Bangkok (Web Desk): A lighthearted yet embarrassing moment stole the spotlight at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Thailand, when Panama’s contestant, Asamar Herrera, mistakenly thought she had won the crown — and began celebrating before realizing it wasn’t her name that was called.
The Confusion on Stage
The 31-year-old Herrera was standing on stage among 76 international contestants as the finalists were being announced. When she heard a name that sounded like hers, she stepped forward excitedly, waving her fists in the air and celebrating with joy — believing she had made it to the next round or possibly won the title.
However, moments later, confusion swept across the hall as the crowd fell silent. It turned out that the host had actually announced Miss Paraguay, Cecilia Romero, not Miss Panama.
Host’s Clarification
The host quickly apologized, explaining that due to the loud cheering and multilingual audience, the announcement was misheard by some contestants. “Apologies — it was Miss Grand Paraguay whose name was called,” he clarified.
Herrera, realizing the misunderstanding, appeared visibly embarrassed but handled the situation gracefully. She smiled, returned to her spot, and later congratulated Romero — who then stepped forward to officially celebrate her Miss Grand International 2025 victory.
Viral Moment and Online Reactions
The entire moment was caught on camera and has since gone viral across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. Viewers around the world shared clips of the incident, calling it one of the most relatable and human moments ever seen in a beauty pageant.
Interestingly, instead of mocking Herrera, many users expressed sympathy and support, praising her humility and positive reaction.
In a post-event interview, Herrera said,
“Mistakes happen. It was a misunderstanding — and that’s okay. Competitions teach us to win gracefully and to accept others’ success with respect.”
A Lesson in Grace
Her mature response has earned her admiration from fans and media outlets alike, turning an awkward misunderstanding into a touching example of humility and sportsmanship.
