On the afternoon of 8/9, the three beauties traveled from Khanh Hoa to TP HCM after the competition finals. In the preceding days, they participated in various activities in Nha Trang with the organizing committee. As the newly crowned Miss Joheirry Mola stepped out of the car in front of the 73rd Miss World organizing unit's headquarters on Truong Sa street, many people who had been waiting cheered.

Ms. Pham Kim Dung (second from left), Chairwoman of Miss World Vietnam, and Miss Bao Ngoc (right) welcomed the Miss World and runners-up.

The competition's schedule did not include TP HCM, so the beauties expressed excitement about visiting the city for the first time.

The four beauties from the competition reunited.

Miss Joheirry Mola stated she still felt the happiness of being crowned. "Your country is truly beautiful, and the people are friendly. My family also holds great affection for Vietnam. I hope to meet you all many more times in the future", she said.

Joheirry Mola Dominguez, 24 years old, from the Dominican Republic, stands 1,75 m tall. She works as a model, teacher, and journalist. In the competition, the beauty gained attention for her project, Voices of Tomorrow, which provides English learning opportunities for children and teenagers in disadvantaged communities.

First runner-up Elisabeth Reynes Alabern (center), from Spain, said: "During my days in Vietnam, I felt as close as if I were at home. Thank you for welcoming us".

She is 22 years old, stands 1,71 m tall, holds a degree in accommodation management, and is currently studying hotel management at the University of the Balearic Islands. The runner-up speaks Catalan and English, and is learning German and Swedish. She enjoys graphic design, fashion, music, travel, and painting. The runner-up also plays the viola and showcased her dancing ability in the talent segment.

Second runner-up Taanusiya Chetty (left), from Malaysia, was moved when people sang and presented her with a birthday cake. She said: "Everything was wonderful. I will always remember this lovely moment".

She is 26 years old, stands 1,73 m tall, and is an English teacher, model, and social activist. Taanusiya Chetty has stage experience from participating in many national beauty pageants. At Miss World 2026, she impressed with a humanitarian project focused on education and development for children in vulnerable communities, winning a spot in the top 6.

Fan took photos and asked for autographs from the top three.

Miss World top 6 Bao Ngoc (left) with Miss World Joheirry Mola. Over the past month, they became close while participating in competition challenges. "I consider them like good sisters. Whenever the top three come to Vietnam, I will welcome them and take them to eat many delicious dishes", she said.

The beauty, whose full name is Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, is 25 years old, from Can Tho, and stands 1,86 m tall. She was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022. In recent years, Bao Ngoc founded Gen Zero, an organization empowering young people to engage in climate and sustainable development issues. She is also preparing to pursue a master's degree in public policy and environment in the US.

According to the Miss World organization, the top three will remain in Vietnam for some time to participate in activities with sponsors and charity projects.

The world's oldest beauty pageant, Miss World, took place in Vietnam for the first time. It was organized by Sen Vang company in collaboration with the Miss World Organization, spanning three provinces: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Khanh Hoa, from 8/8 to 5/9. The final was held on 5/9 at an outdoor stage built on Nha Trang beach within the 2/4 Square complex.

Tan Cao - Thanh Tung