On 19 September 2018 , Butler was crowned as Miss World America 2018 , succeeding the outgoing Miss World America 2017 and Miss World 2017 Top 40 semifinalist , Clarissa Bowers . As Miss World America , Butler represented the United States at Miss World 2018 pageant in Sanya , China . Marisa placed in the top 18 of the Miss World Talent competition singing Puccini 's aria , Nessun Dorma . She also won the Miss World Sports Challenge Fast Track Event , granting her a place in the Top 30 of Miss World 2018 final . The competition was won by Miss Mexico , Vanessa Ponce De León
Miss World 2018
Miss World 2018
Marisa Butler