Emma Tiglao: Successful Miss Grand International welcomes candidates!
Emma Tiglao, the first back-to-back Miss Grand International, visited Chiang Mai during her coronation and welcomed Miss Universe contestants.

Emma Tiglao: Successful Miss Grand International welcomes candidates!
There is currently a revival in Bangkok, Thailand as Miss Grand International 2025, Emma Tiglao, has given a warm welcome to Miss Universe delegates. The beautiful Filipina, who recently won the Miss Grand International title, posed on Instagram with reigning Miss Universe Filipinas Ahtisa Manalo and Miss Universe Thailand Nawat Itsaragrisil. These warm meetings are a testament to the friendly spirit among the beauty contestants.
Emma Tiglao, who was crowned Miss Grand International winner on October 18, 2025, took her role very seriously. Her coronation marks a special moment as she becomes the first contestant in the competition's history to win back-to-back. In an eloquent response to the question about fraudsters, she advocated for education and a better justice system. These views could be important not just in the world of beauty pageants, but beyond.
Insights into the event
Almost two weeks after her coronation, Emma Tiglao has been very busy. She attended the prestigious Bangkok International Fashion Week, where she appeared in an elegant FLYNOW dress. At the event, she also posed with other celebrities including Nawat Itsaragrisil and Sarunrat Puagpipat, who emerged as the first runner-up of Miss Grand International 2025.
Emma also visited Chiang Mai during her tenure, where she wore traditional clothing at the famous Wat Phra Singh and attended the Miss Grand Lampang coronation night. These cultural activities highlight aspects of Thailand's rich tradition and beauty, which Emma embodies as an ambassador of her title.
A record year for Miss Grand International
The event at which Emma was crowned was a great spectacle. A total of 77 beautiful participants from different countries fought for the title. Alongside Emma, Sarunrat Puagpipat won the title for best swimwear costume, while Montserrat Villalva from Mexico won for her evening dress. What is particularly noteworthy is that new participating countries such as Iceland, Kyrgyzstan and Palestine also made their debut in this edition. The event was hosted by presenter Matthew Deane and broadcast live on YouTube channel GrandTV.
The preliminary events took place in Hua Hin and were adapted to the prestigious Miss Grand International format launched by Nawat Itsaragrisil. With a mix of established and new faces, the next editions are sure to be exciting.
All in all, Miss Grand International 2025 not only shows beauty and elegance, but also the progressive thinking of the candidates. Emma Tiglao has assumed her title with grace and responsibility and advocates for important issues through her conversations and appearances. Her journey is proof that beauty pageants go far beyond appearances and can also provide a platform for social causes.
Current developments in the world of beauty pageants show that a new era has begun that puts equality and education at the forefront.
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