The Reign Continues as Philippines Celebrate a Back-to-Back Win at Miss Grand International 2025
Beauty Queen from Philippines Wins Miss Grand International 2025
The 13th edition of the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The welcome ceremony took place on October 7, and the event continued until October 18. A total of 77 contestants from different countries around the world competed for the crown.
The preliminary competition was held on October 15, 2025. During this event, each contestant showcased her national costume, and many of them quickly went viral online.
Some of the most notable national costumes were truly unforgettable. Miss Grand Vietnam wore a golden masterpiece that was beautifully detailed and well structured. Even with its size, she moved with grace, spinning and posing effortlessly to the amazement of the crowd.
Miss Grand Ecuador also impressed the audience. Her national costume looked like a real mythical creature. She brought it to life with dramatic hand movements, crawling poses, and powerful stage presence, making it an exciting cultural performance.
Miss Grand Thailand paid tribute to her ancestral heritage. Her costume fully covered her body and featured rich cultural symbols. She presented it with strong stomps, slow turns, and elegant hand gestures that captured the attention of everyone watching.
Unforgettable National Costumes from Around the World
Everyone had the chance to experience the beauty of ancient Thai culture through Miss Grand Thailand’s powerful presentation.
Miss Grand India looked majestic and bold. Her costume represented one of India’s gods riding a celestial horse, with a glowing egg-shaped headpiece that made her stand out.
Miss Grand Brazil honored a national hero with her costume. She paid tribute to Ayrton Senna, the legendary Formula One racer. Even after many years, his legacy continues to inspire Brazil and the world.
Miss Grand Philippines brought a stunning “moon goddess” look to the stage. Her costume featured a base of blue crystals, silver arrow designs on both sides, and a shining crescent moon attached behind her. She looked elegant and magical at the same time.
Miss Grand Ghana captured the hearts of the audience. Her costume looked like a beautiful garden, with flowers and water flowing from a clay pot she held in her hands. The live water effect made her performance unique and unforgettable. She received loud cheers and even praise from many of her fellow contestants.
After the national costume show and other preliminary activities, all contestants prepared for the grand finale, where they showcased their evening gowns.
Top 10 Finalists and Miss Grand International 2025 Winner
The competition was intense as the top 10 contestants were announced:
- 9th Runner-up: Tanzania
- 8th Runner-up: Mexico
- 7th Runner-up: Guatemala
- 6th Runner-up: Czech Republic
- 5th Runner-up: Colombia
- 4th Runner-up: Venezuela
- 3rd Runner-up: Ghana
- 2nd Runner-up: Spain
- 1st Runner-up: Thailand
And finally, the moment the world was waiting for arrived. Emma Tiglao from the Philippines was crowned Miss Grand International 2025, making history with a back-to-back victory for the Philippines. This historic win excited fans around the world and filled Filipinos with pride once again.
A Historic Back-to-Back Win and a Controversial Finale Moment
The former Miss Grand International, CJ Opiaza, officially passed the crown to Emma Tiglao, marking a historic moment as the first back-to-back win for the Philippines in the history of Miss Grand International. However, the final result sparked mixed reactions from fans around the world. Many viewers believed that Miss Grand Ghana also had a strong chance of winning.
The final decision came down to the last question, which was about online scamming. The question asked: “Countries such as South Korea and the USA have launched severe crackdowns. What penalties do you think could help dismantle these operations?”
Miss Grand Ghana gave a confident and eloquent answer, but she focused more on awareness and prevention. She did not clearly address the second part of the question, which was about punishment for online scammers.
On the other hand, Miss Grand Philippines answered the question directly. She spoke about bringing online scammers to justice and ensuring fair punishment, while also showing compassion by saying she hopes for a world where people do not need to scam to survive. Her answer was emotional and balanced, which many believed helped her secure the crown.
Some people argued that Miss Grand Ghana answered first and did not have enough time to think deeply. Still, both queens gave powerful performances. Congratulations to Miss Grand International 2025, Emma Tiglao from the Philippines, and to all the contestants for their dedication, hard work, and passion.
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