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Miss World 2026 winners crowned and visit Vietnam
Overview
The 75th anniversary edition of the Miss World pageant has concluded, with Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic crowned Miss World 2026. The top three winners include first runner-up Elisabeth Reynés of Spain and second runner-up Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia.
Following the grand finale in Nha Trang, the winners traveled to Ho Chi Minh City for official visits. They met with Miss World Vietnam Chairwoman Pham Kim Dung and Vietnamese representative Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc at the Sen Vang Company headquarters. During this visit, a surprise birthday celebration was held for Taanusiya Chetty.
Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc, previously identified as a primary favorite, achieved a historic result for her country by reaching the Top 6, marking the highest placement for Vietnam in the competition to date. In addition to her placement, she secured the Top Model award for the Asia and Oceania region.
Entities
Miss World · Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc · Vietnam · Miss World 2026 · Miss World Organization
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Miss World Organisation announced that the 73rd Miss World edition would be held in Vietnam. kalingatv.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The grand finale features 111 contestants. kalingatv.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, the Miss World 2025 winner, will crown the successor. kalingatv.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nikita Porwal is representing India in the competition. kalingatv.com · www.latestly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pham Van Ha, born 2008 in Hai Phong, is 1.75 m tall and holds IELTS 7.5 and DELF B2 scores.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bui Thi Thai Thanh, born 2006 in Thai Binh, is 1.78 m tall and a second‑year tax student at the Academy of Finance.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Duong Quynh Trang, born 2008 in Hanoi, is 1.80 m tall, the tallest contestant in Miss Vietnam 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lê Phương Nghi, born 2006, former FTU Charm 2025 winner, is 1.72 m tall, studies International Economics, and holds IELTS 7.5 and Japanese language skills.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 56 contestants were selected for the Miss Vietnam 2026 final round after regional preliminaries.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The selected contestants are intensively training in catwalk, gym workouts, and knowledge preparation for the pageant.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pham Van Ha described her selection as a 'gift of youth' and received many congratulatory messages.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyen Thuc Uyen Nhi, born 2004 in Hanoi, is 1.75 m tall, a final‑year student at the Academy of Journalism, and won the Hoa khôi Báo chí 2023 title.
Timeline
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18 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMiss World 2026 winners visit Vietnam after pageant finaleThe Miss World 2026 winners, including Joheirry Mola, Elisabeth Reynés, and Taanusiya Chetty, visited Ho Chi Minh City to meet with Vietnamese representatives following the pageant in Nha Trang.
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22 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMiss World titleholders visit Vietnam for pageant activitiesReigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri and former titleholders are visiting Vietnam for the Miss World 2026 activities, participating in charity work and promoting local tourism.
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24 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnamese brands expand international presence via Miss World 2026Vietnamese brands CHAUTFIFTH and Tiệm Yến are expanding their reach through Miss World 2026 partnerships and international business recognition.
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25 days ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesMiss World 2026 finale held in Vietnam with India's Nikita Porwal competingNikita Porwal represents India at the Miss World 2026 grand finale held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, competing against 111 contestants for the prestigious title.
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25 days ago
[CULTURE] 10 sourcesMiss World 2026 contestants perform cultural dances in Nha TrangMiss World 2026 contestants from 111 countries performed cultural dances and showcased traditional costumes in Nha Trang, Vietnam, ahead of the grand final on September 5.
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28 days ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesVietnamese contestants excel in Miss Equality World and Miss World 2026Vietnamese contestants achieved success in international pageants: Vi Ái Giang won 2nd runner-up at Miss Equality World 2026, and Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc advanced to the top 40 of Miss World 2026.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMiss World 2026 concludes major event series in VietnamThe Miss World 2026 pageant has concluded its activities in Vietnam, featuring events in Hai Phong and Nha Trang, alongside a notable increase in international tourism to the region.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesAfrican contestants secure Top 40 spots at Miss World 2026Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi George and South Africa’s Romanda Hombir have both secured spots in the Miss World 2026 Top 40 during the competition in Vietnam.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 12 sourcesLê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc advances to Miss World 2026 Top 40Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc has advanced to the Miss World 2026 Top 40, while Miss Charm Vietnam and Miss Galaxy Vietnam launch new seasons focusing on cultural heritage and digital content creation.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMiss World 2026: African contestants compete in VietnamThe Miss World 2026 festival in Vietnam features 24 African contestants. South Africa’s Romanda Hombir won the African Head-to-Head Challenge to secure a spot in the Top 40.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMiss World 2026 contestants spark debate and cultural exchange in VietnamMiss World 2026 contestants in Vietnam have participated in local sports festivities and charity runs, while Opal Suchata’s Ha Long Bay-inspired ‘ao dai’ has drawn mixed reactions regarding its design.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesDo Son hosts Miss World beauty fashion festival in Hai PhongHai Phong's Dragon Ocean Do Son hosted the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVI, featuring 111 Miss World contestants in a major fashion and musical event.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMiss World 2026: Cameroon and Sierra Leonean representatives compete in VietnamNoura Njikam of Cameroon and Mariyam Lorba Konneh of Sierra Leone are competing in the Miss World 2026 pageant in Vietnam, highlighting their nations' culture and fashion.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesMiss World 2026 contestants explore Vietnam's culture and natureMiss World 2026 contestants are exploring Vietnam, participating in mangrove planting and cultural workshops in Hai Phong following the opening ceremony in Quang Ninh.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesLê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc leads Miss World 2026 predictionsVietnam's Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc has risen to the top of Sash Factor's predictions to win Miss World 2026, as the 73rd edition of the pageant progresses through various Vietnamese cities.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesMiss World 2026 opens in Quảng Ninh, VietnamThe 73rd Miss World pageant opened in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam, featuring 111 contestants showcasing traditional Ao Dai and local cultural symbols to an audience of 10,000.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMiss World 2026 contestants arrive in VietnamNearly 120 contestants from around the globe have arrived in Vietnam to compete in the 73rd Miss World pageant, centered in Quảng Ninh province.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMiss Vietnam 2026 pageant features tall contestants and intensive trainingMiss Vietnam 2026 features many tall contestants, including Pham Van Ha and former FTU Charm queen Lê Phương Nghi, with 56 finalists now undergoing intensive training.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMiss World 2026: Venezuelan Contestant Mística Núñez Prepares for Vietnam PageantVenezuelan Miss World hopeful Mística Núñez readies for the 2026 pageant in Vietnam, while pageant guru Osmel Sousa names her among his top five American contenders.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesVietnam's Miss Vietnam 2026 Contest Showcases Highly Educated and Tall CandidatesMiss Vietnam 2026 contestants are noted for outstanding academic achievements and unusually tall statures, reflecting a shift toward valuing intelligence and height in the pageant.
Sources
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