Nikki de Moura is Miss Grand Philippines 2023
The newest grand and golden Filipina has arrived! Cagayan de Oro’s Nikki de Moura wins the title of Miss Grand Philippines 2023. Besting out 29 candidates, she will now represent the country at Miss Grand International 2023.
The pageant’s coronation night took place on July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Crowning Nikki is Miss Grand Philippines 2022 and Miss Grand International 2022 5th runner-up Roberta Tamondong as well as reigning Miss Grand International 2022 Isabella Menin of Brazil.
Nikki de Moura is Miss Grand Philippines 2023
A 19-year-old Filipino-Brazilian model, it was indeed a grand comeback for Nikki as she returns to the national pageant scene after 4 years. Since winning Miss Teen Philippines in 2019, many have been waiting for her to join again.
Nikki is most well-known for participating in the multi-platform reality competition Supermodel Me, where she placed first runner-up in Season Six.
Miss Grand International 2023 will be taking place on October 25 in Vietnam. With Nikki’s wit, beauty, and experience, she will aim to win the country its first golden crown.
Aside from her, three other crowns were awarded, these includes the following: Michelle Arceo of Bagumbayan, Quezon City as Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023, Herlene Budol of Angono, Rizal as Miss Philippines Tourism 2023, and Francine Reyes of Tarlac as Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2023.
Shanon Tampon of Caloocan City and Charie Sergio of Antique completes the Final 6 as first and second runners-up, respectively.
Miss Grand Philippines 2023 is the pageant’s inaugural edition after ALV Pageant Circle President Arnold Vegafria acquired the franchise last year. In attendance during the event were members of the Miss Grand International organization headed by its president Nawat Itsaragrisil.
From 2014 to 2022, Binibining Pilipinas oversaw the selection of the Philippine representative for the Thai-based international pageant.
Congratulations to all the winners!
