Marcella Kozinski Wins Miss Universe Brazil 2026, Set for Puerto Rico
Marcella Kozinski, a 26‑year‑old model from Curitiba, was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2026 in São Paulo on the night of 25 July (officially recorded as 26 July). The pageant featured 31 contestants and allowed participants to represent tourism destinations; Kozinski entered on behalf of the Ilha do Mel, a renowned ecotourism site on Paraná's coast.
She receives the Yby Marã – Terra Sagrada crown from outgoing titleholder Maria Gabriela Lacerda (Miss Brazil 2025) and will represent Brazil at the Miss Universe 2026 competition scheduled for 24 November in Puerto Rico. Kozinski's previous pageant résumé includes winning Miss Curitiba 2019, placing fourth at Miss Tourism World 2019 in Qingdao, China, and securing the Miss Paraná Universo title in 2021. She has worked as a model, entrepreneur and digital influencer, and has spoken publicly about overcoming the loss of her father early in her career.
Entities: Brazil · Ilha do Mel · Marcella Kozinski · Maria Gabriela Lacerda · Miss Universe 2026 · Miss Universe Brazil · Miss Universe Brazil 2026 · Puerto Rico · Yby Marã – Terra Sagrada
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- [● 4 SOURCES] She will represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico on 24 Nov 2026. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The coronation took place on 25 July 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kozinski previously won Miss Curitiba 2019, placed fourth at Miss Tourism World 2019 in Qingdao, China, and was crowned Miss Paraná Universo 2021. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The competition featured 31 contestants. (Supported by all articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Marcella Kozinski, age 26, was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2026. (Supported by all articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The crown presented to Kozinski is called Yby Marã – Terra Sagrada. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The previous titleholder was Maria Gabriela Lacerda, Miss Brazil 2025. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kozinski represented the Ilha do Mel, a tourism destination in Paraná, at the national pageant. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Kozinski won Miss Curitiba 2019 and placed fourth at Miss Tourism World 2019 in Qingdao, China. (Supported by all articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The crown she received is called Yby Marã – Terra Sagrada and was presented by Maria Gabriela Lacerda, Miss Brazil 2025. (Supported by all articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] She also won Miss Paraná Universo in 2021. (Supported by all articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] She represented the Ilha do Mel in the national competition. (Supported by all articles)