Miss World 2026 Is Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez: Meet The Educator And Model Who Won The Crown
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Mola Dominguez has become the second woman from the country to win the Miss World title, 44 years after Mariasela Alvarez brought the crown home in 1982.
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Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 on September 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 24-year-old’s journey to the global stage is about more than pageantry.
Her win also marks a historic moment for the Dominican Republic. Mola Dominguez becomes the second woman from the country to win the Miss World title, 44 years after Mariasela Alvarez brought the crown home in 1982.
Spain’s Elisabeth Reynes Alavert was named first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty took second runner-up.
Who Is Joheirry Mola Dominguez?
Beyond the title, Joheirry is described by the Miss World organisation as a dedicated educator, community advocate and communicator. According to her official Miss World profile, she holds a degree in Business Management and Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana. She works as a Literature and Social Studies teacher, teaching the subjects in English and using education to encourage critical thinking and holistic development.
As founder and president of Voices of Tomorrow, she works to expand English education for children and young people in vulnerable communities. Her work extends into media. As a correspondent for Univision New York’s Ventana a Quisqueya, she highlights Dominican culture, social issues and community stories.
Dominguez serves as a Goya Gives Ambassador and has worked as a professional model. According to the organisation, she is driven by human connection, empathy and the values of her closely knit family.
That combination of education, media and advocacy became an important part of her Miss World journey. Before winning the global title, she had already represented the Dominican Republic at the 75th Anniversary edition of the pageant. She also secured a place among the Top 40 through the Top Model Challenge, where the Dominican Republic emerged as the Americas and Caribbean regional winner.
A Crown Built Around Purpose
The Miss World organisation describes Mola Dominguez as a “dedicated educator, community advocate, and communicator”, highlighting her commitment to human connection, empathy and the values instilled by her family.
Her personal motto reflects the same philosophy: “The greatest gift you can offer is the opportunity that you once needed yourself in order to grow, move forward, and transform your life.”
For Mola Dominguez, the Miss World crown therefore represents more than a pageant victory. It brings global visibility to the work she has already been doing through education, storytelling and community initiatives.
Joheirry Mola Dominguez now steps into the global role with a defined set of interests already in place. Whether through her foundation, classroom work or public platform, the emphasis remains on connection and opportunity.
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