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6 clusters · 44 sources · 40 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 10 days ago

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Miss Universe Brazil 2026 crowned – Marcella Kozinski

Entities: Marcella Kozinski · Ilha do Mel · Brazil · Jaqueline Ciocci · Yby Marã – Terra Sagrada

Overview

The two‑week preparatory camp for the 33 Miss Universe Brazil contestants concluded at Morro dos Anjos Resort in Paraná before the national final, held on 25‑26 July 2026 at the Komplexo Tempo venue in São Paulo and broadcast live on Record. The pageant returned to open‑air television after seven years on streaming platforms and featured a record 31 contestants, thanks to a new category that let participants showcase Brazilian tourism routes.

Former Miss Brazil Natália Guimarães co‑hosted the ceremony with presenter Michelle Barros. The judging panel included sports star Giba, presenter Adriane Galisteu, actress Vera Viel, former Miss Grand International Isabella Menin and former Miss Brazil Jakelyne Oliveira, with public voting deciding one spot in the Top 6.

Model Marcella Kozinski, 26, from Curitiba representing Ilha do Mel (Paraná), was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2026, receiving the newly designed Yby Marã crown from predecessor Maria Gabriela Lacerda. The ceremony, held on the night of 25 July but officially recorded as 26 July, also highlighted Kozinski’s work as a model, entrepreneur and digital influencer. She will represent Brazil at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant scheduled for 24 November 2026 in Puerto Rico.

Kozinski’s victory follows a background of pageant success—Miss Curitiba 2019, fourth place at Miss Tourism World in China, and titles of Miss Paraná and Miss Paraná Universo in 2021. Runner‑up was Flávia Klemz (Espírito Santo), with Jaqueline Ciocci (Chapada Diamantina) third and Miss Roraija Ingrid Rezende notable for a brief pause during the final Q&A.

Organisers Rodrigo Ferro and Natália Guimarães praised participants’ dedication and multidisciplinary support teams addressing mental‑health needs, underscoring a modern, purpose‑driven approach.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] Marcella Kozinski, age 26, was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2026. (Supported by all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The competition featured 31 contestants. (Supported by all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] The national pageant was held in São Paulo on 25 July 2026. (Supported by all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Marcella Kozinski will represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico on 24 November 2026. (Supported by all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] She represented the Ilha do Mel in the national competition. (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] Kozinski won Miss Curitiba 2019 and placed fourth at Miss Tourism World 2019 in Qingdao, China. (Supported by all articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] She also won Miss Paraná Universo in 2021. (Supported by all articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The coronation took place on 25 July 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] She will represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico on 24 Nov 2026. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Kozinski represented the Ilha do Mel, a tourism destination in Paraná, at the national pageant. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The previous titleholder was Maria Gabriela Lacerda, Miss Brazil 2025. (All articles)

Timeline

10 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Marcella Kozinski Wins Miss Universe Brazil 2026, Set for Puerto Rico
Marcella Kozinski, 26, won Miss Universe Brazil 2026 in São Paulo, beating 30 rivals. She will represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico on 24 Nov. The contest featured 31 contestants and she was a
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 26 sources
Marcella Kozinski crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2026
Marcella Kozinski won Miss Universe Brazil 2026 in São Paulo, representing Ilha do Mel; she’ll compete at Miss Universe in Puerto Rico in November.
15 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Miss Universe Brazil gears up for 2026 title, revisits 1954 runner‑up Martha Rocha
Brazil's Miss Universe Brazil competition is set for a July 25 final, sending its winner to Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico, while recalling Brazil's 1954 runner‑up Martha Rocha.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Miss Universe Brazil 2026 to be broadcast on Record, featuring 33 contestants including Blanca Quirino and Camilla Souza
Miss Universe Brazil 2026 will air on Record, RecordPlus and R7 in July, with 33 regional contestants, debuting tourist‑route ribbons; notable entrants include Blanca Quirino and Camilla Souza.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Miss Universe Brazil celebrates 72 years with 2026 edition and TV return
Miss Universe Brazil celebrates its 72nd anniversary with a July 2026 edition in São Paulo, a return to open‑air TV on Record, and a renewed focus on social impact and representativity under director Rodrigo F💡
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Brazil announces venues for Miss Universe Brazil and Miss Cosmo Brazil 2026 contests
Brazil will host Miss Universe Brazil 2026’s July confinement at Paraná’s Morro dos Anjos Resort and hold Miss Cosmo Brazil 2026’s final on Aug 27 in Rio, featuring 53 contestants and public voting.

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