Miss Grand Myanmar () is an annual female national beauty pageant of Myanmar, founded in 2016 by Yangon-based event organizer Style Plus H. Previously, from 2013 to 2014, the license belonged to the Miss Golden Land Myanmar organization, and then it was under the proprietary of the Miss Universe Myanmar organizer, Hello Madam, during 2017 – 2020. Since 2021, the Glamorous International, headed by a Burmese overseas in Thailand, Htoo Ant Lwin, has been responsible for sending Myanmar delegates to compete at Miss Grand International.
Since its first participation in 2013, Myanmar has never won the Miss Grand International but holds a record of 5 placements in such; the highest position is the first runner-up, obtained by Ni Ni Lin Eain in 2023.
The reigning Miss Grand Myanmar is Christine Nan Seng of Hpakant, who was crowned on 20 July 2026 at a special studio ceremony following the recent religious costume controversy that postponed the pageant. She is set to represent Myanmar at Miss Grand International 2026.
History Since the establishment of Miss Grand International in 2013, Myanmar has always sent its representatives to compete at such every year. However, its first three candidates from 2013 to 2015 were either handpicked or determined through the "Miss Golden Land Myanmar" pageant. Later in 2016, the first competition of Miss Grand Myanmar was conducted after the Yangon-based event organizer Style Plus H had obtained the license, the contest was held at City Hall of Pyin Oo Lwin, featuring 24 national finalists, of which, Nandar Lwin from Yangon was named the winner and no contest was additionally held since then, the license was transferred to different organizers.
During 2017 – 2020, Miss Universe Myanmar Organization was responsible for selecting the representatives of Myanmar for Miss Grand international pageants. At that time, the 1st Runner-Up of Miss Universe Myanmar represented the country in Miss Grand International. Since 2021, the Glamorous International, chaired by Htoo Ant Lwin, has been responsible for selecting and sending Myanmar representatives to the international stage.
Since 2024, several regional pageants have been held to determine their representatives for the national contest, as listed below. Miss Grand Bago (est. 2024) Miss Grand Chinland (est. 2024) Miss Grand Mandalay (est. 2024) Miss Grand Myitkyina (est. 2024) Miss Grand Naypyidaw (est. 2024) Miss Grand Yangon (est. 2024)
Controversies
Religious costume controversy
On 5 May 2026, the Miss Grand Myanmar Organization announced the expulsion of contestant Ei Mon Lwin, who represented Tachilek, following controversy surrounding her appearance in a Buddhist nun's outfit during the preliminary National Costume competition held at the Eravati Sule Grand Hotel in Yangon.
During the performance on 4 May, Ei Mon Lwin wore traditional Buddhist nun robes while depicting scenes of meditation and a traditional ear-piercing ceremony. Videos of the performance circulated widely on social media and sparked criticism from members of the public, who considered the use of Buddhist religious imagery in a beauty pageant inappropriate and disrespectful.
National director U Mahran Seng Naw stated that the contestant had violated contractual rules prohibiting conduct that could damage Myanmar's dignity or disrespect religions. According to the organization, the costume had not been presented during rehearsals and had not received official approval from pageant organizers.
Following the controversy, local media reported that the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the incident.
Several local reports also stated that the Eravati Sule Yangon venue sponsor received a six-month shutdown order in connection with the incident.
Editions Location and date The following list is the edition detail of the Miss Grand Myanmar contest, since its inception in 2016.
