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Reina Hispanoamericana 2022, the 31st edition of the Reina Hispanoamericana pageant, will take place on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The competition was supposed to be held last November but had to be postponed due to political and civil unrest in the host country. A total of 29 contestants from various countries and territories, of Spanish language or descent, are vying for the international title. Three new countries making their debut in the pageant include Germany, Equatorial Guinea, and Italy. Reina Hispanoamericana 2021 Andrea Bazarte of Mexico will pass the crown to her successor at the culmination of the upcoming event. Meet the contestants: ARGENTINA - Nadia Sommariva BOLIVIA - María Jesús Jimenez BRAZIL - Guilhermina Montarroyos CANADA - Yuly Pirona CHILE - Anita-María Rojas COLOMBIA - María Lucía Cuesta COSTA RICA - María Alejandra Acosta CUBA - Alyanni Trujillo DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Lady León ECUADOR - Heath

Miss Germany 2023 grand final will be held this Saturday, March 4 at the Europa-Park Arena in Rust, Germany. Hosted by famous German presenter Frauke Ludowig and her daughter Nele Ludowig, the upcoming show will feature a total of 10 finalists selected from all walks of life. A distinguished panel of judges who are tasked to pick the winner consists of American choreographer and model Bruce Darnell, bestselling author and model Monica Meier-Ivancan, TV presenter Ruth Moshner, TV personality Nicolas Pushmann, and corporate speaker and twitch host Jil Andert. Miss Germany organizers no longer consider its annual competition a traditional beauty pageant but a movement that anchors female empowerment and equality in the mainstream. Who will be Miss Germany 2023? Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS GERMANY® (@missgermany_official) Audrey Boateng - anti-discrimination commissioner Catharina Convents - fashion designer and model Chant

Following rounds of auditions, thirty-eight contestants have been pre-selected to take part in the Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 competition. This year's pageant will be the 67th edition whose winner will represent the Caribbean island later this year at Miss Universe 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador. For the first time in history, a transgender contestant (Daniela Arroyo González) qualified to compete for the coveted national title. Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Ashley Cariño will crown her successor at the end of the competition with the final date and venue yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Cariño (@ashleyanncarino) Here are the pre-selected contestants: Andrea Sofía Collazo Molina Karina M. Rivera Camacho Natalia Elena Zayas Morales Gabriela Veguilla Cotto   Camila Yari Molina García Luisa A. Vázquez Fiorella Medina Angela Escalera Kiara Rivera Rocío del Mar Avilés Juanita Polanco Ir

Following several rounds of auditions across the country, the Top 30 state winners of Femina Miss India 2023 have been officially revealed. The national pageant is expected to hold its 59th edition this April at Imphal, Manipur, but the exact date of the final competition is yet to be announced. Last year's winner Sini Shetty of Karnataka, who will represent India at the 71st Miss World edition (Miss World 2023) in the UAE, will crown her successor at the end of the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) After two years of online pageant activities due to the pandemic, this year's pageant will be held entirely in person. This is also the very first time in history for the grand coronation of Femina Miss India to be hosted in northeast India. The next Femina Miss India is expected to represent her country at the 72nd Miss World pageant. Meet the contestants: ANDHRA PRADESH - Gomathy Reddy ARUNACHAL PRADESH - T

The Top 40 contestants vying for Miss Universe Philippines have been officially announced on Saturday, February 18 at the Citadines Bay City Manila. Following Celeste Cortesi's non-placement at the 71st Miss Universe, this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is prepared to find the next phenomenal Filipina that embodies transformational leadership. Who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 later this year in El Salvador? Meet the official Top 40: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Aklan - Avery Mariane Sucgang Apayao - Kristeen Mae Boccang Bacolod - Jan Mari Bordon Bacoor City - Alexandria Bollier Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Batangas - Karen Joyce Olfato Benguet - Joemay-an Leo Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Cebu City - Dianne Padillo

The finalists vying for Miss Slovensko 2023 (Miss Slovakia) were officially revealed last Tuesday, February 7 at DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava. From hundreds of applicants, a total of 12 beauties were chosen by an esteemed panel of judges consisting of national director Michael Kováčik, Miss Slovesko 2021 Sophia Hrivňáková, stylist Alex Lindov, and photographer Lukáš Kimlička to name a few. In the next few months, the finalists will go through training sessions, workshops, and preparations including trips to exciting locations in the country and abroad, leading up to the final that will air on JOJ next June. Prizes for the winner include a contract with LGM Production, a luxury apartment from Proxenta, and a car (DS 4) during her reign, plus a holiday trip for two to Senegal courtesy of Hydrotour. The next Miss Slovensko is expected to represent the Slovak Republic at Miss World while the runners-up will have the opportunity to compete in Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, an

