Laura Sofia de Sanctis was officially announced as Miss Grand Panama 2022 on Friday, September 9, and she will represent Panama at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October.
The 26-year-old graduate in social communication is a radio and television presenter, actress and professional model. She currently works as a logistics manager for a fish processing company and also CEO of Mundo de Madre Selva, a company focused on working with salvaged wood, which she herself works with Panamanian artisans.
In addition, the new Miss Grand Panama is a lover of animals, especially cats, and is passionate about philanthropy. She has carried out personal campaigns for various organizations related to cancer prevention, child labor and tree planting.
No stranger to pageantry, Laura is a former winner of Señorita Panama. After winning the national pageant, she went on to participate in Miss Universe 2017 where she was awarded the Miss Congeniality award.
Meet the new Miss Grand Panama:
