Cagayan de Oro’s Nikki de Moura Triumphs as Miss Grand Philippines 2023

Nikki de Moura, hailing from Cagayan de Oro, was crowned as Miss Grand Philippines 2023 during the highly anticipated coronation held at Pasay City’s Mall of Asia Arena on the evening of July 13, 2023.

Outshining 30 other candidates from various provinces and municipalities across the country, Nikki emerged victorious, securing the coveted crown. At just 19 years old, she triumphed, earning the distinction of being the Philippines’ inaugural representative for the prestigious Miss Grand International pageant under the ALV Pageant Circle. The pageant franchise was previously overseen by Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.

The Winners

Major awards
Best in Evening Gown: Caluya, Antique – Charie Manalo Sergio
Best in Swimsuit: Bagumbayan, Quezon City – Michelle Arceo

Minor awards
Best in National Costume: Urdaneta City – Faith Grace Heterick
Kapetan Cafe’s Best in Runway: Angono, Rizal – Herlene Nicole Budol
Miss Photogenic: Cagayan de Oro City – Nikki de Moura
Miss Multimedia: Caloocan City – Shanon Tampon
Miss Congeniality: General Santos City – Laica Eupeña

Sponsor awards
Miss Ever Bilena: Angono, Rizal – Herlene Nicole Budol
Miss Hello Glow: Bagumbayan, Quezon City – Michelle Arceo[20]
Miss Blackwater: Caloocan City – Shanon Tampon[20]
Miss Careline: Cagayan de Oro City – Nikki de Moura[20]
Miss Ever Organics: Nueva Ecija – Aeroz Ganiban
Miss Spotlight: Northern Samar – Maria Gail Tobes
Miss Hyaloo: Pangasinan – Rona Lalaine Lopez
Skin Elements Ambassadors:
Cagayan de Oro City – Nikki de Moura
Pampanga – Dynara Maurer
San Juan City – Arine Ejercito Tan
Tarlac – Francine Reyes
Urdaneta City – Faith Grace Heterick
Miss ArenaPlus: Angono, Rizal – Herlene Nicole Budol
Miss K Magic: Tarlac – Francine Reyes
Miss Mermaid Manila Hair: Angono, Rizal – Herlene Nicole Budol
Miss Bench Body: Northern Samar – Maria Gail Tobes
Miss Bench: Cagayan de Oro City – Nikki de Moura
Miss Aqua Boracay: Bagumbayan, Quezon City – Michelle Arceo
Miss Stackey: Bagumbayan, Quezon City – Michelle Arceo
Miss Philippine Airlines: Cagayan de Oro City – Nikki de Moura
ALV Talent Brand Star: San Juan City – Arine Ejercito Tan, Tarlac – Francine Reyes,Urdaneta City – Faith Grace Heterick
Miss BlueWater Day Spa: Angono, Rizal – Herlene Nicole Budol