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The Miss World pageant, one of the most prestigious international beauty contests, has been celebrating beauty with a purpose since 1951. Founded by Eric Morley in the United Kingdom, the competition has grown to include contestants from over 100 countries, recognizing not just physical beauty but also intelligence, compassion, and social impact.
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👑 A Glance at Miss World's Legacy
Since its inception, Miss World has crowned remarkable women who have gone on to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Over the decades, countries like India, Venezuela, and United Kingdom have produced multiple winners. Notable titleholders include:
- Reita Faria (India, 1966) – The first Asian to win Miss World.
- Aishwarya Rai (India, 1994) – Became a global icon in cinema and fashion.
- Priyanka Chopra (India, 2000) – An international actress and UNICEF ambassador.
- Rolene Strauss (South Africa, 2014) – A medical student and women’s health advocate.
Miss World 2025 – A Historic Win for Thailand
The 72nd Miss World pageant took place on May 31, 2025, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, India. The grand finale saw dazzling performances, heartfelt speeches, and 108 brilliant contestants representing their countries.
🏆 Winner: Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand)
Thailand made history as Opal Suchata Chuangsri became the first Thai woman to win the Miss World crown.
- Age: 21
- Hometown: Phuket, Thailand
- Education: Political Science (International Relations) at Thammasat University
- Languages: Thai, English, Chinese
- Social Initiative: #OpalForHer – Focused on breast cancer awareness, inspired by her own experience battling a tumor at age 16.
Her inspiring journey, eloquence, and dedication to women’s health resonated with both the judges and the global audience. Opal’s initiative is now gaining international support and is expected to impact millions of lives.
Final Results: Miss World 2025
- 1st Runner-Up: Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Maja Klajda (Poland)
- 3rd Runner-Up: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique)
- India’s Nandini Gupta made it to the Top 20, impressing audiences with her poise.
Event Highlights: Miss World 2025
- Hosts: Stephanie Del Valle (Miss World 2016) & Sachiin Kumbhar
- Performers: Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez & Ishaan Khatter
- Theme: Beauty With a Purpose – Empowering Women Globally
Despite some backstage controversies involving a British contestant, the event was a powerful display of cultural unity, purpose-driven beauty, and social advocacy.
The Impact of Miss World Today
Miss World is not just a beauty pageant. It has become a global platform for women to advocate for education, health, and gender equality. Winners travel the world supporting charitable causes and working with the Miss World Organization to drive meaningful change.
From its origins in 1951 to the historic crowning of Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri in 2025, Miss World continues to evolve as a platform of empowerment, representation, and global sisterhood. Opal’s victory marks a new era for Thailand and showcases the power of resilience and purpose-driven action.