Miss Grand Brasil 2022 is Isabella Menin of Alto Cafezal


Miss Alto Cafezal, Isabella Menin, was crowned Miss Grand Brasil 2022 (Miss Grand Brazil 2022) on Thursday, July 28 at Teatro da Caesb in Águas Claras, Brasília.

The 26-year-old succeeds last year's winner and Miss Grand International second runner-up Lorena Rodrigues and will represent her country at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. 

Grabriela Borges of Paraná and Vitória Brodt of Rio Grande do Sul were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while the representatives of Norte-Matogrossense, Bárbara Reis, and Mato Grosso, Maythe Varzoni completed the Top 5.

The new Miss Grand Brazil holds a degree in economics and a master's in finance. She speaks fluent English and Spanish and can communicate well in French and Italian.

Photos: Ricardo Siviero / Miss Grand Brasil, Concurso Nacional de Beleza

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