Will the Philippines finally secure its long-awaited second Miss World crown? More than a decade after Megan Young’s historic win in 2013, the country’s hopes now rest on the determined shoulders of Krishnah Gravidez — a 24-year-old beauty queen from Baguio who has risen from humble beginnings to the global stage.
With the 72nd Miss World coronation night set for May 31, 2025 in India, Krishnah stands as a symbol of a dream long in the making.
Here are seven compelling facts that reveal the woman behind the crown.
She’s a breadwinner who built her dreams from scratch
Born in an impoverished community and raised by a single mom and her lola, Krishnah Gravidez supported her own education by joining pageants, selling lip tints, working fast-food shifts and later freelancing as a virtual assistant and Facebook Ads specialist. Her drive to become a civil engineer fuels every step she takes.
Her advocacy, Color the World with Kindness, champions children’s rights
Krishnah founded her nonprofit in 2022 to create safe spaces where children are free from labor and unsafe environments. It reflects her belief that every child deserves to dream, play and just be a child.
She’s no stranger to the stage — her pageant journey began at six
Her first crown came from a barangay pageant in Ilocos Sur when she was just six years old. From there, she went on to win Miss Intrams 2018, Miss Baguio-Breathe 2022, and place in the Top 5 of Miss Universe Philippines 2023 before earning the Miss World Philippines crown.
Her kindness advocacy goes beyond the pageant stage
She’s been active in both human and animal welfare efforts — from organizing relief for pets affected by Typhoon Carina, hosting the Pawchella benefit concert, to giving back to OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) during her outreach visit to Dubai.
She’s determined to fulfill her and her family’s dream of becoming a civil engineer
Krishnah started her engineering studies at Saint Louis University in Baguio and later transferred to the University of Northern Philippines in Ilocos Sur to pursue civil engineering — paying for her tuition through her pageant winnings and freelance jobs.
She treasures her lola’s legacy of selfless love
Krishnah’s biggest inspiration is her grandmother, Mamalo (Lola Nena), who raised her after her parents separated. Despite never having children of her own, her lola devoted her life to taking care of Krishnah’s father and his siblings, and later, Krishnah and her sister.
She’s aiming to bring home the Philippines’ second Miss World crown
With grit and a heart rooted in advocacy, Krishnah sets her sights on the Philippines’ second Miss World crown, following Megan Young’s iconic 2013 win. Dressed in a dazzling Palawan Peacock-Pheasant-inspired jumpsuit for the “Top Model” event in Hyderabad, India, she champions both the beauty of Filipino heritage and the call to protect the environment.