The 16 contestants vying for Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico 2023 have been officially revealed in a presentation held on Friday, February 10 at the Popular Plaza in Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan. They will be competing for the three crowns at stake and the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico at the next Miss International, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International editions. Who will succeed last year's Miss International Puerto Rico Paola González, Miss Supranational Puerto Rico Ariette Banchs, and Miss Grand Puerto Rico Oxana Rivera? Meet the 16 contestants: Miss Bayamon - Mafe Amador Rivera Miss Caguas - Cristina Ramos Miss Carolina - Yamilka Desirée Miss Cataño - Camille Fabery Miss Dorado - Stephanie Lugo Santiago Miss Fajardo - Gabriela Santana Quiñones Miss Guaynabo - Keyla Nicol Miss Humacao - Edith Miriam Miss Jayuya - Samarys Barbot Arroyo Miss Patillas - Trisha Gonzalez Miss Ponce - Stephanie Quiles Miss Rio Grande - Amanda Paola Pérez Solís Miss Salinas

The 8th Mister Global edition is underway in Chiang Mai, Thailand and 39 of the world's most handsome and inspiring gentlemen are competing for the title. Following their arrival to the host city earlier this month, the contestants have been busy with photo shooting, filming, touring, and preparing for the big event. From their pre-pageant activities, they had the opportunity to experience the Chiang Mai flower festival, try local cuisine, visit a temple, plant rice, feed elephants, and learn Thai boxing called Muay Thai. In addition to the unique cultural experiences, the Mister Global contestants also received the generosity and hospitality of the local people. Both the preliminary (February 9) and final competition (February 11) will be held at the Royal Park Rajapruek, a beautiful botanical garden situated in the Mae Hia sub-district. Who will be Mister Global 2022? Meet the 39 contestants: Albania - Boris Gurtner Belgium - Matthias Coenjaarts Brazil - William Gama Cambodia

Binibining Pilipinas 2023, the 59th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant has begun and the Top 40 have been officially revealed. BPCI (Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated) launched its search last month for the next set of Filipinas who will represent the Philippines at different international pageants. This year's final screening and selection of contestants took place on Monday, February 6 at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City. The date for the grand coronation night to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum has not yet been announced. Nicole Borromeo, Gabrielle Basiano, Chelsea Fernandez, and Roberta Tamondong will crown their successors at the end of the event. Here are the names of the Top 40: Allhia Charmaine Estores Andrea Marie Sulangi Angelica Lopez Anje Mae Manipol Annalena Lakrini April Angelu Barro Atasha Reign Parani Babyerna Liong Candy Völlinger Charis Mae Almarez Elaiza Dee Alzona Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano Jessilen Salvador

The Top 11 official finalists vying for Miss Czech Republic 2023 have been officially announced on Thursday, January 26 at Aureole restaurant in Prague. Along with the special presentation of the 11 competitors, a brand new crown designed by jeweler Olga Kopalova was also unveiled. The finalists and a 40-member team were next taken to the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates where they will train and prepare for the grand coronation. Miss Czech Republic 2023 final show will be held on May 13 at the Forum Karlín in Prague where five national titles are at stake. The winners are expected to represent the Czech Republic at Miss World 2024, Miss International 2023, Miss Supranational 2023, Miss Grand International 2023, and Miss Intercontinental 2023. Meet the Top 11 finalists: Erika Teichertová – 20, a student at the University of Ostrava majoring in social pedagogy Dominika Nemečková – 22, special education student at Masaryk University, Brno

Miss Charm 2023, the inaugural edition of the Vietnam-based international beauty pageant will finally be held this February in Ho Chi Minh City following a 2-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the mission of promoting culture, tourism, and educational activities, the host city will be welcoming 40 participants from different countries around the world. The contestants were selected among the top-ranking beauty queens, especially handpicked in collaboration with the organizing committee from each participating country. According to the organizers, choosing the winner who will take home a whooping cash prize of 100,000 US dollars will be based on several judging criteria including beauty, physique, intellect, and audience appeal. The pageant will officially begin on February 3 while the final show will be held on February 16. Former beauty queens Natalie Glebova (Miss Universe 2005), Mireia Lalaguna (Miss World 2015), and Ikumi Yoshimatsu (Miss International 2012) are among th

Twenty-eight contestants from the regions of Africa and the Asia Pacific are currently vying for the 71st Miss Universe title in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Bhutan joined for the first time while Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Seychelles made a comeback. It is Seychelle's first participation since 1995. The Philippines still leading Africa and the Asia Pacific with four wins. India and South Africa (leading in Africa) followed with three wins each, and Australia, Japan, and Thailand with two wins each. Angola, Botswana, Israel, Lebanon, Namibia, and New Zealand have each won one time. Will Africa and the Asia Pacific manage to win another crown? Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India achieved the Asia Pacific region's last victory while Africa's last was in 2019 with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa. Meet the contestants: ANGOLA - Swelia Da Silva António AUSTRALIA - Monique Riley BAHRAIN - Evlin Khalifa BHUTAN - Tashi Choden CAMBODIA - Manita

Out of over 80 contestants at the 71st Miss Universe pageant now happening in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 25 came from Europe. Switzerland returned to the competition after a 3-year break while for some reason several countries such as Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden withdrew. Latvia, which was expected to compete for the first time since 2006, made the last-minute decision to not compete after its representative tested positive for COVID-19 before departure. Countries still waiting for their first win are   Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Turkiye, and Ukraine. Sweden still leads in Europe with three Miss Universe winners followed by Finland and France with two wins each. Germany, Greece, Netherlands, and Norway have each captured one victory in the past. Russia and Spain got one win each respectively in 1974 and 2002 but were dethroned. Is it about time for anot