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Emma Tiglao is a Filipino model, journalist, news anchor, TV presenter, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder, most notably crowned Miss Grand International 2025.
Personal Background and Education
Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao was born on December 8, 1994, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, Philippines, to Pampangueño parents. She pursued her higher education at Holy Angel University in Angeles City, graduating as a dean’s lister in 2014 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in International Tourism Management.
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Career
Tiglao’s professional life is multifaceted, spanning modeling, journalism, and television.
- Modeling and Broadcasting: Before her prominent pageant wins, Tiglao worked primarily as a professional model in several countries, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Korea, and Japan. She later transitioned into broadcast journalism, becoming a news anchor and host for Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. She has appeared on programs such as the primetime news program Mata ng Agila (Eye of the Eagle) and the morning show Kada Umaga.
Pageantry History
A veteran of the pageant stage, Tiglao’s path to an international title spanned over a decade, marked by persistence and multiple national competitions.
- Early Pageants: Her national pageant journey began in 2012 when she competed in Mutya ng Pilipinas, finishing as 1st Runner-up. She subsequently competed in:
- Binibining Pilipinas 2014 (Top 15 finalist)
- Miss World Philippines 2015 (4th Princess)
- National Title: Her breakthrough national title came in 2019 when she won Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019. This win allowed her to represent the Philippines at the Miss Intercontinental 2019 pageant in Egypt, where she finished in the Top 20.
- International Crown: After a brief hiatus, Tiglao made a celebrated return to pageantry in 2025, winning the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 title. This earned her the right to represent the country in Thailand, where she was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 on October 18, 2025. Her victory secured a historic back-to-back win for the Philippines in the competition.
As Miss Grand International 2025, Tiglao is expected to be based in Thailand and travel globally to support the organization’s ‘Stop the War and Violence’ campaign.
Emma Tiglao Height
Emma Tiglao’s reported height is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
Emma Tiglao Age
Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao was born on December 8, 1994. As of the time of her Miss Grand International 2025 victory on October 18, 2025, her age is 30 years old.
Emma Tiglao Miss Grand
Emma Tiglao is the reigning Miss Grand International 2025. Her path to the international title involved a victory at the national level, where she was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025 in August 2025.
Her victory at Miss Grand International 2025, which was held in Thailand on October 18, 2025, marked a significant milestone:
- She became the second Filipina to win the Miss Grand International title.
- She secured the first back-to-back win in the history of the competition, succeeding her compatriot, CJ Opiaza (Miss Grand International 2024).
- During the competition, she was fast-tracked into the Top 20/22 by winning the “Country’s Power of the Year” online vote.
- As the titleholder, she is expected to be based in Thailand and travel globally to support the organization’s “Stop the War and Violence” campaign.
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Emma Tiglao Religion
Emma Tiglao’s specific, formal religious affiliation (such as Roman Catholic, Protestant, etc.) is not publicly documented in her biographical records.
However, her public statements and career context offer strong indications of her personal faith and spiritual focus:
- Emphasis on Faith: Tiglao frequently mentions “God,” “faith,” and prayer in discussions about her life and pageantry journey. For instance, after her national win, she dedicated the victory to “everyone who prayed for me,” and she has publicly advised aspiring beauty queens to “Put God in the center” of their endeavors, emphasizing that “If He becomes your core, anything and everything is possible.”
- The Filipino Context: As a prominent Filipino figure, Tiglao operates within a culture where an overwhelming majority of the population is Christian, particularly Roman Catholic. A focus on faith is common in Filipino public life, especially in beauty pageants.
- A “Leap of Faith”: She has referred to major career decisions, such as a temporary hiatus from pageantry to pursue broadcast journalism, as a “leap of faith” where she felt “God has already opened doors for me to take a different path.”
In summary, while her denominational affiliation isn’t confirmed, her language consistently reflects a deep Christian faith and a belief in the power of prayer and divine guidance in her personal and professional life.
You can find the Wikipedia page for Emma Tiglao here: Emma Tiglao – Wikipedia.
