Hermania Nantote represents Guinea-Bissau at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Hernania Nantote, a Bissau-Guinean real estate agent and model, represented Guinea in the 73rd Miss World pageant. Born in Guinea-Bissau, she is trilingual and has a keen interest in football. Nantote has held various titles, including Miss University Africa Guinea-Bissau 2022 and Miss World Guinea-Bissau 2026.

Conakry’s Saran Keita represents Guinea at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Boh Saran Keita is a Guinean entrepreneur and beauty queen who has participated in various beauty pageants, including Miss Guinee, Miss Africa Golden, and Miss World. Born in Kankan and educated in Kindia, she has held several titles, including Miss Boro Forecariah and Miss Supraglobal Guinea. She is also the national director for Miss Interglobal Guinea.

Leuven’s Olga Lombardo represents Belgium at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Olga Mariana Lombardo, a Gabonese-Italian-Belgian model, represented Flemish Brabant and won Miss Belgium 2026. Raised in Brussels, she is a master's student in pharmaceutical sciences at KU Leuven. Fluent in multiple languages, Lombardo has interned in various pharmacy roles and participated in international beauty pageants, including Miss World 2026.

Asmara’s Snit Tewoldemedhin represents Eritrea at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin is an acclaimed Eritrean model and beauty queen, having won Miss Eritrea Universe and Miss Africa USA. Born in Asmara and currently residing in Virginia, she advocates for children with special needs. Tewoldemedhin holds a degree in neuroscience and has represented Eritrea in major pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss World.

Phnom Penh’s Leakena In represents Cambodia at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Leakena In is a 24-year-old Cambodian beauty queen from Phnom Penh, with notable achievements including participation in Miss Grand Cambodia, Miss Supranational, and Miss World competitions. She has completed a bachelor's degree and holds multiple certificates. In is also known for her travels and various pageant titles, reflecting her prominence in pageantry.

Houston, Texas’s Mary Sickler represents USA at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Mary Sickler, an American model and self-defense instructor from Houston, Texas, has participated in multiple beauty pageants. Notable achievements include being Miss Houston USA 2024 and representing the U.S. in Miss USA and Miss World. As a survivor of sexual assault, she developed an awareness program and was diagnosed with alopecia universalis.

Indira Ampiot, Naomi Méndez, Madina Almukhanova, Suchata Chuangsri, Valentina Alekseeva

111 Miss World 2026 candidates to compete in Nha Trang

Suchata Chuangsri is Thailand's first Miss World, having previously secured third runner-up at Miss Universe 2024. She won Miss World 2025 on May 31, 2025, in India. Chuangsri will crown her successor in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on September 5, 2026, where 111 women will compete for the Miss World 2026 title.

New Orleans, Arizona’s Francie Millan is Miss Grand Paraguay 2026

Francie Millan, a Uruguayan-American beauty queen, has competed in various beauty pageants, including Miss USA and Miss Grand USA. Born to Uruguayan parents, she has earned titles such as Miss Grand San Antonio and Miss Louisiana USA. In 2026, she will represent Uruguay at Miss Grand International.

Herfølge’s Fie Rose Lindegaard to represent Denmark at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico

Fie Rose Lindegaard has won the Miss Universe Denmark 2026 title and will represent the country at the 75th Miss Universe pageant. Originally from Herfølge, Denmark, she is a 27-year-old entrepreneur with a varied background including struggles with mental health, travel experiences, and launching her own dress store in 2025.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig (©Miss Universe)

Victoria Theilvig crowns Miss Universe Denmark 2026 Fie Rose Lindegaard

Victoria Kjær Theilvig is a Danish beauty queen and entrepreneur who represented Denmark at major pageants like Miss Grand International and Miss Universe, winning the latter in 2024. She advocates for animal rights and mental health awareness while managing her own eyelash extension business. Theilvig also held roles as a franchisee and judge for Miss Universe Denmark.