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- May 26, 2026
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Antea Mršić – Miss Universe Croatia 2026
ZAGREB, 26 May 2026 – Antea Mršić from Zagreb has been crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2026 at the 30th anniversary edition of the national pageant held in the Emerald Hall of the Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb.
With the victory, Mršić secured the right to represent Croatia at the global Miss Universe competition, which will take place in Puerto Rico this November.
Mršić graduated in Sports Management and Sports Activities Management from Libertas University in Zagreb and currently works in the field for a basketball club.
She said that completing her studies in an area she is passionate about, while simultaneously pursuing sport, is among her proudest achievements.
She highlighted discipline, teamwork and perseverance as values she developed through education and sport. Her interests include fitness, running, recreational volleyball, travelling and learning about different cultures.
As Miss Universe Croatia, Mršić said she hopes to focus on projects encouraging children and young people to participate in sport, particularly those who do not have equal opportunities.
She said she believes sport can have a positive impact on personal development and confidence.
Monika Vojvodić from Zadar was named first runner-up, while Laura Vujica, also from Zadar, finished as second runner-up. Beata Šimat from Murter was named third runner-up and Magdalena Fofić from Sesvete fourth runner-up.
The contestants themselves selected Magdalena Kovačić from Karlovac as the winner of the Miss Congeniality title.
During the final, contestants appeared in evening and cocktail dresses by Bariba, swimwear by Pletix and shoes by Humanic. Styling and make-up were provided by Profokus College make-up artists in cooperation with Aura Cosmetics, while hairstyling was handled by Studio Ivana from Sesvete in partnership with Schwarzkopf Professional.
Antea Mršić
Vladimir Kraljević, the Croatian licence holder for the competition, said organisers were honoured by the attendance of US Ambassador Nicole McGraw and her family, as well as a representative of the Mayor of Zagreb.
“We are pleased they recognised the significant international promotion Croatia receives through this project,” Kraljević said.
Several former Miss Universe Croatia titleholders attended the event in support of this year’s contestants, including Ivana Delač (2003), Ivana Mišura Vlaović (2014), Mia Pojatina (2018), Andrea Erjavec (2023) and Zrinka Ćorić (2025).
The entertainment programme featured performances by Mia Dimšić, Nela, Sandi Cenov and Martin Kosovec, while the evening was hosted by Davor Garić.
In addition to competing at the international final in Puerto Rico, the winner will receive several prizes, including a scholarship from the Zagreb School of Economics and Management worth up to €20,000 for a four-year undergraduate or MBA programme.
Miss Universe is one of the world’s longest-running beauty pageants, with a tradition spanning 75 years. The international event is broadcast in more than 170 countries and attracts an audience of up to one billion viewers worldwide.