Miss Earth Titleholders from 2011 to 2020

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Miss Earth 2011 Olga Alava from Ecuador

Olga Mercedes Álava Vargas was 22-years-old when she vied for the crown of Miss Earth 2011 representing Ecuador. She stepped into pageantry with vying for the crown of Reina de Guayaquil and ended up winning the title. In 2011, after securing the third position in Miss Ecuador 2011 which titled her as Miss Earth Ecuador 2011, she got the opportunity to represent Ecuador in Miss Earth 2011. With her outstanding performance throughout the competition, she was crowned as winner and succeeded Miss Earth 2010 Nicole Faria. During her reign as Miss Earth 2011, she traveled to various countries including Philippines, China, France, United States, Taiwan, Guam, Qatar, Thailand, Réunion Island in Africa, India and Sri Lanka to spread environmental awareness.

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Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksova from Czech Republic

Tereza Fajksová was the official representative of Czech Republic in Miss Earth 2012 was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. She commenced her pageantry journey with the crown of Miss Czech Republic 2009 where she was placed as second runner up in Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2010. She then competed in Miss Czech Republic 2012 where she bagged the title of Miss Earth Czech Republic that allowed her to represent her country in Miss Earth 2012. Her stunning performance earned her the Miss Earth 2012 title and it was soon after her coronation she suffered an ankle injury. Nevertheless, after recovering she took part in several environmental and humanitarian causes and proved herself worthy of the title she received.

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Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich from Venezuela

Alyz Sabimar Henrich Ocando was the official representative of Venezuela in Miss Earth 2013 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. She vied for the crown of Miss Venezuela 2012 where she bagged the Miss Earth Venezuela 2012 alongside winning the Miss Integral award. As an aftermath of her victory in Miss Earth Venezezuela 2012, she got a chance to represent her country in Miss Earth 2013 and ended up being crowned as Miss Earth 2013. In 2016, the diva judged the finale of Miss Earth United States 2016 in the Schlesinger Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.

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Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell from Philippines

Jamie Herrell was the official representative of Philippines in Miss Earth 2014 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Born on 12 July 1994, Herrell was 20-years-old when she won the crown of Miss Earth 2014. She initially participated in Miss Resorts World Manila 2013 where she was unplaced but won the titles Sinulog Festival Queen 2013, Miss MegaCebu 2013, and Reyna ng Aliwan 2013. She later participated in and won Miss Philippines Earth 2014 and it was because of her victory, she gained the right to represent Philippines in Miss Earth 2014 where she was crowned winner. In 2017, she was awarded with Outstanding Individual Award for her work in sustainable Environment and Good Livelihood for the community.

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Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Gabrena Ong from Philippines

Angelia Gabrena Ong was the official representative of Philippines in Miss Earth 2015 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Ong stepped into pageantry with vying for the crown of Miss Manila 2014 where she finished as the second runner up and won the subtitles of Best in Long Gown and Press Choice Award. Earlier she competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2011, representing Iloilo city and received the People’s Choice Special Award as the Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2011. In 2015, she competed for and won the crown of Miss Earth Philippines 2015 and earned the right to represent her country in Miss Earth 2015. Surpassing the 86 equally talented delegates from across the world, Angelia, with her remarkable performance, won the crown and the title of Miss Earth 2015. In 2017, she was bestowed with Philippine Empowered Men and Women of the year 2017 Award for her inspiring life story and her will to serve other people and communities.

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Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin from Ecuador

Katherine Elizabeth Espín was the official representative of Ecuador in Miss Earth 2016 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Katherine, in 2013 competed in Reinado Internacional del Café 2013 but unfortunately wasn’t crowned. She then vied for Miss Bikini Universe 2015 where she finished as the first runner up. In 2016, she aimed for Miss Earth 2016 crown where she represented Ecuador. With her excellent performance throughout the competition, she not only won the Miss Earth 2016 title but also managed to earn various subtitles and sponsorship awards. During her reign, the diva traveled around the world spreading environmental awareness and indeed proved herself worthy of the title she received.

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Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco from Philippines

Karen Santos Ibasco was the official representative of Philippines in Miss Earth 2017 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Born in 1990, Karen was 26-years-old when she competed in and won the crown of Miss Earth 2017. She gained the right to vie for Miss Earth 2017 as the aftermath of her victory in Miss Earth Philippines 2017. The diva won many national awards including the Outstanding Men and Women of the Year Philippines for her contribution to the society and country, as well as for her active pursuits of her environmental advocacies. In addition to her numerous trips around Philippines, during her reign as Miss Earth, Ibasco had traveled to Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico, Réunion Island, Singapore, Colombia and Belgium, spreading awareness on the environmental issues.

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Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh Nguyen from Vietnam

Phuong Khanh Nguyen was the official representative of Vietnam in Miss Earth 2018 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Since she was 15 years old, Nguyễn had an inclination towards the Miss Earth competition and it was after three years, in 2018, she vied for the crown of Miss Earth Vietnam 2018 and ended up being crowned. Fulfilling her duty as Miss Earth Vietnam 2018, the diva went on to win the crown of Miss Earth 2018, labeling herself as the first Vietnamese woman to win the title. Upon returning back as Miss Earth 2018, she was welcomed and embraced by her people and her victory was celebrated as if it was a Vietnamese festival. The beauty, in 2019 was designated as the Ambassador of the Earth Hour 2019 to promote the event and to implement several environmental protection activities. As an ambassador, she urged everyone not to waste energy by switching off unnecessary lights and household equipment for an hour. She also collaborated with various Vietnamese actors and shared an article on how people can help prevent the Amazon forest from being destroyed by the massive fires that broke out in 2019. She fulfilled her duties as Miss Earth 2018 and traveled to different countries including Colombia, United States, China, France, Belgium, and Germany.

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Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel from Puerto Rico

Nellys Rocio Pimentel Campusano was the official representative of Puerto Rico in Miss Earth 2019 and she was crowned as the winner at the end of the competition. Born in 1997, Nellys is the reigning Miss Earth and she is the successor of Miss Earth 2018 Nguyễn Phương Khánh. Nellys is 22 years old and stands 173 cm tall. She gained the right to represent her country Puerto Rico in Miss Earth 2019 as an aftermath of her victory in Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2019. The diva has a stunning figure and an adorable personality. With her mesmerizing beauty and picture-perfect poses, she won the subtitle Miss Photogenic in Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2019.

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Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey from United States

Lindsey Marie Coffey was the official representative of the United States at Miss Earth 2020 hosted virtually on 29th November 2020 and was crowned as the winner at the end of the event finale. Hailing from the Pennsylvania, Lindsey graduated with a degree in political science while studying communication arts and professional writing, from Washington & Jefferson College. The diva is a descendant of Queen Marie Antoinette, the last French queen before the commencement of the French Revolution. She joined Miss Earth sisterhood to become a voice, to inspire, and to make a difference in the world. She is a Mental Health Advocate along with working for the environment and aspires to build an animal sanctuary to empty the kennels and to rescue the ill-treated. With her win, Lindsey became the first woman from the United States to win the crown since the pageant started in 2001. She raised awareness on water scarcity and advocates ecological restoration, contour farming, rainwater harvesting, and desalination to address the water crisis and intends to keep working for the environment.