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Viktorija Stojiljkovic has been officially announced as Miss International Serbia 2023 and will soon represent her country at Miss International 2023 in Japan. The 19-year-old is a model, entrepreneur, and student at the Faculty of Philosophy in Nis. She is passionate about sports and was once declared the athlete of the generation in her school. No stranger to pageantry, she previously held the title Miss Intercontinental Montenegro and went on to participate in Miss Intercontinental 2022 which was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The 61st Miss International pageant will take place on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo. Reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Serbia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐥𝐣𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐢c (@v1ktorijaaa_) Photos: Viktorija Stojiljkovic / Instagram

The 22 contestants vying for Miss Thailand International 2023 were officially revealed on Monday, August 7 in a press conference held at the Sarurai Hall, Iconsiam in Bangkok. Last year's titleholder Ruechanok Meesang is expected to pass the newly unveiled "The Crown of Hope" crown during the final show this September. The next Miss Thailand International will represent "The Land of Smiles" at the 61st Miss International (Miss International 2023) pageant on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Who will take home the national title? Meet the contestants: MTI01 - Emily Weber MTI02 - Jilla Hunkaew MTI03 - Elisha Sangchoat MTI04 - Belle Hengsathorn MTI05 - Supaporn Ritthipruek MTI06 - Titirat Meesaptheeraphong MTI07 - Irene Javaherian MTI08 - Anna Corvino MTI09 - Rossarin Thanadonphanich MTI10 - Patsorn Buddee MTI11 - Ralinya Tutsirithanada MTI12 - Patchanan Jantaboon MTI13 - Kittiyapron Fungmee MTI14 - Pichayada Phongcheep MTI15 - Kodchaphan Getkaew ...

Nassita Diako has been appointed as Miss International Côte d'Ivoire 2023 and will represent the Ivory Coast at the 61st Miss International pageant. The 25-year-old medical student based in the United States is no stranger to pageantry, having joined Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2022 where she clinched an impressive first runner-up finish. Her upcoming stint on the Miss International stage will mark the return of Côte d'Ivoire to the competition since missing last year's edition. Miss International 2023 final will take place in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on October 26. The reigning queen Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Côte d'Ivoire: View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASSITA DIA (@nassitadiaa) Photos: Jean Goun, Nassita Diako / Instagram

Following the launch of Miss Thailand International 2023 under the new national director Pawina Bamrungrot, the competition officially kicked off on Monday, August 7. A new crown "The Crown of Hope" was unveiled and the 22 contestants vying for the title were officially introduced at the Sarurai Hall, Iconsiam in Bangkok. Adorned with diamonds and freshwater pearls, the new crown represents success, hope, and opportunities for women, in the lives of those around her and the rest of the world. The event was also attended by former Miss International Thailand titleholders Sasi Sintawee (2015), Keeratiga Jaruratjamon (2018), and Ruechanok Meesang (2022). "Dare to Change the World" is the theme of this year's national pageant whose winner will receive over a million baht and represent Thailand at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. To recall, the CEO of ERM Thailand Company Limited and a former beauty queen who placed in the Top 12 at Miss Internat...

A 27-year-old clinical neuropsychologist, Mariam Ben Abroug, has been officially designated as Miss International Tunisia 2023 and she will soon travel to Japan for the 61st Miss International pageant. The Tunisian beauty also holds a postgraduate diploma in cognitive remediation therapy. She had the opportunity to intern as a neuropsychologist at the National Institute of Neurology in Tunisia then worked in a private practice psychology office in her country. However, her passion for exploration and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds led her to pursue a new path. She made the decision to become a flight attendant for one of the world's leading airlines in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to her aviation career, she is actively pursuing her dream of becoming a space psychologist. Currently, she is participating in the "Habitat Marte" project as an analog astronaut, which promotes aerospace skill development in the Southern Hemisphere. As a member of the ...

Jazel Mae Alarca was officially crowned Miss International Australia 2023 in a ceremony held last July 29 at the Proxima Hub in Sydney, Australia. The 24-year-old clinical science graduate of Filipino descent succeeds last year's titleholder Anjelica Whitelaw and will now represent Australia at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. "I am beyond grateful. This crown, this sash, and this title hold a world of meaning," shared the new Miss International Australia following her coronation. "This journey hasn’t been an easy one and best believe it will only get harder, but to me, it will always be worth it," she added. "Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey so far, you’ve all made your own little impact." No stranger to pageantry, Jazel previously held the titles Miss Philippines Australia and Charity Queen Australia 2018. She also placed fourth runner-up at Miss Grand Australia 2019 and bagged the Woman of Heart award. Hosted by...

