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A student and entrepreneur originally from Beledweyne, Bahja Mohamoud, has been officially announced as Miss World Somalia 2022. She is now expected to represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. The 22-year-old is currently studying at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and enjoys swimming, boating, piano, violin, volunteering at animal shelters, and cooking every cuisine under the sun. Bahja grew up with a very early passion for medicine, mental health awareness, and education, with a particular interest in healthcare within the Somali community. Her first business was a chemical dependency clinic that had the goal of reducing the stigma of mental health conditions and co-occurring drug addiction in her community when she was only 18. For her "Beauty with a Purpose" project, the new Miss World Somalia aims at launching her own health foundation and medical clinic in her hometown Beledweyne, a remote village that lacks medical access. Somalia de

Hagar Mohamed was crowned Miss Egypt 2022 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, August 28 at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo. The 26-year-old travel enthusiast bested over 20 other contestants to win her national title. She succeeds last year's winner Nadine El Gaiar. "I still can’t believe that I just did it," she wrote in a statement on social media after winning the competition. "Thank you so much for your support," she added. Mahira Faissal, Shorouk Elzoghby, Reem Neweshi, and Nourane Essam completed the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Egypt is a graduate of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport with a degree in language and communication. She is expected to represent her country at the Miss World pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HagarMohamed | هاجر مختار 👑 (@hagarmohamedmokhtar) Photos: Miss Egypt, Mohamed Elkeshky / Hagar Mohamed / Instagram

Malaysia's representatives for Miss World 2022, Miss Supranational 2023, and Miss Grand International 2022 have been selected during the HyperLive Festival Malaysia 2022 on Saturday, August 27 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Meet the winners: Miss World Malaysia 2022 - Wenanita Angang, 23, from Kuala Penyu, is a conference producer living in Kuala Lumpur. She will represent Malaysia at the 71st Miss World pageant. Miss Supranational Malaysia 2023 - Deidre Walker, 28, from Sabah, is a model and psychology graduate. She will compete in Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland. Miss Grand Malaysia 2022 - Charissa Chong, 28, from Selangor, was first runner-up at Miss Universe Malaysia 2020. She will go to Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. Last year's national titleholders Lavanya Sivaji, Melisha Lin, and Lishallinny Kanaran relinquished their reigns at the culmination of the competition. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bi

Qin Zewen has been announced the new Miss World China and will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. The 25-year-old former Essence Securities employee replaces Ruan Yue, who was stripped of her title due to "accusations of misconduct violating the Miss World's purpose." Qin's appointment as the new titleholder sparked an online controversy because she was chosen instead of the runners-up, and when you thought things couldn't get any worse, her educational qualification and employment background were also questioned. Allegedly, she holds a degree in computer engineering as well as a master's in finance and worked as a market analyst at one of the leading securities corporations in China. The Miss World Organization released a statement on the issue: "We are concerned with the complaints regarding the Miss China candidate that we have received. We will look into the matter and if the rules have been breached, appropriate actions will be tak

Andrea King, representing Demerara-Mahaica, was crowned Miss World Guyana 2022 on Sunday, August 21 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. The 25-year-old project manager holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and is currently employed at Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT). Miss Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Arian Richmond, and Miss Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice, Trevlind Harry, were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Miss World Guyana 2019 Joylyn Conway, who placed in the Top 40 at the 70th Miss World, reliquished her reign at the end of the event. No competition was held in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 10 finalists took part in this year's grand coronation night. The new Miss World Guyana is a lover of fashion, photography, and dance which led her to be featured in numerous photoshoots, runway activities, and dance productions. She is also an avid public speaker and possesses an excellent track record of

Miss Munster, Ivanna McMahon, bested 35 other contestants to be crowned Miss Ireland 2022 during the 75th-anniversary edition of the national pageant on Saturday, August 20 at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar. The 27-year-old medicine graduate from Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare is currently working in Tralee, Co. Kerry. She is a musician, enjoys the gym, walks on the beach, and loves to travel. Miss Dublin Central Jasmine Gerhardt and Miss Dublin Katie O'Conner were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last year's winner Pamela Uba crowned her successor at the end of the glittering event. Ivanna will represent Ireland at the 71st Miss World pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. "I am so incredibly happy and grateful to have been crowned the 75th Miss Ireland last night," she wrote in a statement on social media the day after winning her title. "I am so incredibly excited and looking forward to continuing this amazing experience at Mis

