Asia Rose Simpson enters Top 12 of Miss World 2026

Asia Rose Simpson continues to be in the running for Miss World 2026!

The Philippine bet was joined by Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc of Vietnam as Asia & Oceania’s Top 2 candidates, qualifying them for the Top 12 of the competition during the coronation on Saturday at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Here is the complete list of Miss World 2026’s Top 8:

Americas & Caribbean

• Brazil
• Dominican Republic

Africa

• South Africa
• Zambia
• Eritrea (People’s Choice)
• Nigeria (People’s Choice)
• Zimbabwe (Beauty with a Purpose)

Europe

• France
• Spain

Asia & Oceania

• Philippines
• Malaysia (Beauty with a Purpose)
• Vietnam

Asia is vying for the Philippines' second Miss World crown after Megan Young win in 2013.

She ranked fourth in Missosology’s final hot picks.

The Filipino-American beauty queen has been giving her A-game in the Miss World competition. She previously won the Asia & Oceania Head-to-Head Challenge, where she highlighted the importance of sports and dance.

She also made it to the Top 3 of the pageant's talent competition. —JCB, GMA News