Miss Grand Dominican Republic Explained

Miss Grand Dominican Republic
Formation: (As Miss Grand Dominican Republic pageant)
Type:Beauty pageant
Founder:Chantel Martinez
Headquarters:Santo Domingo
Location:Dominican Republic
Membership:Miss Grand International
Language:English and Spanish
Parent Organization:Misses of Dominican Republic (2019 – 2021, 2023 – present)
Leader Title:National Directors

Miss Grand Dominican Republic (Spanish; Castilian: Miss Grand República Dominicana) is a female national beauty pageant in the Dominican Republic, founded in 2016 by a Dominican American business person, Chantel Martinez, with the aim of selecting a country representative to participate in its parent pageant, Miss Grand International. After Chantel Martinez ended the partnership with the Miss Grand International in 2019, the competition franchise was taken over by different local organizers, such as the Iconic Model Search Inc. of Joe Amhed (2022) and Misses of Dominican Republic-related personels (2019–2021, 2023).[1]

Since the first participation in 2013, the Dominican Republic won the Miss Grand International competition once in 2015, through a Rhode Island–based model, Anea Garcia, but was later replaced by the first runner-up from Australia, Claire Parker, due to being unable to fulfill the agreement with the international organizer.

History

Since the first participation of the Dominican Republic in Miss Grand International in 2013, the national pageant that was specifically held for the said international stage happened only once in 2016, under the leadership of Chantel Martinez, the first runner-up Miss Grand International 2013, who served as the national director of Miss Grand Dominican Republic from 2014 to 2018. Contestants from 20 provinces and municipalities participated in the competition held on July 5 at the in Santiago de los Caballeros,[2] in which Lucero Arias, a fashion model from Dajabón, was announced the winner,[3] but she unfortunately got a non-placement after participating at Miss Grand International 2016 in Las Vegas, United States.[4] Since no other edition of such a national contest has been additionally held, all the ensuing representatives were either appointed or gained the right from other contests; for instance, the winners or runners-up of the Misses of Dominican Republic pageant were designated as Miss Grand Dominican Republic in 2020 and 2021.[5]

The Dominican Republic got the placements in Miss Grand International seven times, the best rank was the winner in 2015, won by a Dominican American from Rhode Island, ,[6] [7] but was later dethroned in early 2016 and the first runner-up from Australia was promoted to take over the title.[8]

The following list is the Dominican representatives that got placements in Miss Grand International:

Editions

The Miss Grand Dominican Republic pageant was held as a stand-alone pageant twice; in 2016 and 2023, the following table is the competition details of the contest.

Miss Grand Dominican Republic's edition details
Year Edition Date Final venueEntrantsResult
Winner1st runner-up2nd runner-up
20161stJuly 5, Santiago de los Caballeros20Lucero Arias
(Dajabón)
Laura Cruz
(Dom. commu. in USA)
Reisy Sobrino
(Santo Domingo Oeste)
20232ndAugust 518Skarxi Marie
(Santiago)
Ashly Santos
(La Vega)
Andreina Santos
(Dom. commu. in USA)
[11] [12]

Representatives at Miss Grand International

Year RepresentativeNational achievement International placementLicensee
2013Irina PegueroMiss Dominican Republic 2013 finalistMagali Febles[13]
bgcolor=#FFDB58 1st runner-up[14] [15]
2014Moesha Henriquez2nd runner up Miss Santiago 2014Chantel Martínez[16]
Unplaced[17]
2015Anea Garcia2nd runner-up Miss USA 2015Winner
2016Lucero AriasMiss Grand Dominican Republic 2016Unplaced
2017Leidy Guzman4th runner-up Miss Grand United States 2017
Unplaced[18] [19]
2018Mayté Brito2nd runner-up Miss Mundo Dominicana 2014bgcolor=#FFFF66 Top 10[20]
2019Stéphanie Bustamantebgcolor=#FFFACD Top 20Jose Alejandro &<br>Chris E. Puesan
2020Lady Leónbgcolor=#FFFACD Top 20
2021Stephanie Medinabgcolor=#FFFACD Top 20Alejandro Martínez[21]
2022Jearmanda Ramosbgcolor=#FFFACD Top 20Joe Amhed[22] [23]
2023Skarxi MarieMiss Grand Dominican Republic 2023bgcolor=#FFFF66 5th runner-up (Top 10) Alejandro Martínez
& Jorge Cruz
[24]
2024Maria Felix
Color keys for the placements at international contest
  • Declared as the winner
  • Ended as a runner-up (Top 5)
  • Ended as a finalist (Top 10)
  • Ended as a semifinalist (Top 20/21)
  • Unplaced
  • Did not compete
  • Winner gallery

