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Emma Tiglao shines as Miss Grand’s ‘complete package’ — Arnold Vegafria

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Dyan Castillejo

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761048716355viber_image_2025-10-21_18-43-03-524.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Emma Tiglao shines as Miss Grand’s ‘complete package’ — Arnold Vegafria"/>Handout</div>After making history as Miss Grand International 2025, Filipina beauty Emma Tiglao continues to be celebrated for her authenticity, grace, and confidence on the international stage.For Tiglao, her secret was simple: she stayed true to who she is.“I think it’s my personality. Here in Miss Grand I don’t need to adjust anything about me. This is me, kung ano nakita nila sa Grand,” she said. “This is Emma — ‘yung pagiging makulit ko, charming.”Her natural charm and relatable energy stood out throughout the competition, with fans and judges alike taking notice. She even said that other national directors have been inviting her to their own events.National director Arnold Vegafria said he couldn’t be prouder of Tiglao’s performance, recalling the electric atmosphere during the coronation night around the other national directors.“It’s an overwhelming feeling. I was seated in the section with all the national directors. Everyone was rooting for Emma,” he said. “National directors kasi ‘yan ang number one complainants, they’re always telling me it’s okay if Philippines gets back-to-back. They don’t mind, they say the Philippines deserves [it].”Vegafria added that even non-Filipino audiences showed their support, with some putting their hands on their hearts during the national anthem during the coronation. “Even the Thai people were cheering for the Philippines, talagang nakita galing ng performance ni Emma during the final competition,” he said.Vegafria also praised Miss Grand International as a platform that lives up to its name. “Did you see naman gaano ka-spectacular ‘yung production ng Grand… that’s the best. That’s why they call themselves Grand. They have the grandest stage,” Vegafria said.He also emphasized that with the win, Tiglao did not only showcase the beauty of a Filipina, but rather the entire Philippines.When asked about what gave Tiglao an edge, Vegafria described her as the complete package.“She has the 4 Bs — she has the beauty, brains, body and, of course, the business. She knows how to talk, she knows how to communicate. In all aspects, she’s there. Para siyang si CJ,” he said, referring to 2024 Miss Grand International winner CJ Opiaza.

After making history as Miss Grand International 2025, Filipina beauty Emma Tiglao continues to be celebrated for her authenticity, grace, and confidence on the international stage.

After making history as Miss Grand International 2025, Filipina beauty Emma Tiglao continues to be celebrated for her authenticity, grace, and confidence on the international stage.