Representing Albania in the 17th edition of Miss Supranational is Natalia Lalaj. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing and brand management.
On December 14, 2025, Lalaj turned 22. On July 14, 2026, she stated, “Today, I depart for Poland with immense gratitude and pride as I prepare to represent Albania on one of the world’s most prestigious international stages. This journey is not only about competing—it’s about embracing new cultures, building meaningful connections, and carrying my country’s name with honor and dignity.”
Miss Shqipëria 2025
On June 19, 2025, the Miss Shqipëria 2025 coronation ceremony was held at the Amphitheater in the Artificial Lake Park in Tirana. It is the 28th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Supranational, The Miss Globe and Miss Elite candidates of Albania.
The show was broadcast live on RTSH. It was attended by Albanian celebrities Anila Basha, Kejsi Tola, Meriadian Ramcaj, Ledian Çelo, Kiara Tito, Eraldo Rexho, Helidon Haliti, Greta Lila, Klea Llagonia and Zjamina Vasjari.
Including Lalaj, a total of 25 women competed for the four titles at stake. The winners were:
- Miss Shqipëria 2025: Valentina Gegprifti
- Miss International Albania 2025: Gledia Preka
- Miss Earth Albania 2025: Kleja Sulejmani
- Miss Supranational Albania 2026: Natalia Lalaj
- Miss Elite Albania 2026: Dea Hila
- 1st runner-up: Klea Thaçi
- 2nd runner-up: Laura Peka
On October 15, 2025, Gegprifti represented Albania at The Miss Globe 2025 and competed against 50 other candidates at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana. She was runner-up to Chayathanus Saradatta of Thailand.
Miss Supranational 2026
On June 27, 2025, a total of 66 Miss Supranational 2025 candidates competed at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz, Malopolska, Poland. The winner and her runners-up were:
- Miss Supranational 2025: Eduarda Braum (Brazil)
- 1st runner-up: Anna Lakrini (Germany)
- 2nd runner-up: Quishantely Leito (Curacao)
- 3rd runner-up: Tarah Valencia (Philippines)
- 4th runner-up: Valerie Klepadlo (Puerto Rico)
On April 25, 2026, Braum turned 25. On July 31, 2026, she will go back to the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz to crown her successor.
Including Lalaj, a total of 68 women will compete for the Miss Supranational 2026 crown. Here are her fellow European candidates:
- Natalia Lalaj, 23, Albania
- Calistee Kalaycioglu, 20, Belgium
- Karolína Gorylová, 27, Czech Republic
- Samantha Jensen, 26, Denmark
- Selja Kolu, 22, Finland
- Eve Gilles, 22, France
- Andromeda Schuster, 21, Germany
- Ashlyn Gonzalez, 23, Gibraltar
- Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, 22, Iceland
- Anastasija Aleksejevska, 27, Latvia
- Shannah Rapa, 25, Malta
- Olga Guțanu, 25, Moldova
- Selina Rakké, 24, Netherlands
- Chelsea Victoria Sand, 22, Norway
- Oliwia Mikulska, 20, Poland
- Sabrina Gladio, 31, Portugal
- Luiza Mocanu, 23, Romania
- Nelly Mestre, 25, Spain
- Niamh Taylor, 29, United Kingdom
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