Emma Mary Tiglao wins Miss Grand International 2025 crown

Updated Sun, October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM Published Sat, October 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Filipino Emma Mary Tiglao has been crowned the 13th Miss Grand International 2025, achieving a back-to-back victory for the Philippines.

She competed against 76 delegates in Bangkok, Thailand, and was crowned by the outgoing queen, Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, also from the Philippines.

Tiglao's winning gown, designed by Rian Fernandez, symbolized "the regal rebirth of a phoenix returning to triumph".

During the Top 5 question-and-answer portion, Tiglao discussed penalties to dismantle scammer operations.

Sarunrat Puagpipat of Thailand was the first runner-up, while Aitana Carolina Jimenez of Spain, Faith Maria Porter of Ghana, and Hariman Battikha of Venezuela were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runners-up, respectively.

Fellow beauty queens, including Catriona Gray and MJ Lastimosa, have congratulated Tiglao on her victory.

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