Ganiel Akrisha Atun Krishnan (; born September 9, 1994) is an Indian- Filipino beauty queen, journalist, and sportscaster. She is a courtside reporter for the UAAP's broadcast coverage of

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, who report for her school, the

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varsity teams. She is also a segment anchor for the segment "Showbiz Spotlight" on ''TeleRadyo Balita'' (now ''TeleRadyo Serbisyo Balita'') since September 2020, replacing DJ Chacha who left

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for TV5.

Personal life

Ganiel Akrisha Atun Krishnan was born on September 9, 1994, to an Indian-Singaporean father and a Filipino mother. Krishnan began her entertainment career as a finalist of the now-defunct noontime show ''

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''s segment "My Girl", before being discovered by

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, and later signed for

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. She has also appeared in ''

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'' and ''

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'' in supporting roles, and was part a finalist of the Bright Young Manila of ''Chalk Magazine'' in 2015. She was a track and field athlete in her high school days at Paco Catholic School.

Pageantry

Miss Manila 2016

Krishnan was named 2nd Runner-Up of Miss Manila 2016, where she was a crowd favorite.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016

She was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia-Pacific 2016 during its coronation night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater,

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on July 30, 2016. Aside from the title, Krishnan was also awarded the Darling of the Press, Best in Talent, Mutya ng Sheridan Beach Resort, Mutya ng Rain or Shine, Hannah's Best in Swimsuit, Mutya ng Hotel 101, Mutya ng Camera Club of the Philippines and Mutya ng Inglot special awards.

Miss Asia Pacific International 2016

She represented the

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in the Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines and finished 2nd Runner-Up.

Miss World Philippines 2021

In May 2021, she was confirmed as an official candidate for the

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pageant that will take place on August 8, but later postponed. On October 4, she was crowned as the 2nd princess of the said pageant. A day after, she give up her title as 2nd princess. Krishnan decided to focus on her profession as a media personnel. Janelle Lewis of Angeles City, Pampanga assumed her title as 2nd princess of

Filmography

Television

Film

References

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