Miss World Philippines 2026 is Asia Rose Simpson from Quezon City
Asia Rose Simpson from Quezon City was crowned Miss World Philippines 2026 during the national final of the pageant held on Tuesday, February 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The 18-year-old Filipino-American beauty also bagged the Best in Swimsuit, Best in Talent, and Beauty with a Purpose award. She succeeded Miss World 2025 Top 8 finalist and Miss World Asia Krishnah Gravidez from Baguio City.
Anne De Mesa from Manila and Gabrielle Fuentes Galapia from Pampanga were named the first and second princesses, respectively.
The rest of Top 10 were from Batangas, Nicole Kristine Lorzano, Davao Region, Jayvee Lyn Loreto, New York, Marizza Delgado, United Kingdom, Margarethe Elize Romano, Ifugao, Valerie West, Rizal, Lorraine Ojimba, and Sultan Kudarat, Olivia Grace Reilly.
Completing the Top 15 were from Bukidnon, Gwen Marie Perion, Iligan, Christal Briseis Polancos, Naga, Zoe Sofia Gabon, Negros Island Region, Cindy Agnes Valencia, and Zamboanga City, Ansha Lichelle Jones.
The new Miss World Philippines was born in in Hobbs, New Mexico to a Filipino father and American mother. She is a dancer, author, singer and model.
No stranger to pageantry, she has previously won Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2023 and represented the Land of Enchantment at Miss Teen USA 2023 where she was awarded Miss Congeniality.
Asia Rose will now prepare represent the Philippines at the 73rd Miss World competition whose date and venue have yet to be announced.
Crowning moment with the presence of the reigning Miss World, Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand:
Photos: Miss World Philippines / Instagram
