Megan Young, 23, an aspiring filmmaker, took the top honor at the competition, held in Bali, Indonesia.
"No words! Thank you so much for everyone for choosing me. I promise to be the best Miss World ever," Young said.
Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, and Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, were second and third runners up, respectively.
Young was born in the United States and moved to the Philippines at age 10, according to her biography.
The new Miss World is a college student who has appeared on screen as an actress and presenter since she was 15.
Young wants to move behind the camera and become a director, according to her bio.
Miss World's 127
contestants competed in beach fashion, fitness, world fashion, talent
and "Beauty with a Purpose" meant to honor charitable work. The top 10
models -- from Ukraine, South Sudan, Brazil, the Philippines, France,
Cameroon, Cyprus, England, Italy and the United States -- were announced
earlier this week.
Protesters in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, denounced the event.
In an attempt to appease
religious concerns, the pageant scrapped the swimsuit competition and
replaced it with less-revealing beachwear attire.
Also, the finals were
originally to be held on the outskirts of Jakarta, but protesters forced
the event to relocate to the Hindu resort island of Bali.
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