Caithlyn Kock has been crowned Miss Teen Universe Aruba 2026 and is expected to represent the island at the international competition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, next month.
Eight candidates took part in the Aruba competition. Their evaluation began two nights before the final and included swimwear and evening-gown presentations along with individual interviews before the judging panel.
Final held at the Marriott
The final took place in the ballroom of the Marriott Resort. Addonsito Croes, who served on the judging panel, described the candidates as well prepared and said the selection was difficult.
The source report identified Edgar Kock, Edselyn Figaroa, Xavier Maduro and Jeanissa Maduro among the organizers responsible for the event, along with other production members and volunteers.
International representation ahead
Kock’s win is a follow-up to the June presentation of the 2026 candidates. Her next stage will be the international Miss Teen Universe competition in Cambodia, where she is scheduled to represent Aruba.
Details about her travel schedule and the exact date of the international final were not included in the report. Other Aruba contestants are also expected to take part in pageants abroad.
Source: Information based on reporting from EA News Aruba.
