Krishnah Gravidez
Krishnah Gravidez | |
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| Born | October 11, 2000 Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Major competition(s) | Miss Universe Philippines 2023 (Top 5) Miss Charm 2024 (Withdrew) |
Krishnah Marie E. Gravidez (born October 11, 2000) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder. A youth advocate, Gravidez competed in the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant, representing Baguio. Finishing as a Top 5 finalist, Gravidez was appointed as the country's delegate to the Miss Charm 2024 pageant in a separate ceremony following the pageant. She would go on to withdraw from the competition a more than a year after her appointment.
Early life and education[edit]
Gravidez was born on October 11, 2000, in Ilocos Sur. She studied industrial engineering at the Saint Louis University in Baguio before pursuing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan. In an interview on the variety show Wowowin in 2019, Gravidez stated she uses the cash incentives she earns from her stints in pageants to pay for her education.[1]
Pageantry[edit]
Miss Universe Philippines 2023[edit]
On February 18, 2023, Gravidez was introduced as one of the 40 delegates competing in the fourth edition of the pageant,[2][3] serving as the delegate of Baguio after having previously been selected as Miss Baguio 2022.[4] Her performance in the preliminary rounds was received positively online, with praise directed in her performance in the swimsuit round.[5] In the national costume round, Gravidez wore a Strawberry-inspired ensemble designed by Erjohn dela Serna. The costume was made from Cordilleran textiles and featured a kabayang basket.[6] Her costume reaped her the "Tingog ng Filipina" award for Luzon.[7]
In the pageant proper, she won the Best in Swimsuit award. Subsequently, she advanced to the Top 5, where she, and her co-finalists, were asked "For you, what is the best that we can offer to the rest of the world? Why do you consider it so?", alluding to the Department of Tourism's new branding campaign. She responded:[4]
"Having to struggle at a very early age, I have uncertainties. But I've received kindness a lot of times. So now, aside from it's free, I give kindness to everyone. Because this kindness can go a long way, can motivate someone, can give radiance to rainy days. Because this kindness also made me transform myself from a woman who have nothing to a woman who has the universe on her doorstep."
At the end of pageant, Gravidez finished as a Top 5 finalist to Michelle Dee, who won the pageant to become the Philippines's delegate to Miss Universe 2023. Following Gravidez's finish at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant, she was appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024 in a ceremony at the Okada Manila.[8][9] The city government of Baguio issued a resolution honoring Gravidez for her appointment to the title and was honored with a motorcade organized by the city's tourism office.[10] While Miss Charm Philippines 2024, Gravidez participated at the 12th Mindanao Fashion Summit held at Cagayan de Oro.[11]
On May 23, 2024, Gravidez crowned Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga as her successor as Miss Charm Philippines.[12]
Miss Charm 2024[edit]
As Miss Charm Philippines, Gravidez was designated as the country's delegate to the Miss Charm 2024 pageant in Vietnam.[13] Amid uncertainties in the pageant, she announced her withdrawal on June 2, 2024, more than a year after her designation.[14]
Advocacy[edit]
Gravidez is part of the Colors of Kindness charity, which advocates for the welfare of children and the youth.[15][1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "10 things to know about Miss Charm Philippines 2024 Krishnah Marie Gravidez". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ "Miss Universe Philippines 2023 announces top 40 candidates". Rappler. 2023-02-18. Archived from the original on 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ "Pageant queens banner Miss Universe PH official candidates". ABS-CBN News. 2023-02-18. Archived from the original on 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ a b "FULL TRANSCRIPT: Winning answer of Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Cruz, Amrie (2023-05-11). "Meet the top fan favorites for the Miss Universe PH 2023 crown". Preen.ph. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Estrada, Olivia Sylvia (2023-05-05). "16 standouts at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 National Costume Competition". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Iglesias, Iza (2023-05-05). "Eastern Samar bet best in natl costume at Miss Universe PH". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (2023-05-14). "Pauline Amelinckx and Krishnah Gravidez get beauty titles". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen. "Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Keith, Gaby B. (2023-06-04). "City honors Ms Charm Ph - Baguio Midland Courier". Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Ravishing: Krishnah Gravidez at 12th Mindanao Fashion Summit | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2024-05-23). "The Miss Philippines crowns four more queens after Miss Universe Philippines 2024". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Newly crowned Miss Supranational PH, Miss Charm PH want to bring Filipino pride to global stage". cnn. 2023-05-16. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2024-06-02). "Krishnah Gravidez withdraws from Miss Charm pageant". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ Bravo, Frances Karmel S. (2023-05-13). "Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez forgoes diet days before MUPH 2023 coronation night". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
