Aruba celebrated an outstanding performance at the Agnes Universe International Event in Punta Cana, where models from The Chaz Modeling & Talent School earned several top honors after a week of competition.
During the event, the contestants participated in a variety of activities, including cultural exchanges, photo shoots, fashion shows, the Fantasy Costume competition, and the Talent competition.
The competition concluded on Saturday with Aruba taking home multiple titles:
- Valentina Merveille was crowned Miss Teen Model Universe 2026, earning the overall title in her category.
- Shydley Boekhoudt finished as first runner-up in the Baby Model Universe Miho Talent Show.
- Allyzon Henriquez placed as second runner-up in the Pre Teen Model Universe competition.
The Chaz Modeling & Talent School congratulated its models for their hard work, dedication, and discipline, praising them for representing Aruba with pride and achieving excellent results on the international stage.
The school also thanked the parents for their continued support, along with the sponsors, collaborators, seamstresses, and everyone who encouraged the contestants by liking and commenting on their social media posts.
