Pleased to share my Top 5 during the Swimsuit Competition of Miss Grand International.
Samantha Bernardo definitely stamped her class in this event, with Denisa Spergerova as the closest who can qualify as second-best. Aurra Kharishma cannot be denied of being cited as well. As for my 4th and 5th, Mariana Varela and Lala Guedes are not far behind, but the way I ranked them here may still be subject to gentle opposition from those who are more convinced with USA’s Abena Appiah (who is ranked 6th in my tally) and host delegate Chantaradapit Namfon (my 7th).
Completing my personal Top 10 are Angela Yuriar of Mexico, Maricielo Gamara of Peru and Fabiola Valentin of Puerto Rico.
In this order, my Top 5 are:
Miss Grand Philippines Samantha Bernardo
Miss Grand Czech Republic Denisa Spergerova
Miss Grand Indonesia Aurra Kharishma
Miss Grand Argentina Mariana Varela
Miss Grand Brazil Lala Guedes
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Excited na for MGI’s National Costume Competition later!!! Ibuhos lang ang energy at suporta kay Samantha Bernardo!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Heto ba siya sis?
The fuck?!!!… Naka blur mga Close up ni Sam B!!!
Eto hinintay ko?!!!…. We should stop sending girls to this pageant!!!!!!!!! 😡🤬😡🤬🤬😡🤬😤🤬😤🤬😤🤬😤
MISS USA MIGHT BE CLAPPER, ANNE COLE WILL NOT ALLOW A PREVIOUS MISS EARTH CONTESTANT TO WIN HER PAGEANT
Miss Grand Scotland is MGI 2020. Talagang palaban sya.
I hope your post is not sarcastic.
Scotland has some of the world’s highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis, and Helen Maher (MG Scotland) has been diagnosed with it. Nawat offered for her to wear sneakers for the swimsuit comp, but she said she would wear heels in the spirit of fellowship. What she has shown in the swimsuit comp earned my respect, especially since that ramp and those stairs are truly brutal.
You rarely see this kind of courage and fortitude shining so brightly in a beauty pageant. It must be celebrated.
I hope your post is not sarcastic.
Scotland has some of the world’s highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis, and Helen Maher (MG Scotland) has been diagnosed with it. Nawat offered for her to wear sneakers for the swimsuit comp, but she said she would wear heels in the spirit of fellowship. What she has shown in the swimsuit comp earned my respect, especially since that ramp and those stairs are truly brutal.
You rarely see this kind of courage and fortitude shining so brightly in a beauty pageant. It must be celebrated.
Sana naman di ka nag-iisip agad ng di maganda teh! Kung nagbabasa ka nagbabasa rin ako. Kung updated ka yung iba rin naman. (Baitbaitan?)
I know. Helen suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.
Ay, wala po akong inisip na di maganda! Kaya nga inunahan ko na ng “I hope your post is not being sarcastic” eh. Di mo yun na-gets?
Pero trudafire, nalurkey ako sa cut-and-paste mo ng definition of MS! LOL!
So what’s wrong sa cut and paste? Yan naman talaga definition ng sakit na yan? Ano gusto mo ibahin at maggalinggalingan kahit maiba meaning. Ikaw ang magaling ganun? Sige mag-feeling dictor ka. Feelingera?
*doctor
@anoraw Relax! We’re living in tough times! There’s no use wasting time and energy going back and forth on a simple post and cultivating negativity. Time to move on po. Mwah!
Sam was way above the group! The moment she crossed her leg, from her pose, and said “look at me!” Plus the 360 turn, walang kulang, walang labis. Tapos na! Her second turn was even more than 360 degrees, and she didn’t miss a beat (plakado, papuntang stairs). Mejo lumingon sya sa baba dun sa 1st flight, but she didn’t dun sa 2nd (or very very slight, and unnoticed). What a pro! I will even rank this performance above Cat’s because this “runway” was a bit more difficult, yet she was flawless.
Wala talaga aqng 2nd thru 5th. Sam occupied these spots!
Puerto Rico was next. Konting laman lang, but we’re not talking about that. We’re talking about the performance. She was good! She was graceful. *Some commenters mentioned Guatemala. They have the same body type. Ang kaibahan sa akin, Guatemala was stiff. If she were a dancer, I’ll say “matigas ang katawan.” But she should make top 10.
