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Maya Z.V. Marcellin makes Top 15 @Teen Universe International Pageant

- Marcellin also took the award for Best National Costume
Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin makes history again securing a spot un the top 15 in the Teen Universe International Pageant which took place in Nicaragua on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío. Photo: Facebook
Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin National Costume which represented Eileene Parsons' BVI Heritage Dancers captured the award for Best National Costume at the Teen Universe International Pageant. Photo: Facebook
Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin National Costume which represented Eileene Parsons' BVI Heritage Dancers captured the award for Best National Costume at the Teen Universe International Pageant. Photo: Facebook
The Teen Universe International Pageant which is a global beauty competition celebrating teenage girls from all corners of the world saw the representation of girls from 23 countries. Photo: Facebook
The Teen Universe International Pageant which is a global beauty competition celebrating teenage girls from all corners of the world saw the representation of girls from 23 countries. Photo: Facebook
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin made history at the Teen Universe International Pageant, which took place in Nicaragua on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío.

Marcellin made it to the Top 15 in a field of 23 contestants from countries across the world.

She also took the award for Best National Costume at an international pageant.

Best National Costume

Maya National Costume represented Eileene Parsons' BVI Heritage Dancers, and this marks the first time a Virgin Islander has won Best National Costume at an international pageant.

According to a Facebook post by Miss Teen British Virgin Islands Pageant, "This brings recognition to our British Virgin Islands. With a field of contestants from 23 countries, Maya National Costume represented Eileene Parsons' BVI Heritage Dancers and won first prize. Wow, wow wow! BVIslanders be proud!’’

It was just in December 2025 that Miss Teen Virgin Islands Maya Zareiah Venice Marcellin won the prestigious title of Miss Caribbean Talented Teen. It was the first Miss Caribbean Talented Teen crown for the Virgin Islands.

The Teen Universe International Pageant is a global beauty competition celebrating teenage girls from all corners of the world.

2 Responses to “Maya Z.V. Marcellin makes Top 15 @Teen Universe International Pageant”

  • Nice (02/03/2026, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to this young lady for doing so well and making us proud on the international stage.
  • Local (02/03/2026, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I like the plaid, the plaid should've been incorporated in our National Wear s well.


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