What does a woman really, really want? To be treated like the queen she is! There are a few beautiful women out there who followed their hearts and made sure they got their crowns. And here, I am referring to those women who believed in their potential, broke society norms, and went on to realize their dreams. This article is saluting all those beautiful women that have been crowned Miss World so far. Every year, this beauty pageant attracts several beautiful women from all over the world.
Historically, countries in close association with organizing countries have been more likely to win Miss World titles, as can be seen in the case of India (six titles), Jamaica (four titles), Gibraltar, Bermuda, and Grenada (one title each). Among the Big Four women’s pageants, Miss Universe and Miss World are the oldest, both organized by US and British committees. The survey stated that Venezuela was the country with the highest number of wins in the big four beauty pageants, followed by the Philippines and the US.
List Of Countries With Most Pageant Crowns
Most of us are keen to know more about them – questions like what makes them beautiful, and the lifestyle they follow. These women inspire millions around the world and keep the fairytale dreams of young girls alive. Here is a list of the Miss World winners who have mesmerized people across the world.
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List Of Miss World Winners
- Miss World Of 2025 – Karolina Bielawska
- Miss World Of 2019 – Toni Ann Singh
- Miss World Of 2018 – Vanessa Ponce de León
- Miss World 2017 – Manushi Chhillar
- Miss World 2016 – Stephanie Del Valle
- Miss World 2015 – Mireia Lalaguna
- Miss World 2014 – Rolene Strauss
- Miss World 2013 – Megan Young
- Miss World 2012 – Yu Wenxia
- Miss World 2011 – Ivian Sarcos
- Miss World 2010 – Alexandria Mills
- Miss World 2009 – Kaiane Aldorino
- Miss World 2008 – Ksenia Sukhinova
- Miss World 2007 – Zhang Zilin
- Miss World 2006 – Taťána Kuchařová
- Miss World 2005 – Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir
- Miss World 2004 – María Julia Mantilla
- Miss World 2003 – Rosanna Davison
- Miss World 2002 – AzraAkın
- Miss World 2001 – Agbani Darego
- Miss World 2000 – Priyanka Chopra
- Miss World 1999 – Yukta Mookhey
- Miss World 1998 – Linor Abargil
- Miss World 1997 – Diana Hayden
- Miss World 1996 – Irene Skliva
- Miss World 1995 – Jacqueline Aguilera
- Miss World 1994 – Aishwarya Rai
- Miss World 1997 – Lisa Hanna
- Miss World 1992 – Julia Kourotchkina
- Miss World 1991 – Ninibeth Leal
- Miss World 1990 – Gina Tolleson
- Miss World 1989 – Aneta Kręglicka
- Miss World 1988 – Linda Pétursdóttir
- Miss World 1987 – Ulla Weigerstorfer
- Miss World 1986 – Giselle Laronde
- Miss World 1985 – Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir
- Miss World 1984 – Astrid Carolina Herrera
- Miss World 1983 – Sarah-Jane Hutt
- Miss World 1982 – Mariasela Álvarez
- Miss World 1981 – Pilín León
- Miss World 1980 – Gabriella Brum And Kimberley Santos
- Miss World 1979 – Gina Swainson
- Miss World 1978 – Silvana Suárez
- Miss World 1977 – Mary Stävin
- Miss World 1976 – Cindy Breakspeare
- Miss World 1975 – Wilnelia Merced
- Miss World 1974 – Helen Morgan And Anneline Kriel
- Miss World 1973 – Marjorie Wallace
- Miss World 1972 – Belinda Green
- Miss World 1971 – Lúcia Petterle
- Miss World 1970 – Jennifer Hosten
- Miss World 1969 – Eva Rueber-Staier
- Miss World 1968 – Penelope Plummer
- Miss World 1967 – Madeline Hartog-Bel
- Miss World 1966 – Reita Faria
- Miss World 1965 – Lesley Langley
- Miss World 1964 – Ann Sidney
- Miss World 1963 – Carole Joan Crawford
- Miss World 1962 – Catharina Lodders
- Miss World 1961 – Rosemarie Frankland
- Miss World 1960 – Norma Cappagli
- Miss World 1959 – Corine Rottschäfer
- Miss World 1958 – Penelope Anne Coelen
- Miss World 1957 – Marita Lindahl
- Miss World 1956 – Petra Schürmann
- Miss World 1955 – Susana Duijm
- Miss World 1954 – Antigone Costanda
- Miss World 1953 – Denise Perrier
- Miss World 1952 – May-Louise Flodin
- Miss World 1951 – Kiki Håkansson
Key Takeaways
- Miss World winners from 1951 to 2025 embody beauty, intelligence, breaking norms, and inspiring globally.
