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(2nd UPDATE) Baguio’s Krishnah Marie Gravidez makes the country proud with a strong Miss World 2025 performance
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ bet Krishnah Marie Gravidez concluded her Miss World 2025 journey with a strong finish as part of the Top 8 during the global pageant’s coronation night on Saturday, May 31, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Telangana, India.
The young stunner from Baguio was one of the last two queens in the running for Miss World Asia and Oceania, but Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri bagged the title.
It’s the best Miss World finish for the Philippines since 2019 when Michelle Dee made it to the Top 12.
Thailand won the Miss World 2025 crown later in the night.
While Gravidez didn’t clinch the title, she made the country proud with a standout performance throughout the competition, ever since the preliminaries.
During the grand final, after being asked: “Why should you be the next Miss World Asia and Oceania?”, Gravidez said that “a continental winner should have a belief in interconnectedness.”
“Throughout my stay here in Telangana together with my sisters, I’ve known a more meaningful life by discovering wonderful pieces of who they are, such as Indonesia’s problem-solving skills, Nepal’s gentleness, Sri Lanka’s strength, India’s warmth, and these qualities added depth and value to who I am,” she shared.
If she had the honor to be Miss World – Asia, Gravidez added that she would “lead purposefully,” carrying these strengths.
Gravidez was considered one of the early frontrunners, recently finishing in the Top 5 of the Miss Multimedia challenge, a fast-track event that recognizes a candidate’s digital presence and influence. She is known for her advocacy of sharing kindness and creating safe spaces for children.
For the Top Model competition, she delivered an impactful “Palawan Peacock-Pheasant” look, designed by Rian Fernandez and inspired by the ground-dwelling bird native to Palawan.
During the Talent competition, Gravidez showcased her talent for singing with a heartfelt rendition of “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana, which landed her in the Top 24. She wore a custom Fatima Beltran Couture gown for the number.
Gravidez also captured attention during the 72nd Miss World Opening Ceremony, where she paid tribute to Princess Gandingan of the Maranao epic Darangen. Her ethereal look, created by Simeon Cayetano, embodied Filipino heritage and storytelling.
Before representing the country on the global stage, Gravidez won the Miss World Philippines 2024 crown last July at the Mall of Asia Arena, where she also took home the Best in Evening Gown award.
She is no stranger to pageantry — Gravidez joined Miss Universe Philippines 2023, where she finished in the Top 5 and was named Miss Charm Philippines 2023.
However, Krishnah announced in June 2024 that she was giving up her Miss Charm title, just weeks before the international competition. She didn’t reveal her reasons at the time, but shortly after, she announced that she was joining Miss World Philippines 2024. – Rappler.com