    National pageant candidates

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    Color keys
     Winner
     Runners-up
     Top 6
     Top 12
     Unplaced
     Did not compete

    2023–present : Region and Department Representatives

    20162023
    AzuaCamila Payano
    BarahonaMarleny Minaya
    DajabonLucero Arias
    Distrito NacionalAsia Ciaffarafa
    Dominican Communities in USALaura CruzAndreina Santos
    DuarteAngelica MarcelinoZudeiny Cruz
    EspaillatKenia Paulino
    Hermanas MirabalKarina GuzmanAna Nicole Alvarado
    JarabacoaBrenda Cabral
    La AltagraciaLaura Cabrera
    La RomanaAmberlyk Lopez
    La VegaNicaury RocaAshly Santos
    Monsenor NouelJaylene Guichardo
    Monte CristiSabrina Lazala
    PeraviaNicole TorresArlin Basora
    Puerto PlataTonia LunaPilar Beard
    SamanaLillian PichardoElisabeth Perez
    San CristobalBlainery Puello
    San Francisco De MacorisKarla Martinezx
    SantiagoAngelica HernándezSkarxi Martes
    Santiago OesteJessy Peralta
    Santiago RodriguezJatna SueroYokaira Moncion
    Santo DomingoNathaly MussedMariani Melo
    Santo Domingo EsteLuz Keila Vega
    Santo Domingo OesteReisy SobrinoLeslie Martinez
    TamborilElianais Parras
    ValverdeDoraliz PeraltaLisbeth Payamps

