Indonesia's Monica Kezia Sembiring wins talent competition at Miss World 2025


Miss Indonesia Monica Kezia Sembiring was officially announced the winner of the talent competition at Miss World 2025.

The talented pianist from North Sumatra beat 23 other finalists to win the fast-track event held at Shilpakala Vedika auditorium in Hyderabad, India.

Issie Princesse of Cameroon and Chiara Esposito of Italy placed second and third, respectively.

Monica's dazzling piano performance earned her a spot in the Top 10 of her continental group, Asia and Oceania.

"To my mom and dad, thank you for dragging me to piano classes when I was just a little girl," she wrote online.

The 72nd Miss World final will be held this May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Telangana.

Contestants from 108 countries and territories around the world are vying for the crown.

Photo: Miss World

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