USA strutted with confidence! I’ll rank her high. Di aq nacorny-han sa “pagturo” nya but the way she tied her swimwear was kenkoy to me. Like she was trying hard to be different. Again, I wasn’t judging her on that. She looks like Diahann Carroll to me. She’s beautiful! And the gaze!
Peru’s turns were very good. I liked the way she zigzagged down the stairs. Parang dun nya nagauge yung steps nya, without (or minor) looking. Unfortunately, dumulas sya.
Indonesia was also up there. But after her 2nd shoulder wiggle and the chachacha, parang nawalan na aq ng gana. She’s also very hip-py, which is ok. Mas naging hourglass sya. Again, I’m bothered by her teeth (close up), and not by the dark knees.
Czech Republic is so gorgeous. The camera loves her! But come on, she couldn’t even turn. Talagang 180 degrees lang? That’s why mejo mababa sya sa akin. But performance-wise, plus her chances, a definite contender!
Argentina didn’t look like she enjoyed herself. The smile was a bit forced and I felt like she was thinking so hard to perform; thus, she caught herself na pababa na instead of walking the runway again. Sayang! She’s another contender but she needs to relax. Sam is never going to make all the right decisions (interview, outfits, etc) but I can feel that she’s just enjoying the moment.
Mexico was vavavoom! Plus the camera loves her, too. I just don’t know why her entire performance wasn’t memorable to me. Parang naturn off lang aq when she fanned herself, parang saying “I’m hot!” She is, but let us be the judge of that. Or baka mainit lang talaga.
Thailand should make this list since merong mga expected or did well sa Welcome Dinner na disappointment here (I’m talking to you, Canada!). Thailand over-worked the runway. MGI na MGI, kaya sya memorable sa akin. Unfortunately, naalala ko na nadulas din sya, which I know she’s trying to forget!
Norman mag-post ka na on the LOUSY PERFORMANCE of Kelley Day in the resort wear presentation sa Miss Eco International. Medyo nakakaumay na ang MGI. Change of cuisine muna for today’s lunch and dinner. At para magkarambola ulit ang mga commenter dito. Thank you and good morning.
Yeah, I’m so excited to bash Kelly Day… She should be labeled as the Bitch who ruined the Philippine pageant streak!!! I’d love to throw rotten tomatoes at her at the mall!! That lousy performance should be the end of her whole showbiz career!!!!
CORRECT! Pero BAKA TAKOT SI NORMAN kay ALV at sa GMA.
go vote pa more
hindi naman papanalunin ni anne cole
kasi bet nya iba
haayy ginagamit na naman Felepens
fight lang SamBer deserve mo makapasok sa top 5
Guatemala – If this were MI, I’d crown her at once, would easily be a Runner-up there. If she nails the Evening Dress (she must find a way to make that zigzag-y hip sway of hers animate whatever she would wear!), she should make the first penetration (Top 20?) at the very least. NatCos, I will envision her as ‘quetzal’, that bird with red and green plumage and seen by her paisanas y paisanos as the manifestation of Quetzalcoatlus, a god of the indigenous pre-Christian beliefs.
Argentina – By sole virtue of being an Osmel Souza ward, she deserves a Final 5 slot. Besides, if Angkol could pull it off in neighboring Venezuela, why not BA? Imagine a Swim shoot in the ‘pampas’, with Clint Eastwood/Nico Bolzico-handsome gauchos and sturdy horses as “props”. 🙂
Indonesia – I don’t mind the dark knees. So did Venus Raj and the endless stream of African top runway models. It’s just melanin, guys! I certainly do NOT find deathly-pale attractive…
Puerto Rico – I REALLY like how she maintained eye contact with camera guy the entire time she was descending the stairs. I said before (when Ungkol N posted on Madison Berios winning MUPR and attaching the crowning moment at MGI 2016 as reference) that she is MI material. But, being a Runner-up to Berios at the Nationals, can she prove she is better in all areas and so match if not exceed that 2016 result? Can she do better on the ‘s-curve’ which Zozi’s 1st RU pulls off so well?
