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Hans India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Miss Thailand Crowned 72nd Miss World, Makes History for Her Country
After a month-long celebration of beauty, purpose, and global unity, the 72nd Miss World pageant concluded in spectacular fashion with Miss Thailand being crowned the new Miss World, marking a historic first for her country. Her victory not only celebrated grace and intelligence but also the triumph of purpose-driven action on a global stage. Speaking exclusively with The Hans India, Opal Suchata aka the new Miss World shared her excitement and gratitude. She said,"Feels like a dream. The first person I talked to was my mother and also my family and my team. They were all in the audience to support me." She dedicated this victory to her people calling them the reason for her win. The grand finale lit up the night with electrifying performances by Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter, adding Bollywood flair and high-energy glamour to an evening filled with emotion and anticipation. In the audience were also present CM of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Vijay Devarakonda among other high profile guests. The event reached its emotional peak when Krystyna Pyszkova, the 71st Miss World, gracefully passed on the crown to her successor, marking the beginning of a new chapter. The Final Showdown: Top 4 Questions That Defined the Night In one of the most anticipated segments of the evening, the Top 4 finalists were each asked a thought-provoking question during the judges' round- a defining moment that showcased their wisdom, authenticity, and presence of mind. Miss Martinique - Question by Manushi Chhillar: 'In a world of misinformation, how can we lead with truth, dignity, and gratitude?' Miss Martinique, who also won the title of Miss World Caribbean, reflected deeply, urging people to trust their intuition and hearts to discern truth. She emphasized the importance of understanding and evaluating information with care, encouraging a path led by honesty and self-awareness. Miss Ethiopia- Question by Rana Daggubati:'Miss World stands for character and purpose. How do you respond to those who may be misled into thinking it's just another beauty contest?' Making history as the first Ethiopian to reach this stage, she delivered a heartfelt message: 'This is for the mothers and children out there.' She stressed that Miss World is far more than beauty- it's about impact, purpose, and change. She won the title of Miss World Miss World Africa. Miss Poland - Question by Namrata Shirodkar:'What truth about your experience in Telangana would you share that no headline or rumor could capture?' Miss Poland, at a very young age of 19, spoke warmly about her personal journey in India, calling it a transformative experience. 'As a shy girl, I found connection, warmth, and friendship. Telangana became our second home. Nothing is more important than the people we meet,' she said. For her brilliant journey and sensible answer she bagged the title of Miss World Europe. Miss Thailand- Question by Sonu Sood: 'What has this journey taught you about truth and personal responsibility in shaping how stories are told?' In a poised and powerful response that won Opal Suchata the Miss World 2025 title, she said, 'I've learned the responsibility we carry in how our stories are perceived. We are the storytellers, and often, we are the people others look up to. There's always someone beside you whose life you can impact.' A Historic Win for Thailand Miss Thailand's win was not just a personal achievement; it was a national milestone. As the first woman from Thailand to ever win Miss World, she carved her name into the history books. Her answer, authenticity, and presence resonated with the judges and audience alike, sealing her place as the new Miss World. The night also awarded Sonu Sood as the youngest recipient of Humanitarian award for his philanthropic deeds while, Sudha Reddy was honoured as the Global Ambassador of Beauty with Purpose award.
Pink Villa
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Inside PICS: Namrata Shirodkar joins Sitara and Manushi Chhillar to cheer Opal Suchata Chuangsri's Miss World 2025 win
It was a night to remember in Hyderabad as the 72nd Miss World pageant brought together stars and style on May 31. Big names like Chiranjeevi, Sonu Sood, and Manushi Chhillar lit up the event. After the show, Namrata Shirodkar dropped a carousel of stunning inside pics, giving her followers a peek at the magic backstage. In the pictures, Namrata was seen posing with Sonu Sood, Manushi Chhillar, Carina Tyrrell, Sukumar's wife Thabitha, and others. Mahesh Babu's daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, also joined her mother at the star-studded event and was seen clicking photos alongside renowned celebrities. She also gave a special shoutout to Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who was crowned the 72nd Miss World. Sharing the photos, Namrata wrote, "So much beauty, elegance, and heart on one stage — congratulations to all the amazing contestants. You were all incredible. What a magical evening! It was also so lovely meeting the wonderful #JuliaMorley. Biggest cheers for @suchaaata — Miss Thailand — Miss World 2025!" Check out Namrata Shirodkar's post below: Who is Opal Suchata Chuangsri? Opal Suchata Chuangsri hails from Phuket, Thailand. She was born on September 30, 2003, into a family that owns and operates a hospitality business. She studied at Kajonkietsuksa School and later at Triam Udom Suksa School, where she developed strong communication skills and became culturally fluent. According to LiveMint, the Miss World 2025 is multilingual, fluent in Thai, Chinese, and English. Uniquely, she can play the ukulele backwards. At just 16, she launched her own campaign called "Opal For Her," inspired by her personal experience with a benign breast lump that required surgery. This journey motivated her to support women's health through awareness and education. Her campaign became the centerpiece of her Beauty with a Purpose project at Miss World. She told the judges she wishes to continue this mission and use the platform to contribute to meaningful causes. Before winning Miss World 2025, she also represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2024. There, she finished as the third runner-up and won the Voice for Change – Silver award. She was crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22, just days before heading to Hyderabad for the global finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Miss India' Namrata Shirodkar flaunts rare glam look at Miss World 2025 ceremony in Hyderabad; Sitara is stunning too
