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Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri becomes Miss World 2025
Hyderabad, June 1 (UNI) In a glittering ceremony held at Hyderabad's HITEX Exhibition Centre, 21-year-old Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 on Saturday, triumphing over 108 contestants from across the globe.
Opal outshone participants from 108 nations, including strong contenders like Hasset Dereje of Ethiopia, Maja Klajda of Poland and Aurelie Joachim of Martinique. Her coronation was presided by Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszkova, who ceremoniously passed on the bejeweled crown, sealing Opal's ascension into the international limelight.
India's hopeful, Nandini Gupta, was unable to secure a position in the top eight.
Along with the prestigious title, Opal was awarded a cash prize of Rs 8.5 crore, sparking an atmosphere of celebration in Thailand as she has brought international fame to her country. She participated in the competition under the slogan of 'Opal for Her' campaign, inspired by her personal battle with cancer. She has been suffering from cancer since the age of 16 and is actively raising awareness about breast cancer and collaborating with organizations to support victims.
Upon receiving the crown, an emotional Opal remarked, "This is not my personal victory but also the victory of those young girls who want to be seen, heard and make a change. I am proud to represent this legacy and bring real change in this time of Miss World."
The gala evening was studded with glamour and star power, with performances by Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khattar, and the presence of luminaries like superstar Chiranjeevi, former Miss World Manushi Chillar and Vijay Deverakonda gracing the occasion.
After winning the Miss World crown, Opal spoke to the media and shared her plans. During the interview, she expressed her desire to work in Bollywood films. Suchata said that she likes Bollywood films a lot and if she gets an offer, she would like to work in Hindi film industry.
Born on September 20, 2003 in Phuket, Opal completed her schooling at Kajonkietsuksa School and is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations. Her journey in pageantry began in 2021 and was previously crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024.
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