Who Is Kaziah Liz Mejo? Meet 19-Year-Old Miss Universe India 2026 Winner From Kerala
A new chapter in India’s pageant journey has begun, and it belongs to Kaziah Liz Mejo. The 19-year-old from Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 in Jaipur, with reigning titleholder Manika Vishwakarma passing the crown to her successor. Mejo will now represent India at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico in November, taking her from the national…
Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old from Mavelikkara in Alappuzha, Kerala, has made history by being crowned Miss Universe India 2026. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in India's pageant journey, following reigning titleholder Manika Vishwakarma's transfer of the crown to Mejo.
The Jaipur event saw Mejo ascend to the coveted position, propelling her from the national stage to an international one. She will now represent India at the upcoming 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico in November.
Born in 2007, Mejo's early years were spent in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She completed her schooling at Emirates National School, St Joseph’s School and Abu Dhabi Indian School. Academically inclined towards law, Mejo has also developed a keen interest in the performing arts.
Her journey in the performing arts began at a young age. Mejo embarked on classical dance training in Abu Dhabi in 2012, which later expanded to encompass various creative fields. She is proficient in playing both the violin and drums, in addition to singing, dancing and modeling.
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