Francesca Mercieca has officially been crowned Miss Universe Malta 2026, earning the chance to represent the country on the international stage later this year.Mercieca will go on to compete at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, the competition’s Diamond Anniversary edition, which is set to take place this November in Puerto Rico.A beauty and skincare specialist, Mercieca is also the owner of her own business, where she has built a career centred on helping people feel more confident in their own skin.She has also been modelling since the age of 14, describing fashion as an outlet for her creativity, confidence and individuality.Mercieca now takes over the Miss Universe Malta crown ahead of what promises to be one of the competition’s biggest editions yet.Congratulations, Francesca!Photo credits to @francesca_mercieca•