Emma Tiglao
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| Born | Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao December 8, 1994 |
| Alma mater | Holy Angel University (BS International Tourism Management) |
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Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao (Tagalog: [ˈɛmːɐ ˈtɪɡlɐw]; born December 8, 1994) is a Filipino actress, model, journalist, news anchor, television presenter, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Grand International 2025. She is the second Filipina Miss Grand International, and the first back-to-back winner in the history of the competition, following CJ Opiaza the year prior.
Tiglao was previously crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025. In 2019, she was also crowned Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2019, and represented the Philippines at the Miss Intercontinental 2019 pageant in Egypt, where she finished in the top 20.[1]
Early life and education
Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao was born on December 8, 1994, as the youngest of four children of Antonio and Isabelita Tiglao in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.[2] Tiglao attended Holy Angel University[3] in Angeles City, and graduated in the dean's list with a degree in International Tourism Management in 2014.[4] She then worked as a model-ambassador for a hotel in Cambodia.[2]
Career
Modeling and television work
Tiglao mainly worked as a model in Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Korea, and Japan before becoming a news anchor for Eagle Broadcasting Corporation's primetime news program Mata ng Agila. Since 2021, she has been one of the main hosts of NET25's talk show program Kada Umaga.[5]
Pageantry
Tiglao began competing in beauty pageants at the age of 13, with her first foray being a competition at her school.[2]
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012
Tiglao competed in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 and placed 1st-runner up to Rizzini Alexis Gomez.
Binibining Pilipinas 2014
Tiglao competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2014 and reached the top 15. Mary Jean Lastimosa won as Miss Universe Philippines.[6][7]
Miss World Philippines 2015
In 2015, Tiglao entered Miss World Philippines 2015 and was proclaimed the fourth princess.[8][9]
Miss Midori Clark 2018
In 2018, Tiglao entered Miss Midori Clark 2018 and was proclaimed 1st-runner up.
Binibining Pilipinas 2019
Tiglao competed in and won Binibining Pilipinas 2019 on June 9, 2019, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. She won two special awards during the ceremony; Best in National Costume and Miss Pizza Hut. She was crowned by the previous winner, Karen Gallman, Miss Intercontinental 2018.[10][11]
Miss Intercontinental 2019
Tiglao represented the Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2019 on December 20, 2019, in Egypt and finished in the top 20.[12] She also won the Miss Popularity and Miss May Care awards.[13]
In 2022, Tiglao confirmed that she was leaving beauty pageantry.[14]
Miss Grand Philippines 2025
In 2025, Tiglao announced her return to pageantry after six years. On July 1, 2025, she became an official candidate of the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 representing Pampanga.[15]
At the coronation night, she wore a gown by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez. At the end of the event, she was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025.[16]
Miss Grand International 2025
Tiglao represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Thailand on October 18, 2025. She was fast-tracked into the top 20 by winning the "Country's Power of the Year".[17] On the finals night, Emma wore a custom gown by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez.[18] The gown was rendered in a burnt‑orange / molten‑gold hue, intended to evoke a phoenix rising from the ashes — symbolic of “rebirth” and triumph.[19]
Tiglao went on to win the competition, and was crowned by compatriot and outgoing queen CJ Opiaza, heralding the first-ever back-to-back win for the Philippines and in the history of the Miss Grand International competition. Tiglao also won the "Global Beauties' Expert Choice Award" by the said beauty pageant portal and community.[20]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2019 | Rated K | Guest |
| Magandang Buhay | ||
| The Bottomline with Boy Abunda | ||
| 2020–2023 | Mata ng Agila | News Anchor |
| 2021–present | Kada Umaga | Host |
| 2023 | Mata ng Agila sa Tanghali | News Anchor |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | No Boyfriend Since Birth | Bride 4 |
TV commercials
| Year | Title |
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| 2021 | Chowking Siomai Chao Fan Family Platter |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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| "Paruparo" (with Bini) | 2026 | Kerbs Balagtas | [21] |
References
- ^ Libero, Grace (August 25, 2025). "10 Things About Miss Grand Philippines 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao". METRO.style. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lampayan, Kevin Ian. "Who is Emma Tiglao, Miss Grand International 2025?". Rappler. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Tulabut, Noel G. (June 15, 2019). "Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees". Sunstar. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (August 27, 2025). "Who is Emma Tiglao? Get to know our Miss Grand Philippines 2025". GMA News. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "Dàn hoa hậu Philippines thi quốc tế năm nay". VnExpress (in Vietnamese). Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners at the Bb Pilipinas 2014 coronation night". Rappler. March 30, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Winners: The Complete Results List". The Summit Express. March 31, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "Nueva Vizcaya beauty named Miss World Philippines 2015". ABS-CBN News. October 18, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Hillarie Danielle Parungao is Miss World Philippines 2015". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "Who is Emma Mary Tiglao, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019?". Rappler. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2019 winners, top 25, special awards, highlights". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental bid landing in top 20". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental campaign with Top 20 finish". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "After a decade, Emma Tiglao says goodbye to pageantry". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Pageant veteran Emma Tiglao eyes Miss Grand Philippines 2025 crown". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. "Emma Tiglao crowned Miss Grand International Philippines 2025". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (October 18, 2025). "PH among finalists for 2025 Miss Grand International Country's Power of the Year award". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "A closer look at Emma Tiglao's Miss Grand International 2025 gown". GMA News Online. October 19, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ Sean Castelo III (October 19, 2025). "Philippines Rises Again: Emma Tiglao Wins MGI 2025". Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (October 18, 2025). "Emma Tiglao gives PH a back-to-back win at Miss Grand International 2025". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (January 2, 2026). "Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao flutters in BINI's 'Paruparo' video". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2026.