Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone at the 72nd Miss World pageant, securing the position of First Runner-Up in the globally celebrated beauty and purpose competition. The event, held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, India, concluded with Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri being crowned Miss World 2025.
Hasset’s second-place finish marks the highest ranking ever attained by an Ethiopian contestant in Miss World history, drawing widespread praise from across Ethiopia and the African continent. A graduate in public health and a passionate advocate for women’s health and education, Hasset represented Ethiopia with distinction both on and off the stage.
Her “Beauty With a Purpose” project, which focused on maternal health and girls’ education in rural communities, impressed judges and audiences alike. During the final round, when asked to reflect on the impact of her presence in the competition, Hasset stated:
“There are so many children and mothers behind me that get so many things from me just from standing here.
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