Krystyna Pyszková

Krystyna Pyszková
Pyszková in 2024
Born (1999-01-19) 19 January 1999
Třinec, Czech Republic
Other namesKrystyna Pyszko
Alma mater
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Children1
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Krystyna Pyszková (Polish: Krystyna Pyszko;</ref> born 19 January 1999) is a Czech model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss World 2023. She also won Miss Czech Republic 2022 and is the second Czech woman to win Miss World.

Early life and education

Krystyna Pyszková[2] was born 19 January 1999 in Třinec,[3] where she was educated at Gymnázium Třinec.[4][5]

She grew up in village of Návsí, as a Silesian Goral member of the Polish minority located in Trans-Olza.[6] Pyszková later relocated to Prague to further her education.[1] Prior to winning Miss Czech Republic, Pyszková was studying law at Charles University in Prague, and management at MCI Management Center Innsbruck in Innsbruck.[1][7][8]

Pageantry

Miss Czech Republic 2022

Pyszková began her career in pageantry in 2022, when she won Miss Czech Republic 2022,[7] held on 7 May 2022. As the winner, she went on to represent the Czech Republic at Miss World 2023.[1][9]

Miss World 2023

Main article: Miss World 2023

Miss World was originally scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates.[10][11] The pageant was later moved to India, and set to be held on 16 December 2023 in Delhi.[12][13] It was later postponed to 2 March 2024 due to the 2023 elections in India, and later postponed once again to 9 March 2024 in Mumbai.[14][15] Miss World began in New Delhi in February 2024 with its pre-pageant challenges, with Pyszková going on to place as a top four finalist for Europe in the top model challenge and as a top 10 finalist in the Beauty with a Purpose Challenge.[16][17]

The final show of the pageant was held in Mumbai on 9 March, where Pyszková advanced as one of the seven finalists for Europe in the top 40; she later advanced as one of the three finalists for Europe in the top 12, two finalists for Europe in the top eight, and achieved the highest score from Europe in the top four.[18] After the announcement of the top four, Pyszková was later crowned the winner.[19][18] With her win, Pyszková became the second woman representing the Czech Republic to win Miss World, following Taťána Kuchařová who had been crowned Miss World 2006.[20]

In her capacity as Miss World, Pyszková has traveled to India, Mauritius, and other countries.[21][22]

Modeling

In 2022, shortly after winning Miss Czech Republic, she walked the runway for Czech fashion designer Beata Rajská.[23] That same year, she appeared on the cover of the Czech edition of Cosmopolitan magazine.[24]

Since 2023, she has modeled in commercial campaigns for the fashion brand Guess.[25][26][27]

In May 2024, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Czechoslovakia.[28] Later that year, she closed a bridal fashion show by Czech design house Poner.[29] She also walked for Vietnamese fashion designer Le Thanh Hoa at the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest (VBFF) 2024.[30]

In January 2025, she appeared on the cover of Czech lifestyle magazine Ona Dnes.[31] She also walked at Paris Haute Couture Week for Zuhair Murad and Celia Kritharioti, presenting their Spring–Summer 2024 collections.[32] On 27 January 2025, she walked in Tony Ward’s Spring–Summer 2025 haute couture show during Paris Haute Couture Week.[33] In November 2025, she made her first runway appearance after giving birth, modeling in a bridal show for Cuban‑Czech designer Osmany Laffita in Prague.[34]

Philanthropy

In 2023, Pyszková founded the Pyszko Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on improving access to education for disadvantaged children, adults, and people with disabilities.[35] The foundation supports multiple educational and inclusion-focused initiatives. In Tanzania, Pyszková helped co-establish a school for underprivileged children in collaboration with Sonta Foundation, where she previously volunteered as an English teacher.[36] In the Czech Republic, she has supported institutions such as Santé for people with disabilities, donating specially adapted tablets and regularly spending time with residents at day centers.[37] In 2025, Pyszková co-created a painting with a mentally disabled client from the Domov Sulická care center. The artwork was exhibited at the Kampa Museum in Prague and auctioned during a charity event under the patronage of the First Lady of the Czech Republic.[38]

A major initiative of the foundation is the development of Money Monsters, an educational mobile app that teaches financial literacy through gamified real-life scenarios. The app is aimed at children, youth, and adults and includes interactive content such as budgeting, interest rates, and personal finance decision-making.[39] The project has involved collaboration with developers, financial experts, and educators, with plans to introduce the app to Czech schools via an educational tour. The foundation’s broader mission includes raising awareness around education equity and empowering individuals through practical learning opportunities.[40]

