Who will be crowned MGI All Stars?

TPO - Representatives from Colombia, Ghana, Peru, the Czech Republic, and Venezuela are leading in scores at the MGI All Stars 2026 competition and are considered strong contenders for the crown in the final taking place on the evening of May 30th in Thailand.

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Colombian representative Vanessa Pulgarín is currently leading the judges' scores after two semi-final nights. Many predict she will win the top title. The 35-year-old beauty, standing at 1.78m tall, is a model and holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication from the Pontifical University of Bolivariania. Vanessa Pulgarín is an influential figure in Colombia, with one million followers on Instagram. She previously competed in Senorita Colombia and won first runner-up. She then participated in Miss International 2017 in Japan but did not achieve a high ranking. In 2025, Vanessa Pulgarín competed in Miss Universe in Thailand and reached the top 12.

Ghana's representative, Maria Faith Porter, was among the top 3 contestants with the highest scores before the final. The 27-year-old beauty queen is an influential performing artist in Ghana and on international stages. Faith has performed in over 10 countries and produced songs with over one million streams. She is also the founder of the award-winning acappella group Frequency in Ghana. She represented Ghana at Miss Grand International 2025 and won third runner-up.

Suheyn Cipriani, representing Peru, has shown consistent performance and is among the contestants with the highest scores. Suheyn Cipriani, 29 years old, is a television and podcast presenter from Peru, currently studying Psychology. She is considered to have a captivating and striking appearance, and impressive performance skills. She previously won the Miss Eco International 2019 title, but was stripped of it due to pregnancy during her reign. In 2023, Suheyn Cipriani participated in Miss Universe Peru but finished as first runner-up.

The representative from the Czech Republic, Mariana Bečková, is currently ranked 4th. She is 27 years old, 1.82m tall, holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, and is currently pursuing a PhD at Charles University in Prague, specializing in human behavior and psychological development. Besides her studies, Mariana works in the fashion and entertainment industry as an actress and model. She is talented in acting, singing, dancing, and yoga. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Mariana Beckova was the 5th runner-up at Miss Grand International 2022.

Colombian representative Priscilla Londoño is currently the finalist in the top 5. She is 32 years old and was the 5th runner-up at Miss Grand International 2022. Priscilla Londoño has experience in modeling, public speaking, and brand development. She is fluent in English and Spanish and possesses intelligent and quick-witted communication skills.

Venezuela's representative, Gabriela de la Cruz, is a promising beauty from the Latin American region. Gabriela de la Cruz, 26 years old, represented Venezuela at Miss Supranational 2019, where she won 4th runner-up. In 2025, Gabriela de la Cruz competed in Miss Venezuela, representing the Yaracuy region, and secured 3rd runner-up. Gabriela de la Cruz possesses a modern, alluring beauty along with confident and captivating catwalks.

The representative from the Dominican Republic, Yamilex Hernández, is a favorite among many viewers. The 29-year-old beauty was born in the Dominican Republic and currently lives in New Jersey, USA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Television, and Film. She was a Top 15 finalist in the Miss International 2023 competition in Japan. Yamilex Hernández also participated in Miss Universe Dominican Republic in 2021 and 2023, winning 3rd and 1st runner-up respectively. In 2025, she became the first Vietnamese beauty to wear the Latina sash at the Miss Universe competition held in Thailand and reached the Top 30.

Philippine representative Gazini Ganados has a consistent performance and a large fan base. She is 30 years old and a model and actress. She won the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 title and subsequently represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2019 in the US, reaching the top 20. Beyond beauty pageants, Gazini has built a career in entertainment and fashion as a runway model, actress, and television personality.

Ecuador's representative, Samantha Quendit, is considered a potential surprise contender. She is 25 years old and previously reached the top 16 at Miss Teen Universe 2017 and the top 22 at Miss Grand International 2025.

Thailand's representative, Tharina Botes, was considered the host country's strongest contender. Tharina Botes, 28 years old, is a model of Thai and South African descent. She has an impressive history of beauty pageants, having represented South Africa at Miss International 2016. She then competed in Miss South Africa 2018, reaching the Top 12. In 2021, she participated in Miss Universe Thailand and won first runner-up. In 2024, Tharina Botes entered Miss World Thailand and won, earning the right to participate in Miss World 2024. Despite being highly regarded, she surprisingly returned home empty-handed.

Fuschia Ravena from the Philippines and Huong Giang from Vietnam are currently the two transgender beauties with high scores before the final. Both are considered to have experience in beauty pageants, impressive performance skills, and influence on social media.

Representatives from Mexico (Francia Cortés), Venezuela (Isabella Santiago), and the Dominican Republic (Nicole Puello) were considered strong contenders ahead of the final. Their common traits included stunning Latin-inspired physiques, captivating performance skills, and expressive personalities.

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