00:00Did you hear what just happened in Taiwan? One crown, 27 women from around the world,
00:05and a moment that had the whole room on its feet. Thailand just made history again,
00:10and the final results are something you do not want to miss. Stay with me,
00:15because the way this night ended is wild. Before we dive in, if you love pageant news,
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00:31On October 30, 2026, the grand final of Face of Beauty International took place at the Hilton
00:38Taipei Sinban in the Taipei area of Taiwan. This was the 12th edition of the pageant,
00:44and 27 official delegates took the stage, competing in national costume, swimwear,
00:50evening wear, and a Q&A round. The night was hosted by Anand Moss and by Anita Wang,
00:57who was the first runner-up in 2025. The pageant, founded in 2012 and based in Auckland, New Zealand,
01:05is known for celebrating culture, confidence, purpose, and community impact. And this year,
01:11it delivered. So who took the crown? Thailand's Pichiawi Yokoyama, also known as Jean or Jeans.
01:18She was crowned Face of Beauty International 2026 by the outgoing queen, Nikki Buenafei Cheve of the
01:25Philippines. And here's the part that makes this even bigger. This is Thailand's third win in the
01:31history of the pageant, following victories in 2017 and 2019. Three crowns. That is a legacy.
01:39Pichiawi did not just win on the final night. She dominated the special awards too. She took first
01:45place for best in swimwear, second place for best in evening wear, and second place for best in
01:51national costume. She was also named charity ambassador. That is a complete package of beauty,
01:57elegance, and heart. And the judges clearly saw it. Now let's talk about the court.
02:02In first runner-up position, representing Finland, we have Jenna Rintamaki. Congratulations to Finland on a
02:10powerful finish. Second runner-up went to the Philippines, and this is a big one for Filipino
02:16pageant fans. Bea Ocampo, whose full name is Beatrice Angela Ocampo, stepped into the role of
02:22Philippine representative in September. After Olivia Grace Riley relinquished the title. Talk about
02:29pressure. The Philippines was chasing a third straight win after victories in 2024 and 2025.
02:35And Bea gave it everything. She won best in national costume in the preliminaries,
02:41topped the preliminary evening gown competition, and placed well in swimsuit. She made the top 15
02:47and climbed all the way to second runner-up. What a comeback story. Third runner-up went to the United
02:53States. With Erika Zayas, and in fourth runner-up position, representing Spain, Mary Jane Isla Alvarez.
03:01Both ladies shone brightly on that stage. Now let's talk about the heart of this pageant,
03:07the I Am Me Award, which celebrates self-confidence, individuality, and empowerment. This year,
03:14that special award went to Honduras, with Denise Martinez. It is a reminder that this competition
03:20is not only about the crown. It is about owning who you are. And Denise did exactly that.
03:26There were more highlights too. Taiwan's own representative, Joe Hao Yu, received the Asia
03:32Continental Award, which must have felt amazing in front of the home crowd. And in the teen division,
03:38Karina Uima of Estonia was named Teen Face of Beauty International 2026. The excitement did not
03:45start on finals night. Preliminary events ran through late October across Taiwan. National costume took place
03:53in Changhua and Liu Kang. While swimsuit and evening wear competitions were held in Taichung,
03:59the delegates spent days showing off culture, charisma, and talent before the grand finale.
04:05So let's recap. Thailand wins the crown with Pichiawi Yokoyama. Finland takes first runner-up.
04:12The Philippines lands second runner-up with Bea Ocampo. The USA is third runner-up. Spain is fourth,
04:19and Honduras takes the I Am Me Award. A night of elegance, culture, and empowerment. And a reminder
04:26of why Face of Beauty remains one of the most inspiring pageants out there. Now I want to hear
04:31from you. Did the right queen win? Who was your favorite delegate? Drop your answer in the comments,
04:37because I read every single one. And if you enjoyed this breakdown, give the video a like,
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04:47I'll see you in the next video. Bye for now.
