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Guyanese beauty crowned Miss Grand Texas 2025
Miss Texas Grand 2025 Lieve Blanckaert (center) and runner up winners after she was crowned
Kaieteur News – In the world of pageantry, many dream of being crowned queen. Some give up after their first attempt, while others settle as a runner-up. But Lieve Blanckaert, a Guyanese-born model and wellness advocate, refused to stop showing up.
Now, after years of persistence and near wins, she has earned her biggest title yet, Miss Grand Texas 2025, an international title she won over 18 impressive contestants.
Representing the city of Dallas, Blanckaert secured her place on the national stage. For the 26-year-old, this victory is more than just a crown. It represents a ten-year journey of grit, grace, and growth.
“This isn’t just a crown,” Blanckaert said. “It’s 10 years of trying, growing, not quitting, coming back, believing, falling apart, and still choosing to show up,” she said.
Next, she will represent Texas at Miss Grand USA in Las Vegas on August 14, bringing with her not only poise and purpose , but a deeply personal story of strength.
Miss Texas Grand 2025 Lieve Blanckaert being embraced after she won the 2025 title
FUELED BY LOVE AND LOSS
Blanckaert’s Miss Grand Texas win comes just six months after her emotional return to pageantry at Miss World Guyana 2024, her third appearance on the national stage. She previously held the Miss India Guyana 2015 title and was First Runner-Up at Miss Universe Guyana 2023.
But this most recent comeback wasn’t just another competition; it was an act of healing. Her decision to return came only two weeks after the sudden loss of her beloved mother, Lynette, who had been her lifelong inspiration.
“I could’ve let the pain stop me,” she shared. “But I chose to honor my mom by continuing to follow my dreams. I felt her presence with me on that stage. The first thing I did when I was crowned Miss Grand Texas was thank God, and thank her in heaven.”
QUEEN WITH A PURPOSE
According to Blanckaert, Miss Grand Texas is part of the Miss Grand United States pageant system, which feeds into Miss Grand International one of the fastest-growing international competitions. With its global message of “Stop the War and Violence”, the platform encourages peace, unity, and empowerment, which aligns perfectly with Blanckaert’s personal mission.
“It’s a platform that goes beyond beauty. It focuses on being a voice for compassion, unity, and positive change,” she said.
Blanckaert’s decision to enter Miss Grand Texas was not just about winning a crown, it was a way to continue her life’s work: empowering women and honouring her Guyanese heritage, and using the stage to drive real-world impact.
“After being honored as runner-up in both Miss Universe Guyana 2023 and Miss World Guyana 2024, I felt a profound calling to persevere and continue my journey in pageantry one that reaches far beyond competition and crowns. It’s a commitment to use this powerful platform to amplify voices, inspire meaningful change, and uplift communities. Pageantry has become my way to connect deeply with others, share my story, and embody resilience, purpose, and grace.
As a proud dual citizen of Guyana and the USA, entering Miss Grand Texas gave me the incredible opportunity to represent my American community. This journey is about growth, service, and making a lasting positive impact. Most importantly, it is a pledge to inspire women everywhere to keep moving forward, even when the path is uncertain and the outcome unknown,” She said.
“After being honored as runner-up in both Miss Universe Guyana and Miss World Guyana, I felt a profound calling to persevere,” she said. “This journey is about growth, service, and making a lasting impact. It’s my way of reminding women everywhere to keep going — even when the path is uncertain.”
Lieve Blanckaert, a Guyanese-born beauty is crowned Miss Texas Grand
HOLISTIC LIVING
Her platform, holistic living, is more than a pageant theme , but a lifestyle she lives and teaches through her brand, Habitual Lifestyle. With a background in Business Management, she built the platform to promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, especially in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
“My platform has always been about nurturing the mind, body, and soul,” she said. “Through Habitual Lifestyle, I offer workshops, wellness content, and community events. I want to help people reconnect with themselves and live healthier, more purposeful lives.”
GUYANESE ROOTS
Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Blanckaert grew up in a lively home as one of eight siblings. From as early as age six, her mother took her and her sisters to visit orphanages. By 14, they were organizing clothing drives, mentorship programs, and even redecorating rooms for underprivileged children.
Those acts of kindness planted the seeds for her lifelong commitment to service and shaped her into the woman she is today.
“We didn’t have everything,” she recalled, “but we had love, unity, and a commitment to giving back. That’s what grounded me.”
Her Guyanese and Belgian heritage plays a pivotal role in her identity and mission. Even as she represents Texas, she proudly carries her roots.
“Guyana is my heart,” she said. “While I didn’t take home the crowns in Miss Universe or Miss World Guyana, I’ve always stayed connected to my culture through service, food, storytelling, and fashion. Representing Texas now gives me the chance to honor both parts of who I am.”
With her journey gaining momentum, Blanckaert has one heartfelt message for the next generation:
“Follow your dreams, even when they feel far away. Even when you’re tired; even if you’ve failed before; you are allowed to rise again. And if you don’t know where to start, reach out — I’m here. We rise together.”
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She’s got courage.
Trying for 10 years after repeated failure at 16.
That’s courage. She really wanted to win THIS ONE.
Hope Trump does not send his masked raiders because she wants
the WAR TO STOP….she must mean the Gaza Massacre, not the
Ukrainian one.
Trump do not like protesters, especially foreigners.