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Joheirry Mola Dominguez Wins Miss World 2026 in Vietnam

Joheirry Mola Dominguez beat 110 other delegates and became the Dominican Republic’s second Miss World winner.

  • On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic won the 73rd Miss World title at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, Vietnam, besting 110 other delegates during the pageant's 75th anniversary.
  • Dominguez marks the second victory for the Dominican Republic, following Mariasela Alvarez 44 years ago, and inherited the crown from last year's winner, Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand.
  • Elisabeth Reynès Alabern from Spain and Taanusiya Chetty from Malaysia secured the first and second runner-up positions, while Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc from Vietnam, Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin from Eritrea, and Romanda Hombir from South Africa advanced to the final round.
  • The Philippines' Asia Rose Simpson reached the Top 12, marking a strong showing for Asia and Oceania, while Vietnam hosted the international pageant for the first time despite a half-hour rain delay during the outdoor ceremony.
  • Dominguez committed to "take English programs to kids in vulnerable communities," describing the language as a vital tool to open life opportunities for those she aims to serve.
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Model of the Dominican Republic wins Miss World 2026 Reproduction The model Joheirry Mola, of the Dominican Republic, won the title of Miss World 2026. The competition was held in the city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, and had 111 competitors. It will succeed the current Miss World, Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand. The Spanish Elisabeth Reynés was first among the vices, while Malaysia Taanusiya Chetty was second among the vices — this is the placeme…

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The Spanish was the best rated European, as it reached the final against the winner and representatives of Malaysia, South Africa, Vietnam and Eritrea.

·Madrid, Spain
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A new beauty queen was crowned at the Miss World 2026 finals in Vietnam: Joheirry Mola, representing the Dominican Republic, won the crown.

·Budapest, Hungary
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CNN Brasil broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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