MGI All Stars 2nd Edition
| MGI All Stars 2nd Edition | |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 December 2026 |
MGI All Stars 2nd Edition will be the 2nd edition of the MGI All Stars pageant to be held on 12 December 2026, organized by the Miss Grand International Organization.[1][2][3] The pageant will feature former contestants from international beauty pageants, with applications officially opening in June 2026.[2]
Colombia's Vanessa Pulgarin, winner of the inaugural edition, is expected to return to defend her title.[4] The competition is also expected to feature changes to part of the judging panel from the previous season.[3]
Background
Announcement and development
Following the conclusion of MGI All Stars 1st Edition, the Miss Grand International Organization announced a second season of the competition in response to strong audience demand and positive reception toward the inaugural edition.[1] The first season attracted attention for its open eligibility format, which allowed former contestants from international beauty pageants, including married women, mothers, and transgender women, to participate.[2]
Applications for the second season officially opened on 6 June 2026, less than a week after the conclusion of the inaugural edition.[1][2] The winner of the first season, Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia, is expected to return in an attempt to defend her title, in accordance with the competition's format permitting reigning titleholders to compete in subsequent editions. Media reports also indicated that approximately half of the judging panel from the inaugural season may be replaced, although the organization has yet to officially announce the complete panel.[3]
Date and venue
The final competition of MGI All Stars 2nd Edition is preliminarily scheduled to be held on 12 December 2026.[5] As of June 2026, the Miss Grand International Organization has not officially announced further details regarding the venue, host city, or competition schedule.[5][6]
Selection of contestants
Applications for MGI All Stars 2nd Edition officially opened on 6 June 2026.[1][2] The competition is open to women and transgender women aged between 20 and 40 who have previously participated in any international beauty pageant. Eligibility is not restricted by marital status or motherhood, and participating countries may field multiple contestants.[2][6]
In the Philippines, the newly established Reina Filipinas pageant was unveiled as an official selection platform for MGI All Stars 2nd Edition.[7][8] According to organizers, the competition will select two delegates to represent the Philippines at the second edition of MGI All Stars, in addition to one representative for Miss Grand International 2026.[8][9][10]
Prize structure
The prize structure for this edition is expected to remain unchanged from the inaugural edition. The winner is set to receive a cash prize of US$100,000, to be distributed in installments under the competition's existing payment structure. The first and second runners-up will also receive cash prizes, although the organization has not publicly disclosed the amounts.[3]
Under the MGI All Stars prize system introduced during the inaugural season, reigning winners are eligible to compete in subsequent editions. A contestant who wins the title for three consecutive years is eligible to receive an additional bonus prize of US$1 million.[3][4]
Pageant
Selection committee
The selection committee for this edition is expected to undergo significant changes, with approximately half of the judging panel from the inaugural season reportedly being replaced.[3] As of June 2026, only two judges from the previous edition have been announced to return for the second season:
- Omar Harfouch — French–Lebanese composer and businessman
- Osmel Sousa — Cuban–Venezuelan beauty pageant entrepreneur and former president of the Miss Venezuela Organization
Contestants
As of June 2026, only one contestant has been confirmed for the competition: Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia, the winner of the inaugural edition, who is set to return to defend her title.[4][11] Under the competition's rules, the reigning winner is automatically qualified for the final competition through the previous winner's wildcard system.
- Qualified for the top 18
| Contestant | Country/ Territory |
Age[a] | Hometown | Previous Competition | Preliminary Score | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judges | Vote | Total | ||||||
| Vanessa Pulgarín | COL | 34 | Medellín |
|
TBD | [4] | ||
Notes
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
References
- ^ a b c d "MGI All Stars announces 2nd edition 'due to overwhelming demand'". ABS-CBN. 4 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Carby Basina (4 June 2026). "MGI All Stars announces 2nd edition, applications open June 6". GMA Network. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Duy Nam (7 June 2026). "Bội thực với các cuộc thi hoa hậu của ông Nawat" [Overindulgence with Mr. Nawat's beauty contests]. Tri Thức (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b c d Armin P. Adina (4 June 2026). "MGI All Stars opens applications for 2nd edition on June 6". inquirer.net. Archived from the original on 5 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b "MGI All Stars Season 2 gaganapin sa Disyembre" [MGI All Stars Season 2 to be held in December]. journalnews.com.ph (in Tagalog). 7 June 2026. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b Bombo Mifeiah Audrey F. Balabis (5 June 2026). "MGI All Stars season 2 binuksan na ang applications" [MGI All Stars season 2 is now open for applications]. gensan.bomboradyo.com (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ Jefferson Fernando (11 June 2026). "Reina Filipinas unveils vision for a new generation of queens". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ a b Carby Rose Basina (10 June 2026). "Reina Filipinas pageant unveiled under Jojo Bragais". GMA Network. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ Arniel C. Serato (11 June 2026). "Emma Tiglao on why whe was wearing Gazini Ganados' gown". www.pep.ph (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ Kiko Escuadro (10 June 2026). "Designer Jojo Bragais enters crowded pageant scene with launch of Reina Filipinas". radar.ph. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ^ Kristofer Purnell (5 June 2026). "MGI All Stars announces 2nd edition, applications to start this June". Philstar. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.