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.