Nineteen year old law student and model Kaziah Liz Mejo has made history by becoming the first representative from Kerala to win the Miss Universe India 2026 title. She outperformed 51 other finalists at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on August 23. The crown was passed down to Liz Mejo from previous titleholder Manika Vishwakarma.
The judging panel included India’s first Miss Universe Sushmita Sen alongside former titleholders Celina Jaitly and Urvashi Rautela as per the official pageant reports and news outlets.
Following her victory Mejo will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in San Juan Puerto Rico scheduled for November 2026.
Who is Kaziah Liz Mejo?
Kaziah Liz Mejo was born in 2007 in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha and brought up in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In Abu Dhabi she attended Emirates National School, St. Joseph's School, and Abu Dhabi Indian School.
Mejo later moved to Kochi with her parents Mejo Abraham and Suja Mejo. She is currently based in Bengaluru and balancing her law studies with a professional modeling career.
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| Detail | Profile of Kaziah Liz Mejo |
| Age and Birth Year | 19 years old (Born 2007) |
| Hometown | Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala |
| Current Location and Education | Law Student (Bengaluru) |
| Parents | Mejo Abraham and Suja Mejo |
| Upcoming International Stage | 75th Miss Universe (Puerto Rico, Nov 2026) |
Apart from her academic pursuits Mejo is a trained classical dancer of 12 years. She is also a public speaker and a musician who plays the drums and the violin. Mejo began an acting career with a role in the Mollywood film Shylock.
Kaziah Liz Mejo's Pageant Journey and Recent Achievements
Mejo began her pageant career at age 17 by winning Miss Teen Diva 2024 and the title of Miss Teen International India. She then represented the country at Miss Teen International 2025 where she finished as first runner-up.
Earlier in 2026 she won Miss Universe Kerala 2026 as the youngest state titleholder. The title secured her entry to the national stage in Jaipur.
And at the national finale Tamil Nadu's Vaishnavi Gannesh finished as first runner-up (and Miss International India 2026). Gujarat's Anushri Satavlekar was named second runner-up.
Mejo's victory highlights a growing trend of young delegates balancing professional education with performing arts as she prepares for the global stage in Puerto Rico.