Beautiful Miss World Winners From 1951-2021

" \n 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 from the society. And here, I am referring to those women who believed in their potential 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. \n \n\n \n Every woman dreams of becoming a beauty queen but only a few of them could fulfill their dream. \n \n\n \n Most of us are keen to know more about them \u2013 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. \n \n\n \n Beautiful Miss World Winners\u2019 List With Pictures \n \n\n \n\n \n 1. Miss World Of 2019 \u2013 Toni Ann Singh \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Born: 3 February 1996, Jamaica Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Occupation: Singer \n \n\n \n Toni Ann Singh is the longest-reigning Miss World since December 2019 and she will crown the Miss World 2021 at the 70th anniversary of the pageant. The event is expected to be held on 16 December 2021 in Puerto Rico. \n \n\n \n Graduated with a degree in women\u2019s studies and psychology, Toni Ann Singh is the fourth Jamaican woman after Lisa Hanna (Miss World 1993) and the first black woman to win the title since Agbani Darego of Nigeria (Miss World 2001). \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 2. Miss World Of 2018 \u2013 Vanessa Ponce de Le\u00f3n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of Birth: March 7, 1992 Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n The gorgeous Vanessa Ponce de Le\u00f3n 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 \u2013 she\u2019s 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\u2019s Next Top Model in 2014? You go, girl! \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 3. Miss World 2017 \u2013 Manushi Chhillar \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 4. Miss World Of 2016 \u2013 Stephanie Del Valle \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 5. Miss World Of 2015 \u2013 Mireia Lalaguna \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of Birth: November 21, 1992 Place of Birth: Barcelona, Spain Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n 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 Atl\u00e1ntico International 2014 titles. Her beautiful blue eyes and long blond hair are mesmerizing \u2013 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! \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 6. Miss World Of 2014 \u2013 Rolene Strauss \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of Birth: April 22, 1992 Place of Birth: Volksrust, South Africa Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n 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 University of the Free State. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 7. Miss World Of 2013 \u2013 Megan Young \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 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 \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 8. Miss World Of 2012 \u2013 Yu Wenxia \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 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 \n \n\n \n Yu Wenxia 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 . \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 9. Miss World Of 2011 \u2013 Ivian Sarcos \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of Birth: July 26, 1989 Place of Birth: Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n 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 come true. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 10. Miss World Of 2010 \u2013 Alexandria Mills \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 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 \n \n\n \n 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. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 11. Miss World Of 2009 \u2013 Kaiane Aldorino \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: July 8, 1986 Place of birth: Gibraltar Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1\u20442 in) Profession: Mayor of Gibraltar \n \n\n \n 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 has previously crowned Miss Gibraltar in 2009. Prior to that, she was working as a human resources clerk at St Bernard\u2019s 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 the 2008 International Dance Organisation World Showdance Championships. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 12. Miss World Of 2008 \u2013 Ksenia Sukhinova \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: August 26, 1987 Place of birth: Nizhnevartovsk, Russia Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n Ksenia was crowned Miss World at the pageant held in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 13, 2008. She has won several titles previously, such as Miss Tyumen and Miss Russia 2007. This blue-eyed beauty has been into sports all her life and has participated in calisthenics, swimming, and biathlon. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 13. Miss World Of 2007 \u2013 Zhang Zilin \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: March 22, 1984 Place of birth: Weihai, Shandong, China Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Profession: Actress, singer, and fashion model \n \n\n \n Zhang Zilin is a very talented person. She won the Miss World title at the pageant held in Sanya, China on December 1, 2007. She was also crowned Miss China World 2007. Prior to that, she had made several achievements in the fields of academics and sports. She has professional training in 100-meter hurdles which she won in the 10th Beijing City Youth Games in 1999. She also excels in Triple Jump. She has a degree from the University of Science and Technology Beijing. She has also received Sports Advanced Distinction Award from her university. She lent her voice for the 2008 Summer Olympics soundtrack, as well as appeared in the music video for Beijing Welcomes You. