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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.

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.

Miss Supranational UAE 2026 Polli Cannabis turns 29

Polli Cannabis, a Belarusian beauty queen, television host, and model, has represented multiple countries in various international pageants since 2016, achieving several titles, including Miss Top Model Universe 2021. She also earned a Guinness World Record in 2023 and is set to represent the UAE in Miss Supranational 2026.

Taungoo’s Thae Su Nyein is Miss Cosmo Myanmar 2026

Thae Su Nyein, a Burmese actor and beauty queen from Taungoo, has represented Myanmar in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Grand International, where she was the second runner-up in 2024. She is currently Miss Cosmo Myanmar 2026 and pursuing English studies while participating as a candidate in Miss Cosmo.

New Orleans, Arizona’s Francie Millan is Miss Grand Uruguay 2026

Francie Millan, a Uruguayan-American beauty queen, has competed in various beauty pageants, including Miss USA and Miss Grand USA. Born to Uruguayan parents, she has earned titles such as Miss Grand San Antonio and Miss Louisiana USA. In 2026, she will represent Uruguay at Miss Grand International.

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Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig crowns Miss Universe Denmark 2026 Fie Rose Lindegaard

Victoria Kjær Theilvig is a Danish beauty queen and entrepreneur who represented Denmark at major pageants like Miss Grand International and Miss Universe, winning the latter in 2024. She advocates for animal rights and mental health awareness while managing her own eyelash extension business. Theilvig also held roles as a franchisee and judge for Miss Universe Denmark.

10 things about Miss Grand Republic of the Congo 2026 Roxana Ngouadi

Roxana Perla Ngouadi, a trilingual beauty queen from Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, will represent her country at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant. Born in 2004, she holds degrees in industrial maintenance and engineering, and won Miss Grand Republic of the Congo 2026, marking a historic representation for her nation.

Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge

Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.

Accra’s Adelaide Somuah is Miss Grand Ghana 2026

Adelaide Somuah Twum is a Ghanaian fashion model and beauty queen from Accra. She has represented the Eastern Region of Ghana in multiple pageants, including Miss Global and Miss Grand. Somuah graduated with a degree in public relations and is the founder of Admiire Model Academy. She is currently Miss Grand Ghana 2026.

Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves co-hosts Bb. Pilipinas 2026

Nicole Ignacio Cordoves is a Filipino beauty queen, host, and model from Manila, who gained prominence in the 53rd Binibining Pilipinas and Miss Grand International. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila, she has held various roles, including a speechwriter and TV host, and participated in numerous beauty pageants, earning significant recognition.