Ganiel Krishnan

Ganiel Akrisha Atun Krishnan was born to an Indian-Singaporean father and a Filipino mother. Krishnan began her entertainment career as a finalist of the now-defunct noontime variety show Happy Yipee Yehey!s segment "My Girl", before being discovered by Johnny Manahan, and later signed with Star Magic. She has also appeared in Maalaala Mo Kaya and Oh My G! in supporting roles, and was part a finalist in Bright Young Manila on Chalk Magazine in 2015. She was a track and field athlete during her high school studies 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 Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay 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 Philippines in the Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan where she finished 2nd Runner-Up. Miss World Philippines 2021 In May 2021, she was confirmed as an official candidate for the Miss World Philippines 2021 pageant set for August 8, but later postponed. On October 4, she was crowned as 2nd princess of the said pageant. A day after, she gave up her title as to focus on her media career. Janelle Lewis of Angeles City, Pampanga subsequently assumed her title as 2nd princess of Miss World Philippines 2021. ==Filmography==