Edition Date Final venue Entrants 1st 7 August 2016 City Hall of Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay 2nd 10 December 2023Hexagon Complex, Shwe Htut Tin Compound, Tamwe Township, Yangon 3rd 21 June 2025 4th 20 July 2026 Eravati Sule Grand Hotel, Yangon
Competition result
EditionWinnerRunners-up First Second Third Fourth Fifth1st Nandar Lwin(Yangon) May Phuu Pwint Nwe(Yangon) Cherry Htun(Taunggyi) colspan=3 2nd Thae Su Nyein(Taungoo) Myint Myat Moe(Mudon) Angel Kyi Phyu(Bago) Su Myat Yee(Hakha)Nan Khine Shwe Warwin(Myawaddy) Kyaw Kyaw Eaindra(Pyin Oo Lwin) Sara Su(Amarapura) 3rd Jawkang Sophia Nawaug(Namhkam) Ahtin Kaya Po Po(Yangon) Tharaphil Muang(Magway) Julie Htoi San(Bhamo) Eaint Mhuu Thwe Aung(Hakha) rowspan=2 4thChristine Nan Seng(Hpakant)Han Htray Zan(Mandalay)Htet Twal Tar Moe(Sittwe)Han Thiri Kyaw(Mudon)May Myat Noe Khin(North Yangon) Notes
International competition Miss Grand International The following is a list of Myanmar representatives at the Miss Grand International contest. Color keys
YearTownMiss Grand MyanmarTitlePlacementSpecial AwardsNational Licensee2026 Hpakant Christine Nan Seng Miss Grand Myanmar 2026M Entertainment2025 Namhkam JK Sophia Miss Grand Myanmar 2025 Unplaced 2024 Taungoo Thae Su Nyein Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 2nd Runner-up Miss Beauty Skin I'Aura QueenMingalarpar Miss Myanmar(Glamorous International)2023 Mudon Ni Ni Lin Eain Appointed 1st Runner-up Miss Popular Vote Country's Power of the Year2022 Thailand Ei Ei Aung Htunt Miss Grand Thailand 2022 Top 20 Unplaced2021 Kengtung Amara Shune Lei Miss Earth Myanmar 2020 Top 202020 Myawaddy Han Lay 1st runner-up Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 Top 20Miss Universe Myanmar(Hello Madam Media)2019 Myeik Hmwe Thet 1st runner-up Miss Universe Myanmar 2019 Unplaced2018 Naypyitaw Su Myat Phoo 1st runner-up Miss Universe Myanmar 2018 Unplaced2017 Yangon Shwe Eain Si 1st runner-up Miss Universe Myanmar 2017 colspan=2 Yangon Aye Chan Moe 1st runner-up Miss Universe Myanmar 2013 Unplaced2016 Yangon Nandar Lwin Miss Grand Myanmar 2016 UnplacedStyle Plus H2015 Yangon San Htate Htar Linn Appointed Unplaced2014 Myitkyina M Ja Seng Miss Golden Land Grand Myanmar 2014 Unplaced2013 Kalay Htar Htet Htet Appointed Top 20Miss Popular Vote Notes
Miss Planet International The following is a list of Bamar representatives at the Miss Planet International contest. Color keys
YearTownMiss Planet MyanmarTitlePlacementSpecial AwardsNational Director2024 Dawei Su Myat Yi Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 colspan=2 Glamorous International
Miss Teen International The following is a list of Bamar representatives at the Miss Teen International contest. Color keys
YearTownMiss Teen International MyanmarTitlePlacementSpecial AwardsNational Director2024 Thanlyin Shoon Lae Nay Chi Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 colspan=2 Glamorous International
Miss Celebrity International The following is a list of Bamar representatives at the Miss Celebrity International contest. Color keys
YearTownMiss Teen International MyanmarTitlePlacementSpecial AwardsNational Director2023 Bago Shwe Chuu Ngone Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 Unplaced Glamorous International
Trivia National Directors Wai Yan Aung (2013–2014) Hla Nu Htun (2015–2016) Soe Yu Wai (2017–2020) Htoo Ant Lwin (2021–2024) Maran Seng Naw (2025)
Franchise Holders Miss Golden Land Myanmar Organization (2013–2014) Style Plus H Organization (2015–2016) Hello Madam Media Group Co., Ltd. (2017–2020) Glamorous International (2021–2024) M Entertainment (2025)
Winner gallery
City by number of wins + Number of wins City Years3 Yangon 2015, 2016, 2017*1 Taungoo2024 Mudon2023, Thailand 2022 Kengtung 2021 Myawaddy 2020 Myeik 2019 Naypyidaw 2018 Myitkyina 2014 Kalay 2013
See also
List of beauty pageants
References
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