What does Joheyri Mola, the most beautiful woman of 2026, look like in everyday life?

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On September 5, 2026, the 73rd "Miss World" pageant concluded in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Outperforming more than a hundred contestants gathered from around the world, the 24-year-old representative of the Dominican Republic, Joheyri Mola Domínguez, won the title. Second place went to Elizabeth Reynes from Spain, and third place was taken by Malaysia's representative, Taanusiya Chetty.

For the Dominican Republic, this victory is of historical significance — the country won the "Miss World" title for the second time, 44 years after Mariasela Álvarez's victory in 1982. Prior to this, Dominican girls had been runners-up twice: Claudia Cruz in 2004 and Yaritza Reyes in 2016.

Joheyri was born and raised in Santo Domingo. Her professional path is not limited to modeling. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Ibero-American University (UNIBE).

Mola works as a literature and social sciences teacher and conducts her classes in English. According to the pageant organizers, supporting students' critical thinking and holistic development plays a central role in her pedagogical activities.

In March 2026, she worked as a live correspondent for Univision at the Premios Soberano ceremony, one of the Dominican Republic's largest entertainment events. In May of the same year, she participated in covering the UNICEF telethon, which raised nearly 25 million dollars for child support programs.

Joheyri's path to victory began in 2025, when she represented the Distrito Nacional and became "Miss Dominican Republic". At the pageant in Vietnam, she immediately stood out by winning the regional "Top Model" stage among contestants from the Americas and the Caribbean, which secured her a place in the top 40.

This was followed by the top 20, top 12, and finally, the top 6 stages, which featured representatives from Spain, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Africa, and Eritrea. In the final, Mola was asked about the key qualities needed to represent the Americas and Caribbean region. She said she wanted to project the image of a woman who is not afraid to overcome obstacles, who understands that physical beauty is not the most important thing, and that everyone's purpose in life is always greater than themselves.

Joheyri received the crown from the hands of last year's winner — Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand. Now, for one year, she must perform the duties of "Miss World", represent the pageant at international events, and continue her mission in education and the social sphere.