Vicky Carbonell Represents Puerto Rico at Miss Grand International 2026
The Puerto Rican singer, artist and marketing graduate participated in preliminary competitions in Bangkok ahead of the grand final on Saturday.
The short version
- Diario AS reports that more than 70 candidates including Carbonell are competing and the grand final is scheduled for Oct. 10 in Bangkok
- El Vocero reported that Carbonell participated in the preliminary evening gown competition wearing an orange and copper beaded dress
- El Vocero reports Carbonell placed among the top seven in the talent category and wore a national costume inspired by pirate Roberto Cofresí
- Carbonell told El Vocero her main goal was for Puerto Rico to be proud of her representation
Puerto Rico's Representative
Vicky Carbonell is the representative of Puerto Rico in Miss Grand International 2026. Diario AS reported that she is a singer, artist and marketing graduate who describes herself as a creative communicator and content creator with experience in public speaking, modeling, teamwork and adapting to new challenges.
The grand final will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. Diario AS reported that the event starts at 7:00 p.m. local time in Thailand, which corresponds to 8:00 a.m. ET. El Vocero reported the final is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9:00 a.m. Puerto Rico time.
What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Mi mayor preocupación era que yo no hiciera un trabajo del cual Puerto Rico estuviese orgulloso.
Our translation: My biggest concern was that I would not do a job that Puerto Rico would be proud of.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Vocero. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Preliminary Performances
Carbonell participated in the preliminary competition on Wednesday in Thailand. El Vocero reported that she walked in an evening gown in shades of orange and copper covered in beading and golden sparkles, featuring a plunging neckline, transparencies, a high leg slit and a red overskirt.
Miguel Deliz, director of Miss Grand Puerto Rico, told El Vocero that Carbonell grew on stage with a secure, elegant and powerful presence. Her transitions were masterful and her overall image was impeccable.
Carbonell also presented a national costume inspired by the legend of pirate Roberto Cofresí, using crimson and gold colors along with maritime elements, El Vocero reported.
Where the sources differ
Both sources agree that Vicky Carbonell is Puerto Rico's representative, that she participated in preliminary competitions including evening gown and national costume, and that the final is on Oct. 10 in Bangkok. Diario AS states the final begins at 7:00 p.m. Thailand time or 8:00 a.m. ET while El Vocero states 9:00 a.m. Puerto Rico time. Diario AS reports more than 70 candidates and details the competition format including advancement to top 20, 10 and five. El Vocero reports her top-seven talent placement, quotes her and director Miguel Deliz on her performance and pride in representing Puerto Rico, and describes her specific outfits.
What the reports do not say
The sources do not state whether Carbonell advanced from the preliminaries to the top 20 semifinalists, who the other top talent finalists were, the results of public votes for Miss Popular Vote or Country’s Power of The Year, or any specific scores or rankings from the preliminary competitions beyond the top seven in talent.
Sources
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- Reporting Quién es Vicky Carbonell, la representante de Puerto Rico en Miss Grand International 2026
- Reporting Vicky Carbonell brilla en la preliminar de Miss Grand: “Mi meta era que Puerto Rico estuviese orgulloso”
How we checked this
Diario AS provided background on Carbonell, the number of candidates, the final date, time, location and format. El Vocero focused on her preliminary performance, specific attire, quotes from Carbonell and Miguel Deliz, and her top-seven talent result. The exact start time of the final rests on a single source in each report.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.