Miss Universe Myanmar 2026

Miss Universe Myanmar 2026
Date17 June 2026
PresentersKyaw Htet Aung
EntertainmentNay Win
VenueHexagon Complex, Yangon, Myanmar
Broadcaster
[1]
Entrants38
Placements20
Debuts
WinnerKayin State Hpa-An
May Grace Parry
Best National CostumeBago Region Bago
Poe Pandra

Miss Universe Myanmar 2026 was the 13th edition of the Miss Universe Myanmar pageant.[2][3][4] The preliminary competition was held on 16 June 2026 at Hexagon Complex in Yangon,[5] while the final competition was held on 17 June 2026 at the same venue.

At the end of the event, Myat Yadanar Soe of Pyin Oo Lwin crowned May Grace Parry of Hpa-An as her successor.[6] May Grace Parry will represent Myanmar at Miss Universe 2026.

Background

For the camp period of the competition, the 38 contestants are set to participate in numerous activities planned by the organisation. [7]

The following is a list of the main events of this year's contest.

  • 16 June: Preliminary Competition[8]
  • 17 June: National costume competition[9]
  • 17 June: Coronation Night

Selection Of Participants

The competitors are selected through 11 regional pageants and 1 special program to identify 38 title holders. The 2026 edition marked the debut of the following regions and townships in the pageant: Kyauk Pyu and Maubin.

The following details provinces that organized regional contests for Miss Universe Myanmar 2026.

Host provinces Date Titles Total titles Notes
Miss Universe Muse February 19, 2026 Miss Universe Muse, Miss Universe Kutkai 2
Miss Universe Yangon East March 17 , 2026 Miss Universe Yangon-East, Miss Universe Kyaukpyu, Miss Universe Hpa-An 3
Miss Universe Pindaya & Aungban March 30, 2026 Miss Universe Pindaya, Miss Universe Aungban 2
Miss Universe Naypyidaw April 5, 2026 Miss Universe Naypyidaw, Miss Universe Pyinmana, Miss Universe Taungoo 3
Miss Universe Kyaukse April 7, 2026 Miss Universe Kyaukse 1
Miss Universe Sittwe & Thanlyin April 8, 2026 Miss Universe Sittwe, Miss Universe Thanlyin, Miss Universe Magway, Miss Universe Nyaungshwe, Miss Universe Maubin, 5
Miss Universe Bago April 9, 2026 Miss Universe Bago 1
Miss Universe Mandalay April 30, 2026 Miss Universe Mandalay, Miss Universe Pyinoolwin, Miss Universe Paokku, Miss Universe Yamethin, Miss Universe Kyaukpadaung, Miss Universe Meikhtila 6
Miss Universe Myitkyina April 30, 2026 Miss Universe Myitkyina, Miss Universe Hpakant 2
Miss Universe Yangon North May 2, 2026 Miss Universe Yangon North, Miss Universe Pathein, Miss Universe Pyay, Miss Universe Kyaingtong 4
Miss Universe Myawaddy May 3, 2026 Miss Universe Myawaddy, Miss Universe Kalaw, Miss Universe Dawei, Miss Universe Kawthaung 4
Final Calling from (YOU)niverse May 3, 2026 Miss Universe Yangon West, Miss Universe Yangon South, Miss Universe Myeik, Miss Universe Mawlamyine 4 Special Program

Judges

The judges for Miss Universe Myanmar 2026 include:

  • Natalie Glebova – Miss Universe 2005
  • Ahtisa Manalo – Miss Universe Philippines 2025, 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2025[10]
  • Pawee Ventura – Founder and CEO of Missosology[11]
  • Thandar Hlaing – Former Burmese beauty queen and pageant industry personality
  • Htoo Ant Lwin - Miss Universe Myanmar National Director and President of Mingalarpar Miss Myanmar
  • Sora - Professional Makeup artist and mentor
  • Doctor A - LGBTQ activist and aesthetic doctor

Special guests

Results

Final results Contestant International pageant International results Notes
Miss Universe Myanmar 2026
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2026 TBA
1st runner-up
  • Bago Region Taungoo – Han Theint Theint Aung
Miss World 2026 TBA
2nd runner-up Miss Global 2026 TBA
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
5th runner-up
  • Bago Region Bago – Poe Pandra
Top 7
Top 12
Top 20

