20-Year-Old Beauty Queen Makes History as the First Indian to Win the Prestigious Title
Rachel Gupta has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Miss Grand International title at the 12th edition of the pageant, which has been held annually since 2013. Competing against 69 contestants from around the world, the 20-year-old Rachel clinched the crown by defeating the front-runner, CJ Opiaza of the Philippines, in a thrilling grand finale at Miss Grand International 2024.
Rachel Gupta was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 by the previous year’s winner, Luciana Fuster of Peru, at the conclusion of the event. Filipino model Christine Juliane Opiaza was named the 1st Runner-Up. The grand finale of the 12th edition took place on October 25, 2024, at the MGI Hall, Bravo BKK Mall, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Photos and videos of Jalandhar-born Rachel Gupta have taken the internet by storm, with netizens flooding social media with congratulatory messages for the young beauty queen’s remarkable achievement.