Namrata Shirodkar loves to keep it natural when it comes to her daily looks and outfits. But on Saturday, as she attended the 72nd Miss World ceremony in Hyderabad, the actor and former beauty queen decked up to the nines. Namrata, who herself was crowned Miss India in 1993, attended the event with daughter Sitara. On Sunday, she shared a bunch of selfies with other guests, including former Miss World Manushi Chillar and actor Sonu Sood. 'So much beauty, elegance, and heart on one stage — congratulations to all the amazing contestants. You were all incredible. ❤️ What a magical evening! It was also so lovely meeting the wonderful #JuliaMorley 🤗❤️ Biggest cheers for @suchaaata — Miss Thailand — Miss World 2025!' Namrata, part of the jury, wore a peach-pink outfit and flaunted a sleek updo. Sitara, her daughter with actor Mahesh Babu, wore a red dress and also some glam makeup. A post shared by Namrata Shirodkar (@namratashirodkar) The Miss World ceremony was planned in India for the third time. First ever Miss World pageant was held in Bengaluru in 1996, two years after Aishwarya Rai won the crown in 1994 and last year, Delhi and Mumbai hosted the 71st Miss World. Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand took the crown. Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje was crowned First Runner-Up, Poland's Maja Klajda Second Runner-Up and the Third Runner-Up went to Aurelie Joachim of Martinique. India could not make it to top 8 list. The grand finale was hosted by Stephanie del Valle (Miss World 2016) alongside Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. Rana Daggubati presented the Miss World Humanitarian Award to Sonu Sood. The other juries include Sudha Reddy, Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose in 2025, Manushi Chhillar (winner of Miss World 2017) and Telangana Special Chief Secretary (Tourism) Jayesh Ranjan. Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, headed the jury and announced the winner of the 72nd Miss World.
SBS Australia
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 1 June 2025
Australia's defence minister urges regional nations to contribute to security while delegates from about 40 countries, including the Philippines, attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Hundreds of volunteers help the flood recovery effort on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. Miss Thailand, Opal Suchata, wins the country's first Miss World crown in the grand finale held in Hyderabad, India. Miss Philippines Krishnah Gravidez was among the Top 8, taking home the Miss World Asia title. SBS Filipino 01/06/2025 07:50 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit or stream on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Youtube Podcasts , and SBS Audio app.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet Miss World 2025 winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri: 8 things to know about first woman from Thailand to win the crown
It's time to meet the new Miss World: Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand wowed the judges with her brains, beauty and talents, and was crowned Miss World 2025 on May 31, 2025. The 21-year-old was crowned by the previous year's winner, Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková from Czechia. Opal is the first representative from Thailand to win the Miss World title. Also read | Miss World 2025: Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned winner, Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia is the runner-up The 72nd Miss World was held in Hyderabad, and featured 108 contestants from around the world. For those who missed out on watching Miss World 2025 or simply want to learn more about the new winner, we've got you covered. Ahead, get to know Opal as she embarks on this chapter and takes on her brand-new role. A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Here are a few facts about Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri: 1. Opal Suchata Chuangsri made history as the first representative of Thailand to win Miss World. 2. According to a June 1 report on before becoming Miss Universe Thailand, Opal, whos is from Phuket, was pursuing a bachelor's degree in politics and international relations at the Faculty of Political Science of Thammasat University. 3. She is proficient in Chinese, having graduated from Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok with a specialisation in the Chinese language, the report added 4. Opal also has interests in psychology and anthropology, and she would like to be an ambassador of her country one day, as per 5. She has volunteered for organisations supporting breast cancer and has 'herself faced surgery at 16'. 6. Opal has a special talent for playing the Ukelele backwards. 7. She has 16 cats and five dogs as pets! 8. Opal also won the contest's multimedia component and topped the contestant app leaderboard, with over 2.3 million views. She was also Asia and Oceania Continental winner – she was one of the four continental winners. 'I always believe that no matter who you are and no matter how old you are, no matter what title you hold in your life, there is always a person next to you – whether it's a child, whether it's an adult, it could even be your own parents – that look up to you in a way. And the best way to lead people is to lead with their gracefulness in your actions. That is the best thing we can do to the people around us and in our world,' said the 72nd Miss World as per news agency PTI. She was replying to a question by one of the judges, Sonu Sood. The actor wanted to know what her Miss World journey taught her about the truth and personal responsibility in shaping how the stories are told. At Miss World 2025, Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje Admassu was declared the runner-up. Maja Klajda of Poland was the second runner-up, and Aurelie Joachim of Martinique was the third runner-up. India's Miss World contestant Nandini Gupta was eliminated before she could reach the top 8.
