The grand finale of 28th edition of Top Model of the World is scheduled to take place on 11th March 2022 at Tanoak Resort in Ain Sukhna, an hour away from Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The stunning contestants have been touring the beautiful Egypt and are staying at the 5 Star Grand Select Crystal Bay Resort, one of the best hotels in Hurghada, since their arrival on 27th and 28th February 2022. The winner of this year’s edition will succeed Peru's Pierinna Patiño for the title.
The competition this year saw participation from professional models, from all around the world, but some divas have definitely stood out as potential winners and front runners for the title, making it to our favourites for the crown. So, without any further ado, here are our Top 10 Hot Picks for Top Model of the World 2021 –
Top Model Czech Republic 2021 Natálie Kocendová
22 years-old Natalie stands 174cm tall and is a professional model and influencer. The diva is fluent in Czech and English and plays Majorettes Sports. In 2020, Nata´lie was crowned Miss International Czech Republic 2020 and was supposed to represent her country at Miss International 2020, however, she was unable to participate due to the pandemic situations. She is experienced, strong and definitely emerging as one of the most potential winners this year.
Top Model USA 2021 Taelyr Mackenzie Robinson
Standing 178cm tall, 29 years-old Taelyr is a TV host, actor and model. Taelyr Robinson hails from Annapolis and was crowned Miss Maryland USA 2020. Taelyr is a travel enthusiast and became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 in Koh Phangan, Thailand. She stepped in the limelight when she signed her first acting and modeling contract under an agency at the age of 10. She appeared in various advertisements for renowned brands including Barbie and Verizon. The diva’s hard work has helped her work in the industry for more last 10 years. The diva is coming up strong with the dream of being a beauty queen.
Top Model Ecuador 2021 Nicole Zambrano Barreto
22 year-old Nicole hails from Machala and is a professional model. The diva stands 175 cm tall and is currently an architecture student. From her stunning looks to her strong personality, this diva is definitely going to be a strong contender for the international title, making the country proud. Ecuador’s last appearance at the competition was in 2016 under the delegation of Virginia Limongi. This year, the country definitely has a strong hold as a front runner for the title under Barreto.
Top Model Venezuela 2021 Claudia Herrera Olivares
28 years-old Claudia stands 175 cm tall and speaks fluently in Spanish, English and Italian. She is a professional model as well as a Telecommunications Engineer, who also enjoys motivational speaking and stand-up comedy as her talents. The diva has extensive experience in beauty pageants at the national level. The diva’s journey so far has been one of the most consistent and strongest among the batch and will definitely be a front runner for the title.
Top Model Colombia 2021 Dayana Cardenas
24 years-old, standing 178cm tall, Dayana Cardenas works as professional model and aspired to be a beauty queen. Dayana is a very strong contender for the title as she has been working as model for a while now and has walked-on-stage for various designers and brands that has helped her to gain experience as well as knowledge about the beauty pageants. Even though she is new to beauty pageants but she is not new to the stage or modeling and is assured that she will be able to perform her best at the competition.
Top Model Peru 2021 Fabiola Aguilar
Aiming for a back to back win for Peru, Fabiola has the opportunity to make history twice because, if she wins the contest, she would not only become the only Peruvian queen to achieve a back to back but she would also get Peru to be ranked at the top along with Germany. 23 years-old Fabiola studied Hotel and Tourism Administration. She has a good stage development, a good runway, an excellent record on camera and a good oratory. In addition, she has experience in pageants including Miss Teen Model Perú 2014, Élite Model look Perú 2016, Model of the year Perú 2017, Miss Model of the World Perú 2017 and Miss World Perú 2021.
Top Model Thailand 2021 Malisa Phontirat
25 years-old Malisa stands 171cm tall and speaks fluent Thai and English. She is a freelance model and influencer and also a talented Thai dancer. Not new to pageantry, the diva has been crowned Miss Grand Sakon Nakhon 2016, Miss Planet Thailand 2019 and was also adjudged as the first runner-up at Miss Planet International 2019. Malisa has a fresh face and has experience and passion to represent the country at the international platform and make Thailand proud. She is definitely a favourite for the crown.
Top Model Macedonia 2021 Andrijana Ilioska
The 25 year-old dark horse of the competition, Andrijiana stands 175cm tall and is a model by profession. The diva is a fitness freak and is a fluent Macedonian and English speaker. She has been working in the modelling industry for a good time and has been the face and showstopper of several brands. This fresh beauty with stunning features possesses all the qualities of being a supermodel and emerge as a top ranker for the title.
Top Model Mexico 2021 Fedra Alpes
23 years old Fedra stands 171cm tall and is an experienced beauty queen. Alpes studied the Bachelor of International Trade at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. In the last edition of Miss Mexico 2021, the diva was a part of the Top 10 finalists. Apart from that, Fedra was also among the Top 13 in the Talent Contest, Top 13 in the Beach Beauty Contest and was placed as the first runner-up for the Top Model contest. She considers herself a very positive, optimistic person, always seeing the bright side of everything. She is fond of constantly challenging herself and is definitely one of the challengers for the international title.
Top Model Costa Rica 2021 Maria Catalina Murillo
Standing 171 cm tall, 24 year-old Maria is a model and student. She is fluent in Spanish and English and also holds expertise in runways and photoshoots. The diva is strong, experienced and determined and has been giving her best throughout the journey. She has been eye-catching and impressive with her stellar performances so far and is definitely one of the favourites for the title.