Puerto Rican model Ilianis Pacheco Llaurador finished as first runner-up at the Supermodel International 2026 pageant, held Saturday in Thailand. The title went to Mai Anh, representing Vietnam. Pacheco also won the Miss Bikini Model 2026 award after taking first place in the Swimwear Challenge, one of the preliminary activities before the final.
The competition brought together delegates from different countries in a series of challenges designed to test their modeling skills and versatility, including editorial photography, commercial projection and runway work; it did not include a jury interview or on-stage questions. Pacheco advanced to the group of five finalists, joined by the delegates from Burkina Faso, Australia and the United States.
Her preparation was led by Luvel Beauty Pageant Trainers, run by Luis Vélez, who is also director of the organization Mister Beauty International Puerto Rico. Her performance marks a new achievement for Puerto Rican modeling talent on the international stage.