Brazil – Yes, medyo mature-ish ang fezlak at tuyot-ish with her muscle tone. BUT, I don’t agree with perpetuating that “caveman” preference for the soft-infant-like “bata”. IF CTS DECIDED TO OFFER INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE FOR THEIR PAGEANT, THEIR INAUGURAL QUEEN WOULD BE HER. Because if a woman aspires to be physically sturdy, then that, too, is WERPA.
Trivia-sh comment is umay-ish
Mga Vhaks…anong oras ang National Costume Competition sa Miss Grand?
7pm Bkk, 8pm Phl
di talaga matatawaran ang galing ng KF sa pag train!
world class kaya naman kahit tga ibang bansa ngpapa train sa KF
Bagay lang talaga ang style ng KF sa MGI.
The reason why Kelley Day did NOT make it to the TOP 10 in resort wear competition was mainly because she was wearing a lousy dress. A very simple and ordinary one which did not show her sexiness. It looks like a casual wear worn by many women going to the mall or other public places during summer. Figure wise, a LOT of contenders are also way far better than her. Many Latinas are so vava voom in their swimsuits (added with sexy garments and accessories). Kelley Day was just plain looking with her dress.
I haven’t seen Kelley’s performance during the resorts wear, but based on her Miss World PH performance, I’m not really expecting a lot from her. She’s actually not a good walker and her communication skills is so-so. She’s just pretty (very very pretty).
It is already available in YT. Good morning.
I haven’t seen Kelley’s performance during the resorts wear, but based on her Miss World PH performance, I’m not really expecting a lot from her. She’s actually not a good walker and her communication skills is so-so. She’s just pretty (very very pretty).
It was not her attire, as I thought it was actually pretty. Her huge downfall was that she looked really pale and emaciated. I hope she is ok!
Why do you need to discuss another candidate competing in a different pageant on this post. Be sensible and respectful naman.
Same ladies on my Top 5, except for Brazil, whom I replaced with USA.
My top 5 best in swimsuit are: Philippines, Indonesia, Guatemala, Czech Republic, and Mexico
TOP 5: Mexico, Czechia, USA, Indonesia and the Philippines
TOP 10: Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Thailand
TOP 20: Cambodia, Brazil, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia, Kenya, Myanmar, & Vietnam
Russia might also enter the top 20 replacing one of the girls listed above.
Indonesia is beautiful but her dancing skills need improvement… hihihi
Thailand is the sentimental favorite but I dont think she’s top 5 material.
Given Nawat’s love for the Latinas, Puerto Rico and Peru are probably the biggest threats right now. Puerto Rico is a tad skinny but she’s got the height and the face.
Peru could be a runner up. Sam really needs to put up a good fight and convince Mama Tere and Daddy Nawat that she’s the Grandest of them all! She’s the brown knight that will stop the war against the pageant bekis of the Philippines! hihihihih
czech republic have a sprained ankle. dontbknow how it will affect her performance
I also like Miss Puerto Rico Sir Norman.May kakaibang karisma ang datingan nya sa swimsuit competition.
This is pretty much my Top 5 too — except I have USA taking Brazil’s place. Lala Guedes may have a rockin’ bod but she’s not that strong facially.
Momshie Norman, anong ganap sa Miss Eco sa Egypt kay Kelley Day? Bakit ganon ang suot nya sa Resort Wear?
I still need to investigate on that
Echa Fuera siya sa Top 10. FYI
Yes, sad about that
Agree with your choice. I
was watching behind the scene clips during the swimsuit competition. SamBer was flawless and fluid in every angle. No hesitation in any of her step. Full of confidence and fun. No unnecessary gimmicks like having a flower behind the ear, dancing the cha-cha, holding the railing, or raising the arms / armpit reminiscent of Ms. Albania. Lol.
Indonesia is her biggest threat.
World Peace.
No to CHA CHA Indonesia
Bet!
Bakit walang Guatemala?
Di bet ni Norman?
Maganda katawan ni Brazil pero tigulang ang feslak niya!
Maganda din katawan ni Indonesia kaso itim ng tuhod!
Feel ko yung Czech Republic na yan ang mag-uuwi ng Corona huwag lang sumablay sa QnA!
I also like Guatemala and will be included if I list a Top 15