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Miss Teen USA 2023: Meet the contestants

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Miss Teen USA 2023, the 41st Miss Teen USA pageant will be held this Thursday, September 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one equally beautiful teens from across the United States of America are vying for the highly coveted national title currently held by Faron Medhi of Nebraska. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Don't forget to help your favorite contestant get one step closer to the crown by voting on the official Miss Teen USA website. The People's Choice winner will automatically earn a spot in the semifinals. Voting ends on Wednesday, September 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Who will be crowned the next Miss Teen USA? Meet the contestants: ALABAMA - Kensey Collins ALASKA - Star Hunter ARIZONA - Peyton Stuewe ARKANSAS - Mackenzie Scott CALIFORNIA - Taliya Peiris COLORADO - Grace Covney CONNECTICUT - Jade Ferdinand DELAWARE - Molly Lavelle DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Asia Chisley FLORIDA...

Who will be crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2023?

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The Miss Universe Ireland 2023 national final will be held tonight at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin. A total of 10 contestants have been announced vying for the coveted title. One of them will have the opportunity to represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. The winner of this year's competition will wear a crown inspired by the elements and symbols of the country. An esteemed panel of judges who will pick tonight's winner includes Choicely CEO Kaius Meskanen, PR1 owner and director Helen O'Dwyer, Miss Universe Great Britain national director Paula Abbandonato, fashion designer Claire Garvey, and reigning Miss Universe Ireland Katharine Walker. One of these beauty will become the next Miss Universe Ireland: Anna Clare Anneli Power Aishah Akorede Connie Sigurvinsson Eucarys Tatis Josiane Ruivo Katie O'Connor Lily Buckley Medisa Khajavi Sofia Labus Photos: Miss Universe Ireland / Instagram

Miss Thailand World 2023: Meet the contestants

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A total of 20 finalists have been selected to take part in the Miss Thailand World 2023 pageant. The much-awaited national final will be held on Sunday, October 1 at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok. This year's winner will represent Thailand at Miss World 2023 in New Delhi, India this coming December. The country last participated in 2019 with Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat who placed in the Top 40 among 100-plus beauties during the 69th Miss World final in London. Who will be the next Miss Thailand World? Meet the contestants: MTW 01 - Jintaporn Oupkham MTW 02 - Warangkhana Sirisathaphornsap MTW 03 - Phitchawan Promthan MTW 04 - Melanie Flay MTW 05 - Chotnapa Kaewjarun MTW 06 - Ployphailin Leib MTW 07 - Chanikan Sangwanpanich MTW 08 - Supharada Surasang MTW 09 - Tharina Botes MTW 10 - Supassara Supanya MTW 11 - Krongthong Chantarasompoch MTW 12 - Prima Boonyavej MTW 13 - Sopitcha Apichonsuntud MTW 14 - Ployphailin Worawong MTW 15 - Chaba Jumsai Na Ayudhya M...

Miss Universe Egypt 2023: Meet the contestants

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A total of five equally beautiful finalists have been officially announced vying for the coveted Miss Universe Egypt 2023. They will battle it out to win the title during the national final scheduled this month and one of them will have the opportunity to represent Egypt at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. The iconic and historic Pyramids of Giza served as the backdrop of the finalists' "Rise of the Eternal Queen" official photoshoot. This year's pageant will be the first edition under Dubai-based company Yugen Group, the same license holder for Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Universe Pakistan.  Who will be crowned Miss Universe Egypt 2023? Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Magazine | XPEDITION (@xpeditionmagazine) Amera Othman Aya Abdelrazik Doaa Meera Tarek Mohra Tantawy Salma Eltoukhy The selection committee consists of Egyptian actress Mai Omar, Country Manager of Smile Train Dubai Afaf Me...

The Miss Philippines 2023: Meet the contestants

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Following rounds of screenings, 21 contestants from across the country have been announced for the inaugural edition of The Miss Philippines pageant. The winner, to be crowned this October at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, will be representing the Philippines at Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, or Miss Asia Pacific International. Pauline Amelinckx (Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 and Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up) was proclaimed as the first The Miss Philippines during her homecoming celebration last month. She is expected to crown her successor in the upcoming event. The Miss Philippines is reinventing pageantry as the organizers announced what to expect in the competition — no swimsuit round, red carpet moments like Cannes for the formal wear segment, TED Talks-type speeches, and emphasis on how to promote the Philippines to the world. Who will be the crowned next ambassador of Filipino culture and heritage? Meet the contestants: BACOLOD - Janine Gelera BA...

