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Miss Universe 2026 national pageant selections

Overview

Various national competitions are selecting representatives for the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico this November.

In India, 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo, a law student from Kerala, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 in Jaipur. She emerged victorious from 53 contestants, marking the first time a representative from Kerala has won the title. Vaishnavi Gannesh was named first runner-up, while Anushri Satavlekar was named second runner-up and Miss International India 2026.

In Colombia, María Alejandra López Pérez, a 32-year-old industrial engineer from Risaralda, was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2026 during a gala in Barranquilla. The event was noted for the absence of outgoing queen Vanessa Pulgarín, who cited scheduling conflicts and communication issues with the organization for her inability to attend the coronation.

Entities

Risaralda · María Alejandra López Pérez · Kaziah Liz Mejo · Jaipur · Puerto Rico

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    María Alejandra López Pérez crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2026

    María Alejandra López Pérez, representing Risaralda, has been crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2026. She will represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kaziah Liz Mejo crowned Miss Universe India 2026

    Kaziah Liz Mejo has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026. The 19-year-old from Kerala will represent the country at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November.

Sources

2001online.com · besame.fm · diariodelnorte.net · eldia.com.do · elespectador.com · elpaisdelosjovenes.com · elpregonerord.com · extra.ec · gulfnews.com · laopinion.com.co · orissasambad.com · qhubobucaramanga.com · radionacional.co · yamasadigital.com