Recognition

In 2025, she was included in the Forbes Czechia "30 Under 30" list.[41]

Personal life

In early September 2025, Pyszková has one child, with her partner, Swiss realtor Byron Baciocchi.[42]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Krystyna Pyszková z Třince je Miss ČR!". gorolweb.cz (in Czech). 9 May 2022. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Pomóżmy Krystynie Pyszko zostać Miss World 2024!". glos.live (in Polish). 5 February 2024. Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  3. ^ "KRYSTYNA PYSZKOVÁ". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). 9 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  4. ^ Součková, Kateřina (9 March 2024). "Rodačka z Třince Krystyna Pyszková je novou Miss World". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Meet Krystyna Pyszkova, Miss World 2024, model-turned-law student who teaches underprivileged kids". dnaindia.com. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  6. ^ Miss Czech Republic 2022 Krystyna Pyszková: V high fashion modelingu se dokonalost nehledá. YouTube (in Czech). Czech Radio. 24 August 2022. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Zárodňanský, Rastislav; Dědková, Aneta (11 April 2022). "Tyto dívky zabojují o korunku krásy. Jak se vám líbí finalistky Miss?". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Watch: Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic, advocate for quality education, crowned Miss World 2024". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  9. ^ Šubrtová, Diana (7 May 2022). "Miss Czech Republic 2022 je třiadvacetiletá studentka Krystyna Pyszková". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  10. ^ Gillett, Katy (14 February 2023). "Miss World 2023 to be held in the UAE". The National. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  11. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (31 January 2023). "Miss World to hold 2022 pageant in May 2023". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  12. ^ "71st Miss World to be held in India, shifts from UAE". CNN Philippines. 9 June 2023. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  13. ^ Dutt, Tanya (24 February 2024). "71st Miss World 2024: Check Important Dates, When And Where To Watch Live-Streaming, Competitions And More". Zee News. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (22 October 2023). "Miss World 2023 December finals in limbo?". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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  16. ^ "Martinique wins the Top Model Competition". Miss World. Miss World. 3 March 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Watch the 71st Miss World Beauty with a Purpose Gala Dinner live". Miss World. 3 March 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Miss World 2024 Live Updates: Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic wins 71st Miss World". Hindustan Times. 9 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  19. ^ Rees, Alex (9 March 2024). "Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024". CNN. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  20. ^ "Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova Wins Miss World 2024". praguemorning.cz. 9 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  21. ^ Narayanan, Jayashree (13 March 2024). "Contestants from Miss World 2024's Top 4 speak about their journey, extend wishes for Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  22. ^ "Miss World Pyszková dorazila do Prahy. Čeká ji návštěva deseti dalších zemí". Deník (in Czech). 25 March 2024. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  23. ^ Super.cz: Pyszková on Beata Rajská runway
  24. ^ Cosmopolitan CZ: Cover model – Krystyna Pyszková, September 2022
  25. ^ iDNES.cz: Pyszková campaigns for Guess
  26. ^ Guess campaign – Marciano Satin Shirt
  27. ^ Guess campaign – Sweater Dress
  28. ^ [https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/magazines/vogue-czechoslovakia/covers/may-2024/krystyna-pyszkova-85272/ List of Vogue CS cover models]
  29. ^ Super.cz: Pyszková closed Poner fashion show in bridal look
  30. ^ Femina India: Krystyna Pyszková at Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest 2024
  31. ^ OnaDnes.cz: Cover interview with Krystyna Pyszková, January 2025
  32. ^ The Diarist: Pyszková at Paris Couture for Murad and Kritharioti
  33. ^ Femina India: Tony Ward SS25 show
  34. ^ Blesk.cz: First runway post-pregnancy – Osmany Laffita
  35. ^ "Miss World Pyszková chce bořit mýty nejen ve finančním světě. Tvoří vzdělávací aplikaci a věnuje se filantropii".
  36. ^ "Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic wins the 71st Miss World crown". 10 March 2024.
  37. ^ "Miss World Krystyna Pyszková opět zavítala do Santé, hendikepovaným klientům darovala speciální tablet | Havířov | Zprávy | POLAR - Moravskoslezská regionální televize".
  38. ^ "Pátý ročník výtvarné soutěže lidí s mentálním postižením je opět rekordní!". 18 August 2025.
  39. ^ "Miss World Krystyna Pyszková. Krása s posláním".
  40. ^ "Krystyna Pyszková - Forbes 30 pod 30 2025".
  41. ^ Forbes.cz – "30 pod 30 (2025): Krystyna Pyszková", Forbes Czechia, 2025
  42. ^ Expres.cz: Krystyna Pyszková secretly gave birth in early September
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