In one of the most prestigious beauty pageants around the world, Miss World 2018 was held today at Sanya, China. The winner of the 68th edition became Miss World Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon. Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar crowned Vanessa as her successor. The 26-year-old beauty is also the first Mexican to be crowned the coveted title Miss World. Vanessa was born and raised in the city of Guanajuato and grew up in Mexico City. Below we bring to you 5 hot pictures of the Mexican beauty. Miss World 2018 Winner: Vanessa Ponce de Leon from Mexico is Crowned as Successor of Manushi Chhillar in the 68th Edition of the Beauty Pageant.

Vanessa Ponce began her modelling career by participating in Mexico’s Next Top Model in 2014 and won the competition. Ponce was crowned Miss World Mexico 2018 earlier in May this year. Vanessa has a degree in International Commerce from the University of Guanajuato also hold a diploma in human rights. She also works with a school called Nenemi which gives intercultural education to children from indigenous tribes. Here are 5 hot pictures of Vanessa that made her win the most coveted title Miss World 2018.

Here are 5 Pictures of Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce de Leon

1 Beauty in Black Bikini!

 

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2 Sun, Sand & the Sun-kissed Miss World 2018 

 

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3 Epitome of Sensuality

 

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4 Pool Baby

 

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5 Boss Lady Vibes!

 

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Vanessa’s Exclusive Interview After Winning Miss World 2018

 

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After winning Miss World 2018, Vanessa said, “I want to make my country proud and I love you Mexico. I really hope I can touch as many hearts as I can.” While India’s representative Anukreethy Vas was included in the top 30, she couldn’t make it in the top 5 list. The top 5 contestants were from Belarus, Mexico, Uganda, Jamaica and Thailand.

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