An international online pageant system Miss Regal World (based in the UK) has officially announced Dr. Roopa Modha as the reigning Ms. Regal World 2025-2026.
Modha was selected “by a panel of industry professionals for her lifelong dedication to global service and her exceptional achievements across the fields of law, media, and the arts,” a press release from Modha said. Modha represented the USA in the international pageant.
Dr. Roopa Modha is an intellectual property law attorney holding a Doctorate in Jurisprudence (JD) from University of Connecticut: School of Law with certificates in Intellectual Property Law and Tax Law.
“Beyond the courtroom, she is a celebrated TV host, author, lyricist, illustrator, journalist, and international pageant queen with many titles and awards to her name,” the press release said, describing Dr. Modha as “An accomplished dancer and dance teacher,” who excels in a range of dance genres including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, semi-classical, ballet, tap, jazz, and Bollywood (trained under Smt. Saroj Khan).
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“To date, Roopa has 38 successful world records in dance, including 3 Guinness World Records and has earned titles and recognition around the world for her artistic performances and dancing prowess,” the press release said.
Modha has advocated for women’s empowerment and education and was recognized by President Barack Obama and the White House as a “Changemaker,” the press release says. She was named one of the “40 Women Leaders to Watch” by CWEALF and received the “Anokhi Advocate” award from Canada—an honor previously bestowed upon global icons like Priyanka Chopra and Malala Yousafzai. Connecticut’s Malta House recognized her as a “Wonder Woman,” a title officially bestowed upon her by the Connecticut Senate. She was the youngest recipient and only South Asian, the press release noted.
“Roopa Modha is the perfect candidate for our International online pageant system Miss Regal World,” Victoria George-Veale, CEO of Miss Regal World is quoted saying in the press release. “Our industry professional judges—Darren Evans, Sophie Rankin, and myself—have chosen Roopa as our new Ms. Regal World 2025/26 due to her heart of gold, dedication to the system, kind nature, being the wonderfully supportive person she is, and for her inspirational ideas. We are very much looking forward to seeing Roopa shine during her year’s reign!”
According to the press release, Modha serves as an international ambassador for the UK Women of Heart Awards, as well as organizations like Girl Rising and the Indian Dreams Foundation; She was honored with the Presidential Gold Service Award for her focus on volunteering. She was honored as a Youth Ambassador for Vision Aid (supporting the blind) for three consecutive years (2023–2025) for her record-breaking fundraising efforts and was also honored by GOPIO with the Youth Professional Achiever award.
“I wear a crown on my head, but believe I must always lead with my heart. The true prize is the impact one can make in the world and the positive change one should be a catalyst for. More than ever, girls’ need us to support them to fulfill their dreams. I hope to continue to champion this cause and create lasting change,” she said.