PAGEANT Circle

Dr Claude Mashego was crowned Miss World South Africa 2023 during the inaugural edition of the national pageant held on Saturday, October 28 at The South African State Theatre in Pretoria. The 24-year-old medical doctor bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent South Africa at the 71st Miss World competition. Alyssa Joan Smith and Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Motheo Mokoto and Asande Mchunu rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland graced the event with the chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization Julia Morley. Former South African Miss World Rolene Strauss was also present as one of the distinguished judges. The new Miss World South Africa hails from Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. She holds a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Pretoria. Claude founded her nonprofit Young Leaders Network to advocate for y

Miss World national directors were recently informed via email that the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) final has been moved to March 2024. No reason was given. According to several news outlets, the decision to change the dates for the competition from December 2023 was due to the upcoming elections in the host country. Over 100 contestants are expected to arrive in New Delhi, India on February 3 for a month-long activities leading to the final on March 2. The Miss World Organization (MWO) has yet to make an official announcement confirming the new schedules. Considering some changes made previously, we can't be sure if the dates will change again. The MWO had earlier announced the competition to take place in Dubai in May before it was shifted for unknown reasons to India for later this year. Photo: Miss World

Togo, a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, is set to debut at Miss World 2023 later this year Miss Togo 2023 Chimène Moladja officially announced on Monday, October 16 her upcoming participation in the Miss World 2023 competition. In a statement on social media, the 24-year-old who now holds the title Miss World Togo 2023 shared: "I consider this opportunity to be so much more than just a beauty contest. This is a platform that will allow me to carry a message close to my heart, a message of hope, unity, and change." "My goal in participating in Miss World 2023 is to raise awareness worldwide on issues affecting our society, such as education, women empowerment, environmental protection, and the fight against inequality," she added. "As a young Togolese woman, I am convinced that we all have a role to play in building a better world. Together, we can break down barriers, promote equal opportunities, and encourage solidarity between peoples." Chimèn

Tharina Botes was crowned Miss Thailand World 2023 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, October 1 at the Palladium Hall of The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok. The 26-year-old Thai-South African model from Phuket will now prepare to represent Thailand at Miss World 2023 in India this December. Warangkhana Sirisathaphornsap and Ploiwarin Saenchai were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Chotnapa Kaewjarun and Chaba Jumsai Na Ayudhya rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Phitchawan Promthan, Melanie Flay, Supassara Supanya, Krongthong Chantarasompoch, and Prima Boonyavej were the rest of the Top 10 semifinalists. The new Miss Thailand World holds a degree in commerce and economics from the University of South Africa. No stranger to pageantry, she represented South Africa at Miss International 2016, placed in the Top 12 at Miss South Africa 2018, Top 10 at Miss Grand Thailand 2019, and first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand  2021. Tharina started her own project

It's official — Miss World 2023, the 71st Miss World final, will be held on December 16 in India's capital city of New Delhi. The Miss World Organization mentioned the news when the reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska and CEO Julia Morley went to the Philippines this week. "After their Manila visit, Julia and Karolina will be in preparation for the much-awaited 71st edition of the Miss World Final to be held in New Delhi, India on December 16th." New Delhi has great historical significance as an important commercial, transportation, and cultural center, as well as the political hub of India. The city is home to the iconic India Gate, a war memorial built in memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. This is India's second time hosting Miss World after 1996 in Bangalore. Over 100 beauties from around the world are expected to compete for the coveted title during the month-long Miss World festival. Photo: Krian

Fresh from her Malaysian trip, the reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska returns to India for a week-long tour ahead of the 71st Miss World pageant to be held in the country later this year. The official tour of the land of diversity kicked off on Monday with a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, followed by New Delhi, Pune, and today in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Joining her were the Miss World Organization Chairman and CEO Julia Morley, PME Entertainment founder Salman Ahmed, and sister queens Sini Shetty, Jessica Gagen, Emmy Peña, Shree Saini, and Pricilia Carla Yules. Apart from meeting dignitaries, press conferences, and enjoying Indian hospitality, one of the highlights of this trip was a visit to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune. Karolina expressed her gratitude for the heartwarming reception everywhere they go and for being treated so well. She also commended the country not only for its beauty but for its incredible achievements in many areas. I

From over 50 semifinalists, only the Top 12 have been announced to continue to the Miss World South Africa 2023 national final this October. This year's pageant will be the first edition of a standalone Miss World South Africa competition since Carol Bouwer Productions (CBP) took over the license from the Miss South Africa organization last May. The next Miss World South Africa is expected to participate in the upcoming 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) final in Mumbai, India this December. Who will be crowned Miss World South Africa 2023? Meet the 12 finalists: Alyssa Smith Asande Mchunu Bonolo Motau Claude Mmakgaka Mashego Luyanada Mbhamali Moratwe Masima Motheo Mokoto Mphoentle Plaatjie Munei Tsanwani Sasha-Lee Taylor Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg Zoë Naidu Photos: Miss World South Africa

