Miss Grand International 2026 concludes with top placements for Uruguay and Chile

The Miss Grand International 2026 pageant concluded in Thailand, crowning Jihan Dimack of Tanzania as the winner. The competition saw notable performances from South American representatives.

Francie Millan, representing Uruguay, placed among the top 25 out of 77 participants. This marks the first time in 27 years that Uruguay has achieved such a high ranking in the global competition. Millan also placed in the top five for the best national costume category.

Ignacia Michelson, representing Chile, reached the top 13 after advancing to the top 25 round. Michelson expressed satisfaction with her results and addressed personal challenges and social media criticism regarding her appearance during her participation.