
Kochi turned into a beacon of cultural celebration as Alina Farkhutdinova from Russia was crowned SAJ DQUE Miss Glam World 2025 at the much-anticipated grand finale held on July 17th at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre. This international pageant, organized with finesse by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, brought together remarkable women from 19 countries to celebrate diversity, brilliance, and beauty with purpose.
Accompanying the winner on the podium were Michal Hana Iofedov from Israel, who was named first runner-up, Karla Pejic from Serbia as second runner-up, and Shwetha Jayaram from India, who earned the title of third runner-up. The winner was crowned by the 2024 title holder, Man-Jung Kao. Mini Sajan, CEO of SAJ Group of Hotels, Annie Reji, Director of SAJ Group of Hotels, and Dr Ajit Ravi, Founder & Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd., crowned the first runner-up, second runner-up, and third runner-up.
Presiding over the judging process were a distinguished panel of experts from around the world: Dr. G D Singh, founder and managing director of Unified Brainz Group Holdings Inc.; model and pageant winner Debasmita; Marcia Leonar Brito Machado Marques, an international model and mentor; Dr. Fong Toh Jeng, CEO and founder of UR Klinik; and TangLe Hsu, Mrs Glam World Asia 2024.
Continental Titles:
- Miss Glam World Asia – Meru Saito (Japan)
- Miss Glam World Africa – Melissa Ayanda Moyani (South Africa)
- Miss Glam World Europe – Kateryna Voitovych (Ukraine)
- Miss Glam World South America – Artieres Lydia (French Guiana)
- Miss Glam World North America – Ingrid Michelle De La Rosa Galaviz (Mexico)
Subtitle Winners:
- Miss Glam World National Costume – Esther Udoka Nmor (Nigeria)
- Miss Glam World Fashionista – Odonchimeg Davaanyambuu (Mongolia)
- Miss Glam World Talent – Aakriti C K (Nepal)
- Miss Glam World Congeniality – Shwetha Jayaram (India)
- Miss Glam World Diligent – Miss Pattarawadee Palakul (Thailand)
- Miss Glam World Inspiring – Nikola Botosova (Czech Republic)
- Miss Glam World Vivacious – Melissa Ayanda Moyani (South Africa)
- Miss Glam World Shining Star – Artieres Lydia (French Guiana)
- Miss Glam World Ramp Walk – Alina Farkhutdinova (Russia)
- Miss Glam World Tenacious – Michal Hana Iofedov (Israel)
This year’s finalists represented a vibrant blend of cultures and languages. The contestants included Abinamba Jeanne D’Arc from Cameroon, Nikola Botosova from the Czech Republic, Peltier Coline from France, Artieres Lydia from French Guiana, Edwina Duho from Ghana, Shwetha Jayaram from India, Michal Hana Iofedov from Israel, Meru Saito from Japan, Ingrid Michelle De La Rosa Galaviz from Mexico, Odonchimeg Davaanyambuu from Mongolia, Aakriti C K from Nepal, Esther Udoka Nmor from Nigeria, Irina Nicoleta Tudorache from Romania, Alina Farkhutdinova from Russia, Karla Pejic from Serbia, Melissa Ayanda Moyani from South Africa, Li Ying Ying from Taiwan, Pattarawadee Palakul from Thailand, and Kateryna Voitovych from Ukraine.
The crown worn by the winners was handcrafted by Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewels, symbolizing beauty with cultural depth. The event was powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd, Alcazar Watches, Unique Times, VIBE Munnar, Parakkat Resorts, Green Media, and DQUE T-Shirts, while the main partners were SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts and DQUE.
Co-partners who contributed to the event’s grandeur included Kalpana International, Aiswaria Advertisements, FICF, DQUE Soap, VeeKayVees Caterers, Times New, UT World, Europe Times, Unique Times, VPS Lakeshore, Akshay Inco, Padikkal Travels, Snapshoot, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, and WRV Gold & Diamonds.
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