India, Sept. 6 -- Joheirry Mola Dominguez from the Dominican Republic was crowned the Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on Saturday, September 5. Miss World 2025, Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri, crowned Joheirry her successor in a glamorous event.

However, her win, competing against 111 contestants from around the world, was not simply about the final gown, the crown, or the stage presence. Her journey to the title was also closely tied to her philosophy and, most importantly, her final answer. Here's what secured the Dominican Republic beauty's win:

In the finale round, Joheirry Mola was asked by the judges' panel, "Which Beauty With A Purpose cause have you supported in your country, and how would you improve it if you were cr...