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Morgan Doelwijt was crowned Miss International Netherlands 2023 during the Miss Beauty All Stars 2023 grand coronation on Saturday, September 2 at Stadstheater Zoetermeer. The 25-year-old beauty representing Utrecht bested 11 other competitors to win the national competition which was held for former Miss Beauty of the Netherlands winners. Kimberley Ijsbrandij of Flevoland and Christina Lazaros of Groningen were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International Netherlands is no stranger to pageantry as she has previously held the titles Miss Beauty of Utrecht and Miss Asia Pacific Netherlands. She then went on to participate in the Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 world final in the Philippines and finished as third runner-up. Morgan will now prepare to represent the Netherlands at Miss International 2023 on October 26 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The Netherlands won the Miss International pageant once with Stanny van

Supaporn Ritthipruek was crowned Miss Thailand International 2023 in a national competition held on Sunday, September 3 at the True Icon Hall, Iconsiam in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old model currently pursuing her master's of education in learning management will now prepare to represent Thailand at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. Rossarin Thanadonphanich and Pichayada Phongcheep were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Irene Javaherian, Anna Corvino, Patsorn Buddee, Ralinya Tutsirithanada, Patchanan Jantaboon, Kodchaphan Getkaew, Panita Krobbuaban, Kanyarat Saisawat, Worasiri Kotcharit, and Pattaraporn Maolee were all third runners-up. This year's competition marked the first edition held under the new national director Pawina Bamrungrot, CEO of ERM Thailand Company Limited and former titleholder who placed in the Top 12 at Miss International 2003. Reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg of Germany graced the event as a special gue

Leylani Leyton was crowned Miss International Nicaragua 2023 in a special ceremony held in the morning program "De Sol a Sol" on Vos TV. The 20-year-old model, TV host, and famous social media influencer from Managua will now represent Nicaragua at Miss International 2023. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Fernanda Salazar. No stranger to pageantry, Leylani was previously named Miss Teen Nicaragua and went on to participate in Miss Teen Mundial 2022 where she placed second and bagged an award for the most popular contestant on social media. The 61st Miss International pageant will happen at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 26. Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Nicaragua: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International Nicaragua, Leylani Leyton / Instagram

Miss Norway 2023 (Miss Universe Norway 2023) fourth runner-up Madeleine Malmberg has been officially appointed as Miss International Norway 2023. The 19-year-old high school student from Fredrikstad is now preparing to compete in Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Romée Dahlen. Apart from her studies, Madeleine is also a model, aspiring actress, and children's rights advocate. Her advocacy is focused on education especially for underprivileged children as she believes it will help them from becoming potential victims of human trafficking. "An enlightened younger generation will be better equipped to recognize dangers, stand up for themselves and others, and resist the temptations that could lead them into a perilous world," written on her official website . Norway has won the Japan-based Miss International pageant twice with former model Catherine Gude in 1988 and actress Anne Lena Hansen in 1995. Meet the new Miss Int

Javkhlan Munguntsatsralt was crowned Miss Mongolia 2023 (Miss International Mongolia 2023) in a national competition held last August 19 at the Independence Palace in Ulaanbaatar. The 24-year-old lawyer from the Mongolian capital city will now prepare to represent the "land of eternal blue sky" at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. This year's competition marked the 19th year of the Miss Mongolia pageant. A total of 16 contestants from across the country battled it out to win the coveted national title. Last year's winner from Darkhan, Nomin-Erdene Bayarkhuu crowned her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss Mongolia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @munguntsatsralt Photos: Miss Mongolia, Javkhlan Munguntsatsralt / Instagram

