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Mariana Downing was crowned Miss República Dominicana Universo 2023 (Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2023) during the Miss República Dominicana 2023 grand final held on Sunday, September 3 at Centro de Convenciones Sambil in Santo Domingo. The 27-year-old Dominican-British model and actress, representing Sánchez Ramírez, bested over 20 other competitors to win the national title. She will now prepare to represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Yamilex Hernández of La Vega was named Miss International Dominican Republic 2023 while Melissa Domínguez of Santo Domingo de Guzmán won the title Reina Hispanoamerican Dominican Republic 2023. Eoanna Constanza of Distrito Nacional and Chantal Silliman of Santiago rounded out the Top 5 finalists while Heidy Rosado of Barahona, Celinda Ortega of Com. Dom. En USA, Leonela González of Com. Dom. En Puerto Rico, Yuli Mercedes of La Romana, and Amelia Ramírez of San Cristóbal were the rest of the Top 10. The

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

Jan Carrasco was proclaimed Mister Supranational Dominican Republic 2023 on Saturday, April 22 at the Auditorio Patrick N. Hughson in Santo Domingo. The 29-year-old actor and photographer representing Santiago bested 14 other competitors to win the national competition. He succeeded Lewis Echavarria and will now prepare for Mister Supranational 2023 to be held in Poland this July. Alexander Agramonte of Punta Cana was named first runner-up while Luis Angel de la Cruz of Samana, Ledwis Lorenzo Collado of Espaillat, and Jorge Correa of Santo Domingo were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Reigning Mister Supranational Luis Daniel Galvez Blanco of Cuba and the Dominican Republic's very own Mister International Manu Franco were special guests at the event. In a statement on social media after winning his title, the new Mister Supranational Dominican Republic admitted that he has been following the Mister Supranational pageant for several years. As a goal, Jan hopes

Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2022 Andreína Martínez Founier had the chance to meet with her country's President Luis Abinader and the First Lady after placing third at Miss Universe 2022. Their meeting happened at the national leader's official residence, the Palacio Nacional in Santo Domingo, following Andreína's homecoming from the recently concluded 71st Miss Universe competition in New Orleans. The 25-year-old was able to achieve a well-deserved Top 3 placement during the Miss Universe final show on January 14. Her highly celebrated second runner-up finish at Miss Universe 2022 was the Dominican Republic's highest placement since 2009. "What an honor it was to be received by Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, and by our beloved First Lady," she posted on social media. "I am excited about the possibility of working together for the well-being of our youth and I also see this as an opportunity to continue supporting those young Domi

Manu Franco of the Dominican Republic was proclaimed the 14th Mister International on Sunday, October 30 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. The 21-year-old actor, model and fitness enthusiast beat 34 other distinctively handsome men from around the world to win his country's first Mister International. Apart from the title, he was also awarded Best in Formal Wear. India's Lukanand Kshetrimayum was named first runner-up while the representatives from Venezuela, Orangel de Jesús Dirinot Guanipa, Hong Kong, Jason Li Kwai Chiu, Philippines, Myron Jude "MJ" Ordillano, and Spain, Juan Pablo Colías González were announced the second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 were Cuba, Rubert Manuel Arias Solozábal, Mexico, Jorge Andrés Villegas Ramon, Thailand, Surasak "Tor" Muangkaew, and USA, Daryn Alexander, while Brazil, Luan Antonelli Bristot, Czech Republic, Matěj Švec, Malaysia, Roger Hugo Amandus

Anabel Payano Pichardo of the Dominican Republic was crowned The Miss Globe 2022 in a glittering show held on Saturday, October 15 at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Skanderberg Square, Tirana, Albania. The 19-year-old professional model beat 49 other contestants to win the coveted title. She succeeds last year's winner from the Philippines, Maureen Montagne. Anamaria Babau of the United Arab Emirates was named first runner-up while Drita Ziri of Albania, Thanawan Wigg of Thailand, and Lam Thu Hong of Vietnam were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 15 semi-finalists were Heloisa Godinho (Brazil), Sofia Donado (Colombia), Nella Cheves Serano (Costa Rica), Sirel Saad (Estonia), Prisca Abah (Ghana), Anastasija Aleksejevska (Latvia), Natasha Stefanovic (Montenegro), Chelsea Fernandez (Philippines), Patrycja Krzywon (Poland), and Argi Annisil (Venezuela). This year's competition hosted by Albanian TV personality Arjo

Mariona Juncosa Ramírez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss Teen Mundial 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, July 30 in San Salvador, El Salvador. The 16-year-old model and student succeeds last year's winner from Peru, Solana Costa. Leylani Leyton of Nicaragua and Da-Xia'N Philipa of Curacao were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Bonaire, Puerto Rico, and Chile completed the Top 6 finalists. A total of 29 countries participated in the international competition for teens. Photos: Miss Teen Mundial

