Miss World Malta 2022 is Natalia Galea


Natalia Galea has been named Miss World Malta 2022 in a national competition held on Wednesday, June 8 in Fort St. Elmo.

The 22-year-old lawyer, model, and actress from Santa Venera succeeds last year's titleholder Naomi Dingli. She will represent Malta at the 71st Miss World pageant.

Amy Spiteri and Pearl Maria Micallef were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

A total of 27 contestants participated in the 25th edition of the Miss World Malta pageant.


Photos: Camille Fenech / Miss World Malta

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