For the first time in history, Pakistan will debut at the Miss International pageant with newly appointed Miss International Pakistan 2023 Misbah Arshad. The 26-year-old psychology student at the University of Hagen in Germany will now represent Pakistan at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. Prior to her designation as Miss International Pakistan, she won the main title of Miss Pakistan World 2023 in a national competition held in Lahore last May 13. The 61st Miss International competition will take place on October 26 at the Yoyogi Gymnasium No. 2 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Meet the first-ever Miss International Pakistan: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International / Instagram

Djulieta Calalb has been confirmed to represent Moldova at the Miss International 2023 pageant in Japan this October. The 18-year-old model and recent high school graduate finished as first runner-up at the Miss Moldova 2023 final held in Chişinău last May. Prior to placing second at the national competition, she previously held the titles Catwalk Top Model Romania 2022 and Top Model Moldova 2021. Moldova, an Eastern European country, last joined Miss International in 2018 with Daniela Marin. The new Miss International Moldova will now prepare to compete in the 61st Miss International to be held on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Djulieta Calalb (@djulietacalalb) Photos: Miss Moldova, Djulieta Calalb / Instagram RELATED POST: Miss World Moldova 2023 is Diana Spotarenko

Estonia is set to return to the Miss International pageant with former Miss World Estonia Karolin Kippasto who has recently been designated as Miss International Estonia 2023. The 26-year-old psychology graduate from the University of Tartu will now represent Estonia at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. Hailing from Tartu, Karolin is currently employed as a project manager in Tallinn. In the past, the skilled dancer also worked for six months as a theatre performer in China. The new Miss International Estonia is not a stranger to pageantry having joined Miss Grand International, Miss Tourism International, and Miss World pageants. Estonia has yet to win Miss International since its debut in 2011. The northern European country last joined in 2014 with Birgit Konsin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Karolin Kippasto, Miss International / Instagram

Miss Suomi 2022 (Miss Finland 2022) Petra Hämäläinen was officially announced as Miss International Finland 2023 on Wednesday, July 26. National director Sunneva Sjögren made the announcement with the presence of reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg of Germany at the Choicely office in Helsinki. The 27-year-old teacher and model with a bachelor's degree in educational sciences will now prepare to represent Finland at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. Petra was crowned Miss Suomi in September last year, held the title of Miss Universe Finland, and went on to participate in the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana in January. As an ambassador for HaTTu ry, she raises money and awareness for the nonprofit organization that provides an equal chance for children from low-income families to have a hobby. She believes in the importance of hobbies and communities for their well-being. The new Miss International Finland will be formally design...

Makaʻala Perry is the newly appointed Miss International Hawaii 2023 and will represent the Aloha State at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. The 24-year-old flight attendant, business owner, and musician was announced as Priscilla Wang's successor for the national title last month. Besides working for Hawaiian Airlines and running her own business called Sunbeams Creamery, a dessert shop located in Wahiawa, she is also pursuing her bachelor of arts degree in music at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. As a musician and hula dancer, she performs regularly doing seasonal shows at the Four Seasons Ko’olina and travels to Japan, Canada, and Taiwan sharing her love of music and dance. Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Makaʻala is passionate about preserving the arts and perpetuating Hawaiian culture. She hopes to inspire others to follow their passions in life and make a positive impact on our communities. The 61st Miss International pageant will be held in Shibuya, ...

Georgia Waddington was crowned Miss New Zealand 2023 (Miss International New Zealand 2023) last June 17 at the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland. The 21-year-old beauty from Christchurch will now prepare to represent New Zealand at Miss International 2023 in Shibuya, Tokyo in Japan this October. She succeeds Lydia Smit, last year's representative who placed in the Top 15 and was awarded the continental title of Miss International Oceania. Aside from winning the national pageant, Georgia also bagged several special awards including Best in Evening Wear, Best in Swimwear, Miss Fitness, Top Model, Social Media Queen, and Charity Queen for her charitable efforts for I Am Hope and Brave. "I am incredibly thankful to the judges for believing in me. This moment is a dream come true, made possible by the unwavering support from my loved ones, sponsors, and the incredible cheer from all of you," she shared online. The rest of the winners were Miss Supranational New Zealand 2023 Emma ...