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 14. Miss World Of 2006 \u2013 Ta\u0165\u00e1na Kucha\u0159ov\u00e1 \n \n\n \n Zahajeni spoluprace Nadace Krasa pomoci s pojistovnou Aegon, hotel Holiday Inn Praha, 17.7.2018 \n \n\n \n Date of birth: December 23, 1987 Place of birth: Trnava, Czechoslovakia Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Actress, dancer, model \n \n\n \n Ta\u0165\u00e1na was crowned Miss World on September 30, 2006, in the Miss World pageant hosted in Warsaw, Poland. She is the first woman from the Czech Republic to win this title. She had also been crowned Miss Czech Republic in 2006 previously. Ta\u0165\u00e1na was a very beautiful woman, with sparkling green eyes and long blond hair. She has appeared in a fashion video for Fashion TV, which was produced and directed by Alexander Schukoff. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 15. Miss World Of 2005 \u2013 Unnur Birna Vilhj\u00e1lmsd\u00f3ttir \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: May 25, 1984 Place of birth: Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland Height: 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Anthropologist, lawyer, model, actress, TV personality, Master of ceremonies \n \n\n \n This pretty lady has a lengthy portfolio. She has crowned Miss Iceland in 2005. She went on to win the Miss World title at the Miss World pageant hosted in Sanya, China on December 10, 2005. Not only did she make a name for herself in the world of fashion and beauty, but also in academics. She has studied to be a lawyer and an anthropologist, served as a police officer at Keflav\u00edk International Airport, has been the chairman of the college social club, and taught dance. Also, she has worked in films, sang and danced at various events, played the piano, and choreographed performances. Phew! She likes camping, hiking, and horse riding too. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 16. Miss World Of 2004 \u2013 Mar\u00eda Julia Mantilla \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: July 10, 1984 Place of birth: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Actress, dancer, model, teacher \n \n\n \n Mar\u00eda was crowned Miss World in December 2004 at the Miss World beauty pageant hosted at Sanya in China. She has several interests. She intended to be a high school teacher and was studying for the same. She also planned to pursue tourism as a course so she could float her own online tourist company. She was named Peruvian national champion of Triathlon and Pentathlon. She was also elected national athlete of the year in 2001. She is a professional Marineradancer . She is interested in charity work and has participated in many events for a cause. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 17. Miss World Of 2003 \u2013 Rosanna Davison \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: April 17, 1984 Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Profession: Actress, singer, writer, model \n \n\n \n Rosanna is her Daddy\u2019s princess. The song \u201cFor Rosanna\u201d has been written for her by her musician father, Chris de Burgh. This hazel-eyed beauty was named Miss Ireland in 2003. She went on to win the title of Miss World 2003 in December 2003 at the Miss World pageant held in Sanya, China. Rosanna has an arts degree in Sociology and Art History from University College Dublin. She intended to be a qualified nutritional therapist, therefore she took up a part-time course in Dublin. She has authored the book\u00a0 Eat Yourself Beautiful , which turned out to be a bestseller. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 18. Miss World Of 2002 \u2013 Azra Ak\u0131n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: December 8, 1981 Place of birth: Almelo, Netherlands Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Actress, dancer, model \n \n\n \n The beautiful Azra Ak\u0131n was crowned Miss World at the Miss World pageant hosted in London, UK on December 2, 2002. She had previously won the Miss Turkey 2002 title. She is a great dancer and has won Yok Boyle Dans , the Turkish version of the TV show Dancing With the Stars . She has acted in several films and hosted many TV shows. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 19. Miss World Of 2001 \u2013 Agbani Darego \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: December 22, 1982 Place of birth: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n Agbani Darego was the first native African to win the Miss World pageant. The event was held in Sun City, South Africa on November 16, 2001. She had previously won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2001 pageant. She has modeled for several well-known brands, such as Christian Dior, Sephora, L\u2019Or\u00e9al, Avon, Target, and Macy\u2019s. She has also appeared in magazines like Marie Claire, Allure, Elle, Trace, Stitch, Essence, and Cosmopolitan. She has a degree in Psychology from New York University. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 20. Miss World Of 2000 \u2013 Priyanka Chopra \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: July 18, 1982 Place of birth: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India Height: 1.69 m Profession: Actress, singer, film producer, philanthropist \n \n\n \n Priyanka Chopra is one bold, beautiful woman with several achievements under her belt. She won the Miss World title in the Miss World pageant that was held in London, UK on November 30, 2000. Priyanka has received several awards for acting \u2013 one National Film Award and five Filmfare Awards. She also received the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, from the Government of India for her contribution to arts. She has been named one of the \u2018100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. Her foundation \u2018The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education\u2019 provides educational and healthcare aid to unprivileged children across India. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 21. Miss World Of 1999 \u2013 Yukta Mookhey \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: October 7, 1977 Place of birth: Bangalore, India Height: 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) Profession: Actress, model, and politician \n \n\n \n Yukta was crowned Miss World at the Miss World pageant that was held in London, UK on December 4, 1999. She has starred in many films. She studied Hindustani classical music for three years. Yukta is involved in social and charitable causes for the underprivileged. She signed up for donating her eyes in 2010. She is presently a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a political party in India. