Felix Marie Kemlyne Lestalie, 25, a marketing and public relations graduate, is also the founder of several social and business initiatives and has highlighted education, leadership, and community engagement.
Felix Marie Kemlyne Lestalie was crowned Miss World Haiti 2026 on June 7th and will represent Haiti at the 75th Anniversary Edition of the Miss World Festival, scheduled to take place in Vietnam, August 9 to September 5. Lestalie was selected from a field of 11 finalists.
A marketing and public relations graduate, the 25-year-old is also the founder of several social and business initiatives and has highlighted education, leadership, and community engagement among her priorities. In a message shared following her graduation ceremony, Lestalie described the achievement as the beginning of a new chapter and expressed her eagerness to apply her knowledge and take on new challenges.
The Miss World Haiti Organization described her as a contestant distinguished by her elegance, determination, and commitment.
Miss World Haiti emphasized the Miss World platform’s Beauty With a Purpose mission, with candidates presenting projects and initiatives aimed at creating positive impact within their communities.
Haiti will be seeking to build on recent participation at Miss World. At the 72nd Miss World Festival in India, Miss World Haiti 2025 Christee Guirand advanced to the Top 40 (Top 10 in the Americas & Caribbean).
“Representing Haiti has been an immense privilege. This experience allowed me to grow, gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of our people, and embody, in my own way, the values of courage, resilience, and hope that define our nation. I am grateful to pass the torch to Felix Marie Kemlyne Lestalie and wish her all the best”, said Guirand.
Lestalie is expected to begin preparations for the 75th Miss World Festival, which will bring contestants from around the globe to Vietnam for the landmark anniversary edition of the event.
Congratulations! We will see you in Vietnam.
