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The Miss Universe Philippines organization has just announced Jeannie Mai as one of the hosts of the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 final show. Jeannie will join former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA and Filipino actor Alden Richards in hosting the highly anticipated event. The Emmy award-winning TV personality was a backstage correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant in 2011, 2012, and 2013 then co-hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions. This year's Miss Universe Philippines grand coronation night will happen on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The winner, to be crowned by outgoing queen Michelle Dee, will represent the "Pearl of the Orient" at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

The Top 5 contestants for the up close and personal interview challenge of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition have been announced. According to the Miss Universe Philippines organization, the finalists for the challenge were determined purely by public votes via the official app of the pageant. The Top 5 contestants were Patricia Bianca Tapia of Hawaii, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo City, Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Christi Lynn McGarry of Taguig City. Only one winner, to be revealed during the upcoming finals, will automatically earn a place as a semifinalist. The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 grand coronation night will be held on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. This year's winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

Zrinka Ćorić was crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2024 in a glittering show held on Monday, May 6 at Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb. The 22-year-old beauty from Dubrovnik succeeds last year's winner Andrea Erjavec and will now prepare to represent Croatia at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. Marta Leković was named first runner-up while Lana Vuković, Claudia Mihoković, and Sofya Kotava were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's event marked the 28th edition of the annual Miss Universe Croatia pageant. Croatia has yet to win the Miss Universe crown since its debut at the pageant in 1997 with Kristina Čerina. The country managed to place in the semifinals four times with Sarah Ćosić (2009), Elizabeta Burg (2012), Shanaelle Petty (2017), and Mia Rkman (2019). Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zrinka Ćorić (@zrinkacoric) Photos: Miss Universe Croatia, Zrinka Ćorić / Instagram RELATED P

Celinee Santos Frias was crowned Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 during the Miss Republica Dominicana 2024 final competition held on Sunday, May 5 at Centro de Convenciones Sambil in Santo Domingo. The 24-year-old model and actress, representing Distrito Nacional, will now represent the Dominican Republic at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico later this year. Melissa Nuñez of the Dominican Community in the USA was named first runner-up while Haidy Cruz of Monte Cristi finished as the second runner-up. Gemmy Quelliz of Santo Domingo Este, Alba Blair of Jarabacoa, and Karibel Perez of Santiago were the third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Dominican Republic succeeds the previous winner Mariana Downing who unfortunately unplaced during last year's Miss Universe competition. Celinee is no stranger to pageantry, having participated in Miss International 2022 held in Tokyo, Japan where she ended up as the fourth runner-up. The Dominican Rep

The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 national costume competition was held last April 28 at Provincial Capitol Gym in Sultan Kudarat. Out of 53 colorful and spectacular costumes inspired by the rich flora and fauna of the Philippines as this year's theme, only three winners have been announced. The winning costumes were from Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo, Janet Hammond of Southern California, and Tamara Ocier of Tacloban. They each received P100,000 in cash. Don't miss to watch the grand coronation night of this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant on May 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena to find out who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines

The Top 5 finalists for the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Swimsuit Challenge have been officially announced on Sunday, May 5 online. Determined entirely by fan votes were Deanna Marie Maté of Cavite, Patricia Bianca Tapia of Hawaii, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Janet Hammond of Southern California. To recall, the swimsuit challenge was held last April 20 in Boracay and the top-voted winner will automatically earn a spot at this year's finals. Continue voting for your favorites to win the other challenges and help her advance one step closer to the coveted crown and national title. To vote, download the Miss Universe Philippines app, go to the challenge vote tab, and vote for the worthy contestant of your choice. The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 grand coronation night will be held on May 22 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Michelle Dee's successor will go to Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines

The Miss Republica Dominicana 2024 (Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024) final will be held this Sunday, May 5 at Centro de Convenciones Sambil in Santo Domingo. Eighteen contestants representing various places and international communities of the Dominican Republic are vying for the national title. One of them will succeed last year's winner Mariana Downing and will represent the Caribbean nation at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Who will be the next Miss Universe Dominican Republic? Meet the contestants: Bahoruco - Rocío Victoria Vásquez Bávaro - Crisiana Fajardo Cibao - Paula Reynoso Comunidad Dominicana en Japon - Miyuki Cruz Comunidad Dominicana en USA - Melissa Nuñez Comunidad Dominicana en Venezuela - Mery Gonzalez Constanza - Delisbe Caba Paulino Distrito Nacional - Celinee Santos Frias El Seibo - Erika Marchena Jarabacoa - Alba Blair Monte Cristi - Haidy Cruz Puerto Plata - Marleny Dorville San Juan - Melody Arlenne San

The Miss Universe Curacao 2024 final coronation will be held on May 25 at Sandals Royal Curacao in Willemstad. A total of 10 beauties are currently vying for the national title. One of them will succeed last year's winner  Kim Rossen  who participated in Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador. The next Miss Universe Curacao will represent the Dutch Caribbean island at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. Who will win this year's crown? Meet the contestants: 1 - Ryanne Busropan 2 - Tiara Sluis 3 - Shahaira Osepa 4 - Kimberly de Boer 5 - Milayne Simon 6 - Jesmelys Zink Angelista 7 - Luigina Andreina Marti 8 - Saïde Carvajal 9 - Liandra Lindeborg 10 - Aleeza van Eenenaam Photos: Curacao Beauty Pageant Committee / Miss Universe Curacao

Pia Theissen was crowned Miss Universe Germany 2024 on Sunday, April 28 at Living Hotel de Medici in Düsseldorf. The 25-year-old social worker, occupational therapist and yoga teacher from Cologne will now prepare to represent Germany at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. Annabelle Keller and Ilke Filiz were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Angelina Matic, Jennifer Monreal, and Tatjana Genrich rounded out the Top 6 finalists. Miss Universe Netherlands' national director Milou Verhoeks, reigning Miss Denmark Nikoline Uhrenholt Hansen, and former Miss Universe Germany Soraya Kohlmann were among the judges. The new Miss Universe Germany succeeds last year's winner  Helena Bleicher , who participated in Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador. Pia is multilingual, fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Over the past 3 years, she has traveled to more than 24 countries, making Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, and the USA her temporary home. H

Seven beauties have been officially revealed as contestants for Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2024. The final competition will be held in August at The Westin, Grand Cayman, and the winner will go to the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. Who will succeed Ileann Powery for the national title? Get to know the contestants: Arin Broderick (George Town) - Arin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavioural Sciences from Boston University. She is passionate about promoting well-being and representing the Cayman Islands globally. When not working as an International Patient Coordinator at Health City, Arin enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in rejuvenating activities like yoga, pilates, and gardening. Belinda Ebanks-Grant (District Brac) - Belinda, a native of the beautiful Cayman Brac, has had a diverse range of experiences that shape her dynamic personality. From a young age, she excelled academically and displayed impressive

The official photos (shot at Royal Hotels & Resort in Dubrovnik) of the 15 finalists vying for this year's Miss Universe Croatia have already been released. Andrea Erjavec , last year's winner from Perušić, is set to crown her successor during the final competition this May 6 at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.  Jutarnji.hr will livestream the show. The winner of Miss Universe Croatia 2024 is expected to represent her country at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) to be held in Mexico later this year. Who will succeed Andrea for the national crown? Meet the contestants: Ana Marjolović Anastasia Ičević Arijana Martinović Claudia Mihoković Dajana Barišić Hannah Anastasia Bičanić Lana Vuković Laura Aleksa Lorena Čačija Marta Leković Matea Ilić Sara Antić Sofya Kotava Vlatka Pačarić Zrinka Ćorić Photos: Emanuell Mancy / Miss Universe Croatia

Fashion model Sakhile Dube has been officially revealed as one of the contestants vying for Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024. The 27-year-old fashionista, representing Bulawayo, is currently pursuing fashion design and styling studies at the Milan School of Fashion in Italy. No stranger to pageantry, Sakhile previously held the title of Miss Earth Zimbabwe and represented her country at Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines. She finished in the Top 8 among 85 contestants. Last year, she was named Miss Supranational Zimbabwe and went on to participate in Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland where she not only placed in the Top 24 but also bagged the continental title of Miss Supranational Africa 2023. The Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 final competition will be held on May 18 in Harare. Brooke Bruk-Jackson's successor will go to Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by sakhileziedube (@sakky_zie) Photos: Miss Universe Zimbab

The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 swimsuit challenge took place on Saturday, April 20 at Aqua Boracay, a luxurious resort in Boracay Island, Aklan. Wearing their swimsuits by SV Swimwear, the 53 contestants vying for this year's title strutted the runway to impress an esteemed panel of judges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Eight contestants were announced as "Aqua Boracay Angels" and they are the following: Bacoor - Victoria Velasquez Vincent Baguio City - Tara Valencia Cainta - Stacey Gabriel (also bagged the Miss WE Sportz by Aqua award) Iloilo City - Alexie Mae Brooks Northern California - Kayla Carter Quezon Province - Ahtisa Manalo Taguig - Christi Lynn McGarry Twelve more beauties were chosen to complete the 20 brand ambassadors of Arete Tagaytay and they are the following: Australia - Kymberlee Street Cabanatuan - Daniella Villar Camiguin - Rethiana Rosa Cebu - Kris Tiffany Janson L

The official contestants vying for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 were finally revealed on Thursday, April 18 at the mayor's office in San Juan. This year's competition will have 28 of the island's most beautiful women selected to compete for the coveted national title. One of them will be the successor of Karla Guilfú Acevedo, reigning Miss Universe Puerto Rico and Miss Universe 2023 Top 5 finalists. "Enjoy every stage of the process because all the knowledge you acquire will be with you forever," Karla's words of support for the contestants. The preliminary competition for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 will be held on June 23 while the final is on June 27 at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré. The next queen will represent Puerto Rico at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr)   Aguadilla - Claribel

After a 4-year hiatus, New Zealand is set to return to the Miss Universe stage with the recently appointed Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Franki Russell. The 29-year-old Kiwi-Filipina beauty was awarded the national title by this year's Miss Universe license holder for New Zealand, Dubai-based celebrity producer and publisher Josh Yugen. New Zealand was last represented at the Miss Universe pageant with Diamond Langi in 2019. The country has won the Miss Universe crown once with Lorraine Downes in 1983. The new Miss Universe New Zealand will now prepare for the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) competition to be held in Mexico later this year. Franki is a recognized reality star (Pinoy Big Brother) and actress in the Philippines. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe New Zealand (@missuniverse_newzealand) Photos: Miss Universe New Zealand / Instagram

Christianna Katsieri has been officially announced as Miss Universe Greece 2024 by the Star & Mr GS Hellas organization. The 22-year-old model has previously held the title Miss GS Hellas 2022 and became Miss Earth Greece 2023. She went on to represent Greece at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam last December. Her predecessor Marielia Zaloumi was last year's Star GS Hellas and Miss Universe Greece, who went to Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November. Christianna will now prepare for the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) pageant in Mexico later this year. Meet the new Miss Universe Greece: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star & Mr GS Hellas (@starandmr.gshellas) Photos: Star & Mr GS Hellas / Instagram