LONDON: A Syrian-Kurdish gamer and livestreamer took the Miss Germany 2026 crown this month, highlighting how the long-running contest has evolved from a traditional beauty pageant into a platform for social voices.
Rose Mondy, a 26-year-old of Syrian-Kurdish origin, was crowned last Saturday during the competition’s final at Bavaria Film Studios near Munich.
The streamer, who hails from Germany’s Ruhr region, won the title after securing the most votes from television viewers, beating eight other finalists selected from a field of 2,600 applicants.
Moments after the announcement, she shared her disbelief on the competition’s Instagram page.
“I’m about to freak out. I feel overwhelmed. I don’t know what to say,” she said. “I’m just full of emotions right now.”
