Global Leadership
Nawat Itsaragrisil
President of Miss Grand International
Nawat Itsaragrisil is a distinguished Thai media mogul, visionary entrepreneur, and globally renowned pageant executive who has fundamentally disrupted and redefined the modern beauty pageant landscape. As the Founder and President of the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization, Nawat has masterminded the transformation of what was once a highly traditional, conservative industry into a high-octane, commercially dominant, and globally celebrated entertainment empire.
Rejecting the outdated tropes of conventional pageantry, he has built an organization that reflects the fast-paced, digital-first modern world. Under his meticulous direction, MGI has evolved beyond a mere competition, becoming an international cultural phenomenon that celebrates female empowerment through the lenses of fierce performance, unapologetic confidence, and elite commercial viability.
Since establishing the pageant in 2013, Nawat has rapidly propelled Miss Grand International to the very pinnacle of the "Big Pageant" leagues, achieving in a single decade what took other organizations over half a century to build. Recognizing a void in the industry for transparent, highly energetic, and genuinely engaging pageants, he conceptualized a platform that broke the mold. He demands queens who are not merely passive titleholders, but outspoken advocates, dynamic performers, and powerful global influencers capable of mobilizing millions of followers.
Guided by the organization's steadfast and poignant advocacy, "Stop the War and Violence," Nawat has championed a revolutionary vision of pageantry with a genuine social conscience. He expects his reigning queens to utilize their elevated platforms to address geopolitical conflicts, advocate for human rights, and promote peace on an international scale.
Corporate Trailblazer & Financial Innovator
Nawat serves as the President of Miss Grand International PCL. Under his visionary leadership, MGI made corporate history by taking its pageantry empire public on the Thai stock exchange. This drove massive corporate growth, diversified the brand into cosmetics, artist management, and consumer products.
Global Expansion Architect
He oversees an expansive network of national franchises, maintaining a rigorous standard of excellence across more than 90 countries worldwide, cultivating a pipeline of elite, world-ready delegates.
Media & Broadcasting Icon
A seasoned veteran of television since 1994, Nawat built his reputation by producing and hosting top-rated programs, providing him with an unparalleled understanding of audience psychology.
The 4 B's Philosophy
He has popularized a new archetype for the modern beauty queen, rigidly selecting winners based on the "4 B's", Beauty, Body, Brains, and Business. Nawat seeks women who are ready to work, ready to sell, and ready to lead.
"A queen is not just born; she is built through relentless dedication, business savvy, and a powerful voice that can command a global stage.
Teresa Chaivisut
Vice President of Miss Grand International
If President Nawat Itsaragrisil is the visionary architect of Miss Grand International, Teresa Yuphayao Chaivisut is the masterful engineer who ensures that monumental vision becomes a flawless reality. A highly accomplished Thai business executive and the indispensable Vice President of the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization, Teresa has been a foundational pillar of the MGI empire since its inception. She is the strategic driving force behind the organization's global relations, operational excellence, and aggressive worldwide franchise expansion.
Working in seamless tandem with the MGI President, Teresa acts as the vital, diplomatic bridge connecting the global headquarters in Bangkok with national directors across more than 90 countries. Blending a commanding corporate presence with deep emotional intelligence and empathy, she is affectionately regarded by queens, national directors, and global fans alike as the stabilizing force of the organization.
She possesses the rare ability to navigate complex international business negotiations while simultaneously nurturing the personal growth of the young women under her care, ensuring the massive, fast-paced machinery of Miss Grand International runs with absolute precision.
Global Franchise Mastermind & Chief Diplomat
Teresa spearheads MGI's intricate international affairs, serving as the primary executive liaison for national directors. Her cultural fluency allows her to mediate diverse international markets.
Operational Leadership & Logistics Mastery
She oversees the entirety of the organization's day-to-day business affairs. She transforms the logistical nightmare of global tours, visa acquisitions, and high-security public appearances into a seamlessly executed operational symphony.
Corporate & Financial Acumen
Armed with an MBA in Financial Services, her financial astuteness has been critical in scaling MGI into a highly profitable corporate entity, actively managing global sponsor relations.
Executive Mentorship & Holistic Development
Teresa acts as a life coach and corporate manager, transforming titleholders from regional beauty queens into polished, world-class corporate ambassadors.
