Miss World 2026: Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola wins crown
Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, with Spain's Elisabeth Reynes and Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty as the first and second runners-up. Mola, an educator and community advocate, was crowned by the outgoing Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand.
Why it matters
This event highlights global cultural exchange and celebrates women's achievements beyond beauty, focusing on advocacy and community development through the winner's profile and initiatives.
Share Mola’s victory gives the Dominican Republic the Miss World 2026 title, while Reynes and Chetty completed the top three positions.
Joheirry Mola (centre) T he Miss World 2026 pageant has concluded in Vietnam, with Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic taking home the coveted crown.
Thailand’s reigning Miss World, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, crowned Mola as her successor at the grand finale.
Spain’s Elisabeth Reynes finished as the first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty was named the second runner-up.
The competition’s Top 6 finalists included representatives from across the globe, with each finalist advancing through a different regional or special recognition category.
Snit Habteab, Miss World Eritrea — People’s Choice
Elisabeth Reynes, Miss World Spain — Europe
Taanusiya Chetty, Miss World Malaysia — Beauty With a Purpose
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Miss World Vietnam — Asia & Oceania
Joheirry Mola, Miss World Dominican Republic — Americas & Caribbean
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