Mariyam Eema Mohamed, a Maldivian beauty queen and model, represented the Maldives at the 73rd Miss World. Born in 2003, she is an ocean preservation advocate pursuing a psychology degree. Mohamed made history as the first Miss World Maldives, winning the title in 2026 and participating in various fashion events and conferences.
10 things about Miss World Latvia 2026 Milana Smolara
Milana Smolara, a certified nail technician from Riga, Latvia, represented her country in the 73rd Miss World pageant in 2026. Trilingual and born in 1999, she was appointed Miss World Latvia 2026 and is the 29th woman to represent Latvia in this international beauty competition, though Latvia has yet to place in the event.
West Hartford, Connecticut’s Blair Isufi represents Kosovo at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang
Blair Isufi is a Kosovar-Albanian-American model and marketing manager who has made a mark in beauty pageants, representing Kosovo in the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions. Born in Albania in 1999 and immigrating to Connecticut, she founded a nonprofit for mental health and has worked in various fashion and film endeavors.
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.
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.
