Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale of the 73rd edition of the pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on September 5. She succeeds Thailand’s Opal Suchata, who won the title in 2025.
Spain’s Elisabeth Reynes Alabern was named first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty finished second runner-up and also won the Beauty with a Purpose title.
The Top 6 finalists included representatives from Eritrea, Spain, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic and South Africa.
The 2026 pageant marked the 73rd coronation and celebrated 75 years of Miss World, which began in London in 1951. A total of 111 contestants competed, with the field narrowed through challenges, interviews and live rounds to the Top 40, Top 20, Top 12 and Top 6.
Mola holds a degree in Business Management and Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana. She founded Voices of Tomorrow, which promotes English education for children and young people in vulnerable communities. She is also an educator, media correspondent, professional model and Goya Gives Ambassador.
India’s Nikita Porwal, a theatre artist from Ujjain and Femina Miss India World 2024, reached the Top 40 but did not advance to the Top 20.
She showcased Indian culture through her Dances of the World presentation dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi.
The 74th Miss World edition will be held in Tanzania.
