The stage came alive at Hilton Malta as Miss International Malta 2026 brought together an unforgettable celebration of confidence, elegance, personal growth and ambition.
Presented by the Miss Malta Organisation, the event marked the culmination of an incredible journey for contestants across the Junior, Teen and Miss categories, alongside the prestigious Mrs Universe Malta competition.
From spectacular stage performances and breathtaking elegance to emotional crowning moments, the evening celebrated much more than beauty. It celebrated determination, individuality and the confidence to step forward, embrace new opportunities and represent Malta on an international stage.
Meet the Winners of Miss International Malta 2026
Four remarkable titleholders were crowned during an unforgettable evening, each beginning a new chapter representing Malta, their respective categories and the values of confidence, growth and purpose.
Nikole Buhagiar crowned Miss International Malta 2026 at Hilton Malta
Nikole Buhagiar — Miss International Malta 2026
Nikole Buhagiar was crowned Miss International Malta 2026, a milestone that represents years of dedication, perseverance and passion for the pageant world.
No stranger to the stage, Nikole has been competing in beauty pageants for several years, including an extensive journey within the Miss Malta Organisation. Every competition, challenge and experience has helped shape the confident woman and titleholder she is today.
Now, her journey is going global. 🇲🇹🇯🇵 Nikole is in full preparation mode to represent Malta in Japan, working on every detail of her international campaign — from her stage preparation and image to the creation of a national costume that will proudly showcase Malta and its identity.
For Nikole, this crown is not the finish line — it is the beginning of her biggest chapter yet. Years of determination have led to one extraordinary opportunity: carrying Malta onto the international stage.
Francesca Sireci crowned Teen Miss International Malta 2026 at Hilton Malta
Francesca Sireci — Teen Miss International Malta 2026
Francesca Sireci’s journey to becoming Teen Miss International Malta 2026 is a powerful story of persistence, growth and refusing to give up on a dream.
Her journey with the Miss Malta Organisation was not an overnight success. In her first competition, Francesca placed 4th. She returned stronger and placed 3rd. On her third attempt, she climbed another step to 2nd place. Then came her fourth competition — and this time, she reached the very top, earning the crown and 1st place. 👑
4th. 3rd. 2nd. 1st. Four competitions, four steps forward. Rather than allowing previous results to define her, Francesca used every experience as motivation to improve, mature and come back stronger.
Her story represents exactly what pageantry can be about: progress, resilience and believing in yourself even before the crown arrives.
Today, Francesca stands as Teen Miss International Malta 2026 — proof that sometimes success isn’t about winning immediately; it’s about having the courage to keep showing up until your moment comes.
Chazrielle Borg crowned Junior Miss International Malta 2026 at Hilton Malta
Chazrielle Borg — Junior Miss International Malta 2026
Chazrielle Borg’s journey to becoming Junior Miss International Malta 2026 is another remarkable story of patience, consistency and never giving up on the crown.
Across her journey with the Miss Malta Organisation, Chazrielle repeatedly came incredibly close to the top. In her first competition, Junior Miss Malta, she placed 2nd. She returned for Miss International Malta and once again finished 2nd. Then came Miss Cosmo Malta, where she achieved another 2nd-place finish.
Three competitions. Three times runner-up. But Chazrielle kept going. 👑
On her fourth competition, persistence finally turned into victory. Chazrielle stepped onto the stage once again — this time leaving it as Junior Miss International Malta 2026 and the winner of her category.
Her journey carries a beautiful message, especially for young people: coming second doesn’t mean you have failed. Sometimes it simply means your story isn’t finished yet.
2nd. 2nd. 2nd. 1st. She kept showing up, kept learning and kept believing — until the crown was finally hers.
Karolina Bordian crowned Mrs Universe Malta 2026 at Hilton Malta
Karolina Bordian was crowned Mrs Universe Malta 2026, marking the beginning of an inspiring new chapter that celebrates confidence, strength and the power of modern womanhood.
A devoted mother of two, Karolina is proof that motherhood and ambition can stand proudly side by side. Her journey carries a powerful message to women and mothers everywhere — that dreams do not have an expiration date and that every chapter of life can be an opportunity to grow, achieve and inspire.
With the crown comes an exciting international mission. Karolina will proudly carry Malta’s name and flag to Sri Lanka, where she will represent the country at Mrs Universe, stepping onto the global stage with determination, elegance and purpose.
From motherhood to the international stage, Karolina’s journey is more than a crown — it is a story of empowerment, courage and possibility.
A Night to Remember
Miss International Malta 2026 was more than a crowning ceremony — it was the celebration of months of preparation, personal development, confidence and determination.
From the opening show and stage performances to the elegance rounds and unforgettable crowning moments, the evening brought together contestants, families, supporters and the Miss Malta Organisation team for a spectacular celebration at Hilton Malta.
Behind every photograph and every crown is a journey. Some achieved their goal on their first attempt, while others returned to the stage time and time again. The stories of our 2026 winners demonstrate one message clearly: progress does not always happen overnight, but determination can transform every setback into another step towards success.
Four crowns. Four different journeys. One unforgettable night.