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Miss World 2021 Top 15 Final Hot Picks
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7 December 2021

Miss World 2021 Top 15 Final Hot Picks

Miss World 2021, the 70th edition of the Miss World, is set to be held on 16th December 2021 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico where delegates from all over the world will compete for one of most coveted beauty titles of the world. The winner will succeed and will be crowned by Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica at the end of the event finale. The 2021 edition will see the return of the swimsuit competition after a five-year hiatus. The competition is ten days away and the stunning queens have been indulging in various pre-pageant activities and official events in full swing. While divas from all over the world are putting their best foot forward to represent and make their countries proud, some of them have made a strong impression and are emerging as frontrunners for the crown. So without any further ado, here are our favourites for Miss World 2021 title, in no particular order. Miss World India 2021 Manasa Varanasi, Miss World Côte d'ivoire 2021 Olivia Yacé, Miss World South Africa 2021 Shudufhadzo Musiḓa, Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez, Miss World Vietnam 2021 Ðo Thi Hà, Miss World Bulgaria 2021 Eva Dobreva, Miss World Bahamas 2021 Sienna Evans, Miss World England 2021 Rehema Muthamia, Miss World Ecuador 2021 Ámar Pacheco, Miss World Iceland 2021 Hugrún Birta Egilsdóttir, Miss World Sri Lanka 2021 Sade´ Greenwood, Miss World Nepal 2021 Namrata Shrestha, Miss World USA 2021 Shree Saini, Miss World Indonesia 2021 Carla Yules and Miss World Dominican Republic 2021 Emmy Peña.

  1. Olivia Yace Representing Cote d Ivoire

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    Olivia Yace Representing Cote d Ivoire

    The Miss Cote d’Ivoire organization hosted the coronation ceremony for the 2021 edition 4th September 2021 at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, where Olivia Yacé was crowned as Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021. She succeeded Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2020 Marilyne Kouadio for the title. Olivia is bold and confident and her style is what makes her stand out. She is one of the best dressed contestants on Miss World 2021. Hailing from Yamoussoukro, Olivia is a 23-year-old marketing and management major student. She is a former runway model and has an already existing popularity, social media following anf public appearances. She carries the eight crown won by the Ivorian state Yamoussoukro making it the first region of the nation to win the title three years in a row, following Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2019 Tara Gueye and Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2020 Marilyne Kouadio.

  2. Manasa Varanasi Representing India

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    Manasa Varanasi Representing India

    Manasa Varanasi was crowned as Miss World India 2020 on 10th February 2021 at an event in Mumbai. She succeeded Miss World India 2019 Suman Rao for the title. Born in the heart of Hyderabad, Manasa Varanasi is a financial information exchange analyst who enjoys exploring the world of finance. The 23-year-old has diverse interests ranging from books, music and yoga. As a child, Manasa was shy and preferred to express herself through Bharatanatyam and music. Manasa’s inspiration is none other than Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra and it shows that Manasa seems to be on the right path. The diva’s advocacy is to help children feel safe and protected. Manasa is a strong contender for the Miss World crown given her elegance and the unwavering support she has been receiving from a country that houses more than a billion people. Her style and charm are unmatched.

  3. Shudufhadzo Musida Representing South Africa

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    Shudufhadzo Musida Representing South Africa

    Shudufhadzo Musida is Miss World South Africa 2021 and one of the strongest candidates for the crown. Her smile is gleaming and can brighten anyone’s day, her camera presence is unreal and can make her stand out among many. Hailing from the city of Ha-Masia in Limpopo, Musida is 25-years-old and has a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria. She is currently doing a post-graduation Honours in International Relations at the University of Witwatersrand. Musida is very ambitious and passionate about representing South Africa at international level along with being passionate about economic education and empowerment of women and children in the society and would love to use the platform to advocate about the same. She feels that the platform is huge and there are so many beautiful and intelligent divas out there who are competing for the title but this has not shaken or distracted her from her focus which is to perform her best at the competition and embrace her journey no matter what the result is. She had mentioned, “there is a purpose that is bigger than me, a platform that could not only change my life, but also fulfil the interest to serve others with my life.” She has used her voice and platform to advocate about self-love and wants to include a huge number of people in her journey too. Musida just like Zozibini embraces her culture, and traditional values to the fullest and hopes to showcase them exactly.

  4. Tracy Maureen Perez Representing Philippines

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    Tracy Maureen Perez Representing Philippines

    The Miss World Philippines organization pulled through the coronation for Miss World Philippines 2021 on 3rd October 2021 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Hall A, where Tracy Maureen Perez of Cebu was crowned as the new queen as she succeeded Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Marquez Dee. Philippines is the land of beauty queens and Tracy has been an absolute delight at the competition so far, living up to her country’s reputation. She is going to be a tough competition for rest of the girls at the event. Born in 1993, Tracy hails originally from Baguyan, Agusan del Sur and currently resides in Cebu city. Tracy has inspiration right at home as her mother Chona Perez, who raised Tracy as a single mother, was a Binibining Cebu finalist and was once named among Cebu’s Five Prettiest. Tracy earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of San Carlos – Cebu from 2008 to 2014. Currently, the stunning beauty works as an associate software engineer at Accenture and also as a model on the side.

