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Miss World 2026: Suil Anyelina Pagán Seeks Third Crown for Puerto Rico

Published Sep 5, 2026, 8:10 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: Suil Anyelina Pagán’s participation in Miss World 2026 could bring international recognition and pride to Puerto Rico, boosting the island’s reputation and potentially inspiring young Puerto Ricans to pursue careers in modeling, sports, and social activism.

Suil Anyelina Pagán, a model and athlete from Dorado, will represent Puerto Rico in the 75th anniversary of Miss World, held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Pagán aims to win the third international title for Puerto Rico, following in the footsteps of Wilnelia Merced (1975) and Stephanie del Valle (2016). She has already secured a spot in the Top 40 after winning the 'Sport Challenge' in August, marking the fourth consecutive time Puerto Rico has directly qualified for the competition’s honor roll.

Pagán will also promote her social platform 'Corriendo por Puerto Rico: Más allá de la meta', which advocates for increased access to sports recreation for children and adolescents to foster personal and professional development. With her participation, Pagán seeks to conquer the 'beauty with a purpose' competition and bring home the third title for the Island of Enchantment.

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  • Dorado

    35,810Census estimate, 2020–20241842Founded23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)Area
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