Beatriz Goulart of Rio Grande do Norte was crowned Miss Brasil Beleza Internacional 2023 (Miss International Brazil 2023) on Tuesday, August 29 at the Teatro Municipal de Niterói in Rio de Janeiro. The 22-year-old model and real estate marketing professional bested 15 other competitors to win the national title. She will now prepare to represent Brazil at Miss International 2023. Eduarda Engel of Santa Catarina and Weronica Sandmann of Mato Grosso were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Ariadne Salgado of Minas Gerias, Andressa Borges of Distrito Federal, and Fátima Grassi of Pará rounded out the Top 6 finalists. Last year's winner, Isabella Oliveira, who went on to compete in Miss International 2022 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall, crowned her successor at the end of the event. The 61st Miss International pageant is scheduled to be held on October 26 at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Meet the new Miss International Brazil: View this p

Praveena Aanjna was proclaimed Miss International India 2023 during the Miss Divine Beauty 2023 final held on Saturday, August 26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The 24-year-old chartered accountant from Udaipur, Rajasthan won the title from a pool of 16 finalists and will now prepare to represent India at Miss International 2023 in Japan. Miss International 2022 first runner-up from Cape Verde, Stephany Amado, graced the competition as a special guest and crowned the new Miss International India at the culmination of this year's event. The 61st edition of the Miss International pageant will take place on October 26. Germany's Jasmin Selberg is set to relinquish her reign at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International / Instagram

Former Miss Earth Cuba, Sheyla Ravelo Perez was crowned Miss International Cuba 2023 in a national competition held over the weekend in Tampa, Florida. The 23-year-old Cuba-born beauty succeeds last year's titleholder Rachel Martín and will now prepare to represent Cuba at Miss International 2023 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan this October. No stranger to pageantry, the environmental advocate previously held the title of Miss Earth Cuba and went on to participate in Miss Earth 2022 held in the Philippines where she placed in the Top 12 among 85 contestants. "With a grateful heart and a humbled spirit, I vow to represent nuestra patria with grace and dignity as I wear Cuba across my heart and once again make history para nuestra isla bella," shared the new Miss International Cuba. Sheyla resides in the United States and is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in health and behavior. At present, she is working as a national coordinator for the UN Ocean Decade'

Sri Lanka will be represented at Miss International 2023 by the recently appointed Miss Sri Lanka International 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi. The 21-year-old professional dancer and student living in Paris was second runner-up at Miss Sri Lanka in France, a beauty pageant among the Sri Lankan community. She also bagged the Best Catwalk and Miss Congeniality award. As Miss International Sri Lanka, Umanda is advocating for pediatric cancer patients. She shared, "I am honored to be the titleholder of such a respected legacy and to continue this worthy charity cause with my best effort and dedication." "We are currently planning to execute a fundraising project to support the cancer patients in Sri Lanka with an internationally promoted campaign along with creating awareness of cancer prevention and early detection." The 61st Miss International final will take place on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Germany's Jasmin Selberg will crown her successor at the end of t

The Señorita Panamá organization officially announced Linette Marie Clement Marciaga as Señorita Panamá 2023 (Miss International Panama 2023) on Tuesday, August 15 at Central Hotel Panamá in Panama City. The 26-year-old engineering student at Universidad Tecnológica de Mexico will now prepare to represent her country at Miss International 2023 to be held in Tokyo, Japan this October. No stranger to pageantry, Linette previously joined Señorita Panamá 2019 where she placed in the Top 12 and bagged the Best Body and Miss Congeniality awards. She went on to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 pageant held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. "It is an honor to be able to share with all of you that I am Señorita Panamá 2023. This moment is a dream come true and a responsibility that I take on with humility and gratitude," shared the new Miss Panama. "My heart beats a deep love for our country, for its diversity, its history, and its people. I promise to carry that love wi

Stacy Montero has been officially appointed as Miss International Costa Rica 2023 and will soon represent her country at Miss International 2023 in Japan. The 20-year-old business management student, dancer, and TV host previously won the title of Miss Teen Mundial Costa Rica 2018 and most recently, Miss Eco International Costa Rica 2024. She succeeds Miss International Costa Rica 2022 Mahyla Roth who placed in the Top 15 among 66 contestants at last year's Miss International pageant. The 61st Miss International final will take place in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on October 26. Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Costa Rica: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Finalists Costa Rica (@thefinalistscr) Photos: The Finalists Costa Rica / Instagram