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Miss Grand Dominican Republic 202 is organized under the leadership of the Iconic Model Search Inc.. 16 December 2021. 9 November 2022. Miss Grand International.
    2. Web site: es. 8 May 2016. Presentan candidatas Miss Grand RD. 4 February 2022. Caribbeandigital.net. 9 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160509100806/https://caribbeandigital.net/presentan-candidatas-miss-grand-rd/.
    3. Web site: Dajabón recibe a ganadora de Concurso de Belleza. es. 16 July 2016. Carlos Bueno. SabanetaSR.com. 5 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805050739/https://www.sabanetasr.com/dajabon-recibe-a-ganadora-de-concurso-de-belleza/.
    4. Web site: Khaosod. 26 October 2016. "มิสอินโดนีเซีย"น้ำตาคลอ คว้ามงกุฏมิสแกรนด์อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนลฯ "ฝ้าย-สุภาพร"ซิวรองอันดับ2(คลิป). https://web.archive.org/web/20210211090336/https://www.khaosod.co.th/entertainment/news_69675. 11 February 2021. 11 February 2020. th.
    5. Web site: Welcome our new official National Director for Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2020.. 29 September 2020. 4 February 2022. Miss Grand International. 4 February 2022. https://archive.today/20220204022210/https://www.facebook.com/MISSGRANDINTERNATIONAL/photos/welcome-our-new-official-national-director-for-miss-grand-dominican-republic-202/3437256342964004/.
    6. Web site: 26 October 2016. Indonesia's Ariska Putri Pertiwi crowned Miss Grand International 2016. 18 October 2021. The Indian Express. 24 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210524095808/https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/indonesias-ariska-putri-pertiwi-crowned-miss-grand-international-2016-3104449/.
    7. Web site: 26 October 2015. สาวงาม "โดมินิกัน" วัย20 คว้ามงกุฎมิสแกรนด์2015. 20 October 2021. Daily News. th. 26 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151026102535/https://www.dailynews.co.th/women/356659/.
    8. Web site: 23 February 2019. Miss Grand International 2015 stripped of her title. The Times of India. 13 January 2022. 13 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220113152934/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Miss-Grand-International-2015-stripped-of-her-title/eventshow/68125547.cms.
    9. Web site: Meenakshi Chaudhary from India wins 1st runner-up title at Miss Grand International 2018. 25 October 2018. 2 February 2022. The Times of India. 11 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190311221225/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-grand-international/meenakshi-chaudhary-of-india-crowned-miss-grand-international-2018/articleshow/66366162.cms.
    10. Web site: Miss Grand International 2019 top 20. 26 October 2019. Margret Fermin. 2 February 2022. Philippineslifestyle.com. 31 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031150856/https://philippineslifestyle.com/miss-grand-international-2019-top-20/.
    11. Web site: Miss Grand Dominican Republic desde Santiago, Ciudad Corazon. en. 1 May 2023. 7 May 2023. Miss Grand Dominican Republic.
    12. Web site: Hoa hậu Hòa bình bị chê xấu khi đăng quang. 7 August 2023. 8 August 2023. vi. Tiền Phong. 8 August 2023. https://archive.today/20230808035139/https://tienphong.vn/hoa-hau-hoa-binh-bi-che-xau-khi-dang-quang-post1558107.tpo.
    13. Web site: Miss Grand International 2013 delegates. www.missgrandinternational.com. 2013. 27 October 2023. Internet Archive.
    14. Web site: th. AJ สนับสนุนการประกวด Miss Grand International 2556. 2013. 19 October 2021. AJ Advance Technology Public Co., Ltd.. 25 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125212407/https://www.ajadvance.com/en/content/5004/aj-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%94-miss-grand-international-2556.
    15. Web site: สาวงามเปอร์โตริโก้คว้า "มิส แกรนด์ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล 2013". 20 November 2013. 20 October 2021. th. Teenee.com. 23 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131123134718/https://entertain.teenee.com/thaistar/111308.html.
    16. Web site: Miss Grand International 2014 delegates. 2014. www.missgrandinternational.com. 27 October 2023. Internet Archive.
    17. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150629093807/http://www.missgrandinternational.com/?page=contestant_detail&cont=129. Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2014. 2014. 9 November 2022. Miss Grand International. 29 June 2015.
    18. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20180201055441/http://www.missgrandinternational.com/?page=contestant_detail&cont=1671. 1 February 2018. Miss Grand Dominican Republic. Miss Grand International. October 2017. 8 November 2022.
    19. Web site: Ngắm Top 20 Miss Grand International 2017 nóng bỏng với phần thi bikini. 26 October 2017. 9 November 2022. vi. Voice of Vietnam. 8 November 2022. https://archive.today/20221108215655/https://vov.vn/van-hoa/nghe-si/ngam-top-20-miss-grand-international-2017-nong-bong-voi-phan-thi-bikini-687450.vov.
    20. Web site: Những đối thủ nổi bật của Phương Nga ở Miss Grand International. 11 October 2018. 23 September 2023. vi. Vietnamhoinhap.vn. 22 September 2023. https://archive.today/20230922234142/https://vietnamhoinhap.vn/vi/nhung-doi-thu-noi-bat-cua-phuong-nga-o-miss-grand-international-4333.htm.
    21. Web site: Đạt Phan. 4 December 2021. Thùy Tiên đăng quang Miss Grand International 2021. VnExpress. vi. 4 December 2021. 4 December 2021. https://archive.today/20211204164112/https://vnexpress.net/thuy-tien-dang-quang-miss-grand-international-2021-4398496.html. live.
    22. Web site: Isabella Menin vence Miss Grand International e quebra jejum de 51 anos. 25 October 2022. 26 October 2022. pt. Fábio Luis de Paula. Riopreto.dlnews.com.br. 26 October 2022. https://archive.today/20221026060623/https://riopreto.dlnews.com.br/noticias?id=127457/isabella-menin-vence-miss-grand-international-e-quebra-jejum-de-51-anos.
    23. Web site: Hoa hậu Cộng hòa Dominica: "Thiên Ân nhạy cảm". 8 November 2022. 9 November 2022. Kenh14.vn. vi. 9 November 2022. https://archive.today/20221109040842/https://kenh14.vn/hoa-hau-cong-hoa-dominica-thien-an-nhay-cam-20221108082800046.chn.
    24. Web site: Peru wins Miss Grand International 2023; PH makes early exit. ABS-CBN. 25 October 2023. 25 October 2023. 25 October 2023. https://archive.today/20231025161409/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/25/23/peru-wins-miss-grand-international-2023.