Top 5 most promising candidates to compete for the Miss Grand International 2026 crown on the night of October 10th.

Home Thời sự Culture – Society Ahead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final in Thailand, Vietnam's representative, Emoura Pham, along with four other international beauties, are considered strong contenders for the crown. On the evening of October 10th, the Miss Grand International 2026 final officially took place in Thailand, featuring 77 contestants from various countries and territories. After more than three weeks of intense competition in the preliminary rounds, the race for the crown is entering its decisive stage. Below are 5 outstanding contestants highly regarded by fans and beauty experts before the crucial performance. Emoura Pham: The Vietnamese representative made her mark thanks to her courage and strong support. Vietnam's representative at Miss Grand International 2026 is Emoura Pham (real name Pham Chan Phuong). Born in 2000 in Ho Chi Minh City, the beauty queen is of Vietnamese and British descent, stands 1.70m tall, and possesses fluent English communication skills. Emoura Pham is expected to win Miss Grand International 2026. Throughout her journey in Miss Grand International 2026, Emoura Pham demonstrated progress in each round. She secured a place in the Top 10 of the Grand Day Experience thanks to overwhelming audience votes, and also excelled in the Grand Live Talk category. In the talent competition, her performance combining singing and dancing helped her reach the Top 15 overall. Emoura Pham is receiving enthusiastic support from many Vietnamese viewers. In addition, the beauty queen is constantly improving her performance style based on feedback from the President of Miss Grand International, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil. With enthusiastic support from her home audience, Emoura Pham is expected to excel in the Q&A and evening gown segments to bring high achievements for Vietnamese beauty. Patthama 'Ning' Jitsawat: The stage presence of the host country Thailand's representative. Representing Thailand, Patthama "Ning" Jitsawat is one of the strongest contenders in this year's competition. At 32 years old, she boasts a height of 1.73 m and extensive experience in the Thai entertainment industry as a singer, actress, and model. The Thai beauty is currently one of the highly-rated contestants, with high expectations of winning Miss Grand International 2026. Patthama has had a talent for music since childhood, playing guitar and saxophone proficiently. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she also holds a master's degree from Rangsit University and has previously run her own business. Her home advantage, strong educational background, and confident demeanor make her a top contender for the crown. Shyare Andrade Hidalgo: The educational advantage and youthful energy from Ecuador. 22-year-old Shyare Andrade Hidalgo, from Portoviejo, Manabí province, is currently a third-year law student at the Technical University of Manabí. Alongside her studies, she works as a model, content creator, and businesswoman. The beauty queen from Ecuador is expected to achieve a high ranking at Miss Grand International 2026. Before competing internationally, Shyare was a Top 5 finalist in Miss Universe Ecuador 2026. During the Thailand leg of the competition, she was one of two contestants vying for the Country's Power of the Year award – a prize that offered a direct entry into the Top 20. Her combination of sharp intellect and captivating looks makes the Ecuadorian representative a potential surprise contender. Jihan Mohin Dimachk: A Tanzanian representative with extensive international competition experience. Jihan Mohin Dimachk, 30 years old, boasts an impressive height of 1.75 m and a mixed Tanzanian and Lebanese beauty. She previously represented her country at Miss Universe 2016. The beauty queen from Tanzania is one of the standout contestants at Miss Grand International 2026. Returning to the international beauty pageant scene, Jihan solidified her position by winning two side awards: the Grand Pageant's Choice Award and the Global Beauties's Choice Award. Her poised demeanor and extensive experience have consistently placed the Tanzanian beauty among the contestants highly regarded by international publications. Alyanni T Gomez: A promising talent from Cuba Representing Cuba, Alyanni T Gomez (25 years old) grew up in the town of Guanajay and is currently living and studying in the United States. Her cultural exchange and experiences abroad have given her a modern demeanor and a flexible communication style. The beauty queen from Cuba is being hailed as a strong contender at Miss Grand International 2026. At Miss Grand International 2026, Alyanni attracted attention thanks to her fresh energy and confidence on stage. If she maintains her good performance in the evening gown and live performance segments, the Cuban representative has a real chance of competing for a top position. Comparison table of key specifications of 5 candidates Candidates National representative Year of birth/Age Height Outstanding performance leading up to the final Emoura Pham Vietnam 2000 (26 years old) 1.70 m Top 10 Grand Day Experience, Winner of Grand Live Talk, Top 15 Talents Patthama Jitsawat Thailand 32 years old 1.73 m Master's degree from Rangsit University, multi-talented artist from the host country. Shyare Andrade Hidalgo Ecuador 22 years old Not yet announced Top 5 Miss Universe Ecuador 2026, Country's Power of the Year candidate Jihan Mohin Dimachk Tanzania 30 years old 1.75 m Grand Pageant's Choice Award, Global Beauties's Choice Award Alanani T Gomez Cuba 25 years old Not yet announced A promising candidate with a US academic background. The Miss Grand International 2026 final promises to bring many dramatic surprises. All predictions before the show are for reference only, as the final result will depend entirely on the contestants' confidence, performance skills, and answers to the judges' questions.