Ignacia Michelson crowned Miss Grand Chile 2026

Ignacia Michelson, a television personality and DJ, has been crowned Miss Grand Chile 2026. Representing Santiago, her victory earns her the opportunity to represent Chile at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant in India.

Following her win, Michelson addressed a wave of negative social media comments regarding her title. She specifically expressed distress over accusations suggesting she “bought the crown,” noting that such claims are painful given the significant effort she invested in preparation, including runway and public speaking training. Michelson stated that while she is accustomed to public scrutiny, the intensity of the criticism regarding her achievement was deeply upsetting.