Isa-isa nang inilabas ng Miss Grand International ang introduction videos ng mga kasali sa Miss Grand International All Stars First Edition.
Sa edisyong ito, kumpirmado ang 58 stars mula sa 38 countries ang maglalaban-laban.
Isa sa mga kandidata na mula sa Pilipinas ay si Imelda Schweighart, ang kinoronahang Miss Earth 2016.
Lima ang kakatawan sa Pilipinas: una na nga si Imela, pangalawa si Gazini Ganados, pangatlo si Fuschia Anne Ravena, pang-apat ay si Alexia Nuñez, at panglima si Keylyn Trajano.
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IMELDA Schweighart: "Am I the drama?"
Palaban si Imelda sa kanyang introduction video.
May nakasulat pa sa kanyang suot na t-shirt na: "A little bit dramatic."
Panimula niya: "Am I the drama? Am I? Sawadeeka [Hello].
"I'm Imelda Schweighart from the Philippines. I won my first national pageant at 15, and I've been in this world ever since.
"For over twenty years, I protected my name, I turned down major offers, even big magazine covers because in pageantry, when you represent a country, discipline matters.
"I wasn't chasing attention, I was building longevity.
"Today, I'm a singer, songwriter, music producer, DJ, entrepreneur, and a certified trainer."
Sa mga sumunod niyang salita, nagpahiwatig si Imelda na may sasalihan sana siyang ibang pageant pero hindi na niya itinuloy.
Dahil nung nakita daw niya ang MGI-All Stars, nakikita niya ang sariling ito ang nababagay sa kanya.
Dagdag niya: "But no matter where life took me, I've always been a pageant girl at heart.
"I even stepped into a pageant this year, but I chose to walk away early because when I saw Miss Grand All Stars, I felt it instantly this is where I belong.
"Or maybe that was part of the drama to make it my grand comeback even more impactful.
"That was God's plan by the way. I haven't always been politically correct, and yes, it cost me. Nut that's also what built my voice, my strength, and the brand I stand on today.
"Papa Nawat, are you ready for the queen? For the drama?
"Anyway, are you ready Papa Nawat for a creative, a music producer, and who has been preparing her entire life for this moment?
"Thailand, I'm coming. Kop khun kha [Thank you]."
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IS IMELDA ALLUDING TO MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES?
Ang Miss Universe Philippines ba ang pinapasaringan ni Imelda na nilayasan niyang pageant?
Ito ang usap-usapan ng ibang netizens na nakapanood ng video.
Hindi kasi nakasama ang pangalan niya sa mga kandidata ng Miss Universe Philippines 2026 kunsaan kinatawan sana niya ang Kalibo, Aklan.
Hindi tinukoy ng opisyal na pahayag na inilabas ng Miss Universe Philippines Organization (MUPO) noong Marso 28, 2026 kung si Imelda nga ba ang itinawalag na kandidata.
Bahagi ng pahayag ng MUPO: "Following concerns that were brought to our attention, the organization undertook a careful and thorough review of the matter.
"The delegate was given both verbal and written guidance to help address the situation.
"Despite these efforts, certain behaviors continued in ways that were not aligned with the standards we aim to uphold.
“As such, it has been decided that the delegate will no longer be allowed to continue in the competition."
Pero natukoy din ng netizens kalaunan na si Imelda nga ito nang hindi makita ang pangalan niya sa listahan ng mga kandidata.
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