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Miss International Canada 2023 final competition will take place this Saturday, September 9 at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, Ontario. A total of 22 contestants have been announced competing for the national title. The winner will receive an all-expenses, paid trip to represent Canada at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. Last year's titleholder, Madison Kvaltin, placed in the Top 8 at Miss International 2022. She was recently crowned Miss Universe Canada 2023 and will be heading to El Salvador this November for Miss Universe 2023. Don't forget to vote for your favorites on the Miss Universe Canada app powered by Choicely. The contestant with the highest number of votes will win the People's Choice Award and advance to the Top 7 in Saturday's final. Who will be the next Miss International Canada? Meet the contestants: Abigail Woodbury Alyssa Gill Anita Persaud-Tinker Anmol Dosanjh Arsh Thind Aslihan Morali Isabel Honey Malik Jessica Bailey Kim Do Mar

After months of anticipation, Miss Universe Colombia 2023 grand final and coronation is happening tonight at Centro de Eventos del Caribe in Puerta de Oro, Barranquilla. Twenty-four of the country's most beautiful and remarkable women will compete for the highly coveted national title currently held by María Fernanda Aristizábal, outgoing queen and Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist. The panel of judges who will choose the next winner consists of Miss Universe Curacao director Aysjel Antonia Bernadette Maria, distinguished medical and plastic surgeon Cesar Velilla, CFO of O Skin Care Jason Co, economist Tatyana Orozco, and former Miss Universe from Mexico Andrea Meza. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Colombia® (@missuniversecolombiaorg) Tonight's much-awaited show will be hosted by former titleholder and Miss Universe 2021 Top 5 finalist Valeria Ayos with journalist Carlos Claro. They will be joined by TV host, producer, and en

Following rounds of auditions across Zimbabwe, the Top 25 contestants vying for Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 have been officially announced. This year's pageant will be the first edition of Miss Universe Zimbabwe under the new national director Tendai Hunda, a former Miss World Zimbabwe and Miss Intercontinental 2015 fourth runner-up. The next Miss Universe Zimbabwe, to be crowned on September 16, will represent the southern African country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Don't forget to vote for your favorites on the pageant's official website . Who will take home the title of Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023? Meet the contestants: Allyfina Mwanyali Amanda Mpofu Angela Guta Audrey Ward Ayanda Candice Sibanda Brooke Bruk Jackson Chelsea Dube Chipo Mandiudza Gamuchirai Jonhera Hailey Chawapiwa Kelsie Sithole Krystal Osieki Life Matunzeni Monalisa Kandava Nicole Musiyarira Noliwe Shand Nokutenda Marumbwa Prudence Moyo Ruvimbo Chirunga Stacey Salaman Tariro Katur

Eight finalists have been officially announced to compete for the title of Miss Universe Guyana 2023. An official sashing ceremony will take place this Friday, September 1 while the national final and coronation will be on Saturday, September 2 at Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. This year's competition will be the first edition under the US-based and award-winning pageant director Teri Brown-Walker. The will winner will represent Guyana at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. The People’s Choice fan voting is open until Friday at 9 p.m. The finalist with the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the Top 5. To vote, head over to the  Pageant Planet website. Who will be the next Miss Universe Guyana? Meet the Top 8 finalists: Anika Felicien (Onderneeming) Britny Mack (Pakaraima) Chandini Baljor (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) Colline Ward (Bartica) Lieve Blanckaert (Georgetown) Lisa Narine (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Mackella Profeiro (Demer

Twenty-four contestants have been officially announced to compete for the coveted title of Miss República Dominicana 2023 (Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2023). Their preliminary competition will be held this Friday, September 1 while the national final will happen on Sunday, September 3 at Centro de Convenciones Sambil in Santo Domingo. Andreína Martínez, the reigning Miss Universe Dominican Republic who placed second runner-up at Miss Universe 2022 will crown her successor at the end of the upcoming event. The winner of this year's pageant will represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Who will be crowned Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2023? Meet the contestants: Azua - Francheska Pujols Bahoruco - Kiara Jaquez Barahona - Heidy Rosado Com Dom En Italia - Melany Bergaglio Com Dom En Puerto Rico  - Leonela González Com Dom En USA - Celinda Ortega Distrito Nacional - Eoanna Constanza Duarte - Maria Vargas Hermanas Mirabal - Cris

Following the physical screening held last Friday at Silverbird Galleria in Abuja, the 37 contestants vying for Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 have been officially unveiled. The selection panel consisted of award-winning international journalist and TV host Keturah King; entrepreneur and public speaker Kiki Chiori; and an award-winning presenter, host, digital and media strategist Bridget Chigbufue. This year's standalone pageant for Miss Universe Nigeria is a spin-off from the renowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant organized by Silverbird Communications. The next Miss Universe Nigeria, to be crowned next month by the reigning queen Hannah Iribhogbe, will go on to compete in Miss Universe 2023 this November in El Salvador. Who will take home the national title? Meet the contestants representing different states of Nigeria: Miss Abia - Roseline Okenwa Miss Abuja - Aisha Taalia Ali Miss Adamawa - Favour John Miss Akwa Ibom - Freda-Ann Eko Miss Anambra - Paula Ezendu

