20 Finalists Named For Head-To-Head Contest At Miss World Event

Hyderabad: In a powerful celebration of voice, vision and purpose, the 72nd Miss World Festival proudly announced the 20 finalists of the prestigious Head-to-Head Challenge following a riveting first round held in Telangana.

This highly anticipated segment of the Miss World competition has once again reaffirmed the importance of substance and advocacy in the realm of beauty with a purpose.

Held amidst the cultural grandeur of India’s youngest state, the Head-to-Head Challenge offered a platform for all 107 contestants from around the world to deliver compelling speeches on personal and global issues that matter deeply to them and to society. The preliminary round witnessed a display of remarkable articulation, emotional depth and unshakable commitment to meaningful causes.

The 20 finalists, selected after a meticulous evaluation process, demonstrated not only eloquence and intelligence but also courage and authenticity. These young women stood out for their unwavering dedication to using their voices for change, illuminating stories of resilience, justice, mental health, education, sustainability, empowerment, and cultural identity.

The finalists advancing to the Head-to-Head Final this Friday are from the Europe Region, including Corina Mrazek (Spain), Millie-Mae Adams (Wales), Agathe Cauet (France), Silvia Dörre Sánchez (Germany) and Jasmine Gerhardt ( Ireland).

From the Americas & Caribbean region Jessica Pedroso (Brazil), Chenella Rozendaal (Suriname), Jada Ramoon (Cayman Islands), Zalika Samuels (Guyana), Anna-Lise Nanton (Trinidad and Tobago).

From the Asia and Oceania Region is Anudi Gunasekara (Sri Lanka), Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand), Idil Bilgen (Turkiye), Nada Koussa (Lebanon) and Kiana Tomita (Japan). From the Africa region is Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg ( South Africa), Selma Carlicia Kamanya (Namibia), Zainab Jama (Somalia), Natasha Nyonyozi (Uganda) and Faith Bwalya (Zambia).

Each of these finalists will present once more in the concluding round, where their clarity, conviction and commitment to advocacy will help determine the ultimate winner of this defining challenge.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, stated: “I am immensely proud of every young woman who took part in the Head-to-Head Challenge. Their voices resonated with truth, courage, and inspiration. In a world that needs empathy and leadership more than ever, these women have reminded us of the power of storytelling, advocacy, and standing up for what is right. They have not only spoken—they have been heard, and their words are helping shape a more compassionate, inclusive, and thoughtful world.”