Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack makes history as Miss Grand International 2026, Philippines fails to enter Top 10
Tanzania emerged victorious on the international pageant stage as Jihan Dimack captured the Miss Grand International 2026 crown, leading an impressive group of finalists during the competition's grand coronation.
Dimack's triumph marked a significant milestone for Tanzania, bringing the prestigious international beauty title to the East African nation and placing her among the newest queens in the global pageant community.
The newly crowned beauty queen succeeded the Philippines' Emma Tiglao, who concluded her reign as Miss Grand International 2025 with her final walk before officially passing the crown to her successor.
The coronation also showcased strong performances from representatives of Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with Ecuador, the Netherlands, Guatemala, and Vietnam completing the competition's five highest placements.
Ecuador's Shyare Andrade emerged as first runner-up, finishing closest to the coveted crown. Her achievement added another notable international pageant placement for her country.
Representing Europe, Beau Megan Goos of the Netherlands secured the second runner-up position, while Guatemala's Ximena Carrillo claimed third runner-up honors.
Vietnam's Emoura Pham rounded out the winning circle as fourth runner-up, giving Southeast Asia a place among the competition's top five delegates.
The results reflected the diverse international representation in this year's competition, with the highest placements going to contestants from Africa, South America, Europe, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
Meanwhile, the Philippines experienced an unexpected setback after its representative, Angelica Lopez, failed to advance to the Top 10 finalists.
Despite missing the final round, Lopez brought recognition to the country by winning the Best in National Costume award, highlighting her presentation of Filipino culture on the international stage.
Her early elimination came as a disappointment to Filipino pageant supporters, particularly after the Philippines celebrated Emma Tiglao's victory in the previous edition.
Nevertheless, Lopez's national costume achievement remained a memorable highlight of the country's participation in the competition.
For Tanzania, the spotlight now belongs to Dimack as she begins her reign as Miss Grand International 2026.
Her victory represents an important moment for African representation in international pageantry and further demonstrates the growing competitiveness of African beauty queens on the global stage.
As Dimack takes on the responsibilities of her new title, she joins the distinguished roster of Miss Grand International winners who have represented the organization's message of peace and its advocacy against violence.
Miss Grand International 2026 – Official final placements
Miss Grand International 2026: Jihan Dimack – Tanzania
First runner-up: Shyare Andrade – Ecuador
Second runner-up: Beau Megan Goos – Netherlands
Third runner-up: Ximena Carrillo – Guatemala
Fourth runner-up: Emoura Pham – Vietnam
With Tanzania claiming the crown, Miss Grand International 2026 concludes with another international pageant milestone, celebrating beauty, cultural diversity, and the achievements of women representing their respective nations.
Congratulations to Jihan Dimack and the newly crowned Miss Grand International 2026 court!