Vietnamese-British Emoura Pham Crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026

Emoura Pham, 26, of Vietnamese-British heritage, has been crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026, outshining 29 contestants in a glittering finale on July 31. She will now represent Vietnam at the Miss Grand International pageant. Born in 2000 and hailing from Ho Chi Minh City, Pham's background is a blend of Vietnamese and British. Her mother is Vietnamese, and her father is British. She lived in Vietnam in her early years before moving to the US at 15 to complete high school and pursue an Associate in Arts degree at Irvine Valley College in California. She possesses striking features and a well-proportioned physique, standing at 1.7 meters with measurements of 79-59-92 cm. During the final competition, Pham navigated through various segments, including the opening performance, swimwear, evening gown, a presentation on peace, and a Q&A session. In the crucial Q&A, when asked what she would tell foreign friends about Ho Chi Minh City, she responded by emphasizing not only its development but also the simple beauty of its people, culture, and cuisine. Throughout the two-month competition, Pham maintained a consistent performance, earning her the moniker "half-breed rose" from both the audience and beauty pageant experts, who recognized her as a strong contender. Her vibrant energy and youthful spirit were evident on stage during the introductions, fashion walks, swimwear, and talent portions. Pham also received several nominations for subsidiary awards, including the Grand Fashion Award and Grand Talent Award. For her talent segment, she captivated the audience by playing and singing "Heal the World" with a choir of 20 people. She also won the award for the best presentation on peace. The newly crowned Miss Grand Vietnam will have approximately two months to hone her knowledge, prepare her wardrobe, and refine her skills before heading to the international stage in India for the Miss Grand International pageant in September and October. Miss Grand Vietnam was first held in 2022 to select Vietnam's representative for the Miss Grand International competition. Prior to this, the rights holder would select contestants through a "handpick" method. Previous winners include Le Hoang Phuong, Doan Thien An, and Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi. The fourth edition of the pageant kicked off in May, with most activities taking place in Ho Chi Minh City. The judging panel included People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien (head judge), Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 Doan Thien An, Le Hoang Phuong, Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, Huong Giang, and actors Nhat Kim Anh and Quoc Truong. Information source: VnExpress