Jéssica Pedroso, a 25-year-old English professor from Piracicaba was crowned as the new Miss Mundo Brasil. She will represent Brazil at the 72nd edition of Miss World next year. She was crowned during the finals night of the pageant held in Machadinho, Rio Grande do Sul. A total of 31 candidates from across Brazil competed for the title. Cristiane Stipp, representing Mato Grosso, is the first runner-up while Natalia Seipel, representing Ilha São Luís is the second runner-up.
Jéssica Pedroso, who also works as a model, hopes to become the 2nd Brazilian woman to win the Miss World crown. Her Beauty with a Purpose project is currently focused on providing quality education to underprivileged children in rural areas.