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 22. Miss World Of 1998 \u2013 Linor Abargil \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: February 17, 1980 Place of birth: Netanya, Israel Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1\u20442 in) Profession: Lawyer, actress, and model \n \n\n \n This woman is strength personified. Linor was raped at knifepoint by her travel agent, Uri Shlomo Nur. Devastated. She reported the incident to Italian authorities. But, they could not arrest Nur due to lack of evidence. She then turned to Israeli authorities, who thankfully supported her and issued an arrest warrant for Nur. He was finally convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Shortly after the rape, Linor was crowned Miss World at the Miss World pageant held on November 26, 1998 in Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles. This gave her a voice to fight against sexual violence. A documentary film named Brave Miss World , which is about Linor, the rape, and the subsequent activism, was released in 2013. She has an undergraduate law degree from Netanya Academic College and is a part of the Israeli Bar. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 23. Miss World Of 1997 \u2013 Diana Hayden \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: May 1, 1973 Place of birth: Hyderabad, India Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1\u20442 in) Profession: Actress and model \n \n\n \n Diana Hayden won the Femina Miss India title in 1997. She went on to earn the Miss World title at the pageant hosted in Baie Lazare, Seychelles on November 22, 1997. She has acted in a few films and participated in the TV show Big Boss as a celebrity contestant. She has authored a book named A Beautiful Guide , which is about grooming and personality development. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 24. Miss World Of 1996 \u2013 Irene Skliva \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: April 4, 1978 Place of birth: Athens, Greece Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n The beautiful Irene Skliva was crowned Miss World in the Miss World pageant that was hosted in Bangalore, India on November 23, 1996. She was just 18 years old at the time. The green-eyed Greek beauty went on to pursue a career in modeling and TV. She has participated in some of the biggest fashion shows in Milan, Athens, and Munich. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 25. Miss World Of 1995 \u2013 Jacqueline Aguilera \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: November 17, 1976 Place of birth: Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 10 3\u20444 in) Profession: Model \n \n\n \n Jacqueline won the Top Model of the World title in 1995. She went on to become Miss World in the pageant that was held in Sun City, South Africa on November 18, 1995. Currently, she runs a modeling agency in Venezuela. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 26. Miss World Of 1994 \u2013 Aishwarya Rai \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: November 1, 1973 Place of birth: Mangalore, Karnataka, India Height: 1.7 m Profession: Actress and model \n \n\n \n Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Miss World winners, Aishwarya has also been called \u201cthe most beautiful woman in the world\u201d and \u201cthe most beautiful Miss World ever\u201d. This light eyed beauty has mesmerized millions over the years. She won the title of Miss World at the Miss World pageant that was held in Sun City, South Africa on November 19, 1994. She has acted in several films, and has received two Filmfare Awards. She was also awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India (2009). She has joined hands with several humanitarian organizations, The Eye Bank Association of India and Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) being a couple of them. Aishwarya was the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival. \n \n\n \n She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS). In 2003, she was the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 27. Miss World Of 1993 \u2013 Lisa Hanna \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: August 20, 1975 Place of birth: Jamaica Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Profession: Jamaican politician \n \n\n \n Lisa Hanna was crowned Miss World on November 27, 1993. The pageant took place in Sun City, South Africa. She had also won the title of Miss Jamaica World 1993 previously. Presently, Lisa is a Member of Parliament for Saint Ann South East. This beautiful Jamaican politician served as Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Youth and Culture from 2012 to 2016. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 28. Miss World Of 1992 \u2013 Julia Kourotchkina \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: August 10, 1974 Place of birth: Shcherbinka, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Profession: Actress and model \n \n\n \n Julia was crowned Miss World on December 12, 1992 at the Miss World pageant hosted at Sun City, South Africa. This graceful blue-eyed woman has worked as an actress and modeled for major brands. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 29. Miss World Of 1991 \u2013 Ninibeth Lealccc \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: November 26, 1971 Place of birth: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Profession: Model and businesswoman \n \n\n \n Ninibeth Leal won the title at the Miss World 1991 pageant that was hosted on December 28, 1991, in Georgia, US. She defeated 78 participants to claim the crown. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n 30. Miss World Of 1990 \u2013 Gina Tolleson \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Date of birth: June 4, 1970 Place of birth: Spartanburg, South Carolina, US Height: 1.82 m Profession: Model \n \n\n \n Gina was named Miss World on November 8, 1990 at the pageant held in London, UK. She had previously won the title of Miss World America 1990 and Miss South Carolina USA 1990. This hazel-eyed American beauty has worked as a model with reputed brands. \n "

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