A participant confidently believed she had advanced to the final round of a beauty pageant, only to discover she had misheard and needed to return to her original position. Isamar Herrera, representing Panama, gracefully walked to the stage front, assuming she had made it to the final 22 of the Miss Grand International 2025 event in Thailand. However, it became evident that a mistake had occurred when the announcer clarified the error, apologizing for the confusion regarding Miss Grand Paraguay due to noise in the room.

The contestant mistakenly called was Cecilia Romero from Paraguay, prompting Isamar to return to her spot with a smile, seemingly unfazed by the mix-up. Reflecting on the incident, Isamar acknowledged her misunderstanding, pointing out a similar situation with Miss Canada who also misheard her country name during the live broadcast. She emphasized the unpredictability of live TV and maintained a positive attitude about the situation.

Following the incident, Isamar received an outpouring of support on Instagram from her followers, with messages expressing sympathy and encouragement. Ultimately, the Miss Grand International 2025 title was awarded to Emma Tiglao from the Philippines. Isamar was described by the pageant as a determined individual pursuing studies in Advertising and Marketing, believing in achieving goals through faith, discipline, and love.

Underpinned by resilience and empathy, Isamar values her relationships and views the crown not only as a symbol of beauty but also as an opportunity to inspire others by exemplifying perseverance and success through hard work and passion. Her mission is to serve as a beacon of overcoming challenges and demonstrating that true success stems from love, respect, and empowering others without overshadowing their light.