Barbara Filipović was crowned Miss Universe Hrvatske 2016 during the finals held April 15 at the Crystal Ballroom of the Westin Hotel in Zagreb. She will represent Croatia at the Miss Universe 2016 finals.
Paula Čaić finished first runner-up and was awarded Miss Congeniality, while the second runner-up and Miss Photogenic winner was Marija Kljajic.
Barbara, 18, studied at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Zagreb, and speaks English. She likes to travel and read books.