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Karolina Bielawska (Miss World 2021) Biography: Age, Career, Family &

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 April 1999

Age23 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceŁódź, Poland

ProfessionModel

NationalityPolish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Łukasz Bielawski; Mother - Agnieszka Zakrzewska Bielawska (Professor); Brother - Kacper Bielawski

Karolina Bielawska (Miss World 2021) Biography

Polish model Karolina Bielawska rose from regional pageants to claim the Miss World 2021 crown. A graduate of Lodz University of Technology, she combines a

Early life and background

Karolina Bielawska was born on 11 April 1999 in Łódź, Poland. Raised in her hometown, she is the daughter of Łukasz Bielawski and Agnieszka Zakrzewska Bielawska, the latter of whom is a professor. Karolina has a younger brother, Kacper Bielawski. From an early age she showed interest in modeling and performance: at fourteen she took part in the Elite Model Look competition and later spent two years with a local boutique modelling agency, participating in fashion shows, photoshoots and regional fashion week events.

Education

Bielawska studied at the Lodz University of Technology, completing a bachelor’s program in management sciences at the Faculty of Management and Production Engineering and attending the International Faculty of Engineering. She graduated in 2021 and continued on to pursue a master’s degree. During her undergraduate studies she wrote a thesis on the image of the Miss Polonia brand, which earned recognition as one of the best BA theses in her field. Additional academic distinctions include awards for academic excellence from her faculty and a distinction from a national competition for BA theses in marketing, trade and consumption.

Career

Karolina’s pageant career developed alongside modeling and academic pursuits. She won the title of Miss Poland in 2019, a national victory that led to further international opportunities. Her most notable achievement came when she was crowned Miss World 2021 at the event held on 16 March 2022 in Puerto Rico. She received the crown from Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica; the contest’s first and second runners-up were Shree Saini and Olivia Yace respectively.

Beyond pageantry, Bielawska has maintained a profile as a model and public figure. She is known for her fitness routine and an active lifestyle that includes swimming, scuba diving, tennis and badminton. She also enjoys travel and has said she has visited more than 32 countries, frequently sharing travel images on social media. Bielawska has discussed further academic ambitions, including intentions to pursue postgraduate study and interests in motivational speaking.

Public profile

Physically, Bielawska’s height is listed at 178 cm (1.78 m or about 5'10"), with an approximate weight of 60 kg and measurements reported around 32-24-32. She has blonde hair and dark eyes. Publicly she is unmarried. Her personal tastes include non-vegetarian food, chocolate cereals with milk and crepes with Nutella; she has named John C. Maxwell as an author she enjoys and cited the cartoon Totally Spies among her favorites.

Philanthropy and public service

Karolina has been active in volunteer work and charitable initiatives. She served as an ambassador for a national campaign focused on fighting breast cancer and has taken part in a Beauty with a Purpose project that supports people experiencing homelessness. Her involvement in that project includes regular volunteer work providing meals, clothing, hygiene items, legal advice and basic medical assistance.

Latest updates

Following her Miss World victory, Bielawska expressed surprise and gratitude at winning and indicated eagerness to begin the work that comes with the title. She continues to balance public engagements, travel and her academic goals while maintaining a visible presence on social media where she posts about fitness, travel and charitable activities.
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Recent Work

Miss World 2021

Won the Miss World 2021 title at the event held in Puerto Rico on 16 March 2022.

2022
Miss Poland

Crowned Miss Poland in 2019, a national pageant title that preceded her international competition.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Crowned Miss World 2021 (ceremony held 16 March 2022 in Puerto Rico)
  2. Won Miss Poland 2019
  3. Recipient of academic awards for best BA thesis and faculty excellence at Lodz University of Technology
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karolina Bielawska (Miss World 2021) born?

11 April 1999

What is Karolina Bielawska (Miss World 2021) known for?

Model

What is Karolina Bielawska (Miss World 2021)’s marital status?

Unmarried