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Miss World

Current Titleholder
Toni-Ann Singh
Predecessor
Manushi Chhillar
Formed
29 July, 1951
Miss World

Miss World is the oldest-running international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth, this pageant is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. The current Miss World is Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica who was crowned by Vanessa Ponce of Mexico on 14 December 2019 in London, England. She is the fourth Jamaican to win Miss World.

Motto Beauty with a Purpose
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters London
Location United Kingdom
Official language English
President Julia Morley
Key people Eric Morley

About Miss World

Known as the oldest running beauty pageant, it is one of the preeminent international beauty pageants. It was created in England by Eric Morely.

Achievement of Miss World

The pageant originated out of the Festival of Britain, which put on a Festival Bikini Contest in 1951. 

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Miss World

Miss World Category.. Beauty with a Purpose – a registered charity and a non-profit organisation associated with Miss World that raises money and participates in humanitarian projects across the world.

Latest information about Miss World updated on July 28 2021.