Ani Stepanishvili from Georgia was crowned the winner of the prestigious Miss Asia Global 2026 at a spectacular international pageant held on October 24 at Harris Hotel & Conventions Sunshine, Penang, Malaysia. Teh Jing En from Malaysia secured the first runner-up position, followed by Shokhida Rasulova from Uzbekistan as the second runner-up. Miss Patchariya Chantelle Riddell from Thailand was named the third runner-up, while Karla Maria Diaz De Leon Kemp from Mexico finished as the fourth runner-up.
The grand finale brought together contestants from across the world, celebrating beauty, talent, cultural diversity and international friendship. Organised under the banner of Pegasus, the event showcased the organisation’s commitment to delivering world-class pageantry while promoting cultural exchange and global harmony.
The coronation ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries and representatives associated with the pageant. The fourth, third and second runner-up titles were presented by Ms. Carol Lie, Miss Asia Global Malaysia 2019–2020. The mementos were handed over by Grace Teoh, Organiser and Malaysia National Director of Miss Asia Global 2026; The Honourable Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE); and Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus.
The first runner-up, Teh Jing En, was also crowned by Ms. Carol Lie. The mementos were presented by Dato Seri Syed Muhamad Aidid, Chairman of Miss Asia Global; Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, former Governor of Penang; and Toh Puan Khadijah Mohd Nor, wife of Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak.
The coveted Miss Asia Global 2026 crown was presented to Ani Stepanishvili by Angel Bianca Samson Augustine, Miss Asia Global 2025. The mementos were handed over by Dato Seri Syed Muhamad Aidid, Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and Toh Puan Khadijah Mohd Nor, making the crowning moment a memorable highlight of the evening.
Datin Seri Dato’ (Dr.) Annie Chin (Businesswoman, Community Leader and Philanthropist), Dato’ Christopher Barnabas (Vice President of ZOLL Medical and President of Community Emergency Response Team Penang), Ms Shannel Lung (Malaysian Artist, Model, TV Personality, International Brand Ambassador and Lifestyle Creator), Ms Christine Huang (International Director of Miss Tourism World, Miss City Tourism World, Kids Star International, Teen Star International, Miss Glam World, Miss Asia Global, Miss Glam Universe and Mrs. Asia Global), Alvin Poh (Malaysian Entrepreneur in Finance, Tourism, Food and Artificial Intelligence) were on the judging panel.
Subtitle Winners
National Costume
• 2nd Runner-Up – Japan
• 1st Runner-Up – Mexico
• Winner – Singapore
• Miss Grace with Purpose – Thailand
• Miss Beauty with Mission – Philippines
• Miss People’s Choice Award – Egypt
• Miss Energetic – Chile
• Miss St. Giles Wembley Glamour – China
• Miss Petace Elegance – Malaysia
Best Talent
• Winner – Mongolia
• 1st Runner-Up – Chinese Taipei
• 2nd Runner-Up – India
Best Evening Gown
• Winner – Slovakia
• 1st Runner-Up – New Zealand
• 2nd Runner-Up – Philippines
• Miss Congeniality – Tatarstan
• Miss Popular – Thailand
• Miss Photogenic – Indonesia
• Miss Confidence – Poland
• Miss Charming – Romania
• Miss Natural Beauty – Republic of Congo
• Miss Personality – Japan
• Miss Fashionista – Zambia
• Miss Humanity – South Africa
Miss Asia Global continues to provide an international platform for women to celebrate their individuality, showcase their abilities and represent the cultural heritage of their respective nations. Beyond the glamour of the runway, the pageant seeks to promote tourism, mutual understanding and meaningful connections among countries. With contestants representing diverse backgrounds and cultures, Miss Asia Global 2026 was a celebration of international sisterhood and empowerment. The successful event in Penang further highlighted the significance of international pageantry as a platform for cultural representation, confidence and unity, bringing together women from around the world in a shared celebration of diversity and excellence.
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