miss Grand International announces 'All Stars' edition: All queens, any pageant". INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  11. ↑ "What you need to know about the inaugural Miss Grand All Stars pageant". Philstar Life Philippine Star . Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Miss Grand International teases All-Stars pageant". Philstar Life Philippine Star . Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Miss Grand International announces first-ever All Stars edition". GMA News . December 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ "'Bare face' challenge and more: Details about Miss Grand's 'all star' edition revealed". ABS-CBN News . December 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Miss Grand International All Stars: Guidelines, activity roadmap unveiled". GMA News Online. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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