Nollywood actress and Netflix star Miracle Myra Justin has been crowned Miss Ideal Nigeria 2026, winning the 13th edition of the pageant on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the grand finale in Lagos.
Representing Enugu State as Queen Enugu, she succeeded Queen Angel Emeka.
Justin advanced through the competition in stages — first into the Top 8, then the Top 5, then the Top 3, before claiming the main crown.
She competed against a diverse field of high-achieving Nigerian women, including corporate professionals, medical laboratory scientists, supermodels and fellow actors.
The pageant’s camp phase included formal debates and the Miss Bikini runway preliminary, both of which she navigated to reach the final cut.
AnnaMaria Towendo Klaus of Rivers State finished as 1st Runner-Up, while Aderonke Adegbusi of Ondo State was crowned Miss Ideal Tourism.
Miss Edo took the Culture and Heritage title and Best in Bikini Suit. Miss Ondo won Best Debate Queen. Miss Abuja was named Miss Ideal Ambassador, and Miss Ogun took Miss Ideal Congeniality.
The event was organised by House of Twitch.
Justin is an actress, professional dancer and digital creator who delivers a powerful performance as Mimi in Inside Life, the acclaimed Nigerian miniseries streaming globally on Netflix. Clarence Peters directed the dark, slow-burn urban drama.
She has built a following through choreography, lifestyle content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative projects.
In late 2026, she stepped beyond her familiar creative boundaries to enter pageantry, describing the move as personal growth and a competitive challenge.
As Miss Ideal Nigeria, Justin will represent Nigeria at the 2027 Top Model of the World competition.
She is expected to shift her focus to global modelling and pageantry in the coming months.
