The grand final of the international beauty pageant Miss World 2026 concluded in Vietnam, where 111 contestants from around the world competed for the top title. The winner was 24-year-old Johery Mole Domínguez, representing the Dominican Republic. The coronation ceremony took place against a grand stage backdrop featuring a floral arrangement and LED decoration, and the other finalists, including Ukraine's representative, were also on stage at the finale.
The Miss World 2026 crown goes to the Dominican Republic
The new Miss World is 24-year-old Johery Mole Domínguez, who stands 1.75 metres tall. According to the outlet Wave RBC.UA, the young woman works as a professional model, teaches literature and social studies, and also has experience in journalism. To take part in the pageant, she served as a correspondent for the Ventana a Quisqueya programme on Univision New York, where in her pieces she covered the culture of the Dominican Republic, social issues, and the life of local communities.
The winner's profile: from the runway to journalism
Johery Mole studied at the Ibero-American University, where she completed a bachelor's degree in business management and administration. The combination of a modelling career with teaching and journalistic work makes her one of the most public and multi-faceted profiles among the finalists of this season, underscoring the shift in modern beauty pageants from a purely visual format to a personal and professional one.
Ukraine in the top 20: Valeriia Lysovska's result
Ukraine was represented at Miss World 2026 by Valeriia Lysovska. She made it through several stages of the competition and placed in the top 20 of the world's best contestants, as well as in the top 5 of European representatives. The pageant's official page, Miss Ukraine (@missukraine_official), noted that this result was a source of pride and demonstrated a worthy representation of Ukraine on the international stage.
The evening look "Syaiivo Nezlamnosti"
Particular attention at the finale was drawn to Valeriia Lysovska's evening look titled "Syaiivo Nezlamnosti" ("Radiance of Indestructibility"). The dress for the Ukrainian contestant was created by LADY MILLION studio. The look carried symbolic significance and was dedicated to the strength, resilience, and indestructibility of Ukrainian women, turning the competition gown into a public statement that went beyond the standard show format.
