Miss World is a pageant that began decades ago. It has since featured some of the most beautiful in the world.
This beauty pageant is one of the most intriguing events ever in the world. Beauty, brains, and grace are what makes the number one Miss World.
Fashion takes precedence in this pageant. Each contestant is dressed by the best designers in the fashion industry.
Top 15 most popular Miss World beauties ever
This was not an easy list to come about. You cannot imagine how many incredible and beautiful women we have in the world.
The list is quite long. However, here are our top 15 beauties.
15. Susana Duijm – Miss World 1955
Starting us off is Susan Duijim from Venezuela. She was crowned in 1955 decades ago.
Venezuela is at the top with a recording of winning this pageant. Susan has won six times.
Susan’s success enabled her to become an actress as well as a TV presenter.
14. Penelope Coelen – Miss World 1958
From Venezuela, we go to South Africa with Miss World then Penelope Coelen.
Would you believe Penelope worked as a secretary at the time she was winning the pageant? Quite unbelievable!
She was the first winner of Miss World from South Africa.
13. Ann Sidney – Miss World 1964
Ann Sidney from the United Kingdom was the second lady to win the pageant for her country. This beauty went ahead to be an actress.
She starred in one of the movies for James Bond, “You Only Live Twice.” Ann is also featured in The Avengers.
12. Madeline Hartog – Miss World 1967
Madeline from Bel, Peru, won the Miss World contest after Ann. The battle was quite competitive, but she emerged victoriously.
After her remarkable victory, Madeline moved to Paris with her daughter. She later moved to South Florida and got married.
11. Jennifer Hosten – Miss World 1970
Grenada gave the next Miss World, Jennifer Hosten. She joined Air Canada and started working a year later after the contest.
She got married and graduated to become a psychotherapist. Jennifer is a mother of two with five grandchildren.
10. Cindy Breakspeare – Miss World 1976
Jamaica is known for its gorgeous and sexy women. It was no wonder in 1976, the country won after Cindy became the next Miss World.
Cindy chose to focus on her music career, leaving behind modeling. She is blessed with children, one of which is Damian Marley’s son.
Damian’s son has grown to become a famous reggae artist like his father.
9. Sarah-Jane Hutt – Miss World 1983
It must have been the stunning looks that made Sarah-Jane win this pageant. She is a true definition of beauty with brains all the way from the United Kingdom.
However, Sarah-Jane’s victory was not taken well by fellow contests. They disapproved of the jury’s decision and turned down the ball done for Sarah-Jane’s honor.
8. Linda Pétursdóttir – Miss World 1988
Linda has been termed as the Queen of beauty. She made her country Iceland quite proud with her victory.
She has since started her own spa company that is quite successful. In 2015, she was among the jury for
the Miss World competition.
7. Aishwarya Rai – Miss World 1994
Aishwarya was a contestant from India. She placed her country at the top for winning the Miss World pageant.
Apart from modeling, Aishwarya Rai is a renowned actress. She has also been the beauty ambassador for L’Oréal.
Aishwarya is proud of knowing how to speak five languages fluently. They are Hindi, Tulu, English, Marathi, and Tamil.
6. Priyanka Chopra – Miss World 2000
India emerged victorious again through the beautiful Priyanka Chopra. She indeed deserved it, thanks to her immense beauty.
You may know Priyanka Chopra quite well from movies. She is a talented actress and a singer too.
Priyanka has been at the forefront in eradicating illiteracy.
5. Azra Akın – Miss World 2002
In 2002, Azra Akin from Turkey won the Miss World competition. She is a popular model who models for big brands.
Azra is also an actress and an incredible dancer. She emerged the winner in The Games and Yok Boyle Dans TV show.
Model Azra is quite fluent in English, Turkish, and Dutch.
4. Rosanna Davison – Miss World 2003
Miss World 2003 was Rosanna Davison from Ireland. Rosanna is amazingly beautiful and quite sexy.
Rosanna authored the book Eat Yourself Beautiful. This cookbook went ahead to become a bestseller. Apart from being a model, Rosanna is a singer and actress.
Her father, Chris de Burgh, a popular artist, dedicated a song from his album to his daughter.
3. Ksenia Sukhinova – Miss World 2008
Beauty is what defines Ksenia Sukhinova, Miss World for Russia, 2008. She went ahead to further her modeling career in France, Spain, and Italy.
Ksenia was a rhythmic gymnastics enthusiast dedicated to sports. Over the years, she has joined the jury on many occasions for Mr. and Miss World competitions.
2. Megan Young – Miss World 2013
Another beauty to win this pageant was Megan Young from the Philippines. She was the first woman from the Philippines to win this competition.
Megan is also a TV presenter and a talented actress. Though born in the USA, her family decided to move and make the Philippines home.
1. Rolene Strauss – Miss World 2014
Model Rolene Strauss was the third person to win the Miss World pageant from South Africa. Rolene had a passion for modeling from a very tender age.
Rolene is an avid golfer with skills in playing the guitar and flute. She has since opened the Strauss Foundation, which concerns itself with women’s health matters.
Conclusion
The above beauties have won the prestigious crown of Miss World. But what makes them different from the rest of the contestants?
Inasmuch as beauty makes the Miss World, confidence, attitude, and personality play a vital role in the competition. They contribute immensely to the final winner.
Miss World pageant has unveiled the true beauties who stand out from the rest. They couldn’t be prouder for placing their countries at the top.