26-year-old Mexican representative, Vanessa Ponce de Leon, was today crowned the 2018 Miss World at the classic event that held in Sanya City Arena, China.

Vanessa, a model and volunteer, took over from India’s Manushi Chhillar, who won the Miss World pageant last year

First runner up was Thailand’s Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan, a 20-year-old studying business administration. Miss Belarus Maria Vasilevich, Miss Jamaica Kadijah Robinson and Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo were also among the final five.

Congrats to the new Miss World!