Rachel Gupta (born 24 January 2004) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Grand International 2024.[2] She became the first Indian to win the title of Miss Grand International.[3][4] She was previously crowned Miss Grand India 2024 and Miss Super Talent of the World 2022.[5]
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| Born | 24 January 2004[1] |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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Early life
editRachel Gupta was born on January 24, 2004, in Patiala, Punjab, India, to Rajesh Aggarwal and Jennifer Gupta, both of whom are business professionals. She subsequently grew up in Jalandhar, Punjab, along with her younger sister, Rhea Gupta. [1]
Pageantry
editMiss Super Talent of the World 2022
editAt the age of 18, Rachel participated in the fifteenth season of Miss Supertalent, held on September 28, 2022, in Paris, France in collaboration with Paris Fashion Week. Approximately 50 countries worldwide sent representatives to compete for the coveted title. The grand finale took place on the same day at the Pavilion Cambon, Paris. She ended up as the winner of the competition.[5][6][7]
Miss Grand India 2024
editIn May 2024, Rachel was announced as a finalist for the Miss Grand India 2024 competition organized by the Glamanand Group. At the grand finale held on August 11, 2024, she was crowned as Miss Grand India 2024 by the outgoing titleholder Arshina Sumbul at Zee Studios in Jaipur, Rajasthan. During the competition, she also won the sub-titles of Miss Top Model, Best in Ramp Walk, Beauty with a Purpose, and Best National Costume.[8]
As Miss Grand India 2024, Rachel travelled to Thailand as a special guest for both the preliminary and final event of the Miss Grand Suraburi 2025 competition. During her visit, she also took the opportunity to support the Foundation for Slum Child Care in Bangkok, donating essential items valued at 10,000 THB to aid the foundation's important work.[9]
Miss Grand International 2024
editRachel represented India at the Miss Grand International 2024 pageant, held in Thailand from late September to October 25, 2024. At the end of the event, she was crowned as the winner by the outgoing titleholder, Luciana Fuster of Peru.[10] Rachel's victory marked a significant milestone as she became the first Indian and only the third Asian to win the Miss Grand International crown.[2][11][12][13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Meet Rachel Gupta: India's First Miss Grand International Winner". Benzinga. 29 October 2024. Archived from the original on 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ a b Avneet Kaur (26 October 2024). "Jalandhar's Rachel Gupta first Indian to win Miss Grand International Crown". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "India's Rachel Gupta wins Miss Grand International 2024. Here's why it's historic". India Today. 2024-10-27. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Rachel Gupta Becomes India's First 'Miss Grand International'". Bru Times News.
- ^ a b "India's Rachel Gupta crowned 'Miss Super Talent of the World' in Season 15 held in Paris". Khaleej Times. 6 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Supertalent gets rousing welcome in Jalandhar". The Tribune. 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Who is Rachel Gupta? Meet 20-year-old Punjab resident who just became the first Indian to win Miss Grand International". Mint. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Northeast India makes waves at Miss Grand India 2024". India Today NE. 12 August 2024. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Miss Grand India Rachel Gupta Donates to The Foundation for Slum Child Care (FSCC) in Bangkok". RYT9. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Pilar Cuya (25 October 2024). "Luciana Fuster entregó su corona a Rachel Gupta, la nueva 'Miss Grand International 2024′". Infobae (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Gupta makes history as first Indian to win Miss Grand International 2024". The Indian Express. 28 October 2024. Archived from the original on 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "India's Rachel Gupta is Miss Grand International 2024!". GMA News. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Josiah Antonio (25 October 2024). "India wins Miss Grand International 2024; PH bet CJ Opiaza is 1st runner-up". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 25 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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