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Dominican Republic’s Zoheiry Mola Domínguez Crowned Miss World 2026

THT Report • September 6, 2026

Zoheiry Mola Domínguez of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026, overcoming competition from 111 other contestants from around the world.

The previous titleholder, Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri, placed the pageant’s traditional blue crown on the winner’s head.

The result was confirmed in a BBC report published on Saturday night (September 5). The grand finale of the international beauty pageant was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Elisabeth Renes of Spain was named first runner-up, while Tanusia Shetty of Malaysia secured the second runner-up position.

Zoheiry earned the opportunity to compete on the global stage after being crowned Miss World Dominican Republic 2025. A familiar face in the fashion and modelling industry, she also works as a teacher, journalist, and social worker.