Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Dec 14: Hyssna Miss DaijiWorld 2026 – Season 4 has officially announced its top 12 finalists, who will advance to compete in the grand finale, scheduled to be held on February 14 in Mangaluru, coinciding with the grand concluding celebrations of Daijiworld.com’s silver jubilee.
The top 12 finalists are Keerthana Suvarna, Aashana Jevel D’Souza, Alvina Mendonca, Fae Martis, Gail Naiara Castelino, Jyothi Lisha Vas, Nilima Rodrigues, Sai Shruthi, Serena Eugene Francis, Shaina Chrystle D’Souza, Shika Sushil, and Varsha Lobo. These contestants will vie for the coveted title of Hyssna Miss Daijiworld 2026.
Top 30 contestants
Sai Shruthi
Shika Sushil
Alvina Mendonca
Fae Martis
Varsha Lobo
Gail Naiara Castelino
Shaina Chrystle D’Souza
Jyothi Lisha Vas
Serena Eugene Francis
Keerthana Suvarna
Nilima Rodrigues
Aashna Jewel D’Souza
Judges
Grooming-Group
The audition round of Hyssna Miss DaijiWorld 2026 – Season 4 was held on December 14 at Ajanta Business Center, Kapikad, Mangaluru, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward the much-anticipated grand finale. The qualifying round was conducted to shortlist contestants from the top 30 for the final stage of this prestigious pageant.
This season received an overwhelming response, with hundreds of registrations from across the globe. Participants represented international locations including Dubai, Australia, California, and several Gulf countries such as Qatar and Oman, along with strong participation from across India. Following a rigorous online registration and screening process, the Top 30 contestants were shortlisted and invited to participate in the auditions.
All contestants arrived well-prepared, showcasing confidence, elegance, and determination. The event was curated and conducted by Hera Pinto of Fishing Cactus Events, who also led a special grooming and confidence-building session prior to the auditions. This distinctive initiative—rarely seen during selection rounds—focused on personal grooming, posture, walk refinement, and self-confidence, empowering the contestants and helping them present their best selves before the judging panel.
Following the grooming session, the auditions commenced, during which each contestant presented her walk, introduced herself, and responded to questions from the judges. The panel was impressed by the participants’ confidence, clarity of thought, wit, and fearless responses, making the selection process both engaging and competitive.
The esteemed judging panel comprised Wencita Dias, Siddharth Shetty, and Gaana Bhat—all accomplished personalities from the coastal film and creative industry. With extensive experience as contestants, trainers, and mentors in the fashion industry, the judges brought valuable insight and expertise to the evaluation process.
Melvyn Rodrigues, operations director of Daijiworld Pvt Ltd, extended a warm welcome to all the contestants and commended them for their dedication, confidence, and commitment to the Daijiworld platform.
The successful conclusion of the audition round has set a strong and inspiring foundation for an exciting grand finale of Hyssna Miss DaijiWorld 2026 – Season 4.