Dominican Republic Wins Miss World 2026

 

Joheirry Mola Dominguez, 24, of the Dominican Republic was Miss World 2026 on September 5, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. She is the second woman from her country to win the title, 44 years after Mariasela Alvarez won the first in 1982.

Spain's Elisabeth Reynes Alavert was named 1st Runner-Up, while Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty's was named 2nd Runner-Up.

The Miss World page describes the newly-crowned winner as a “dedicated educator, community advocate, and communicator”. “Joheirry holds a degree in Business Management and Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana. As founder and president of Voices of Tomorrow, Joheirry expands English education for children and youth in vulnerable communities. She teaches Literature and Social Studies in English, inspiring critical thinking and holistic development. As a correspondent for Univision New York’s Ventana a Quisqueya, Joheirry highlights Dominican culture, social issues, and community stories. A Goya Gives Ambassador and professional model, Joheirry is driven by human connection, empathy, and the values instilled by her deeply united family.” Her personal motto” “The greatest gift you can offer is the opportunity that you once needed yourself in order to grow, move forward, and transform your life.”

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