Re: ****ROAD TO MISS GRAND INTERNATIONAL 2013****

**ovidius** Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:28 pm

Janelee Chaparro, Miss Grand Puerto Rico, was crowned the winner of the first edition of the Miss Grand International pageant held at the Impact Arena in Bangkok (Thailand) on November 19th. 22-year old Chaparro comes from Barceloneta and is a student of criminal justice. She won a cash award of $30,000, the gold, emerald and diamonds crown and an apartment in Bangkok for the whole year of reign, which she will spend as a spokesperson for the ‘Stop the War’ campaign.

The 1st runner-up was Chantel Martinez (Dominican Republic) and the 2nd runner-up was Denisa Paseciakova (Slovak Republic). Completing the top 5 were Ali Forbes (Philippines) and Kelly Maguire (Australia).

The Top 10 semi-finalists were Brazil (Tamara Bicca), Cuba (Jamillette Gaxiola), Latvia (Kristine Rancane), Sri Lanka (Danielle Kerkoven) and Venezuela (Mariana Jimenez).

Top 20 quarter-finalists came from China, Ecuador, Macedonia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Colombia, Zimbabwe and USA.

The winner of Best in Swimsuit was Latvia, while Best Evening Gown went to Dominican Republic. Miss Popular Vote was Myanmar, and the Best National Costume went to China.

71 contestants competed in the finals, telecast live on YouTube and Channel 7. Congratulations to all winners!

**ovidius** Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:39 pm

Canuck1986 wrote:
scotty2hotty wrote:Ha, these results sound more like a Miss Universe pageant! That is almost their standard recipe.....2 or 3 latinas, Australia, Philippines, random European with latina winner.
So true and its becoming boring

I'm the only one who watched this contest from the first to the last day and i have to say that Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Philippines were the most beautiful girls with the best preparation. Another time European girls were unprepared. -confused-

**eja** Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:38 pm

A stunning winner in a stunning pageant and tv-show!! I sooo enjoyed this finale! Janilee is a worthly winner, but Miss Slovak rep surprised me with her good answer. She ended 2nd runner up, well deserved indeed.
Dom rep was a favourite from day 1, but a bit immature in the finale. PUerto Rico shined as did Brazil.
Too bad our Miss Sweden left the pageant...but all in all a wonderful pageant -I sooo look forward to next year!
And the golden crown so matched Janilees dark hair and beautiful eyes.

Congratulations Puerto Rico to yet another victory in the world of pageants!!!!

eja