If Kaithlyn Da Rocha Ferreira, 27, wins Miss Grand International 2026, she will make history as the first Bolivian titleholder of the international beauty pageant. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, the competition was founded by Nawat Itsaragrisil in 2013.
Kaithlyn Da Rocha
Da Rocha is currently in a relationship with Marcelo Rivera. They are both Cochabamba, Bolivia.
An alumna of the Universidad Mayor de San Simón, Da Rocha is a lawyer and a former television presenter. She is also a professional model with more than 10 years of experience.
Aside from advocating for women’s empowerment and the strengthening of democracy, Da Roca is a also tireless defender of animal and wildlife rights. She is 5’7″ tall and she speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
From January 2021 to April 2021, Da Rocha was a presenter at Red Asociación Teledifusora Boliviana (ATB), a free-to-air TV channel based in La Paz, Bolivia. In June 2023, she joined the autonomous municipal government of Cochabamba as a content creator for the office of the mayor of the city.
On August 2, 2026, Da Rocha was appointed Miss Grand Bolivia 2026. She stated, “This is not just a dream come true; it’s a great responsibility.”
“I know that the journey has taught me lessons that have helped me grow, and today I embrace them with more maturity, discipline, and commitment than ever before,” Da Rocha continued. “I promise to prepare myself every day to represent our country with pride, passion, and respect. I will give my all, because I’m not just going for a crown; I’m going for a dream, for my country, and for everyone who believes in me.”
Miss Grand International 2026
Bolivia was represented at Miss Grand International 2025 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok on October 18, 2025 by Alexandra Rocha. She competed against 76 other candidates including Emma Tiglao of the Philippines, who won the title.
Rocha was unplaced. Runner-up to Tiglao was Sarunrat Puagpipat of Thailand and the respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Aitana Jimenez of Spain, Faith Maria Porter of Ghana and Nariman Battikha of Venezuela.
On October 10, 2026, Tiglao will crown her successor in India. The venue of the coronation ceremony has yet to be finalized.
Including Bolivia, more than 70 countries and territories will be represented at Miss Grand International 2026. Among Da Rocha’s fellow candidates are:
- Paula Assunção, 33, Brazil
- Adelaide Somuah Twum, 29, Ghana
- Lakshita Thilagaraj, 23, India
- Micaela Viveros, 21, Paraguay
- Alba María Ruiz, 22, Spain
- Patthama Jitsawat, 33, Thailand
- Lady Di Mosquera, 26, Venezuela
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