The 2018 Miss World pageant was won by Mexican model Vanessa Ponce. She is the first Mexican to earn this prestigious title and the 68th “Miss World.” Vanessa won the title of “Miss World 2018” at a lavish ceremony in China. After starting out as a model, Vanessa decided to focus on humanitarian work. She has contributed to a number of social campaigns and is currently on the board of directors of a female rehabilitation facility. She graduated from ‘Universidad de Guanajuato’.
Birth & Learning of Vanessa Ponce
On March 7, 1992, Vanessa was born Silvia Vanessa Ponce de León Sánchez in the central Mexican city of Guanajuato. Her hometown is Mexico City.
Vanessa graduated from the “University of Guanajuato” with a degree in international business. She has a diploma in human rights as well. Vanessa speaks Spanish and English well.
Career of Vanessa Ponce
Vanessa began her career in modeling after seeing the Mexican reality TV program “Mexico’s Next Top Model.” In 2014, she took part in the show’s fifth season and won the competition. Vanessa was crowned the winner of “Miss World Mexico” on May 5, 2018. The venue for the event was Sonora’s “Salón Imperial de Villa Toscana.” She was one of the 32 contestants, and Andrea Meza, the 2017 Miss Mexico, was the winner.
At the moment, Vanessa is a member of the board of directors of a girls’ rehabilitation facility. She has volunteered for “Migrantes en el Camino,” a migrant shelter house that helps and works for migrants from various parts of the world, and is very interested in social work. She’s also given a speech on behalf of the National Youth Institute. Vanessa attends a unique school known as “Nenemi.” Children from nearby tribes receive intercultural education at the school.
2018 Miss World
In 2018, Vanessa was crowned the victor of the global beauty competition “Miss World.” She faced up against 118 competitors from across the world on December 8, 2018, at the Sanya, China, venue of the tournament. Manushi Chillar, an Indian, who was crowned the previous year’s “Miss World,” gave her the title. Vanessa’s victory made her the first Mexican to take home the coveted championship. The occasion was shown live on “Romedy Now.” In every sense of the term, Vanessa, the 68th “Miss World,” is a “beauty with a purpose.” During the ultimate round of the competition, Vanessa was requested to elucidate how she intended to utilize her platform as ‘Miss World’ to assist others. All the judges and voters were moved by her touching response to this question. In response, she stated that her title would not affect who she is and that she would carry on serving clients in the same capacity as she has for the last three years. Vanessa adheres to the maxim “We are all dependent on one another.”
Individual Life of Vanessa Ponce
Vanessa enjoys outdoor sports and is physically fit. She like to play Ultimate Frisbee and volleyball. She has certification to dive in open water. Vanessa is a brilliant woman who enjoys painting. In keeping with her Mexican roots, she adores quesadillas. “Downtown Abbey” is one of her favorite television programs.
Net worth of Vanessa Ponce
The estimated net worth of Vanessa Ponce is about $1 million.