Hyderabad, India – June 1, 2025
In a celebration of global beauty, purpose, and cultural unity, the 72nd Miss World pageant culminated in a dazzling grand finale in Hyderabad, where Thailand’s Opal Suchata was crowned Miss World 2025, marking her nation’s first-ever victory at the prestigious global competition.
The event, held at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, saw participants from across continents come together in a display of grace, strength, and humanitarian values. The crowning moment was officiated by Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, who passed on the symbolic blue crown to her successor.
Top 4 Finalists Represent Global Diversity
The final four contestants represented the cultural richness and diversity of each region:
- Americas & Caribbean – Martinique
- Africa – Ethiopia
- Europe – Poland
- Asia & Oceania – Thailand (Crowned Miss World 2025)
These exceptional finalists were selected from an elite Top 8, which also included:
- Brazil and Martinique from the Americas & Caribbean
- Ethiopia and Namibia from Africa
- Poland and Ukraine from Europe
- Philippines and Thailand from Asia & Oceania
India’s Nandini Gupta Misses Out on Top 8
India’s representative, Nandini Gupta, did not make it to the Top 8 despite being a strong contender. She had earlier fast-tracked her way into the Top 40 by winning the Miss World Top Model sub-event on May 24. Nandini, who was inspired to join the pageant world after watching Aishwarya Rai in Devdas, spoke candidly about her journey in a pre-event interview, sharing how that childhood moment sparked her dream of becoming Miss World.
Star Power and Global Glamour
The grand finale was co-hosted by Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016, and Indian television personality Sachiin Kumbhar. The evening dazzled with performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter, adding a touch of cinematic glamour to the event.
A distinguished panel of judges brought global credibility to the contest, including:
- Sonu Sood – Actor and philanthropist, recipient of the Miss World Humanitarian Award
- Sudha Reddy – Businesswoman and host of the Beauty With a Purpose Gala Dinner
- Caryna Terrell – Miss England 2014 and public health expert
- Julia Morley CBE – Chairwoman of Miss World and head of the judging panel
Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017 and Bollywood actress, also made a special appearance to encourage the contestants and celebrate the pageant’s legacy in India.
Beyond Beauty: Redefining Success with Purpose
As she accepted the crown, Opal Suchata emphasized that success is not defined by accolades alone, but by the ability to “create a better life for others.” Through her advocacy work under Beauty with a Purpose, she aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, a cause close to her heart.
“With this title, I believe I can help amplify awareness and bring meaningful change to people’s lives,” Opal stated during her emotional victory speech.
A Celebration of Empowerment and Global Unity
The Miss World 2025 edition kicked off on May 10 and concluded with a message of empowerment, charity, cultural exchange, and global sisterhood. As the crown finds a new home in Thailand, the legacy of Miss World continues to evolve, honoring not just beauty, but resilience, compassion, and a commitment to social change.
Global Success Review Magazine congratulates all the contestants and celebrates this remarkable global event that champions success in its truest and most transformative form.