- Winners like Zhang Zilin and Karolina Bielawska come from strong academic backgrounds with degrees in technology-related studies and management respectively.
- These women have stood up for noble causes and volunteered for charity for those in need.
History Of The Miss World Pageant
The Miss World pageant was founded in 1951 by Eric Morley in the UK as a bikini contest. Over time, it evolved into a prestigious international event, focusing on beauty, talent, and humanitarian efforts. Today, Miss World is recognized worldwide for promoting charity work and empowering women everywhere, while also celebrating diversity and cultural representation.
Now that you know about the history of the Miss World pageant, dive into the below list of top Miss World winners with their respective images and descriptions!
Beautiful Miss World Winners’ List With Pictures
1. Miss World Of 2025 – Karolina Bielawska
Image: Instagram @karolinabielawska
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1999
- Place of Birth: Lodz, Poland
- Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Profession: Model
Gorgeous Karolina Bielawska was born to Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska (mother), the dean of the Faculty of Organization and Management of the Lodz University of Technology, and Łukasz Bielawski (father), former president of the LKS Lodz (a sports club). She holds a bachelor’s degree in management sciences from the Faculty of Management and Production Engineering of the Lodz University of Technology. After winning the Miss Polonia 2019 beauty contest, she won the Miss World 2025 crown on March 16, 2025, at the pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She became the second Polish woman to win the crown.
Note: The Miss World pageant was not held in 2025 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Miss World Of 2019 – Toni Ann Singh
Image: Instagram @pageantoftheworldd
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1996
- Place of Birth: Morant Bay, Jamaica
- Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
- Profession: Graduate in Psychology and Women’s Studies
The stunning Toni Ann Singh from Jamaica is the latest beauty to join this impressive list of Miss World winners. The 23-year-old aspired to be a doctor and had taken a year off from school before the pageant. Toni Ann’s win is an important milestone for several reasons. She is the first black woman to win the pageant since 2001, when Agbani Darego of Nigeria was crowned Miss World. More importantly, her victory marks the first time in history that black women have held all five major beauty pageant crowns (Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, Miss World, and Miss Universe).
3. Miss World Of 2018 – Vanessa Ponce de León
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1992
- Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Profession: Model
The gorgeous Vanessa Ponce de León is the first Mexican model to be crowned Miss World
. The 26-year-old holds a degree in International Business. She is also currently on the Board of Directors of a rehab center for girls. The Mexican beauty is more than just a pretty face – she’s passionate about volunteering for real causes and has also been continuously involved with organizations that support people with disabilities. Did we mention she was also the winner of Mexico’s Next Top Model in 2014? You go, girl!
4. Miss World 2017 – Manushi Chhillar
- Date of Birth : May 14, 1997
- Place of Birth : Sonipat, Haryana, India
- Height : 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Profession : Student; pursuing a medical degree.
Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World on November 18, 2017 at the Miss World pageant held in Sanya, China. This twenty-year-old beauty with an infectious smile is the sixth woman from India to win this title. Prior to this, Manushi was crowned Femina Miss India 2017, where she won the title of Miss Photogenic as well. Manushi is presently studing at the Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Sonipat. An excellent Kuchipudi dancer, she has trained under legendary dancers like Kaushalya Reddy and Raja and Radha Reddy. Manushi has also attended the National School of Drama.
5. Miss World Of 2016 – Stephanie Del Valle
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1996
- Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Profession: Student; studing Law and Communication.
Stephanie Del Valle was crowned Miss World on December 18, 2016 at the Miss World 2016, pageant. This event was hosted in Washington, D.C., US. This Puerto Rican beauty has also won the title of Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2016. With beautiful brown eyes, glowing skin, and glossy brown hair, Stephanie is truly a beauty queen. We could hardly take our eyes off her when she visited India in June of 2017. She is not only beautiful, but also graceful and intelligent. Stephanie is presently studying Law and Communication at Pace University, New York City.
