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Miss Universe Brazil 2026 crowned – Marcella Kozinski

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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. ~~In addition to~~ The ceremony, held on the ~~national title, Kozinski secured her place~~ 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. ~~She has spoken publicly about entering pageantry after the loss of her father, describing the crown as the fulfillment of a promise.~~ 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.

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