Miss Grand International 2016

The coronation night of Miss Grand International 2016 winners will be announced on October 25 at the Westgate International Theater, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, US. Miss Grand International 2015 Clair Elizabeth Parker of Australia, will crown one of the 76 contestants from different countries. The finale will be hosted by American actor and producer, Brian J. White.

Whoever wins Miss Grand International 2016 gets $30,000 cash award. She will also participate in events on an international scale.

Miss Grand International 2016 Coronation Night, Miss Philippines Nicole Ignacio Cordoves In Top 20

The show opened with a welcome note by Miss Grand International 2015, Clair Elizabeth Parker. Contestants have just finished their introduction, here’s Miss Philippines Nicole Ignacio Cordoves during her introduction.

PH bet Nicole Ignacio Cordoves/Photo via Miss Grand International 20016 Facebook Live (screenshot)
PH bet Nicole Ignacio Cordoves/Photo via Miss Grand International 2016 Facebook Live (screenshot)

PH bet Nicole Ignacio Cordoves makes it to the Top 20, and after a few more minutes the Top 10 was announced. Miss Philippines makes it to Top 10! Congratulations!

Miss Grand International 2016 Top 20 In Their Swimsuit, ‘The Showgirl Collection’

The top 20 now takes the stage to show off their sexy bod in their swimwear. Check out Miss Philippines in her swimwear.

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

Miss Grand International 2016 Top 10 Gives Peace Talks, Miss Grand International 2015 Claire Parker Gives Farewell Speech

Top 10 contenders gave their peace talk one by one. Miss Philippines Nicole Ignacio Cordoves had this to say in her talk.

“I stand here tonight refusing to tell the same story to our next generation…Children do not need to risk their lives.. children should fight for their dreams, not for their lives. Let’s all write a new book one that would finally give the next generation the happy ending they deserve.”

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

Miss Grand International 2015 Claire Parker of Australia was featured in an AVP after the Top 10 gave their peace talks.  It featured her humanitarian works during the time she had the title. She then gave her speech before turning over the crown to the Miss Grand International 2016.

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

After Claire Parker gave her farewell speech, Grand International President Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil takes the crown from Claire as Miss International 2015 took her last walk.

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

Miss Grand International 2016 Top 10, Evening Gown And Question and Answer

The Top 10 contestants went on stage in their Evening gowns after an emotional moment with Miss Claire Parker,. Check out Miss Philippines as she walked on stage with a dazzling silver gown.

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

After the parade of their evening gowns, the Top 10 contestants were asked to answer who they would choose as President of the United States of America and why. The choices were almost equal as some said Donald Trump and some chose Hillary Clinton.

Nicole Ignacio Cordoves chose Donald Trump. She defended her answer by saying, “Let Donald Trump switch to our side to stop war and violence.”

Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

Miss Grand International 2017 Host Country

Miss Grand International announced the host country for 2017 right before the announcement of winners. The AVP introduction hinted that it was in Asia.

Finally it was revealed that the host country for Miss Grand International 2017 is none other than Vietnam. It will be help October 25, 2017.

Miss Grand International 2016 Winner, Miss Indonesia Ariska Putri Pertiwi

Miss Grand International 2016 is Miss Indonesia, Ariska Putri Pertiwi. Fourth Runner up is Miss United States, Michelle Leon. Third runner up is Miss Puerto Rico, Madison Anderson. Second runner up is Miss Thailand, Supaporn Malisorn. And first runner up is Miss Philippines, Nicole Cordoves.

Miss Indonesia is Crowned Miss Grand International 2016/Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Miss Indonesia is Crowned Miss Grand International 2016/Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Miss Indonesia and MIss Philippines wait for Announcement / Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Miss Indonesia and MIss Philippines wait for Announcement / Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
The top 5/ Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
The top 5/ Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Miss Indonesia winds Miss Grand International 2016 Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)
Miss Indonesia winds Miss Grand International 2016 Photo via Miss Grand International Facebook Live (screenshot)

Miss Grand International 2016 Winners

Miss Grand International 2016 Winner:

-Miss Indonesia, Ariska Putri Pertiwi

1st runner-up:
–Miss Philippines, Nicole Cordoves

2nd runner-up:
–Miss Thailand, Supaporn Malisorn

3rd runner-up:
–Miss Puerto Rico, Madison Anderson

4th runner-up:
–Miss United States of America, Michelle Leon

Top 10:
–Miss Korea, Yeseul Cho

-Miss Indonesia, Ariska Putri Pertiwi

-Miss Peru, Priscila Howard

-Miss Philippines, Nicole Cordoves

-Miss Ukraine, Veronika Mykhailyshyn

-Miss USA, Michelle Leon

– Miss Macau, Hio Man Chan

-Miss Bahamas, Selvinique Wright

-Miss Puerto Rico, Madison Anderson

-Miss Thailand, Supaporn Malisorn

Top 20: (In no particular order)
-Miss Jamaica , Dianne O. Brown

-Miss Bahamas, Selvinique Wright

-Miss Thailand, Supaporn Malisorn

-Miss Ukraine, Veronika Mykhailyshyn

-Miss Spain, Adriana Sanchez Rivas

-Miss Mexico, Paulina Flores

-Miss Portugal, Ana Bomfim

-Miss Venezuela. Debora Paola Medina

-Miss USA, Michelle Leon

-Miss Malaysia, Ranmeet Jassal

-Miss Cuba, Merys Navarro

-Miss Peru, Priscila Howard

-Miss Australia, Dani Fitch

-Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Loan

-Miss Puerto Rico, Madison Anderson

-Miss Indonesia, Ariska Putri Pertiwi

-Miss Tahiti, Vaiata Buisson

-Miss Wales, Rachael Tate

-Miss Philippines, Nicole Cordoves

-Miss Macau, Hio Man Chan

Special Awards:

Best National Costume:
– Miss Indonesia, Ariska Putri Pertiwi

Best in Swimsuit:
– Miss Bahamas, Selvinique Wright

Best Evening Gown:
–Miss England, Cherelle Rose Patterson

Best Social Media:
– Miss Jamaica, Dianne O. Brown

Miss Popular Vote:
– Miss Korea, Yeseul Cho

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