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Kamolwan Chanago lost her veneers onstage during the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries, but continued confidently
The 18-year-old impressed the audience by maintaining composure and completing her walk in a sparkly pink gown
The winner of Miss Grand Thailand will compete in the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant in India this October
A beauty queen is displaying how the show must go on.
On Wednesday, March 25, Kamolwan Chanago suffered a malfunction after her veneers fell out onstage while taking part in the Miss Grand Thailand pageant, according to the Associated Press.
The 18-year-old was delivering her speech for the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries when the incident occurred.
In the video, which was shot in Bangkok, Thailand, Chanago was captured speaking before her words mumbled after the top veneers became loose in her mouth.
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She then turned around to swiftly tweak them before displaying a model poker face and beginning her dazzling walk across the stage.
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Showing off her sparkly pink gown and fur shawl, Chanago donned a smile as she continued her walk.
She then gave a two-part twirl before striking more poses and heading off stage.
Throughout her walk, Chanago was welcomed with applause from the crowd.
“She handled this better than most of us handle a bad hair day. Is this the most iconic pageant moment ever?,” a spectator said, per the outlet.
However, a second added, “How embarrassing. I would die. It's so impressive she carried on like nothing had happened.”
A spokesperson for Miss Grand International tells PEOPLE, "During her on-stage introduction, Kamolwan Chanago experienced a minor and unexpected incident in which her veneer teeth became dislodged."
They continued, "She handled the situation with professionalism and composure, and the event continued smoothly without disruption. We are proud of her confidence and stage presence throughout the competition."
The Miss Grand Thailand pageant includes 77 Thai women competing to be named Miss Grand Thailand 2026. The winner of that event will then move on to become a contestant for the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant in India in October.
Miss Grand Thailand’s finale is set to take place March 28 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, according to the Associated Press.
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