Miss Grand Indonesia 2022 is Andina Julie


After some deliberation and close interview with some contestants, Miss Grand Indonesia national director Ivan Gunawan appointed Andina Julie as Miss Grand Indonesia 2022.

The 21-year-old model and singer from South Sumatra will represent her country at the Miss Grand International 2022 competition later this year.

Andina succeeds Miss Grand Indonesia 2021 and Miss Grand International Top 10 finalist Sophia Rogan. Her official crowning ceremony will take place this February with the new crown.



Photos: Andy Chun / Miss Grand Indonesia

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