Thailand’s Opal Suchata Crowned Miss World 2025 in India. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Places Second in Strong Finish for Africa.
The city of Telangana, India, paused yesterday as the 72nd Miss World competition concluded with the announcement of Thailand’s Opal Suchata as the winner. This month-long event brought together 108 delegates from around the globe to celebrate beauty, public service, and global understanding.
The competition followed a familiar format. Delegates were introduced, and a series of fast-track challenges, including Top Model, Talent, Multimedia, and Beauty With a Purpose, allowed some to advance before the final judging rounds commenced. Others were selected by the jury after individual interviews, resulting in the announcement of 40 quarter-finalists divided across the four continental regions: Africa, the Americas & Caribbean, Europe, and Asia & Oceania.
From there, the list narrowed to 20, with Nigeria’s Joy Mojisola Raimi making it to this stage. Eight finalists emerged, followed by the announcement of the four continental winners. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje stood out from the Africa region, advancing to the final round alongside representatives from Martinique, Poland, and Thailand.
In the final stage, each contestant was asked a question posed by the judges, focusing on clarity of thought, personal values, and public commitment. These responses shaped the outcome of the evening.
Opal Suchata was crowned Miss World. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje was named first runner-up, followed by Poland’s Maja Klajda and Martinique’s Aurélie Joachim.
Opal’s first words as Miss World were for every girl watching, emphasizing that this moment was not just a personal victory but a shared dream of every young girl who wants to be seen, heard, and create change.
Watch Opal’s crowning moment below.
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