111 Miss World 2026 contestants entered the final, Bao Ngoc, Indira Ampiot and Gabriela Botelho are the top candidates according to predictions

111 beauties from around the world will enter the final, on the evening of September 5 at April 2 Square, Khanh Hoa. Famous beauty website Pageanthology released a prediction table for the crowned contestants based on their performance during nearly a month of participating in the contest. This choice is for reference only and does not affect the results of the contest.

1. Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc

In addition to Pageanthology, the Missosology website also predicted Bao Ngoc's coronation. Experts evaluate Bao Ngoc's appeal when competing at home. She is currently in the top 40 thanks to winning the title "Top Model Asia - Oceania". Bao Ngoc also entered the top 24 of Beauty With a Purpose, top 20 of challenges, and top 23 of talent.

She is 25 years old, from Can Tho, 1.86 m tall, was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022. In recent years, Bao Ngoc founded Gen Zero, an organization aimed at empowering young people to participate in climate and sustainable development issues, and is preparing to study for a master's degree in public policy and environment in the US.

2. Indira Ampiot (France)

She broke through in the final stages through important competition rounds such as Top Model and Beauty With a Purpose. Currently, Indira Ampiot has won a ticket to the top 40, becoming a strong candidate in the European region.

Indira Ampiot, 21 years old, was born in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. She was crowned Miss France 2023 at the age of 18, among the youngest group of beauty queens in the pageant's history. Ampiot completed his baccalaureate with honors, studying communications, image advertising and design. Her mother was 1st runner-up Miss Guadeloupe 1998.

4. Gabriela Botelho (Brazil)

She was considered by beauty page experts as an early candidate for the crown. Gabriela Botelho's strengths lie in her maturity, experience, appearance and long-term volunteering story. In terms of results in the announced secondary rounds, she is not as outstanding as Bao Ngoc and Indira Ampiot.

Gabriela Botelho, 25 years old, 1.74 m tall, is a model, content creator, and entrepreneur. Botelho has experience in beauty pageants, was the 2nd runner-up at Miss World Brazil 2021 before returning and being crowned Miss World Brazil 2026. She accompanies Casa de Maria - a free support center for more than 100 children with rare diseases and their families. Botelho's social activities began in 2019 after the Brumadinho dam collapse disaster. He spent about 5 years volunteering here.

5. Asia Rose Simpson (Philippines)

The 18-year-old beauty is considered by fans to be a formidable candidate in the Asia-Oceania region with an impressive track record before the finals. Simpson won the Head to Head Challenge in the Asia-Oceania region, thereby earning a place in the top 40. In addition, she also ranked high in most other sub-competitions, including the top 3 talents.

Asia Rose Simpson is 1.7 m tall, speaks many languages ​​such as English, Tagalog and Hiligaynon. She is talented in gymnastics, appearing on Pilipinas Got Talent at age eight. She also likes to draw, write, sing and wants to become an author and illustrator of children's books.

6. Trivia Elle Muhoza (Uganda)

She is not a contestant who won the performance award, but has a clear philanthropic project that fits the core criteria of Miss World. Trivia Elle Muhoza is 1.75 m tall, currently a businessman. The beauty has a degree in aviation and is running a cosmetics and skin care brand. She can play the violin, swim and basketball. In recent years, she has directed volunteer activities for vulnerable children and against gender-based violence.

7. Vanessa Kraljevic (Bolivia)

The beauty's advantage lies in her education, speaking ability and large-scale social projects. According to the site, if she focuses on the question and answer part in the final, there is a possibility of creating a surprise.

The beauty is 1.73 m tall, graduated in law, can speak Spanish, English and Italian. Vanessa Kraljevic studied at King's College London and the University of Law. She is a speaker, has conducted TEDx talks, written books about Bolivian culture and spoken at the British Parliament, according to Miss World profile. Kraljevic founded The Right to Real Education project at the age of 13, aiming for educational opportunities for disadvantaged children and has awarded 20,000 scholarships.

8. Tamunosoye Karibi-George (Nigeria)

She is in the group of contestants who stand out the most in terms of performance skills. Tamunosoye Karibi-George won the title of "Africa's Top Model", thereby securing a place in the top 40.

The 26-year-old beauty, a communications professional, hails from Port Harcourt. She was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after surpassing 19 competitors. Tamunosoye Karibi-George brought to Miss World the Beyond Labels project to promote integration and create opportunities for children with disabilities and special needs. She also participates in climate activities, vocational training and youth empowerment.

10. Linda Górecká (Czech Republic)

The contestant's charm is her doll-like face, always appearing with a professional demeanor. She also has a charity project to help women with breast cancer that attracts attention, inspired by her own family story because her grandmother and mother suffered from the disease.

Linda Górecká was born in Dětmarovice - a village in the Moravian-Silesian region of the Czech Republic. She is 1.77 m tall and is currently pursuing a modeling career. Before the final, she spoke confidently when her mother came from her hometown to Vietnam to provide moral support.