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Dominican Republic Representative Crowned Miss World 2026

From 24.kg · () Russian

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Joheirry Mola, a 24-year-old representative of the Dominican Republic, won Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
  • The final drew 111 national pageant winners and took place at an open-air venue near the central beach.
  • Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés finished first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty placed second runner-up.

The Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola has been crowned Miss World 2026 at a ceremony in the Vietnamese resort city of Nha Trang.

The final brought together 111 winners of national pageants. Organizers held the grand ceremony at an open-air venue near the central beach, with space for more than 20,000 spectators.

Mola, 24, is pursuing careers in modeling and journalism while also working as a literature and social studies teacher, according to the organizers.

Her victory gives the Dominican Republic the Miss World crown 44 years after its previous win. Mariasela Álvarez won the title for the country in 1982. Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés was named first runner-up, and Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty took second runner-up.

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