Lucía Arellano was officially crowned the new Miss World Peru 2022 in a special ceremony held on Monday, August 14 at BTH Hotel Lima Golf in San Isidro. The 28-year-old model and entrepreneur from the Loreto region was second runner-up during last year's national competition. She has been appointed to replace the winner who was recently stripped of the title, Jennifer Barrantes. "Receiving the title of Miss World Peru 2022 is not only a great responsibility but having the honor and pride of being the ambassador of everything wonderful that is Peru," shared the new titleholder. She went on to thank the organization and national director Ernesto "Tito" Paz for the great opportunity and platform to continue her work as an advocate for Peruvian children. "I assume this beautiful mission with a lot of conscience, commitment, and love, and I ask all Peruvians for their support so that together we achieve this important goal. The job is not just mine, it belongs t

Andrea Aguilar has been officially crowned Miss World El Salvador 2023 in a special coronation ceremony held earlier this week at Hotel Barceló in San Salvador. The 20-year-old business management student will now prepare to represent El Salvador at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) to be held in Mumbai, India this December. Her predecessor for the national title Nicole Alvarez has now been designated as Miss Intercontinental El Salvador 2023 and will compete in Miss Intercontinental 2023 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt also later this year. Daniela Guevara, who represented Usulután at the recently held Miss El Salvador 2023 (Miss Universe El Salvador 2023), was named Reina Hispanoamericana El Salvador 2023 and will now proceed to participate in Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 in Bolivia next January. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss World El Salvador was last year's Miss Intercontinental El Salvador who went on to compete in Miss Intercontinental 2022 where she bagged the Miss Pho

The highly sought-after Miss World crown had remained just out of reach for the Philippines, until Megan Young emerged victorious a decade ago on the enchanting island of Bali, Indonesia. Megan's monumental triumph marked the very first time that the country had claimed the prestigious title. Her historic feat not only showcased her undeniable beauty and grace but also highlighted the immense charisma that Filipinas consistently bring to the Miss World competition. In the years that followed, the Philippines continued to make its mark on the Miss World stage, with five exceptional representatives making their presence felt. Among them, Catriona Gray's remarkable achievement in 2016 stands out as she secured a Top 5 finish. This year, a 23-year-old Filipino-French beauty from Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Gwendolyne Fourniol, will be fighting to bag the second crown in the vibrant city of Mumbai, India, come December. Her advocacy "Bridge the Gap, Build the Future," p

Adelaide Botty van den Bruele, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, model, and yoga teacher from Sonkajärvi has been officially appointed as Miss World Finland 2023. She succeeds Emilia Lepomäki and will now prepare to represent Finland at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) final to be held in Mumbai, India later this year. "I can finally reveal this: one of my biggest dreams has been to represent Finland to the world in a competition whose main goal is how to achieve good and improve the world," she shared on social media. "It is a great honor to be able to represent my home country in the Miss World pageant, whose slogan is Beauty With Purpose. For me, it means bringing out your inner beauty and leaving your mark on the world. For the world of tomorrow. A world that is better than it was today or yesterday," she added. Prior to her designation as Miss World Finland, Adelaide competed last year in the Miss Suomi (Miss Finland) competition held in Helsinki and finished se

Anđela Gajić was crowned Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023 (Miss World Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023) last June 25 at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Tuzla. The 18-year-old model from Banja Luka bested 20 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds Adna Biber and will now represent her country at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India later this year. "Thank you to everyone who has been with me, and especially to my agency [ABC Models Management], who taught me many things and motivated me to achieve this kind of success," she wrote in a statement on social media. Anđela Joksimović from Trebinja and Anisa Obad from Mostar were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 8 finalists were Andjela Grubac, Adna Sejkanovic, Nejra Smajiš, Svjetlana Šarenac, and Željka Maksimović. They were awarded Miss Photogenic, Miss Internet, Miss Photo Model, Miss Sharma, and Miss Televoting, respectively. This year's glittering event marked t

Boglárka Hacsis bested 15 other competitors to win Magyarország Szépe 2023 (Miss World Hungary 2023) in a national competition held on Sunday, June 11 at Symbol Budapest. The 23-year-old beauty from Miskolc succeeds Lili Tótpet and will now prepare to represent Hungary at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India later this year. Orsolya Szabó and Zafír Bella Novák were respectively named the first and second runners-up while Patrícia Koncz and Lilla Csasztvan rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Meet the new Miss World Hungary: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Hungary (@missworldhungary) Photos: Tamás Vasvári, Miss World Hungary / Instagram

The Miss World Organization officially announced in a press conference held in New Delhi on Thursday, June 8 that the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) will be held hosted in India. According to MWO, the decision to award India with this prestigious honor recognizes the nation's rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion for empowering women. India's vibrant traditions, culture, and history make it a global beauty and fashion powerhouse, with captivating landscapes, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality. The event being held in the country will promote charitable causes through philanthropic activities, inspiring contestants to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to society. "I am delighted to announce India as the new home of the 71st Miss World final. I have had a great affection for India from the first moment I visited this incredible country more than 30 years ago. We cannot wait to share your unique and dive