6. Miss World Of 2015 – Mireia Lalaguna
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1992
- Place of Birth: Barcelona, Spain
- Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Profession: Model
Mireia Lalaguna, who was crowned Miss World on December 19, 2015, is the first person from Spain to win this title. The pageant was hosted in Sanya, China. She has also won the Miss World Spain 2015 and Miss Atlántico International 2014 titles. Her beautiful blue eyes and long blond hair are mesmerizing – and remind us of all the princess stories we have heard as children. But, this beauty queen is not just a pretty face! She has a degree in pharmacy from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Beauty with brains!
7. Miss World Of 2014 – Rolene Strauss
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1992
- Place of Birth: Volksrust, South Africa
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Profession: Model
This Miss World winner defeated 120 contestants from across the world to win her crown. The pageant was held in London, UK on December 14, 2014. The blue-eyed beauty has won several pageants before. She was crowned Elite Model Look, South Africa, when she was only 15 years old. She went on to win the title of Miss South Africa in 2014. She is the chairperson of The Strauss Foundation, a non-profit organization. She is pursuing a medical degree from the University of the Free State.
8. Miss World Of 2013 – Megan Young
- Date of Birth: February 27, 1990
- Place of Birth: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
- Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Profession: Actress, beauty queen, host, VJ, model, Peace ambassador
Megan has quite a few feathers in her cap. This multi-talented Miss World winner has hosted several TV shows, acted in quite a few films, and even pursued a course in film-making. The Miss World pageant, where Megan won her crown, was held in Indonesia on September 28, 2013. She had previously won the title of Miss World Philippines 2013. She supported the newspaper The Sun in their relief work for the typhoon survivors in the Philippines.
9. Miss World Of 2012 – Yu Wenxia
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1989
- Place of Birth: Shangzhi, Heilongjiang, China
- Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Profession: Actress, television host, singer, model
Yu Wenxia, a stunning example of beautiful Chinese women , was crowned Miss World on August 18, 2012, at the pageant held in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, China. This black haired beauty is extremely talented and an expert in Chinese folk songs. In fact, she also won the title of Miss Talent in the pageant. She was named Miss China World 2012 on June 30, 2012. Yu Wenxia has appeared in the film The Transporter Refueled.
10. Miss World Of 2011 – Ivian Sarcos
- Date of Birth: July 26, 1989
- Place of Birth: Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Profession: Model
Ivian won the Miss World 2011 crown at the pageant held in London, UK on November 6, 2011. She is a self-made woman who has seen a lot of struggle in her earlier days. She was orphaned at the age of eight, and was brought up in a convent at Cojedes by nuns. This brown-eyed beauty has won several titles such as Miss World Venezuela and Most Beautiful Face. This is truly a case of dreams coming true.
11. Miss World Of 2010 – Alexandria Mills
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- Date of Birth: February 26, 1992
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Profession: American TV host and fashion model
Alexandria was crowned Miss World on October 30, 2010, at the Miss World pageant held in Sanya, China. This blue-eyed blond beauty is the third woman from the US to be crowned Miss World. She had been modeling since a very young age. She had intended to become a teacher earlier, but decided to pursue a career in modeling. She also has an interest in photographing landscapes. She is a very confident and outgoing person.
12. Miss World Of 2009 – Kaiane Aldorino
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Date of birth: July 8, 1986 Place of birth: Gibraltar Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Profession: Mayor of Gibraltar
This is one tough cookie. Presently the Mayor Of Gibraltar, Kaiane was crowned Miss World at the pageant held in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12, 2009. She was previously crowned Miss Gibraltar 2009. Prior to that, she was working as a human resources clerk at St Bernard’s Hospital. This beautiful woman is not only a competent politician, but a great dancer too! She is trained in hip hop, modern, contemporary, and commercial styles of dancing. She was a part of the Gibraltar National Dance Team that represented Gibraltar in the Formation category at 2008 International Dance Organisation World Showdance Championships.
13. Miss World Of 2008 – Ksenia Sukhinova
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