Miss World 2025 (the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant) was held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on May 31, 2025.
Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025, marking Thailand's first win at the pageant. She was crowned by the reigning Miss World 2023, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic.
The Miss World 2025 pageant, held in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on May 31, 2025, crowned Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand as its winner. Here are some of the key highlights:
The Winner:
* Historic Win: Opal Suchata Chuangsri made history as the first Thai woman to win the Miss World title, a significant moment for her nation.
* "Opal for HER" Campaign: A highlight of her journey was her advocacy for "Opal for HER," a campaign focused on breast health awareness and early detection, inspired by her personal experience. This showcased her commitment to the "Beauty With A Purpose" ethos of the pageant.
* Multilingual and Ambitious: Opal is trilingual (Thai, English, and Chinese) and an International Relations student with aspirations to become an ambassador, highlighting her intelligence and global perspective.
* Unique Talent: She charmed audiences with her unique talent of playing the ukulele backwards.
The Pageant and Event:
* Host City - Hyderabad, India: For the third time in its history (after 1996 and 2023), India played host to the Miss World pageant, with the 72nd edition unfolding in the vibrant city of Hyderabad at the HITEX Exhibition Centre.
* Global Participation: 108 contestants from across the globe converged in Hyderabad, showcasing diverse cultures and talents.
* Top Placements:
* Winner: Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand)
* 1st Runner-Up: Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia)
* 2nd Runner-Up: Maja Klajda (Poland)
* 3rd Runner-Up: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique)
* India's Performance: Nandini Gupta, representing India, unfortunately, did not make it to the Top 8.
* Star-Studded Event:
* Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar co-hosted the grand finale.
* Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter delivered electrifying performances.
* The prestigious Miss World Humanitarian Award was presented to renowned actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood for his extensive humanitarian work.
* Cultural Showcase: The event served as a platform to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, with tours and events showcasing iconic Hyderabad landmarks like Charminar.
* "Beauty With A Purpose": The entire month-long event emphasized the core values of the Miss World organization, focusing on purpose-driven activities, community outreach, and inspiring challenges that embody "Beauty With A Purpose."