The Top 22 semifinalists vying for the coveted national title of Miss Universe Nepal 2023 were officially presented to the press on Friday, August 18 at Dusit Princess Kathmandu. This year's national final will take place on September 9 at Godavari Sunrise Convention Center. Reigning Miss Universe Nepal Sophiya Bhujel will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next titleholder will represent Nepal at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant to be held in El Salvador this November. Don't forget to vote for your favorite beauties via Khalti. Your votes will help determine the Top 10 and Top 5 placements in the upcoming grand final. Who will be crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2023? Here are the Top 22 semifinalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Nepal Official (@mun_missuniversenepal) Shitashma Pokharel Sarosy Neupane Prarabdhi Gyawali Prapti Khadka Sabina Chaudhary Chanel Shrestha Prema Lamgade Dr. Pooja Bhagat R

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

The Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 final competition and coronation show will be taking place tonight at AC Hotel in Kingston. Twenty-nine of Jamaica's most beautiful and empowered women are vying for the coveted national title currently held by last year's winner Toshami Calvin. Toshami's successor will go on to compete in the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) to be held in El Salvador this November. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Jamaica (@officialmissuniversejamaica) An esteemed selection panel that will choose the next winner consists of former titleholder Miqueal-Symone Williams, international dentist Sharon Robinson, HR professional Claudine Melissa Jones-heaven, makeup artist and stylist Mike Celestin, Vietnamese fashion designer Cac Lam, medical doctor David Lambert, Miss Universe Jamaica 1997 Nadine Thomas-Hylton, and managing director of Hema Luxe Limited Emma Subratie. Since its Miss Universe debut in the year 19

Miss Universe Canada 2023, the 72nd annual Miss Universe Canada pageant, will be held this August 19 at the River Rock Casino and Resort Theatre in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 58 contestants have been selected to compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent Canada at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. The next Miss Universe Canada will succeed last year's winner from Vancouver, Amelia Tu. She placed in the Top 16 at Miss Universe 2022 held in New Orleans last January. Head over to the Miss Universe Canada  official website  to learn more about the contestants, and  Choicely  to vote for your favorites. The People's Choice winner will earn a place in the Top 20 semifinals. Who will be crowned Miss Universe Canada 2023? Meet the contestants: Ainaz Giahi Alexandra Zhang Denkovski Alexia Anand Alexia Nelson Alyssa Lugo-Mayrand Alyssia Jovellanos Amethyst Milligan Anmol Dosanjh Anna Christina Ghazal Arsh Thind Ashle

Miss Venezuela organization officially announced on Thursday, August 17 the names of the 25 contestants vying for Miss Venezuela 2023, the 71st edition of the prestigious national pageant. The beauties were selected following a comprehensive evaluation held in Caracas, Anzoátegui, Aragua, Bolívar, Carabobo, Monagas, and Zulia. They will represent the 24 states and the federal district of Venezuela at this year's competition whose winners will get to participate in Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International pageants. A presentation gala will take place on Saturday, September where each of the contestants will receive their official sashes. Here are their names: Anakristina Rivero Argiannis Luna Cindy Granadillo Cynthia Boscan Daniela Celis Dayana Lara Georgette Musrie Giorgiana Rosas Graciela Altuve Ileana Márquez Irmar Cabrices Katherine Sena Maria Gabriela Martínez Maria Victoria Abuhazi Mariam Habach Mariángela Ramírez Minerva Chuello Omaira Morales Racha Saab Raulimar Día

From the Top 20 semifinalists, only 10 beauties have been announced to continue to the final of Miss Suomi 2023 (Miss Universe Finland 2023) next month. The announcement led by Miss Suomi national director Sunneva Sjögren was held on Tuesday, August 15 at Valo Hotel in Helsinki. This year's 90-minute final competition, to be hosted by Constantinos "Gogi" Mavromichalis and Heidi Willman, will take place on September 9 at Aino Areena in Järvenpää. At the end of the upcoming event, last year's winner Petra Hämäläinen will crown her successor who will represent Finland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Who will take home the crown? Meet the Top 10 finalists: Anni Seppänen Jenna Rintamäki Lumi Liikanen Maisa Alatalo Paula Joukanen Rimi Riutta Sa Myer Oo Scharliina Eräpuro Serina Suvila Sofia Singh Photos: Laura Iikkanen / Miss Suomi RELATED POST: Miss Suomi 2023: Meet the 20 semifinalists

