WITH the second Miss Charm pageant still in limbo, the country’s representative to the international competition Krishnah Gravidez has given up her spot, a decision that got the Philippine pageant community abuzz on a Sunday evening, June 2.
“After much consideration and reflection, I regret to inform you that I have decided to withdraw from the Miss Charm International competition,” Gravidez posted on social media.
She earned the Miss Charm Philippines title more than a year ago after finishing in the Top 3 of the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines in May last year, and succeeded Annabelle McDonnell who was first runner-up in the global tilt held in February 2023.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible opportunities that Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Charm Philippines have afforded me. It has been an honor to be part of such prestigious competitions, and I am truly grateful for the experiences and friendships I have gained along the way,” Gravidez said in her post.
She also thanked Miss Universe Philippines president Jonas Gaffud, also the head of Empire Philippines that handles The Miss Philippines where the Miss Charm franchise falls under.
Gravidez has already relinquished her Miss Charm Philippines title last month, when several other titleholders were chosen from among the Miss Universe Philippines candidates.
The Miss Charm Philippines crown went to Miss Universe Philippines Top 10 finisher Cyrille Payumo from Pampanga. But the organizers said that she would be competing in 2025 because Gravidez’s competition has not transpired yet.
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization, Empire Philippines, The Miss Philippines, and Miss Charm pageant have not issued any official statement regarding Gravidez’s decision to withdraw from the international pageant as of this writing. (Armin P. Adina © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
