Anthony Tub Zaj Moua, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Hmong American from California, is a multifaceted individual who excels as a singer, actor, model, barber, and volleyball coach. In 2026, he won Mister Global Hmong and represented the Hmong community in the international Mister Global pageant in Thailand.
Emma Tiglao crowns Miss Grand International 2026 Jihan Dimack in Bangkok
Emma Mary Tiglao from the Philippines won Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 18. She crowned Jihan Dimack from Tanzania as her successor on October 10, 2026. The pageant featured 77 candidates, with Dimack winning alongside top placements from Ecuador and Thailand in a competitive event.
Isabela Fernades crowns Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn in Lapu-Lapu
Isabela Fernandes from Brazil won Miss Asia Pacific International 2025, held in Cebu, Philippines, on October 8, 2025. She crowned her successor, Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn of Thailand, at the 2026 pageant in Lapu-Lapu on October 10, 2026. The event featured contestants from various countries with significant placements.
Alejandro Ortega crowns Mister Global 2026 Dilhan Divrikli in Nonthaburi
Miguel Alejandro Ortega Alaniz from Spain won Mister Global 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 5, 2025. He crowned Dilhan Divrikli from Turkiye as his successor on October 10, 2026, during the 12th edition of Mister Global held at the MCC Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand. 39 candidates participated in the event.
72 Miss Global 2026 candidates to compete in Nonthaburi
The Miss Global 2026 coronation ceremony will take place at the MCC Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand, featuring 71 contestants from various countries. This marks the 11th edition of the international beauty pageant. Some candidates withdrew prior to the event, including representatives from Bolivia and Egypt.
77 Miss Grand International 2026 candidates to compete in Bangkok
The Miss Grand International 2026 ceremony is set for October 10 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring 77 contestants from various countries. It marks the 14th edition of the pageant, established by Nawat Itsaragrisil. The previous titleholder, Emma Tiglao from the Philippines, won in 2025 against 76 competitors.
MJ Ordillano represents Philippines at Mister Global 2026 in Nonthaburi
Myron Jude "MJ" Vergara Ordillano, a Filipino digital media marketer, actor, and model, hails from Parañaque City. He has won titles such as Mister International Philippines 2022 and Mister Global Philippines 2026, and has appeared in various TV series. He also founded MyronOMedia, a digital marketing agency, in 2020.
38 Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 candidates to compete in Lapu-Lapu
The Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 coronation ceremony is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines. This seventh edition features 40 contestants from various countries, highlighting a diverse group of women competing for the prestigious crown.
39 Mister Global 2026 candidates to compete in Nonthaburi
Miguel Alejandro Ortega Alaniz from Spain won the title of Mister Global 2025 in Bangkok on October 5, 2025. The runners-up included William Badell from Venezuela and Alejandro Silva from Mexico. Ortega will crown his successor on October 11, 2026, among 39 contestants competing for Mister Global 2026.
Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson turns 19
Asia Rose Banks Simpson is an American-Filipino beauty queen and artist who achieved notable titles, including Miss World Philippines 2026 and Miss Teen New Mexico USA 2023. She represented New Mexico in Miss Teen USA 2023 and the Philippines in Miss World 2026, reaching the Top 12. She is part of the acrobatic group The Simpson Tribe.
