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Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Miss World 2025 winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri talks about getting breast cancer at 16, acting plans
Opal Suchata Chuangsri has scripted history by becoming the first Thai woman to clinch the Miss World crown, and she is determined to use the win for a good cause. She says she wants to raise awareness and shun misconceptions around breast cancer and not chase any acting dream. Also read: Meet Miss World 2025 winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri: 8 things to know about first woman from Thailand to win the crown Sitting in her hotel room in Hyderabad, shuffling through all the paperwork which will help her get back home, Opal spoke to Hindustan Times Digital about her aspirations and shunning the 'beauty without brains' misconception. Thailand's Opal was crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad on Saturday. Opal was crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22, just a week before she departed to Hyderabad to participate in the 72nd edition of the Miss World. Opal admits that she is still waiting for the feeling of winning the crown to sink in. 'It feels like a dream. It's so unreal. I was so shocked when I got crowned. Now, all I think about is just how the people back in my country would be so happy. This is the first crown for Thailand... My journey has been for three years in this pageant field, so this is a big milestone in my life and my career,' Opal tells us. Reflecting on what the crown means to her, the 21-year-old shares, 'It marks another point of success in terms of how my country is on the international stage... Also, about how I address the social issues which are relevant to other countries. It's basic healthcare for women. So, the crown marks another success stage of my 'beauty with purpose' voice is bigger with more spotlight shining on me.' Opal is using her platform to promote breast cancer awareness through her Opal For Her campaign. And it stems from personal experience as she got a breast lump removed surgically at the age of 16. 'When I had my breast lump removal surgery, I was 16, and we were unable to compete at the time. However, I started raising awareness with people around me because it's not very common that it happens at a young age. I was very shocked about what happened to me. That's why I wanted to speak up about it'. When she joined pageantry, Opal realised the power of her voice, as she admits, 'before that, I was an ordinary girl with no platform, trying to raise awareness with people around me'. 'When I got the chance to join pageantry, it turned out to be a bigger opportunity for me to speak up,' she says. Opal admits that there are still many misconceptions attached to breast cancer. 'A lot of people have an understanding that breast cancer or cancer in general, mostly happens to those who are above the age of 30-40... That's not true... Also, people think cancer can't be cured... It is curable if you detect it early. These are some things that I would like to address,' she says. Opal recognises that her Miss World win can open numerous doors, including a potential entry into Bollywood. But she's focused on her mission to raise awareness about breast cancer and doesn't want to get sidetracked from her goal. 'I'm quite far away from the industry. Since I'm in India and I was crowned in India, maybe there will be an opportunity to offer in the future. But I will work on that after I finish my reign as Miss World... Winning the crown comes with a responsibility and opportunity,' she shares. Opal continues, 'It is really important to really prioritise all the things that I need to do during my reign. Since there is a spotlight on one, I want to address the social issues that need to be told to the world'. These days, a lot of people think beauty pageants demean the concept of beauty by setting unrealistic standards. However, Opal doesn't agree with this. 'In Miss World, we all looked different. So, there are no such standards of how we look. Because none of us look the same. People in this world have already learned that we are unique in our ways. We need to tell younger generations that it is important to find beauty in themselves. There is no need for a feeling for them to fit into certain standards,' she says. 'We should look at ourselves and set ourselves with our standard of being better than we were yesterday,' asserts Opal, adding, 'we all have flaws, and now we're starting to accept that imperfection is perfection'. At the moment, Opal is excited to get back home. 'I'm still working on it. I will reach home hopefully soon. My people are going crazy right now. I'm very excited for the homecoming,' she ends.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What was the question and Miss Thailand's answer that won her Miss World 2025 crown? Find out here
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad on Saturday. She won the title not just for her unmatched beauty but also for her sharp mind and intelligence. During the question-answer round, she was asked a poignant question by judge Sonu Sood and her answer won over all. Sood wanted to know what her Miss World journey taught her about the truth and personal responsibility in shaping how the stories are told. Opal responded, 'Be the person that someone or the other will look up to." "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. Opal was crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22, just a week before she departed to Hyderabad to participate in the 72nd edition of the Miss World. She has also represented her country in Miss Universe 2024, finishing third runner-up. Miss World first runner-up Hasset Dereje from Ethiopia is the first ever from her country too to have reached this far in the Miss World contest. Ethiopia started sending representatives from 2003 onwards, according to the Miss World website. Answering a member of the jury, actor Rana Daggubati's question on what it means to be a beauty queen, Dereje said she holds "so much pride" in being the first in her country to come this far. "A lot of people think Miss World is just another pageant, another beauty contest. But it is more than that. There are so many children and mothers behind me that get so many things from me from standing here. I am the first ever Ethiopian to ever make it this far and I hold so much pride in it," answered Dereje. The 72nd Miss World grand finale was a night of glamour, celebration, and purpose. Hosted by Stephanie del Valle (Miss World 2016) and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar, the event brought together global icons and local stars in a dazzling ceremony. Miss World 2022 Krystyna Pyszkova, who crowned her successor, took a moment to reflect on the power of ambition, urging young women everywhere to dream big and believe in those dreams. One of the evening's most meaningful recognitions, the Beauty with a Purpose Award, went to Monica Kezia Sembiring from Indonesia. Actor Daggubati took the stage to present the Miss World Humanitarian Award to Sonu Sood for his impactful contributions to society. The esteemed panel of jurors included Sudha Reddy, Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose 2025; actor Namrata Shirodkar; Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar; and Telangana's Special Chief Secretary for Tourism, Jayesh Ranjan. Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, led the jury and revealed the new Miss World. Entertainment lit up the stage as Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter performed a vibrant medley of Hindi and Telugu hits, including the Oscar-winning number *Naatu Naatu*. Among the high-profile guests were Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and superstar Chiranjeevi, who arrived with his wife, Surekha. The evening also featured a stunning runway segment, where contestants showcased elegant evening gowns crafted exclusively for the finale. With inputs from PTI
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Be the person that someone or the other will look up to'
Hyderabad: 'Be the person that someone or the other will look up to', is the mantra that won Thailand's Opal SuchataChuangsri her Miss World crown at the star-studded 72nd Miss World contest here on Saturday. She became her country's first Miss World. '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. She was replying to a question by one of the judges, Sonu Sood. Sood wanted to know what her Miss World journey taught her about the truth and personal responsibility in shaping how the stories are told. Incidentally, according to the Miss World website, Chuangsri was crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22, just a week before she departed to Hyderabad to participate in the 72nd edition of the Miss World. She has also represented her country in Miss Universe 2024, finishing third runner-up. Miss World first runner-up Hasset Dereje from Ethiopia is the first ever from her country too to have reached this far in the Miss World contest. Ethiopia started sending representatives from 2003 onwards, according to the Miss World website. Answering a member of the jury, actor Rana Daggubati's question on what it means to be a beauty queen, Dereje said she holds 'so much pride' in being the first in her country to come this far.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025
HYDERABAD: "Be the person that someone or the other will look up to", is the mantra that won Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri her Miss World crown at the star-studded 72nd Miss World contest here on Saturday. She became her country's first Miss World. "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. She was replying to a question by one of the judges, Sonu Sood. Sood wanted to know what her Miss World journey taught her about the truth and personal responsibility in shaping how the stories are told. Incidentally, according to the Miss World website, Chuangsri was crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22, just a week before she departed to Hyderabad to participate in the 72nd edition of the Miss World.
