Ganiel Krishnan

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 broadcast of ABS-CBN Sports+Action, for the varsity teams of her alma mater, FEU Tamaraws. She is also a segment anchor for the segment "Showbiz Spotlight" on TeleRadyo Balita (then TeleRadyo Serbisyo Balita and now Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete) since September 2020, replacing DJ Chacha who left ABS-CBN for TV5.

Personal life 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.

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

Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay Nancy 2015 Oh My G! Helga Barrios 2018–present TV Patrol Herself Reporter/Substitute Anchor2020–23 TeleRadyo Balita Showbiz Spotlight Anchor 2023–25 TeleRadyo Serbisyo Balita 2024 It's Showtime (Magpasikat 2024) "Grim Reaper-ter" 2025–present Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete Showbiz Spotlight Anchor

Film Year Title Role 2014 Past Tense Martina's friend