Vanessa Ponce De Leon from Mexico crowned Miss World; Manushi Chhillar passes the baton

Vanessa Ponce De Leon from Mexico has been crowned as 68th Miss World at pant held in Sanya, China on Saturday. India’s Manushi Chhillar, who was previous Miss World holder, crowned Vanessa, who couldn’t hold her emotions. 

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Vanessa holds an International Business degree. She is also a model and a presenter. new Miss World is also a part of board of directors for a rehab centre for girls and volunteers and a speaker for National Youth Institute. 

On her victory, she said backst, “I just can’t believe it. People from Mexico and my friends have supported me. y deserve a great representative and I hope I can make m proud and do most I can in year in time I have. I want to make my country proud. I love you Mexico.”  On her plans as a Miss World, she said, “I really hope I can touch as many people as possible and continue this legacy.” 

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Miss Thailand Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan was declared as runner-up. top-5 continental winners were Miss Mexico from Americas, Miss Thailand from Asia and Oceania, Miss Belarus Maria Vasilevich from Europe, Miss Uganda Quiin Abenayko from Africa and Miss Jamaica Kijah Robinson from Caribbean. 

India’s Anukreethy Vas me it to top-30 contestants but was t a part of top-12. However, Manushi Chhillar’s Instagram account was filled with emotional messs from her fans as she passes crown.

Most of m wrote to her how she will always remain a queen for m, and many who said, ‘Once a Miss World, always a Miss World.’ She shared some of posts and wrote, “You guys are going to make me cry.” She also wrote, “Thank you, everyone, for your wishes. Lots of love to you all” as she posted a final selfie 30 minutes before event. Here are some of her posts on Instagram stories: