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Turks and Caicos, a British Overseas Territory southeast of the Bahamas, is set to return to the Miss Universe pageant after a 10-year hiatus. Former Miss Universe Haiti, Haitian-Canadian model Gabriela Clesca Vallejo was revealed as the national director for Miss Universe Turks and Caicos last April. The Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2024 coronation will be held this Friday, July 26 at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Kew Town, Providenciales. Miss Universe 2023 from Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, will attend the event as a special guest. This is the first time in history that a reigning Miss Universe has visited the islands for the national pageant. Eight contestants, Tinell Garland, Selena Grant, Renelle Smith, Raynae Myers, Erline Dorastin, Elisha Abigail Martinez, Bereniece Dickenson, and Alejandra Parnell, will compete for the crown. Turks and Caicos last joined Miss Universe in 2014 with Shanice Williams. The next Miss Universe Turks and Caicos will go on to represent

Kaya Chakrabortty bested over 30 other contestants to win Miss Universe Japan 2024 during the national competition held on Thursday, July 25 in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Japanese-Bangladeshi from Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. She succeeds last year's winner Rio Miyazaki. Naomi Kamidate, Yukie Yamaguchi, Honoka Shimamori, and Chika Mizuno were the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 11 were Erina Hanawa, Misaki Komori, Nanami Hagiwara, Mami Miyamaru, Hana Yanagi, and Mai Amano. The new Miss Universe Japan is a figure skating champion and a certified paramedic. She graduated from Michigan State University with a double major in human biology and neuroscience. Her mother is Japanese and her father is of Bangladeshi and Indian descent. "I strive to create a world where a single piece of education can be the decisive factor between life and death, and regardless of background, one’s ability to save a life remains with

Law graduate Ivana Trisic Relic bested seven other finalists consisting of former queens to win the Miss Universe Serbia 2024 all stars edition. The 30-year-old who works as a model and TV host from Belgrade will represent Serbia at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Katarina Munjic and Jelena Njegovan were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Nevena Tomic and Andjela Vanevski rounded out the Top 5 finalists. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Serbia is a former Miss Serbia (Miss World Serbia). She competed in the 68th Miss World edition in Sanya, China. Serbia is one of the countries returning to the Miss Universe pageant this year following an 8-year hiatus. Its last participation was in Miss Universe 2015 with Dasa Radosavljevic. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Serbia (@missuniverse_serbia) Photo: Mladen Nadj, Miss Universe Serbia / Instagram

Noor Xarmina was revealed as the winner of Miss Universe Pakistan 2024 on Saturday, July 20 during the pageant's broadcast on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel. The 29-year-old venture capitalist, model and actress hailing from Islamabad will represent Pakistan at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. She succeeds Erica Robin, the first-ever Miss Universe Pakistan and a Top 20 semifinalist at Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador. Nimra Jacob was named first runner-up, while Karen Pinto, Anzela Abbasi, Hoor Mahaveera, and Zainad Raza were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. "I think balancing humility and confidence is best showcased at a pageant because, you learn to work as a team, this pageant feels more like a team sport than an individual competitive beauty contest," said the new Miss Universe Pakistan. "I have learned so much about my weaknesses and strengths by learning around my colleagues and these girls that I

Alina Ponomarenko has been officially revealed as Miss Universe Ukraine 2024 on Thursday, July 18 following rounds of selection process online. The 20-year-old model from Odessa will represent Ukraine at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. She succeeds Angelina Usanova , last year's titleholder who won the Miss Eco International 2024 pageant in Cairo, Egypt last April. The new Miss Universe Ukraine is a graduate of international justice and law from the National University Odesa Law Academy. No stranger to pageantry, she won Miss Odessa 2023 and went on to participate in the Miss Supertalent competition in South Korea where she made the Top 10. Alina created the social initiative "Tree of Love" whose aim is to support grandparents in the city of Odessa who need help. Since the start of armed conflicts in her country, she helped provide medicine, food, and basic necessities to the neglected older generation. "To become Miss Universe

Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024 following a spectacular competition held on Sunday, July 14 at the MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok. The 20-year-old beauty from Bangkok beat 39 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Surisa Suzana Renaud of Phuket was announced as the first runner-up while Karnruethai Tassabut of Ubon Ratchathani finished as the second runner-up. The representatives of Maha Sarakham, Boonyisa Chantrarachai, and Samut Songkhram, Maitai Suriyayunyong were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's competition which was themed "Beyond Universe" marked the 25th edition of the annual Miss Universe Thailand pageant. Anntonia Porsild, last year's winner and first runner-up at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, passed the Mouawad "Starlight" crown to her successor at the end of the event. No stranger to pagea

The Miss Universe Thailand 2024 final competition will be held tonight at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok. This year's highly anticipated event, themed "Beyond Universe" will be the 25th edition of the annual Miss Universe Thailand pageant. Hosted by Thai actor Kornkan Sutthikoses, the show will be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of TPN Global and Miss Universe  from 8:30 p.m. local time (GMT+7). Forty contestants representing various Thai provinces are vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Last year's winner and Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up, Anntonia Porsild of Nakhon Ratchasima, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who will be the next Miss Universe Thailand? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Thailand (@missuniverse.in.th) --- FINAL RESULTS --- Special Awards Bangkok - Suchata Chuangsri (Mis

Miss Saint Paul's Bay, Beatrice Njoya, bested over 20 other contestants to win Miss Universe Malta 2024 on Thursday, July 11 at the Hilton Malta in St Julian's. The 39-year-old proud mother of three, originally from Cameroon, will represent Malta at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Beatrice succeeds last year's winner from St. Julian's, Ella Portelli. She made history as the first black African-born, mother, and oldest woman to be crowned Miss Universe Malta. Janie Desira of Zejtun and Julieth Casco of Floriana were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Didi Mizzi of Gharghur, Rachel Portelli of Gozo, and Cody Micaleff of Zebbug completed the Top 6 finalists. Meet the new Miss Universe Malta: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Malta Official (@miss_universe_malta) Photos: Stefan Stafrace, Miss Universe Malta / Instagram

Miss France 2023 Indira Ampiot officially confirmed she will head to Mexico to represent France at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) pageant this November. The 19-year-old shared the news on social media today. She said: "I am so happy to officially announce this news to you. I'm heading to Mexico to represent France at the Miss Universe competition next November." "Miss Universe has always been a dream to achieve. I am determined to make France shine and try to win the crown," she added and thanked the Miss France organization for the opportunity and their support. Indira hails from from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. She was crowned Miss Basse-Terre and Miss Guadeloupe 2022 before becoming the fourth woman from her region to win Miss France. Last December, she crowned her successor Miss France 2024 Eve Gilles of Nord Pas-de-Calais at the Zénith de Dijon in Dijon. Meet the new Miss Universe France: View this post on Instagram A post shar

The Miss Universe Canada 2024 preliminary competition will be held on July 25 while the final is on July 27 at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, Ontario. Over 60 contestants from around the country will battle it out to win the coveted national title currently held by last year's winner Madison Kvaltin. You may vote for your favorite contestants on the official website of Miss Universe Canada. The Top 3 highest-voted contestants will be announced during the preliminary competition. The next Miss Universe Canada will represent the Great White North at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Here are the names of contestants vying for the national title: Aly Lozoff Alysha Chetty Amber Scarlett Anna Haghdoust Ashley Callingbull Audrey Addo Brittany Campbell Bryanna Trece Carly Lee Daniela Pragosa Dassie Persaud-van der Westhuizen Elise Rose Cushnie Erum Naseeb Fawnda Bullshields Honey Anvarova Itisha Chowdhury Ivonn Novikova Jasmine Gawdis Jaspreet Kaur-Batr

Andrea Radford was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 during the national competition held on Sunday, July 7 at Centro Cultural César Brañas in the historic colonial city of Antigua. The 29-year-old TV host and model bested over 20 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds Michelle Cohn, last year's winner and the first-ever mother to represent Guatemala at the Miss Universe pageant. Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón was named first runner-up. At the same time, Zoochiel Dubón, Ximena Carrillo Mendizábal, Melissa Morales, and Debbie Nohemy Ruiz finished second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. This year's competition marked the 53rd edition of the Miss Universe Guatemala pageant. Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua graced the event as special guest. The new Miss Universe Guatemala is no stranger to pageantry. She participated in Miss Supranational 2019 in Poland where she made the Top 25 and then Miss Grand International 2022 in I