  5. Do Thi Ha Representing Vietnam

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    Do Thi Ha Representing Vietnam

    Ðo Thi Hà is Vietnam’s representative at the Miss World, she succeeded Miss World Vietnam 2019 Luong Thùy Linh for the title. Ðo Thi Hà stands out with a face with soft and delicate lines and a shining smile, she is indeed a simple and pure beauty. Her fashion sense is something to look out for too, the diva has been one of the best dressed candidates on the competition so far. Hailing from the city of Thanh Hoa, Ðo Thi Hà is 19-years-old and stands 175 cm tall. She is currently studying business law at National Economics University, Hanoi. Daughter to very supporting and loving parents who work as farmers and day labourers, Do Thi works as a calf-carrier and a server. She shows value for money and wants to make money with her sweat and efforts. In addition to studying, Ðo Thi Hà also likes to participate in volunteer movements and go to remote places with youthful enthusiasm. Perfecting herself every day, she is strong, determined, focused, and a very positive human who was able to impress everyone with her strong performance.

  6. Eva Dobreva Representing Bulgaria

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    Eva Dobreva Representing Bulgaria

    Eva Dobreva was selected as the Miss World Bulgaria 2021 after an online casting amongst 48 candidates from all over the country. She succeeded Miss World Bulgaria 2019 Margo Cooper for the title. Eva is 21 years old and hails from Varna, a port city and seaside resort on Bulgaria's Black Sea. She graduated from Dobri Hristov National School of arts with folk singing and piano as her instruments of concentration. She is currently pursuing hotel and restaurant management studies from University of Economics, Varna. Standing 175 cm tall, this beauty queen is no stranger to the world of pageantry, previously she was crowned as Miss Asia Global Bulgaria 2019. Eva is fluent in English and Russian. This Bulgarian beauty queen is a fitness enthusiast and makes sure to keep her body fit. She loves to walk her feisty furball Skye and spending time with her friends. Eva is talented and determined, definitely a force to reckon at the Miss World stage.

  7. Sienna Evans Representing Bahamas

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    Sienna Evans Representing Bahamas

    Sienna Evans was selected as Miss World Bahamas 2021 in a private selection process made necessary due to the Covid 19 pandemic. She succeeded Miss World Bahamas 2019 Nyah Bandelier to the title. The 24-year-old has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Neuroscience and Human Behavior which she attained while studying at the Honors College of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She serves on the board of the National Brain Injury Foundation in The Bahamas. Additionally, she is the owner of Access Bahamas Medical Labs, a network of bio-medical laboratories offering clinic services, concierge service for Covid tests by appointment, and drive through antigen tests. The queen stands 175 cm tall and can speak both English and French. Sienna’s project Access Granted will center on providing accessible healthcare to all Bahamians. She wants to go Medical School and become a Neurosurgeon and establish a Mental Health Retreat in the Bahamas in future. Sienna stands out for her sharp features and seductive charisma.

  8. Rehema Muthamia Representing England

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    Rehema Muthamia Representing England

    Rehema Muthamia was crowned Miss World England 2021 on 27th August 2021 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre Coventry. She succeeded Miss England 2020 Bhasha Mukherjee for the title. Rehema Muthamia was born in England to Kenyan parents. She spent part of her childhood in Kenya and is fluent in four languages. The 25-year-old stunning beauty is a health technology consultant. Muthamia is using her platform to raise awareness of domestic abuse, which she experienced herself, and advocate for increased representation of ethnic minorities within the STEM field. Rahema did an Integrated Master’s Degree in Genetics and wants to complete a PHD in Medical Genetics. She enjoys playing guitar, baking, singing and salsa dancing. Rahema is talented, charming and owns a beautiful smile, her stint at the finale should definitely be watched out for.

  9. Amar Pacheco Ibarra Representing Ecuador

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    Amar Pacheco Ibarra Representing Ecuador

    Ámar Pacheco was crowned Miss World Ecuador 2021 as she succeeded Miss World Ecuador 2019 María Auxiliadora Idrovo for the title. Our Top 15 could not be complete without Ámar, coming from a great lineage of musicians and singers, she is a house full of talents. Ámar is 23-years-old and stands 173cm tall. She is the daughter of the singer Silvana Ibarra and the renowned musician Gustavo Pacheco. She has been singing since she was two years old and her voice was her best strategy during the talent test of the Reina de Guayaquil contest, in which she performed songs by the late artist Whitney Houston and Silvana. Amar speaks English and Spanish and actively helps children with disabilities through Music at her parents' foundation and volunteers at integral arts centres and teaches musical theatre classes, besides singing, Amar also likes dancing and is passionate about beauty pageants.

