Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty is second runner-up at Miss World 2026 pageant
The 26-year-old beauty impressed judges and audiences in various segments of the contest held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty secured the second runner-up position at the Miss World 2026 pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, last night. The 26-year-old contestant, popularly known as Taanu, shared the same standing as Lina Teoh, who achieved this position at the Miss World contest in Mahe, Seychelles, back in 1998. Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic claimed the Miss World 2026 title, while Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain was crowned the first runner-up.
Out of 111 contestants, Taanusiya made it to the Top Six by winning the Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) segment, outperforming Zimbabwe's Brunette Makanyiso. The BWAP recognition is one of the key Miss World awards, contingent on contestants' dedication to and influence on community projects they champion.
Dressed elegantly in a pink gown by Vietnamese designer Minh Tuan Couture, Taanusiya also garnered significant public interest due to a viral video of her performing a four-language challenge during the Miss World 2026 Head-to-Head Challenge on August 23. She flawlessly spoke in English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil languages during the event.
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