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Shyare Andrade returns to Ecuador after pageant success

Overview

The Miss Grand International 2026 pageant concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, with the representative from Tanzania crowned the winner. Ecuadorian contestant Shyare Andrade finished as the first runner-up. Throughout the competition, Andrade achieved several milestones, including winning the ‘Country’s Power of the Year’ title through digital voting and receiving the ‘Best Outfit of the Day’ award. Her national costume, designed by Steven Vera, was inspired by ‘Tsunki Nua’, a water and river deity from Shuar mythology.

Following her success, the 23-year-old law student returned to Ecuador on October 14. Upon her arrival at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, she was met by a large crowd of supporters, family, and fans. The intense emotions and the size of the crowd caused Andrade to nearly faint, which prevented her from performing a planned catwalk. Due to requests from airport staff to clear the way for other passengers, she was unable to stay long at the terminal and did not notice the mariachis brought to celebrate her homecoming.

During a press conference in Guayaquil, Andrade addressed social media speculation regarding her travel expenses. She clarified that she faced unexpected costs for additional luggage, which she covered using part of her prize money, noting difficulties using her credit card in Thailand and the necessity of exchanging currency to baht. The Concurso Nacional de Belleza (CNB) confirmed they will reimburse her for these extra costs.

In her home province of Manabí, celebrations continued with a large caravan organized in Portoviejo. Despite heavy rain, crowds gathered along the Portoviejo-Crucita road to participate in a motorcade through the city streets to honor her achievements.

Entities

Miss Grand International · Shyare Andrade · Thailand · Ecuador · Guayaquil

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Shyare Andrade clarifies pageant travel expenses and receives homecoming welcome

    Ecuadorian beauty queen Shyare Andrade clarified that she used part of her Miss Grand International prize money to cover unexpected luggage fees in Thailand and received a celebratory welcome in Portoviejo.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Shyare Andrade returns to Ecuador after Miss Grand International success

    Miss Grand International 2026 first runner-up Shyare Andrade returns to Guayaquil, Ecuador, on October 14 following her successful performance in Thailand.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Shyare Andrade advances in Miss Grand International 2026

    Ecuador's Shyare Andrade enters the final voting round for Miss Grand International's ‘Country’s Power of the Year’ and prepares for the national costume competition in Thailand.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Shyare Andrade reaches final three in Miss Grand International voting

    Ecuador's Shyare Andrade has reached the final three of the ‘Country’s Power of the Year’ at Miss Grand International 2026, competing for an automatic spot in the Top 20.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lady Di Mosquera reaches top 15 in Miss Grand International swimsuit round

    Venezuelan representative Lady Di Mosquera reached the top 15 in the Miss Grand International 2026 swimsuit competition held in Bangkok, Thailand.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Shyare Andrade competes in Miss Grand International 2026

    Ecuadorian contestant Shyare Andrade is competing in Miss Grand International 2026 in Thailand, participating in the swimsuit parade and vying for a Top 20 spot via digital voting.

Sources

elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · expreso.ec · extra.ec · fdlp.gov · informatemanabi.com · meridiano.net · metroecuador.com.ec · notimercio.ec · popular.com.py · sisepuedeecuador.com · univisa.com.ec · visorgt.com

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