The semi-final night of Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 caused a stir when the judges' scores were publicly announced for the first time right on stage.
The focus of controversy belonged to the Lao representative - Miranda Aengmany when she continuously received 1 point from judge Omar Harfouch in both the evening gown and bare face competitions.
This result quickly sparked debate on social networks. Many viewers believe that the low score is strict and easily affects the psychology of contestants, while some opinions also criticized the male judge for having a subtle attitude towards the Lao representative.
After the controversial clip spread, the online community quickly shared many everyday images of Miranda Aengmany on her personal page.
Many opinions believe that the Lao representative possesses a harmonious face, a pleasing appearance, and is not at the point of receiving shockingly low scores.
Many moments of her bare face were also praised for her beautiful skin and natural features. Therefore, the score from this judge made beauty fans argue even more fiercely.
After the competition night, Miranda also livestreamed crying because of pressure and disappointment, attracting great attention from the online community. Many Vietnamese audiences left words of encouragement and comfort for her amidst the score noise.
Miranda Aengmany, also known as Minnie Milandar, is Miss Transgender Laos 2022 and currently represents Laos at Miss Grand International All Stars 2026.
She is prominent in her role as a model, and is also considered an influential face in the LGBTQ+ community in her hometown. Miranda also often conveys messages about self-confidence, self-love and active participation in community activities.