Miss World Australia 2023 final and coronation ceremony will be held this Friday, August 18 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland. Sponsored by Mercure Gold Coast Resort, the upcoming competition will feature a total of 32 finalists from across the country competing for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Australia (@missworldaustralia) Last year's winner, Kristen Wright from Melbourne, who will compete at Miss World 2023 in Mumbai, India this December, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next Miss World Australia will represent the "Land Down Under" at the 72nd Miss World (Miss World 2024) pageant. Who will take home the crown? Meet the 32 finalists: Avaani Nandan Becky Wolfe Chloe Hardy Cleo Pedley Courtney Brittle Disha Mistry Eliza Dalziel Gabriella Oxley Gabrielle Kruf Heer Pathrishi Hilary Van Herwaarden Janvi Makanjee Jasmine Stringer Jennif

The Miss Divine Beauty 2023 grand final and coronation show will take place on Saturday, August 26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. From the Top 40 finalists, only 16 have been selected to compete for the coveted titles of Miss International India 2023 and Miss Earth India 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth (@missearth) Reigning Miss Earth queens, Miss Earth 2022 Mina Sue Choi and Miss Earth Air Sheridan Mortlock will visit the country from August 23 to 28 for various environmental and social activities and to crown the next Miss Earth India. The winners of this year's Miss Divine Beauty competition will represent India at Miss International 2023 in Japan on October 26 and Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam on December 16. Meet the Top 16 finalists: Aishwarya Paatapati Anjana Kachhawa Avantika Mathur Divya Rao Gulistan Raziya Kasak Khaturia Naisha Srivastav Nitya Sarpal Pema Bhutia Praveena Aanjna Priyan Sain Sangita Paul Srishti

The Miss Earth Thailand 2023 final will take place on Friday, September 1 at the Grand Ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok. Following an audition round, 12 contestants have been selected to compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent Thailand at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam this December. Their official sashing ceremony was held on Saturday, August 12 with the presence of national director Sirikan Onsonkran, last year's winner Chawanphat Kongnim and her court of elemental queens. A series of pre-pageant events and activities have been prepared for the beauties including workshops, seminars, and a trip to Vietnam, among others. The winner will wear a crown worth 10 million baht and take home prizes worth more than 500,000 baht while the finalists will each receive 10,000 baht. Who will be the next Miss Earth Thailand? Meet the contestants: MET 01 - Theerada Aiamsamarng MET 02 - Warintorn Poopadrae MET 03 - Pimboonya Boonchurd MET 04 - Supattra Pongjat

A total of seven confidently beautiful and empowered women have been selected to compete for the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2023. This year's national final to be held this September will be the first edition under the new license holders, Pink Tank Events — the same owners of Miss Universe New Zealand and Miss Universe Australia. The next Miss Universe Singapore will represent the Southeast Asian island country at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. Who will take home the crown? Meet the Top 7 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Singapore (@missuniversesingapore.official) Danielle Jamie Raj Priyanka Annuncia Nikita Carter Juhi Nars Fyn Foo Jaime Ashley Radhika Chandhok Photos: Miss Universe Singapore / Instagram

Out of 180 confidently beautiful divas, only 16 will now move on to the LIVA Miss Diva 2023 (Miss Universe India 2023) competition following a final round of auditions held on Wednesday, August 9 in the "City of Dreams" Mumbai. Among the distinguished panel of judges who picked the finalists were India's very own Mr World 2016 Rohit Khandelwal, former Mister Supranational India Altamash Faraz, reigning Miss Universe India Divita Rai, and Miss Supranational India Pragnya Ayyagari. The main winner of this year's competition, to be crowned in Mumbai on August 27, will represent incredible India at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador this November, while another beauty will be selected for Miss Supranational 2024. Who will become the next Miss Diva? Meet the Top 16 finalists: Aayushi Tiwari (Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh) Aishwarya Dikshit (Mumbai, Maharashtra) Apurva Chavan (Pune, Maharashtra) Archana Bhavsar (Mumbai, Maharashtra) Aruna Beniwal (Jaipur, Rajasthan) A

The Miss Universe Chile 2023 final will take place this Sunday, August 13 at the Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza El Bosque Santiago. Hosted by Miss Universe Colombia 2022 María Fernanda Aristizabal, the upcoming event will be streaming live on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Chile® (@misschileuniverso) A total of 19 beauties will compete for the opportunity to represent Chile at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. Don't forget to download the official Miss Universe Chile app on App Store or Google Play and vote for your favorites. Two fan vote winners will automatically advance to the Top 10. Who will succeed last year's winner Sofia Depassier for the national title? Meet the contestants: Alto Hospicio - Valeria Gonzalez Antofagasta - Carla Sanchez Arica - Indira Bravo Chicureo - Catalina Pradenas Chiloe - Natia Tirachini Colina - Gabriela Vasquez Com