Cebu's Fuschia Ravena to represent Philippines in MGI All Stars

CEBU, Philippines —  Transgender beauty queen Fuschia Anne Ravena will represent the Philippines at the inaugural All Stars edition of Miss Grand International (MGI).

The Thailand-based pageant previously announced the new competion would cater to women and transwomen aged 20 to 40 regardless of marital status or if they have competed at and won a pageant before.

Fuschia was previously crowned Miss International Queen in 2022. The 30-year-old Cebuana was the second Filipina after Trixie Maristela in 2015 to win the biggest beauty pageant for transgender women.

In announcing her participation, MGI described Fuschia as "a proud transgender Filipina and global advocate for compassion, inclusion, and equality."

"A powerful voice for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality, she is also a successful beauty industry entrepreneur and the owner of a premier aesthetic clinic — redefining beauty through purpose, leadership, and lasting impact," it added.

The All Stars pageant will begin on January 25, 2026, with the coronation night scheduled for February 13, 2026.