19/10/2025
Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao is a Filipino actress, model, journalist, news anchor, television presenter, and beauty pageant titleholder.
She is most notably known for:
Winning Miss Grand International 2025, achieving a historic back-to-back victory for the Philippines in the pageant's history.
Winning Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019 and representing the Philippines at the Miss Intercontinental 2019 pageant, where she finished in the Top 20.
Her career in broadcast journalism, having worked as a news anchor for the primetime news program Mata ng Agila and as a host for the talk show Kada Umaga on Net 25.
Biography and Career Highlights
Aspect Details
Born December 8, 1994, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, Philippines.
Alma Mater Holy Angel University (BS International Tourism Management), where she graduated in the dean's list in 2014.
Notable Occupations Model, actress, journalist, news anchor, and television presenter.
Journalism/Hosting News Anchor for Mata ng Agila (2020–2023) and Host for Kada Umaga (2021–present).
Pageant Career A veteran of the pageant stage, her journey includes:
Major Pageant Placements
Year Competition Title/Placement
2025 Miss Grand International Winner
2025 Miss Grand Philippines Winner
2019 Miss Intercontinental Top 20 Semifinalist
2019 Binibining Pilipinas Winner (Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental)
2015 Miss World Philippines 4th Princess (4th Runner-up)
2014 Binibining Pilipinas Top 15 Semifinalist
2012 Mutya ng Pilipinas 1st Runner-up
Her crowning as Miss Grand International 2025, succeeding fellow Filipina CJ Opiaza, marked the first time in the pageant's history that a country achieved consecutive wins. During the competition, her background as a journalist was often highlighted i
n her speeches, where she advocated for peace and spoke out against corruption.
CONGRATULATIONS MISS GRAND INTERNATIONAL "PHILIPPINES" 2025. EMMA MARY FRANCISCO TIGLAO. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING OUR FLAG. MABUHAY!!🇵🇭