In a dazzling finale held this past Saturday in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Joheirry Mola Dominguez from the Dominican Republic was officially crowned Miss World 2026. The 24-year-old, who balances a career in journalism with her passion for teaching, received the title from her predecessor, Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri. The event saw strong international competition, with Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés taking the title of first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty secured the position of second runner-up.

A graduate in Business Management and Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana, Dominguez is widely celebrated for her commitment to social causes. During the pageant’s final round, she impressed the judges by discussing her impactful initiative focused on providing English language education to children living in underserved communities. Her platform, which aims to bridge educational gaps, proved to be a defining moment that highlighted her dedication as both an educator and a community advocate on the global stage.