Miss Panama’s Beauty Pageant Dream Falters After Misheard Announcement
Miss Panama, Isamar Herrera, recently faced an awkward moment during the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The event featured 77 contestants vying for the title, and when the finalists were announced, a mix-up occurred that quickly gained viral attention.
Miss Grand International 2025: The Announcement Mishap
On Saturday, as the host Matthew Deane announced the finalists, he called out the name of Miss Paraguay, Cecilia Romero. In a moment of miscommunication, Herrera mistook the announcement and enthusiastically walked toward the stage.
- Event Date: Saturday, during the Miss Grand International 2025 final.
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand.
- Number of Contestants: 77.
The audience fell silent, and Deane quickly corrected the mistake, clarifying his announcement for Miss Grand Paraguay. This led to further awkwardness as Herrera returned to her place among the contestants who had not made it to the finalist list.
Public Reactions to the Incident
Social media users expressed sympathy for Herrera, with many speculating that a language barrier contributed to the confusion. Some comments included:
- “What an embarrassing moment! The poor thing misunderstood.”
- “The pronunciation confused her,” another user noted.
Despite the embarrassing situation, Herrera took the incident in stride. In an interview after the event, she remarked, “These things happen. It was a mistake, and this is a competition. You have to know how to lose and recognize the triumph of others.”
Finalists and Winners of Miss Grand International 2025
The pageant concluded with 22 finalists representing countries such as Belgium, the United States, and Japan. Ultimately, Emma Tiglao from the Philippines was crowned the winner, marking a historic moment as the first back-to-back victory in Miss Grand International history.
- Winner: Emma Tiglao (Philippines)
- First Runner-Up: Sarunrat Puagpipat (Thailand)
- Second Runner-Up: Aitana Jiménez (Spain)
Tiglao celebrated this significant achievement on Instagram, declaring, “History has been made! The Philippines achieves the first-ever back-to-back victory!”
This event not only showcased the grand spectacle of beauty but also highlighted the importance of grace in competition, as demonstrated by Isamar Herrera’s handling of an unexpected situation.