"A successful global platform requires not just a grand vision, but the meticulous operational execution and diplomacy to bring the entire world together.
The Queens
Emma Mary Tiglao
Miss Grand International 2025
Emma Mary Tiglao is a globally celebrated Filipino journalist, elite news anchor, high-fashion model, and the reigning Miss Grand International 2025. Hailing from the culturally rich province of Pampanga, Philippines, Emma etched her name eternally into pageant history by securing the first-ever back-to-back victory for both the Philippines and the Miss Grand International organization, gracefully succeeding her compatriot, CJ Opiaza.
A seasoned pageant veteran whose resilience and unwavering dedication span over a decade of fierce national and international competition, Emma captivated the global stage in Bangkok. She won the hearts of millions with her effortless poise, striking beauty, articulate advocacy, and a fierce, deeply personal commitment to the organization's core mission of stopping war and violence.
Media & Broadcast Journalism
Holding a degree in International Tourism Management, she brings an elite level of media literacy, cultural awareness, and exceptional communication skills to her international reign.
The Power of Truth & Global Accountability
She passionately advocates for transparency, global accountability, and the total dismantling of online scams and human trafficking networks, brilliantly articulating the need for enhanced global justice systems.
A Historic Reign & The "Unity Torch"
Emma won the highly coveted "Country's Power of the Year" award and holds the distinct honor of being the very first queen to wear the organization's newly crafted "Unity Torch" crown.
"As someone who reports these kinds of stories, I really want to use the power of balance, us people to be educated and aware... Because one day, I hope that we will live in a peaceful world where no one should deceive just to survive.
Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza
Miss Grand International 2024
Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza is a trailblazing Filipino model, elite runway coach, and history-making beauty queen who proudly served as Miss Grand International 2024. Hailing from the coastal province of Zambales, Philippines, CJ cemented an unbreakable legacy as the very first Filipina to ever capture the prestigious international title, bringing unprecedented pride to her nation.
CJ's life story is a profound, deeply moving testament to the power of resilience. Her extraordinary journey, rising from a dedicated student scholar and selfless family breadwinner at the age of 16 to a globally celebrated pageant icon, perfectly embodies the transformational, life-changing power of the Miss Grand platform.
Elite Pageant Mentor & Pasarela Master
CJ is the visionary founder of "The Canvas," a premier pasarela coaching school where she actively mentors and shapes the next generation of aspiring beauty queens.
A Reign of Impact and Inspiration
She is celebrated worldwide for her spectacular, unmatched stage presence, often cited as having one of the greatest runway walks in pageant history.
Academic Excellence & Intellect
She navigated her education through academic scholarships, ultimately holding a degree in Human Resource Development Management, where she graduated with Special Academic honors.
"Being able to stand here is already a reward for us. Just the very platform like this is already championing the lives of the people believing in us, the people whom we inspire.
Sargam Koushal
Mrs. World 2022
Sargam Koushal is a profoundly inspiring Indian educator, high-fashion model, and history-making beauty queen who proudly and gracefully served as Mrs. World 2022. Hailing from the breathtakingly beautiful region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, Sargam achieved a monumental milestone on the international stage by bringing the highly coveted and prestigious Mrs. World crown back to her home country after an agonizing 21-year wait.
Sargam's deeply resonant journey stands as a powerful, living testament to the belief that marriage is not the end of a woman's individual aspirations, but rather a dynamic, empowering new chapter that can unlock even greater potential. Seamlessly transitioning from a dedicated, compassionate school teacher to a globally celebrated pageant icon, she has masterfully utilized her elevated international platform to fiercely advocate for women's empowerment, youth development, and holistic well-being.
A Historic, Paradigm-Shifting Victory
Sargam triumphed over fiercely competitive delegates from 63 countries to capture the Mrs. World 2022 title, becoming the first Indian woman to win since 2001.
Academic Excellence & Pedagogical Impact
Holding a Master’s degree in English Literature and a Bachelor's degree in Education, her profound background in pedagogy endowed her with unparalleled communication skills and deep empathy.
Fierce Advocacy & Social Impact
Sargam actively organizes and funds self-defense workshops for young girls, equipping them with both the physical skills and the psychological resilience needed to navigate the modern world safely.
