Opal Suchata Chuangsri Wins Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad

Miss World 2025 (the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant) concluded on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, where Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned the new Miss World. She received the crown from the outgoing titleholder, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, after emerging on top of a field of 108 contestants. The result was historic for Thailand: it was widely reported as the country’s first Miss World win. The final night also confirmed key placements, with Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia) named first runner-up. The event formed part of a multi-week festival hosted in Hyderabad and was presented on the night by Stephanie Del Valle (Miss World 2016) alongside Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. Pageant Results: Winner: Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand). • 1st Runner-up: Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia). • 2nd Runner-up: Maja Klajda (Poland). • 3rd Runner-up: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique). Continental Queens of Beauty - These titles were awarded to the highest-placing contestants from each region: • Africa: Ethiopia – Hasset Dereje Admassu. • Americas: Brazil – Jéssica Pedroso. • Asia: Philippines – Krishnah Gravidez. • Caribbean: Martinique – Aurélie Joachim. • Europe: Poland – Maja Klajda. • Oceania: Australia – Jasmine Stringer. Special Awards and Challenges • Beauty With a Purpose: Monica Kezia Sembiring (Indonesia) won for her project "Pipeline for Lifeline," which focuses on clean water access. • Multimedia Award: Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand). • Sports Challenge: Eliise Randmaa (Estonia). • Top Model: Selma Kamanya (Namibia) was the overall winner, with Nandini Gupta (India) winning for the Asia-Oceania region. • Humanitarian Award: Actor Sonu Sood was honored for his extensive charitable work. Event Highlights • Hosting: The finale was co-hosted by Stephanie Del Valle (Miss World 2016) and Sachiin Kumbhar. • Performances: The show featured Bollywood-style segments with actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter. • Indian Representative: Nandini Gupta represented India and reached the Top 20.