Melina Carballo Fagúndez representing Uruguay in Miss World 2017 is 21 years old and stands tall at 175 cm. Melina is currently a student of Communication, Marketing and Advertising. She has ambitions to own her own clothing brand and advertising company. She would also like to open a home for animals. As well as studying, Melina teaches dance specialising in Spanish, Contemporary, Jazz and Ballet. She became interested in Social Work and has recently been supporting a local disadvantaged neighbourhood.