"I have this crown which I wanted for many, many years. Just a girl changing the world one rhinestone at a time.
Digital Authority
Pawee Ventura
CEO of Missosology
Pawee Ventura, affectionately and universally known throughout the industry as "Miss Pawee," is a highly influential media personality, a revered pageant analyst, and a formidable global executive who fundamentally altered the way the world consumes pageantry. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Missosology: the world's largest, most trusted, and most heavily trafficked beauty pageant digital network and community forum, Pawee has spent over two decades completely revolutionizing how international pageants are covered, analyzed, and celebrated on the internet.
Before the era of widespread social media, Pawee foresaw the digital future, transforming grassroots pageant journalism into a mainstream media powerhouse. A self-confessed die-hard pageant fan who built a staggering digital empire from the ground up, he single-handedly legitimized pageant reporting as a specialized journalistic beat.
Digital Media Titan
Pawee commands the world's leading beauty pageant digital platform, pioneering the concept of real-time, on-the-ground media coverage at major international pageants.
The "Missosology Effect"
He is the mastermind behind Missosology's highly anticipated "Hot Picks," a definitive ranking system closely monitored by national directors, contestants, and fans alike.
Executive Corporate Leadership
He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Mister International Organization, applying his vast industry knowledge to executive pageant management and strategic brand expansion.
"Pageantry is no longer just a localized event or a television broadcast; it is a real-time, global conversation. True queens and kings are not only defined by how they command the stage, but by how their stories resonate across the digital world.
National Leadership
Rukmal Senanayake
National Director of Miss Grand Sri Lanka
Rukmal Senanayake is a highly esteemed Sri Lankan pageant coach, fashion entrepreneur, and the visionary National Director of Miss Grand Sri Lanka. Widely recognized throughout the region for his unparalleled expertise in elite runway training, precise pageant preparation, and strategic talent management, he has dedicated his professional career to a singular, ambitious mission: elevating Sri Lanka's fashion and pageantry industry to the highest echelons of international standards.
As the pioneering founder of the Model with Ruki (MWR) Academy & Agency, Rukmal has successfully cultivated a thriving, highly competitive ecosystem for aspiring talents. Rejecting the notion of overnight success, he is a firm believer in the transformational power of rigorous, systematic training.
National Director
Rukmal brings a fresh, highly competitive, and modern edge to Sri Lanka's representation. He ensures that every delegate sent to the MGI stage is a formidable global contender.
Award-Winning Elite Coach
His mastery of pageant mechanics was formally recognized when he was honored as the "Pageant Coach of the Year – Sri Lanka" at the highly prestigious Asia's Icon Awards 2025.
Founder of the MWR Academy
He has personally and meticulously trained hundreds of models, producing more than 34 local and international beauty pageant winners through his premier institution.
"True elegance is born from proper training, unyielding confidence, and the courage to embrace one's full potential on the world stage.
Tharaka Gurukanda
National Organizer & Advocacy Trainer
Tharaka Gurukanda is a highly distinguished Sri Lankan business owner, an elite corporate strategist, and the formidable National Organizer for Miss Grand Sri Lanka. As the Co-Founder of the acclaimed Model with Ruki (MWR) Academy, he plays an absolutely pivotal and transformative role in shaping the modern landscape of Sri Lankan pageantry, high fashion, and talent management.
Working in seamless, dynamic tandem with National Director Rukmal Senanayake, Tharaka represents the crucial business and logistical counterpart to the organization's creative direction. He brings an exceptional level of operational expertise, sharp entrepreneurial insight, and strategic vision to the Miss Grand Sri Lanka organization.
National Organizer & Executive Strategist
Tharaka spearheads the entirety of the logistical, operational, and strategic execution of the Miss Grand Sri Lanka pageant, ensuring stadium-level production standards.
Master Advocacy & Communications Trainer
He conducts rigorous communication workshops, global affairs briefings, and speech development sessions, meticulously training the queens to articulate their personal platforms with unshakeable confidence.
Event Architecture & Logistics
He is the driving force behind securing high-ticket sponsorships, managing elite brand partnerships, and conceptualizing the event architecture to deliver a flawless, premium production.
"A spectacular production is built on a foundation of meticulous planning, unwavering dedication, and a shared vision to elevate our national talent to global prominence.