§ – Miss Shwe Nadi Shwe Yi

Awards

Special awards

Award Contestant
Miss Doctor Luxury Beauty
Best Hair Healthy by 808
Miss 808
Miss Luna
Best in Evening Gown
Miss Congeniality
Best in Swimsuit
Best National Costume
  • Bago Region Bago – Poe Pandra
Miss I'AURA

Background

Miss Universe Myanmar 2026 was the first edition of the Miss Universe Myanmar pageant organized under national director Htoo Ant Lwin. The appointment marked a change in leadership for the national franchise, which had been overseen by the previous national director from 2013 to 2025.[13][14]

Contestants

A total of 38 contestants have been confirmed to participate in the pageant, each representing a locality.

Locality Candidate Age Hometown Notes
Shan State Aungban Wint Shwe Yee Lin[15] 21 Aung Ban
Bago Region Bago Poe Pandra[16] 25 Yangon Miss Universe Yangon East 2023
Tanintharyi Region Dawei May Zin Aung[17] 19 Dawei
Kayin State Hpa-An May Grace Parry[18] 30 Yangon
Kachin State Hpakant Mona[19] 24 Myitkyina
Shan State Kalaw Chue Thaw Tar[20] 20 Yangon
Tanintharyi Region Kawthaung May Thazin Wint Htal[21] 21 Yangon
Shan State Kutkai Saung Hnin Mone[22] 19 Kutkai
Rakhine State Kyaukpyu Thet Htar Shwe Sin[23] 19 Yangon Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 finalist
Mandalay Region Kyaukpadaung Chuu[24] 30 Yangon
Mandalay Region Kyaukse Shin Min Wine[25] 24 Yangon
Shan State Kyaing Tong Pan Ei Phyu[26] 23 Yangon
Magway Region Magway Eaint Hmue Khin[27] 19 Yangon
Mandalay Region Mandalay May Thitsar Khin[28] 17 Mandalay
Ayeyarwady Region Maubin Nay Nadi Ko[29] 17 Yangon
Mon State Mawlamyine Yoon Mi[30] 23 Mawlamyine
Mandalay Region Meiktila Laung Laung[31] 22 Meiktila Miss Universe Myingyun 2025
Shan State Muse Mwan Hom Aye[32] 18 Muse
Kayin State Myawaddy San Yoon Nadi[33] 20 Yangon Miss Universe Pyay 2024
Tanintharyi Region Myeik August Moe[34] 29 Myeik Miss Multinational Myanmar 2018
Kachin State Myitkyina Mai Mai[35] 23 Myitkyina
Naypyidaw Sitt Lon Yadanar[36] 24 Naypyidaw
Shan State Nyaungshwe Rosy[37] 22 Yangon
Magway Region Pakokku Yadanar Moe Aung[38] 25 Yangon
Ayeyarwady Region Pathein Heather San[39] 20 Yangon
Shan State Pindaya Angel Moe[40] 17 Pindaya
Bago Region Pyay Linn Yati[41] 22 Yangon
Pyinmana Khaing Zin Win[42] 21 Naypyidaw
Mandalay Region Pyin Oo Lwin Nway Nway Thu Aung[43] 20 Mandalay Miss Supranational Myanmar 2026 Top 10
Rakhine State Sittwe Saw La Pyae Won[44] 24 Yangon
Shan State Taunggyi Naw MarNal LahBwe Khu[45] 25 Yangon Miss Galaxy Myanmar 2024
Bago Region Taungoo Han Theint Theint Aung[46] 20 Yangon
Yangon Region Thanlyin Saw Yu Nwe Zin[47] 23 Yangon
Mandalay Region Yamethin Nan Akari[48] 20 Yamethin
Yangon Region Yangon East Mon Daewi[49] 22 Yangon Miss Yangon 2025
Yangon Region Yangon North Angel Kyi Phyu[50] 24 Yangon Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 2nd runner-up
Yangon Region Yangon South Shwe Chue Ngone[51] 25 Yangon Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 Top 20
Yangon Region Yangon West Kyaw Kyaw Eaindra[52] 19 Yangon Miss Grand Myanmar 2024 4th runner-up

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