Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack crowned Miss Grand International 2026

Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack was crowned Miss Grand International 2026 during the pageant’s grand finale at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, October 10. Dimack succeeded the Philippines’ Emma Mary Tiglao, who won the crown in 2025, following the country’s back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025.

Ecuador’s Shyare Andrade finished as first runner-up, followed by the Netherlands’ Beau Megan Goos as second runner-up. Guatemala’s Ximena Carrillo placed third runner-up, while Vietnam’s Emoura Phạm rounded out the Top 5 as fourth runner-up. The other delegates in the Top 11 represented Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

Côte d’Ivoire won Best in Swimsuit, while Ecuador received the Country’s Power of the Year award. Puerto Rico took home the Grand Talent Award. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

In the Best National Director category, Tanzania won the Golden Grand Award, while the Philippines and Japan received Silver Grand Awards. In the Best National Costume voting, Miss Grand Philippines won the social media category, while Miss Grand Pakistan and Miss Grand Thailand topped the website voting.

Miss Grand Hong Kong was the judges’ choice. Meanwhile, the Philippines’ Angelica Lopez finished in the Top 25, ending her bid to secure a third consecutive Miss Grand International crown for the country. The Philippines won the title through Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza in 2024 and Tiglao in 2025, before Dimack brought the crown to Tanzania in 2026.