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Miss Panama Isamar Herrera’s viral blunder at Miss Grand International 2025 (Oct 18, Bangkok) saw her mistake Paraguay for Panama during the Top 20 call, corrected awkwardly by host Matthew Deane. Despite missing the finals, Isamar’s grace — “These things happen” — and her Michael Costello gold gown won hearts. With 5M TikTok views and fan support, she’s a true queen. Steal her fall 2025 metallic look for under $115. Emma Tiglao (Philippines) took the crown, but Isamar’s poise shines brighter.
October 23, 2025 — The Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Bangkok took a cringe-worthy turn when Miss Panama, Isamar Herrera, mistook Paraguay for Panama during the Top 20 announcement, sparking a viral moment.
Host Matthew Deane’s awkward correction — “I announced Miss Grand Paraguay” — left viewers mortified, but Isamar’s grace and golden gown stole the show. Here’s the full scoop, her classy response, and how to shop her sculptural gold dress look for fall 2025 under $100.
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On Oct 18, 2025, during the Miss Grand International final in Bangkok, Isamar Herrera, 31, thought her country was called as a Top 20 finalist. She strutted forward, clapping and posing, only for host Matthew Deane to pause and clarify:

“I beg your pardon, I announced Miss Grand Paraguay.” (E! News, New York Post)
Miss Paraguay, Cecilia Romero, then took the spotlight, while Isamar gracefully returned to
her spot. The hall’s noise was blamed, with Deane noting:
“There is a lot of noise in this hall, packed with fans from all over the world.”
Viral Impact: A TikTok clip (@laurelarisgado) hit 5M views, with fans split between sympathy and shade. Isamar didn’t make the final 22, and Emma Tiglao (Philippines) won, marking a historic back-to-back win for her country (Daily Mail).

Despite the embarrassment, Isamar stayed poised, telling Daily Mail:
“These things happen. It was a mistake, and this is a competition. You have to know how to lose and recognize the triumph of others.”
Her Instagram (@isamarherrera) reflects her resilience, with a post captioned:
“Thank you for believing in your Panameña… I am very happy to represent you and leave my country high.”
Fans rallied on X and TikTok, with comments like:
“Panama, Paraguay — easy mix-up! She’s a queen for handling it.” (2K likes)
“Why didn’t Paraguay move sooner? Messy production!” (1.5K shares)
Isamar’s sculptural gold gown by Michael Costello screamed pageant drama and aligns with fall 2025’s metallic trend. Recreate her look on a budget:

| Item. | Pageant Vibe | Runway Price | Budget Dupe | Price | Link | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Sequin Gown | Sculptural glamour. | $1,200 (Costello) | Lulu’s Gold Maxi | $79 | Lulus | 
| Statement Earrings | Bold sparkle | $300 | H&M Gold Hoops | $12.99 | H&M | 
| Metallic Clutch | Red-carpet chic | $150 | Zara Mini Clutch | $22.90 | Zara | 
Total Budget Look: $114.89

Style Tip: Pair with nude heels and a sleek updo for max elegance.
The blunder drew comparisons to Steve Harvey’s 2015 Miss Universe mix-up, when he named Miss Colombia instead of Miss Philippines. Harvey called it the “worst week of my life” (Comedy Gold Minds, 2021). Fans on X noted:
“Isamar’s walk-back was iconic — Steve Harvey vibes!” (3K likes)
“Production needs to get it together — poor Panama!” (1K retweets)
What’s Your Take? Was it a production fail or just pageant chaos? Comment below!
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