1. Gazini Ganados represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant and finished as a Top 20 semifinalist along with the Best National Costume award.
11 Facts About Gazini Ganados
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Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados was born in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines to a domestic partnership between her Palestinian father and Filipino mother who later separated.
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Gazini Ganados joined Miss World Philippines 2014 and placed in the Top 13.
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Gazini Ganados is the second Cebuana to win the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title, after Pilar Pilapil who won in 1967.
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Gazini Ganados was crowned by outgoing Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray.
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On October 25,2020, Gazini Ganados crowned Rabiya Mateo as her successor at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant held at Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet.
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At the national costume competition, Gazini Ganados wore a Philippine eagle-inspired ensemble with two life-sized birds on each shoulder.
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At the preliminary competition, Gazini Ganados introduced herself and her country wearing a lavender halter-neck gown designed by Sherri Hill.
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Gazini Ganados debuted her 'phoenix' walk wearing a black tropical-print bikini with a bright yellow cape at the preliminary swimsuit competition.
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Gazini Ganados wore a golden gilded gown designed by the Cebu-based couturier, Cary Santiago at the preliminary evening gown competition.
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Gazini Ganados concluded her Miss Universe journey by finishing as a Top 20 semifinalist along with the Best in National Costume award.