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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

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Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Miss World 2026 winners visit Vietnam after pageant finale

    The 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.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Miss World titleholders visit Vietnam for pageant activities

    Reigning 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.

  3. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese brands expand international presence via Miss World 2026

    Vietnamese brands CHAUTFIFTH and Tiệm Yến are expanding their reach through Miss World 2026 partnerships and international business recognition.

  4. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Miss World 2026 finale held in Vietnam with India's Nikita Porwal competing

    Nikita Porwal represents India at the Miss World 2026 grand finale held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, competing against 111 contestants for the prestigious title.

  5. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Miss World 2026 contestants perform cultural dances in Nha Trang

    Miss 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.

  6. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Vietnamese contestants excel in Miss Equality World and Miss World 2026

    Vietnamese 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.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Miss World 2026 concludes major event series in Vietnam

    The 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.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    African contestants secure Top 40 spots at Miss World 2026

    Nigeria’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.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc advances to Miss World 2026 Top 40

    Lê 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.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Miss World 2026: African contestants compete in Vietnam

    The 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.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Miss World 2026 contestants spark debate and cultural exchange in Vietnam

    Miss 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.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Do Son hosts Miss World beauty fashion festival in Hai Phong

    Hai 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.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Miss World 2026: Cameroon and Sierra Leonean representatives compete in Vietnam

    Noura 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.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Miss World 2026 contestants explore Vietnam's culture and nature

    Miss World 2026 contestants are exploring Vietnam, participating in mangrove planting and cultural workshops in Hai Phong following the opening ceremony in Quang Ninh.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc leads Miss World 2026 predictions

    Vietnam'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.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Miss World 2026 opens in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

    The 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.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Miss World 2026 contestants arrive in Vietnam

    Nearly 120 contestants from around the globe have arrived in Vietnam to compete in the 73rd Miss World pageant, centered in Quảng Ninh province.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant features tall contestants and intensive training

    Miss 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.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Miss World 2026: Venezuelan Contestant Mística Núñez Prepares for Vietnam Pageant

    Venezuelan 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.

  20. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Vietnam's Miss Vietnam 2026 Contest Showcases Highly Educated and Tall Candidates

    Miss 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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