The beauties attracted attention when standing in the same frame at the Dances of the World event within the competition, on the evening of September 2. From left to right include Vanessa Ponce de León (crowned in 2018), Karolina Bielawska (2021), Opal Suchata Chuangsri (2025), Krystyna Pyszková (2024), Wilnelia Merced Forsyth (1975), Linda Pétursdóttir (1988). Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle was preparing for her role as MC backstage so she was not in the photo.
They came to Vietnam to support the 73rd pageant season and at the same time attend the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Miss World Organization.
Miss World 1975 Wilnelia Merced Forsyth on the event's green carpet. The Puerto Rican beauty is currently 68 years old, worked as an international model and returned to Miss World many times as a judge. In 2025, she will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her coronation with a fundraising event to support caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
Miss World 1988 Linda Pétursdóttir received a lot of attention from fans 38 years after being crowned. The beauty turned 56 years old not long ago. Linda Pétursdóttir won the contest at the age of 18, surpassing 83 contestants at the final in England, and became the second Icelander to win the Miss World crown.
In recent years, she has been active in business, running a women's health care center for more than 20 years.
Stephanie Del Valle, 29 years old, surpassed 116 contestants to be crowned the oldest beauty contest on the planet when she just turned 19 in 2016. The victory helped Puerto Rico have the second Miss World in history, after Wilnelia Merced in 1975.
Currently Stephanie Del Valle develops work in the field of modeling and international media. In May, she graduated with a degree in Global Studies from The New School in New York.
Miss World 2018 - Vanessa Ponce de León - posing in a bustier outfit. After eight years of wearing the crown, she attracted attention with her youthful appearance at the age of 34.
Vanessa Ponce de León is the first Mexican beauty to be crowned in Miss World history. She is 1.73 m tall and won Mexico's Next Top Model 2014. Over the years, Vanessa has been famous in her homeland in many roles such as model, speaker, social activist, and content creator.
Karolina Bielawska, from Poland, won Miss World 2022 taking place in Puerto Rico. She is 27 years old, graduated in business management, is currently studying for a master's degree, and has many years of experience as a model.
The beauty is commented by fans that she always creates her own charm every time she appears thanks to her big eyes, blonde hair, and healthy body. Many beauty pages compare her beauty to the radiance of a Barbie doll. Coming to Vietnam in early August, Karolina Bielawska accompanied the Miss World organization in many activities.
Krystyna Pyszková, from the Czech Republic, wore see-through outfits on the blue carpet. She won the 2024 contest in India. She is 26 years old, 1.8 m tall, can speak four languages: English, Polish, Slovak, and German. She graduated in Law from Karl University, Prague, and studied for a Master's degree in Business Administration at MCI Innsbruck, Austria. Krystyna Pyszková is a professional model in her hometown, capable of singing and playing musical instruments.
In 2025, she won the Timeless Beauty title of beauty site Missosology. After that, she continued to be elected Miss World's Most Beautiful 2024 (Miss Grand Slam) by Global Beauties organization. Krystyna Pyszková announced she became a mother in September 2024 and recently reappeared through a number of fashion events.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri surpassed 107 contestants to be crowned Miss World for the 72nd time in May 2025 in India, and is also the first Thai beauty to touch the contest's crown. At the end of July, Opal Suchata won the title "Most Beautiful Miss World 2025" voted by beauty website Global Beauties.
She is 23 years old, a Law student at Thammasat University, majoring in International Relations. In November 2024, she was a Thai contestant at Miss Universe in Mexico and won 3rd runner-up position. For nearly a month, Opal accompanied the organizers in many activities taking place in the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Khanh Hoa. She will crown the new queen at the contest finals, on the evening of September 5.
