India’s Nandini Gupta Secures Spot in 72nd Miss World Grand Finale
72nd Miss World 2025 Top Model Titles Bestowed on Four Winners Advancing to Quarterfinals
HYDERABAD, MAY 25, 2025: In a stunning evening that celebrated global beauty and cultural richness, the Miss World Organisation hosted the Top Model competition as part of its 72nd Festival at the luxurious Trident Hyderabad. This highly anticipated segment brought together all 108 delegates from across the globe in an exclusive showcase of poise, couture, and individuality—offering a defining moment where fashion transcended borders and became a powerful vehicle for expression.
The Top Model competition is considered one of the festival’s most prestigious fast-track events, directly influencing the path to the Miss World crown. This year’s edition was a visual celebration of international design excellence, where each delegate walked the runway in fashion that represented contemporary aesthetics while honouring their national identities. The evening was a compelling expression of culture, creativity, and confidence.
Hosted by Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016 from Puerto Rico, the event was filled with charm, depth, and anticipation. As each delegate took the stage, it became clear that this runway was not only about style but also about stories—of resilience, hope, and individuality. The synergy between fashion and personality made the evening especially meaningful.
At the end of this captivating contest, four outstanding contestants were crowned Top Model winners, each representing their respective continental region. These winners have now secured their positions as Quarterfinalists in the Miss World 2025 Grand Finale, which will take place on 31 May at HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad.
The winners of the Miss World 2025 Top Model competition are:
* Europe: Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt
* Africa: Namibia Selma Kamanya
* Asia & Oceania: India , Nandini Gupta
* Americas & Caribbean: Martinique Aurélie Joachim
Speaking at the event, Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, shared: “The Top Model challenge is not just about elegance – it’s about confidence, voice, and heritage walking together. Each contestant tonight reminded us that beauty lies not only in how we look, but in what we stand for. This platform allows us to see the future in these young women – resilient, radiant, and ready to lead.”
The event once again affirmed Miss World’s commitment to celebrating purpose, diversity, and global unity among women. From the personalised hospitality to the thoughtfully curated experiences, the Trident Hyderabad provided an exquisite setting that added warmth and refinement to the festival’s journey.
With the Top Model titles now announced, attention turns to the final stretch of the Miss World journey – culminating in a Grand Finale where purpose, grace, and global impact will together determine who earns the coveted crown.
