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Nikki de Moura of CDO crowned Miss Grand Philippines

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<p>Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro was named the winner of the inaugural Miss Grand Philippines pageant.</p><p>The Filipino-Brazilian model, 19, bested 29 other contestants for the crown during the coronation night held on Thursday evening, July 13, at the Mall of Asia Arena.</p><p>Nikki will be the country’s first representative to the Miss Grand International under ALV Pageant Circle. The 2023 Miss Grand International will be held in Vietnam on October 25.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/8/fresh-scoops/bb-pilipinas-lets-go-of-miss-grand-international-203491"><strong>Read: Binibining Pilipinas lets go of Miss Grand International franchise</strong></a><strong></strong></div><p>Speaking with the press after the coronation, Nikki admitted that she was “very nervous” prior to the pageant.</p><p>“I was very nervous, I’m not gonna lie,” she said. “But as soon as I stepped on stage, I don’t know why, my mind just kind of clicked and I was just really in the present moment and I wasn’t overthinking or anything. So I was very calm, very zen.”</p><p>Asked how she feels about winning the crown, the beauty queen said, “It feels like an honor. I’m so proud to be carrying my city with me. And I’m so proud that I made my family happy.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Nikki-de-Moura-bikini.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Meanwhile, Michelle Arceo of Bagumbayan, Quezon City was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023. Herlene Nicole Budol of Angono, Rizal was named Miss Philippines Tourism 2023. Francine Reyes of Tarlac also won as Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2023.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Nikki-de-Moura-Two-Piece.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Shanon Tampon of Caloocan City was named the first runner-up, while Charie Sergio of Caluya, Antique was second runner-up.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Nikki-de-Moura-CDO.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The Philippines has yet to take home the Miss Grand International crown, with past representatives, Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo, both finishing first runner-up in 2016 and 2021 respectively. Last year’s representative, Roberta Tamondong, was named fifth runner-up after Yuvna Rinishta from Mauritius decided to resign from her title.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Nikki-de-Moura-Evening-Gown.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>In her interview with the press on Thursday, Nikki said, “I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win that crown.”</p>

<p>Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro was named the winner of the inaugural Miss Grand Philippines pageant.</p>

Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro was named the winner of the inaugural Miss Grand Philippines pageant.

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Nikki de Moura of CDO crowned Miss Grand Philippines

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Published Jul 14, 2023 10:17 PM PHT

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