Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao even shared a moment with current reigning Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo.
Filipino pageant fans got an unexpected treat today as current reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao has provided them with an unexpected crossover.
In one of the more recent posts on her Instagram account, Emma posted multiple photos of her, Miss Universe Thailand’s Nawat Itsaragrisil, and current reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig welcoming the Miss Universe delegates arriving in Thailand. But one interaction that probably thrilled Filipino pageant fans was her meeting the current reigning Miss Universe Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo that was recorded in a short video she uploaded. In it, the two of them smile at each other and share a quick embrace.
Emma welcoming the arriving Miss Universe delegates is just the latest activity she’s taken part in as the current reigning Miss Grand International. Right after her win, Emma attended the FLYNOW Autumn/Winter 2025 collection fashion show during Bangkok International Fashion Week. Aside from pictures of her in a FLYNOW gown, Emma also shared photos of her with Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil and 2025 Miss Grand International first runner-up Sarunrat Puagpipat.
Emma has also visited Chiang Mai’sWat Phra Singh, modeled traditional clothing, and attended the Miss Grand Lampang coronation night.
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Emma has also had her official portrait as the 13th Miss Grand International revealed. Posted on the official Facebook page of the Miss Grand International organization, the portrait shows Emma wearing the crown and the eye-catching Rian Fernandez orange gown she wore for the coronation. In the caption to the post, the organization declared that Emma was the first ever back-to-back winner in the pageant’s history.
Emma won the Miss Grand International crown with her response to a question about scammers.
“As someone who reports these kinds of stories, I really want to use the power of balance–us people to be educated and aware, for us to not be scammed, and the help of the government to enhance their justice system for the scammers to be behind bars, to be accountable. ‘Cause one day, I hope that we will live in a peaceful world where no one should deceive just to survive,” she said.
Related gallery: Miss Grand PH Emma Tiglao’s stunning looks in Bangkok
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