Thai-Hong Kong actress Lingling Kwong has been named Netizens Choice Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman Alive 2026 after receiving 22 million votes in a global online fan poll.
Kwong, whose full name is Lingtan Sirilak Kwong, also secured the title of Most Beautiful Thai Actress of 2026 during the same voting season, according to the entertainment publication.
The rankings were decided by votes from fans and internet users around the world. The result puts Kwong at the top of the magazine's global list, while also highlighting the strong showing by Thai performers in the vote.
Five Thai actresses reach global top 20
Kwong was one of five Thai actresses to finish in the publication's global top 20 for 2026.
Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong ranked fourth among the world's most beautiful women, receiving more than 11 million votes. She was also placed second in the Thai actress category.
Freen Sarocha Chankimha came 15th in the global ranking, followed by Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong in 17th place and Yoko Apasra Lertprasert in 18th.
The results have attracted attention among Thai fans, with the five Thai actresses all securing positions in the worldwide top 20.
Previous recognition for Kwong
Kwong had already appeared on an international beauty ranking before this year's fan vote. She was placed 17th on TC Candler's The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025 list.
Netizens Choice Magazine said its rankings were based on voting by fans and internet users globally. The publication's results are separate from TC Candler's annual list, on which Kwong featured last year.
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod
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20 August 2026
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