Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon reacts after winning the 68th Miss World contest final, with runner-up Miss Thailand Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan (L), Miss Belarus Maria Vasilevich (2L), Miss Jamaica Kadi- jah Robinson (3R), Miss Panama Solaris Barba (2R) and Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo (R) in Sanya on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan MISS WORLD 2018: 5THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VANESSAPONCE DE LEON he 26-year-old model was 2. She’s passionate about volunteering. crowned Miss World on Sunday. Over the years, Vanessa has sup- “I can’t believe it. I really can’t ported a number of different caus- believe it,” she said backstage. es. For instance, she currently vol- “And I think all the girls deserved unteers for Migrantes en el Camino it. I am proud to represent all of and she’s worked with organiza- Tthem. I will do as much as I can in the time I tions that support people with dis- have got. Thank you so much, everyone.” abilities. Vanessa was one of 118 women to compete for the title at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, 3. She’s athletic. China. Miss Thailand, Nicolene Pichapa Lim- Vanessa loves to scuba dive, play vol- snukan, was the runner up, and Miss Ugan- leyball and participate in ultimate fris- da, Quiin Abenakyo, placed third. bee. She also succeeded the role from 2017’s Miss India Manushi Chhillar. 4. This isn’t her first title. So, what do we know about the new title Vanessa was the winner of Mexico’s holder? Check out the list of fun facts below Next Top Model in 2014. to learn more about the 2018 Miss World winner: 5. She’s the first Miss Mexico to be crowned Miss World. 1. She means business. Congratulations on this Vanessa holds a degree in International major achievement, Business. She’s also on the Board of Direc- Vanessa! tors of a rehab center for girls. -www.eonline.com.