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.
"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."
Career Highlights
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.
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