  10. Hugrun Birta Egilsdottir Representing Iceland

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    Hugrun Birta Egilsdottir Representing Iceland

    The Miss World Iceland organization announced Hugrun Birta Egilsdottir as the official representative of Iceland at Miss World 2021, in a statement released on 15th November 2021.The diva succeeded former queen Kolfinna Mist Austfjörð to the title. The diva is perfect example of ‘strength is beautiful’, being one of the strongest candidates at the competition both figuratively and literally. Hugru´n is a jiu-jitsu practitioner and hails from Gardabaer, a municipality in the capital region of Iceland. She is also a spokesperson at ‘Reykjavík Maternity Support Committee’, an organization that works to support women and mothers in the low-income group, by funding their education and helping them achieve their dreams. The 26-year-old is makeup artist by profession and is currently a marketing student. She enjoys playing the piano and dancing and is fluent in Icelandic, English, Danish and Spanish. This beauty queen is no stranger to the world of pageantry, previously she represented ‘the land of fire and ice’, i.e., Iceland at Miss Supranational 2019, where she made it to the Top 25 finalists and won the Miss Supranational Supramodel of Europe 2019 award.

  11. Sade Greenwood Representing Sri Lanka

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    Sade Greenwood Representing Sri Lanka

    Sade´ Greenwood was crowned as the new Miss World Sri Lanka 2021 in a ceremony held in November, 2021. The diva succeeded Miss World Sri Lanka 2019 Dewmini Thathsarani to the title. The 19-year-old student and model is a social ambassador for ‘The Pearl Protectors’, an organization which strives to protect and create awareness about marine environment. Sade is an avid reader and hails from Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Of creative inclination, she loves to spend her time singing and writing poetry. The Asian International School alumni takes to acting as well and can speak fluent English and is familiar with Japanese as well. She also participated in an animal rights silent protest in order to promote and ensure animal welfare in her country.

  12. Namrata Shrestha Representing Nepal

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    Namrata Shrestha Representing Nepal

    Namrata Shrestha is Nepal’s representative at the Miss World competition as she succeeded Miss World Nepal 2019 Anushka Shrestha for the national crown. While all the delegates have been exceptionally impressive this year, Miss World Nepal 2021 Namrata Shrestha has been emerging as one of the front runners this year. Right from an emotional departure from her home country to a stylish arrival in Puerto Rico, Namrata has been acing her looks. 24 years-old Namrata is currently studying for a Post Graduate Degree in Sociology and is working as a Kindergarden Teacher, one day she would like to open her own school. She also has a passion for belly dancing and the arts, which is always why for the talent auditions held recently, the diva showcased belly dance mixed with Nepali moves. The diva’s motto in life is, “I don’t wait for things to happen, I make them happen.”

  13. Shree Saini Representing USA

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    Shree Saini Representing USA

    Shree Saini is the first Indian-American to win the Miss World America 2021 as she succeeded Miss World America 2020 Alissa Anderegg for the title. Shree holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and is an avid reader and takes keen interest in dance and musical theatre. Among her many accomplishments, her work has been recognized by UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, Susan G Komen, to name a few. An advocate for heart health, Saini has had a permanent pacemaker since she was 12 and overcame a major car accident which left her with burns all over her face. But she rarely if ever lets any of that hold her back or define her. She works as a business manager and is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. She is one of the kindest and most encouraging candidates at the competition, the diva lives to see her fellow mates win while making sure to give them a tough competition too.

  14. Carla Yules Representing Indonesia

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    Carla Yules Representing Indonesia

    Pricilia Carla Yules was crowned Miss Indonesia 2020 on 20th February 2020 at MNC Studio, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta, Indonesia. She succeeded Miss Indonesia 2019 Princess Megonondo for the title. Carla hails from Surabaya; is 23-years-old and stands 175cm tall. She studying at William Angliss Melbourne Institute majoring in Patisserie-Hospitality in Melbourne, Australia. Pricilia has a Diploma in Hospitality specialising in cooking, patisserie and baking. She is currently working as a host and a model. She enjoys painting and playing basketball and has recently started to learn to play the Ukulele. Pricilia also has an interest in Fashion Design. Her greatest fear is not being able to make her parents happy and proud. Her life’s motto is, ‘The world is too big to stay in one place and life is too short to do just one thing.’

  15. Emmy Pena Representing Dominican Republic

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    Emmy Pena Representing Dominican Republic

    The organization of Miss Mundo Dominicana hosted the coronation for 2021 edition on 4th September 2021 at the Barceló Grand Resort in Punta Cana, where Emmy Peña, the representative of the Duarte province was crowned Miss Mundo Dominicana 2021. She succeeded Miss Mundo Dominicana 2019 Alba Marie Blair Rodríguez for the title. Hailing from Duarte, Emmy is a 24 year-old professional model signed with EMG Models in New York, United States. She was also a part of the Spanish film “Donde Quiera Que Vayas” (Wherever You Go), which was filmed in New York and released in June 2016. Apart from winning the crown, Emmy also won the title of Top Model. Having a professional modelling experience she has walked various fashion shows including Bronx and Banco S/S 20 Show, Flying Solo S/S 20 Show, Pyer Moss S/S 20 Show, RaisaVanessa S/S 20 Show, Maki Oh S/S 20 Show, Aliette S/S 20 Show, Gaucho Buenos Aires Spring 2020, Sergio Hudson F/W 20 Show, Ricardo Seco F/W 20 Show and Sebastian Grey F/W 20 Show.

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