Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model from Kerala, won Miss Universe India 2026 and will represent India at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. Born and raised in Mavelikkara, Kerala, Kaziah is known for her roles as a model, actor, and dancer, with over 40,000 followers on Instagram. She previously finished as the first runner-up at Miss Teen International 2025. Kaziah’s journey reflects personal growth, overcoming insecurity to build confidence through self-improvement and the mantra 'fake it till you make it.' Inspired by Harnaaz Sandhu’s 2021 victory, Kaziah aims to inspire others through pageantry, emphasizing confidence, discipline, and resilience. The 52 finalists were selected from thousands of aspirants through state-level pageants, auditions, and an NRI category. The grand finale in Jaipur featured a star-studded jury, including Sushmita Sen, Celina Jaitly, and Urvashi Rautela. Kaziah will now prepare for the global stage, focusing on styling, fitness, public speaking, and presentation. The winners and runners-up include Tamil Nadu’s Vaishnavi Gannesh (first runner-up, Miss International India 2026), Gujarat’s Anushri Satavlekar (second runner-up), and Maharashtra’s Tejaswini Shrivastava (third runner-up).
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