Overview

• Boneca, a Rubia Gallega cow from Rodeiro owned by Tamara Sobrado, won Miss Vaca 2025 at TVG’s Luar gala held on June 27.
• Artist and activist Samantha Hudson served as this year’s godmother and announced Boneca as the winner, ending Lugo’s longstanding dominance.
• Now nearly five years old and weighing about 1,100 kilograms, Boneca stands out for her size, docility and distinctive horns and head shape.
• The cow is the granddaughter of Blanca, the 2022 Miss Vaca champion from A Coruña, highlighting the contest’s emphasis on pedigree.
• Following the win, local breeders’ associations and Pontevedra officials are launching campaigns to showcase the breed’s gastronomic value and bolster rural communities.