Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2022 is Jearmanda Ramos


A  22-year-old real estate agent, Jearmanda Ramos, has been officially announced as Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2022.

Jearmanda hails from the province of Puerto Plata and holds a bachelor's degree in international business. She will now prepare to represent the Dominican Republic at the 10th Miss Grand International competition to be held in Indonesia this October.



Photos: Eury Ricardo Photography / Miss Grand Republica Dominicana

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