The Universe Earth International 2026 Grand Final successfully concluded on Aug 29 at the HXC Grand Ballroom, United Point Mall in Kuala Lumpur, crowning 13 national champions to represent Malaysia on global stages.
The prestigious Mrs Earth Malaysia 2026 title was won by Sheila Lee, a real estate business leader and professional baker from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, while the Mrs Earth West Malaysia 2026 title went to Yang Raimi, an assistant vice president for procurement from Penang. Lee also won the Best Talent subsidiary title during the event.
As the reigning titleholders of Mrs Earth Malaysia organization – a platform centered around environmental protection, sustainability living and women’s empowerment – they will represent Malaysia in championing green initiatives and eco-advocacy at the international finals next year.
The Ms Earth Malaysia 2026 title went to Usha Periasamy, an animal care advocate from Terengganu, who is currently pursuing her PhD in Business, while the Ms Earth West Malaysia 2026 title was secured by Tharshini J Ganes, a final year law student, model and marketing professional from Skudai, Johore. Both will be representing Malaysia at the world finals next year.
In the Elite Mrs Earth Malaysia 2026 category, Rowena Sophia Cathiresoo, a finance executive and a mother of one, from Johore was crowned the winner. Taking the Elite Mrs Earth West Malaysia 2026 title was Logkeswery Mallnaidu, a former palliative care nurse, food enterpreneur and a mother of two, from Kuala Lumpur. Logkeswery also took home the Best National Costume subsidiary title.
Also presented during the night was Top Model Earth Malaysia 2026 competition, a dedicated fashion and modeling category integrated into the annual Mrs/Ms Earth Malaysia pageant system.
The Top Model Earth Malaysia 2026 title went to Navenassri Balakrishnan, a professional model, actress and beauty therapist with a passion for martial arts from Kuala Lumpur, while the Top Model Earth West Malaysia 2026 title went to Sanjanaa Poovaragan, a medical student, model, actress and entrepreneur from Penang.
Unlike the traditional pageantry scoring, Top Model Earth Malaysia evaluated contestants on runway presence, high-fashion styling and the promotion of eco-fashion and sustainable textiles.
Also presented during the pageant program was the Mrs Classic Universe Malaysia 2026/27 competition which saw Sunita Kaur @ Sunita A. R. Subbaraman, a hotelier from Kuala Lumpur being crowned champion. The runner-up spot went to Dr Raja Zalinda Raja Jamil, an educator and tutor from Kuala Lumpur, with a PhD in Applied Toxicology.
The Mrs. Classic Universe West Malaysia 2026 crown went to Premasha Ravindran, an accounts administrator from Johore.
Taking the Mrs. Grand Classic Malaysia 2026 crown, along with the Best National Costume award, was Mona Shewandas, a compliance manager, and a devoted mother and grandmother from Kuala Lumpur. Her victory is truly inspiring, proving that passion and elegance have no age limit and dreams never expire.
Both Premasha, Mona and Mrs Classic Universe Malaysia 2025 Miu Miu Ng Wee Mian will represent Malaysia at the upcoming Classic Universe world finals in Kuala Lumpur in November 2026.
In the Super Model Universe Malaysia competition, widely considered the ultimate modeling competition and the true crème de la crème of the industry, it was Pavitra Ravibalan, a planning analyst and photographer from Selangor who walked away with the highly acclaimed Super Model Universe Malaysia 2026 female champions title, while fast-rising model Dhanush Daxe from Penang won the male title.
Fumiko Kriss, a content creator from Sarawak was runner-up in the female category, while Ugochukwu Miracle, a business management coach was runner-up, with Vickneswar Ganesan placing third in the male category.
The top female winner Pavitra, along with the male category champion, Dhanush Daxe, will go on to represent Malaysia at the Supermodel Universe International World Finals 2026 to be held in China later this year.
The Supermodel Universe International (Malaysia) 2026 title went to Nicole Panashe Tatai, a science undergraduate from Zimbabwe.
All winners chosen by an esteemed panel of judges were evaluated fairly based on set criteria.
The complete panel of judges for the event included chief judge Mrs Classic Universe Malaysia 2024 Carol Lim, Mrs Universe Classic West Malaysia 2023 Vimala Pappu, Founder of Book’d Talent Carl Graham, Neeks Fashion CEO Ishmael Brima Koroma from Sierra Leone, Mrs Universe Classic 2023 Sharimala Mary Ann, Mrs Queen of Earth 2026 Datin Kelvin Dhillon, Mrs Queen of Earth International 2026 Kasthuri Muniandy, Supermodel Universe Malaysia 2025 Chelsea Colette, Mrs Classic Universe Malaysia 2025 Miu Miu Ng Wee Mian, Ms Top Model Earth Eco 2026 Savita Angadi, Woman of the Universe Malaysia Durgashini Naidu, and Mrs Earth Malaysia 2024/2025 Jurisha Deepasharni.
The Universe Earth International Pageant, which crowned the 13 champions at its 2026 grand gala, was founded by Ammetta Malhotra Bergin and organized by Target Wellness & Event Management.
Driven by resilience and dedication, the seasoned pageant organiser checked herself out of a hospital early to ensure that the competition proceeded exactly as planned, following a life-threatening medical event only days earlier.
Demonstrating exceptional leadership, she joined her delegates in a high-impact dance performance that electrified the audience and showcased her vibrant, determined spirit.
The event was emceed by strategist and business leader Rhenu Bhuller, Supermodel Universe 2019 World Champion Thalia Thin and Supermodel Universe Malaysia 2024 Yuwen Syaaran.
Key sponsors which contributed to the success of the event included included Farah Hair & Beauty Salon, Natasha Handmade, UVeCare, Neeks, Maanpreet Bhullar HMUA and JMH Artz.
