Roberta Tamondong is officially crowned as Miss Grand International 2022 5th runner-up
Welcoming her to the Miss Grand Family, Roberta Tamondong is officially crowned as Miss Grand International 2022 5th runner-up. In a special ceremony during the pageant’s exclusive fan meeting, Roberta receives her golden sash and tiara.
Meanwhile, in an Instagram post, Roberta reveals that she still finds the entire experience to be surreal.
Last October 30, Roberta—who initially finished in the Top 20—was appointed as the new 5th runner-up. She replaces Miss Mauritius Yuvna Rinishta who resigned shortly after the coronation night.
Miss Grand International to Visit the Philippines?
Another big new generating some buzz among pageant fans is this Instagram story posted MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil.
Along with a picture of the Philippine flag, the caption reads, “Mabuhay and see you soon”.
This means to suggest that Nawat along with Roberta and the MGI ’22 team will be visiting the Philippines. With no other details released, it’s most likely that their visit has something to do with the launching of the pageant’s local standalone pageant.
A few days ago, Binibining Pilipinas releases a statement to formally announce that they have left Miss Grand International. Stating that they will no longer renew its franchise in the future.
Binibining Pilipinas acquired the franchise in 2016.
As of this writing, the new local franchise owner has not been revealed, however, many fans already suggest that Arnold Vegafria will be handling the Miss Grand Philippines pageant. Vegafria is the current president of the Miss World Philippines Organization.
To the start of your new golden journey, Congratulations Roberta! While Binibining Pilipinas is certainly done with Miss Grand International, that doesn’t mean their last Miss Grand Philippines is. We can’t wait to see more opportunities coming your way!