Camila Andrea Pinzon, representing Boyaca, was crowned Miss Mundo Colombia 2022 (Miss World Colombia) on Saturday, August 20 in Bogota. The 26-year-old beauty who holds two master's degrees in marketing and business from the Sorbonne University in Paris will represent Colombia at the 71st Miss World pageant. She speaks several languages including French, English, Italian, German, and her native Spanish. Sofia Donado of Magdalena was named Virreina while Eleonora Penagos of Bogota and Miranda Rodríguez of Guaviare were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last year's titleholder, Andrea Aguilera, who placed in the Top 13 at 70th Miss World, relinquished her crown at the end of the event. A total of 25 contestants participated in this year's national competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camila Andrea Pinzon - Miss World Colombia (@camilapinzonk) Photos: Miss Colombia Internacional, Camila Andrea Pinzon / Instagram

Miss World Guyana 2022 grand coronation night will take place this Sunday, August 21 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. Reigning Miss World Guyana, Joylyn Conway, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next titleholder will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. Tickets for the show are for sale at That Look Boutique, Giftland Mall (Electronics), Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, and the National Cultural Centre. Here are the 10 finalists representing all the regions of Guyana: Miss Barima Waini, Esther Marslowe is currently a student at the University of Guyana pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. She served as an intern at FAO of the UN where she assisted with the implementation of a climate change project and was responsible for liaising with key stakeholders to formulate a National Climate Change Committee for Guyana. She is also very passionate about volunteering and partakes in monthly visits to alternative childcare ho

Miss World Estonia 2022 final gala event took place on Sunday, August 14 at the Hilton Park Hotel in Tallinn. The winner, Adriana Mass, is a 21-year-old violinist and student from Pärnu. She studied violin at the Tallinn Music School and currently pursuing social work and rehabilitation management at the University of Tartu. Also crowned in the event were Miss Intercontinental Estonia 2022 Annika Vendla, Miss Eco Estonia 2023 Carmen Marjette, Top Model of the World Estonia 2023 Eliise Randmaa, and Teen Face of Beauty Estonia 2022 Valeria Semenjuk. They will be sent to Miss Intercontinental, Miss Eco International, Top Model of the World, and Face of Beauty International competitions. The new Miss World Estonia will go to the 71st Miss World pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. "I still can't believe that I won the Miss World Estonia title. It really was a magical night with Mart Sander singing his jubilee album and a former supermodel Eha Urbsalu hosting the

Miss Ireland 2022, the 75th anniversary of the Miss Ireland pageant, will take place this Saturday, August 20 at the Royal Theatre Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Thirty-six finalists from across Ireland will compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country at the 71st Miss World pageant. Last year's winner Pamela Uba, the first-ever black woman to be crowned Miss Ireland, will pass her crown on to her successor at the end of the event, which promises a fantastic lineup of entertainment. Here are the 36 finalists vying for this year's title: Miss Carlow - Emmanuella "Ella" Ambrose , 19, is originally from Passage West Cork but currently residing in Youghal with her mother. The IT management student at SETU Carlow is a qualified nail technician and enjoys going to the gym in her free time. Miss Clare - Derinn Finnerty , 20, from Ennis County Clare just finished her second year of studying global commerce at NUIG and is passionate about helping others an

Miriam Xorlasi Tordzeagbo was crowned Miss Ghana 2022 (Miss World Ghana) on Sunday, August 14 at The Avenue Event Centre by Unique Floral (East Airport) in Accra. Rocklyn Krampah and Irene Vanessa Vifah were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Ghana, a 22-year-old school teacher from Adidome, also bagged the Beauty With A Purpose, Miss Fitness, Top Model, and Best Talent awards. Miriam succeeds Miss Ghana 2020 Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui and will represent her country at the 71st Miss World edition. "Few weeks ago I was just a young girl from Adidome with big dreams. Today, I woke up as [Miss Ghana] 2022," she wrote in a statement on social media after winning her title. "I can’t just explain enough how grateful I am to carry this title of service for the next year," she added. Ghana, a country in West Africa, has yet to win the Miss World pageant since its debut in 1959. Its highest placement was second runner-up in 2013 with Carranzar Naa O

Cassia Sharpley, 21, from Windhoek, bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss Namibia 2022 on Friday, August 12 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. Leoné Van Jaarsveld, 26, from Swakopmund was named first runner-up while Diana Andimba, 23, from Windhoek finished as second runner-up. The new Miss Namibia is a basic life support paramedic and student at Namibia University of Science and Technology pursuing a degree in emergency medical care (advanced life support). As a poverty eradication activist, Cassia founded the Honey Comb Haven Foundation to help the less fortunate members of her community. Last year's winner, Chelsi Shikongo, relinquished her crown to her successor at the end of the competition. Former Miss Universe from Namibia, Michelle McLean, hosted the event with Namibian actor Adriano Visagie. Miss Namibia 2022 is expected to represent her country at Miss Universe 2022 while the first runner-up at the next Miss World edition. View this post on Ins