Mister International 2023: Meet the contestants

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Mister International 2023, the 15th edition of the Mister International pageant, is set to take place this Sunday, September 17 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thirty-six contestants are currently in the "Land of Smiles" vying for the highly coveted international male beauty title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister International (@officialmisterinternational) Guinea-Bissau, North Cyprus, and Trinidad and Tobago are among debutants this year while returning countries consist of Canada, Colombia, Lebanon, Nigeria, The Bahamas, and Vietnam. For the first time in its pageant history, the Mister International Organization has allowed fathers, married, and divorced men to participate. Who will be the next Mister International? Meet the contestants: BELGIUM - Maksym Belevyh BRAZIL - Edward Taiye Ogunniya CANADA - Rennel Ricketts COLOMBIA - Daniel Alejandro Garcia Molina CUBA - Daruma Almenares CZECH REPUBLIC - Alexandros Panayi DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -...

Miss Ukraine 2023: Meet the contestants

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Following rounds of online screenings, the Miss Ukraine Committee has officially announced the 25 contestants for the Miss Ukraine 2023 pageant. This year's event will be held in an online format where every Ukrainian will for the first time be able to participate as a jury by voting on the Miss Ukraine official website . According to the organizers, proceeds from the competition will be used to help and support those affected by the ongoing armed conflict in the country. The winners will represent Ukraine at Miss International 2023 in Japan, Miss World 2023 in India, and Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. Meet the contestants: 1 - Valentina Burbelo 2 - Elizabeth Gonchar 3 - Kateryna Demyanova 4 - Sofia Zgoba 5 - Olga Kozlenko 6 - Julia King 7 - Elizabeth Kushniruk 8 - Sofia Krishchuk 9 - Valeria Lizenko 10 - Oksana Magera 11 - Victoria Makarova 12 - Adelina Mashkova 13 - Marina Mizhnova 14 - Daria Minenko 15 - Anastasia Mishchenko 16 - Oksana Omelchuk 17 - Ira Pilyaeva 18 - Maria Sitniko...

Miss Venezuela 2023: Meet the contestants

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The 25 beauties vying for Miss Venezuela 2023 officially presented in a glittering gala held on Saturday, September 9 in Caracas. Hosted by Henrys Silva and Nieves Soteldo, the contestants officially received their sashes during the special program broadcasted by Venevisión. Representing the 24 states and the federal district of Venezuela, they will compete for the national titles currently held by Diana Silva (Miss Universe Venezuela), Ariagny Daboín (Miss Venezuela World), and Andrea Rubio (Miss International Venezuela). The next winners, to be crowned later this year at the Centro Comercial Líder, are expected to represent Venezuela at next year's Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International editions. Meet the 25 contestants: Amazonas - Ileana Márquez Pedroza Anzoátegui - Giorgiana Rosas Apure - Raulimar Díaz Aragua - Georgette Musrie Barinas - Racha Saab Bolívar - Argiannis Luna Carabobo - Mariangela Ramírez Cojedes - Sheba Sichini Delta Amacuro - Dayana Lara Depe...

Miss Earth South Africa 2023: Meet the Top 10 finalists

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Miss Earth South Africa 2023 coronation will take place this Saturday, September 9 at Sandton Southern Sun in Johannesburg. A total of 10 finalists have been revealed vying for the coveted national title. One of them will succeed Ziphozethu Sithebe, last year's winner who competed in Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines. The next Miss Earth South Africa will have the opportunity to represent the "rainbow nation" at the Miss Earth 2023 competition in Vietnam this December. Who will become the 20th Miss Earth South Africa? Meet the Top 10 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth South Africa 🇿🇦 (@missearth_sa) Angelique Fourie Belinde Schreuder Brilliant Mangena Duduzile Mbobo Lesego Matlou Robyn Erasmus Shanice Radhalal Yolanda Ntuli Zabelo Hlabisa Zama-Shandu Mbatha Photos: Miss Earth South Africa

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023: Meet the Top 12

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From 25, only the Top 12 contestants have been selected to continue their journey to the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 crown. The highly anticipated grand final and coronation will take place on Saturday, September 16 at the Harare Hippodrome. Several artists have been revealed to perform on the show including Diamond Musica, Nutty O, Ammara Brown, Enzo Ishall, and Prudence Katomeni Mbofana. This year's national competition will mark Zimbabwe's return to the Miss Universe pageant after an absence of over two decades. Who will represent Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November? Meet the Top 12: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS UNIVERSE ZIMBABWE ® (@missuniversezw) Prudence Moyo Audrey Ward Allyfina Mwanyali Nokutenda Marumbwa Amanda Mpofu Angela Guta Life Matunzeni Yamikani Nyenga Nicole Musiyarira Noliwe Shand Stacey Salaman Brooke Bruk Jackson Photos: Miss Universe Zimbabwe / Instagram

Miss International Canada 2023: Meet the contestants

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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...

Who will be crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2023?

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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...

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023: Meet the contestants

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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...

Miss Universe Guyana 2023: Meet the Top 8 finalists

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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...

Miss República Dominicana 2023: Meet the contestants

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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 Mirab...

Miss Universe Nigeria 2023: Meet the contestants

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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 ...

Miss Universe Nepal 2023: Meet the Top 22 semifinalists

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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 ...