Marcella Kozinski, from Curitiba, in Paraná, at 26 years of age, was crowned Miss Universe Brasil this year and emerges as one of the favorites for the Miss Universe 2026 crown. The model from Paraná built her trajectory in beauty pageants over the past few years.
According to a ranking published by Pageanthology, a platform dedicated to covering the world's major beauty pageants, Marcella ranks in eighth position among the most discussed and praised candidates so far. The list was compiled from independently obtained data, with no official affiliation to the Miss Universe organization.
Ahead of the Brazilian appear the representatives from Cuba, Chile, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Venezuela, Spain, and Myanmar. The final of the international contest is scheduled for the 24th.




