On 31 August 2025, the vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan played host to the grand finale of Miss Teen International 2025, the world’s most prestigious global teen beauty pageant. Organized by the Glamanand Group, the event unfolded as a spectacular showcase of cultural elegance and youthful talent—it marked the first time this high-profile pageant was held in India. Participants from 24 countries took center stage, turning Jaipur into a global beauty arena.
Spain Makes History
Seventeen-year-old Lorena Ruiz from Spain emerged victorious, etching her name into pageant history as Spain’s first-ever Miss Teen International winner. Her poise, confidence, and eloquence across critical competition stages—such as swimwear, performance rounds, and the answering session—left judges and audiences spellbound, earning her the crown.
Runners-Up and Global Representation
Following Ruiz’s victory, the first runner-up position was awarded to Kaziah Liz Mejo of India, whose journey captivated the home crowd. The second runner-up was Valeria Morales from Colombia, while Sabrina Maria Feliciano (Puerto Rico) placed third runner-up and Grecia Novelo (Mexico) secured fourth runner-up.
Beyond the finalists, the event featured spirited participants from nations such as Canada, Botswana, Japan, Vietnam, Cuba, France, Germany, Philippines, Peru, and many more—each bringing distinct cultural flair and confidence to the stage.
A Platform for Cultural Pride and Global Unity
For host organizers and national directors, the pageant was much more than a beauty event—it celebrated cross-cultural unity and showcased India’s growing influence in the global fashion and beauty industry. Nikhil Anand, the national director of the Glamanand Group and Miss Universe India, lauded Jaipur’s heritage and significance, calling it “the perfect backdrop for this global stage.” He emphasized that hosting such a prestigious event reflects “India’s rising influence in fashion.”jaipurtimes.org
Meanwhile, Glamanand’s PR head Sarvesh Kashyap commended the flawless execution, attributing the success to strong administrative and security support from Jaipur’s local authorities. He also revealed exciting news: India will be hosting Miss Teen Universe 2025 this October, with an expected participation of around 75 countries and official dates to be declared soon.
The Winner Speaks: Dreams and Gratitude
In a heartfelt message after being crowned, Lorena Ruiz shared:
“Winning the Miss Teen International 2025 crown was a big dream. India will be my second home now and I love how warm and welcoming the people of India are. India gave me my dream and I will always have a special place for India in my heart.
I am honoured to have received the love from the world and meet many incredible women across the world. It taught me different cultures and made me experience memories for lifetime.
As the winner of Miss Teen International, I am excited to work in India and globally. My sincere thanks to Mr Nikhil Anand and Miss Teen International organization for recognizing my potential and rewarding me with the crown.”First India
Element Detail Event Miss Teen International 2025 (31 August), Jaipur, India Organizer Glamanand Group, led by Nikhil Anand Winner Lorena Ruiz (Spain) – First Spanish titleholder First Runner-Up Kaziah Liz Mejo (India) Second Runner-Up Valeria Morales (Colombia) Stage Location Jaipur, Rajasthan—showcasing cultural elegance Highlighted Rounds National Costume, Opening, Swimwear, Q&A Next Host India to host Miss Teen Universe 2025 (Oct) Cultural Highlight Spain’s Flamingo-inspired costume; India’s heritage as vibrant backdrop