The Miss World 2021 Top 40 will return to Puerto Rico to compete for the 70th Miss World final at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan on March 16. Meet the semi-finalists from Colombia, Cote D’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, and Guinea: COLOMBIA - Andrea Aguilera - After completing her studies in Journalism and Neurolinguistics Programming, Andrea is currently working as a Journalist, TV Presenter, and Teacher of Early Childhood Care. She is a keen snowboarder and cheerleader and sings soprano in the Antioquia Music Conservatory. Andrea’s favorite film is ‘The Pink Panther’ and she enjoys eating seafood, pizza, and traditional Colombian food. Andrea’s Beauty with a Purpose project “Bottles of Love” directs its efforts to aid the less fortunate children of Colombia who are in the need of nutrition, recreation, and decent housing. Working with Othello Nutrition, Andrea provided specialized nutritional treatment to hundreds of children with

A  22-year-old real estate agent, Jearmanda Ramos, has been officially announced as Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2022. Jearmanda hails from the province of Puerto Plata and holds a bachelor's degree in international business. She will now prepare to represent the Dominican Republic at the 10th Miss Grand International competition to be held in Indonesia this October. Photos: Eury Ricardo Photography / Miss Grand Republica Dominicana

Miss Universe 2022 will be the 71st edition of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant and there are so far four confirmed delegates who will be vying for the coveted title currently held by India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu. Here are the delegates from the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela: Andreína Martinez, 24, of the Dominican Republic holds a degree in psychology and Latin American studies. She won her national title Miss República Dominicana Universo in November last year and was supposed to join the 70th Miss Universe competition in Israel but unfortunately, she tested positive for COVID-19 prior to her departure. Ghana's Engracia Afua Kaley Mofuman is a 27-year-old professional model who represented the Ashanti Region at the Miss Universe Ghana 2022 competition held in December last year. The experienced competitor bested 15 other finalists to win her national pageant. Aidana Akhantaeva was named Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2022 in a national competition held i

Ruddy Batista from Distrito Nacional has been elected as Mister Supranational Dominican Republic 2022 on Friday, January 14 at the Patrick N. Hughson Auditorium in Santo Domingo. The 28-year-old succeeds Ivan Oleaga and will now prepare to represent his  Caribbean country at the Mister Supranational 2022 competition probably later this year in Poland. Miguel Robles and Michael Gómez were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Mister Supranational Dominican Republic holds a master's degree in international business and currently pursuing studies of law, economics, and political science. "Thank you for giving me this great opportunity to be the Dominican Republic. I take on this challenge with respect, dedication and as part of a growth process," he shared on social media. Photos: Mister Supranational DR, Ruddy Batista / Instagram

The Miss Earth organizers started releasing information on its national titleholders and official delegates who will be vying for the Miss Earth 2022 title. Meet the delegates from the Dominican Republic, USA, and Venezuela: Nieves Marcano, 25 years old, is the winner of the Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2021 pageant, and the Caribbean nation’s representative to Miss Earth 2022. She is a model, interior designer, actor, and host. The 2022 Miss Earth USA title was awarded to Natalia Salmon, an Asset Services Intern. She is the founder of Squad Limitless, an organization dedicated to working with children and young adults to empower them to discover their true identities and realize their full potential via developing their emotional intelligence. In addition, she is a certified Climate Reality Leader, a LEED Green Associate Certification, and a Crisis Text Counselor. Miss Earth Venezuela 2022 is Elizabeth Gasiba. She is 24 years old and is a dentistry student, model, PADI certified dive

Andreína Martinez, representative of the Dominican community of the US, was crowned Miss República Dominicana Universo 2021 (Miss Dominican Republic Universe) on Sunday, November 7 at the Salón de Eventos Sambil in Santo Domingo. The 24-year-old beauty bested 14 other finalists to win the national competition. She succeeds Miss República Dominicana Universo 2020 and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist, Kimberly Jiménez. Miss Azua, Debbie Áflalo settled with a first runner-up finish while Miss Lavega, Yamilex Hernández was named the second runner-up. Miss Samaná, Elianny Capellán, and Miss La Romana, Érika Silverio, were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Dominican Republic holds a degree in psychology and Latin American studies. She is currently the operations coordinator of the Women's Equality Center in New York. "There is a saying that says 'it takes a village to raise a child' well to make a queen it takes two. I want to thank all those

Miss Duarte, Emmy Peña, was crowned Miss Mundo Dominicana 2021 (Miss World Dominican Republic) in a glistening national pageant held at the Barceló Grand Resort in Punta Cana on Saturday, September 4. The 24-year-old professional model from Duarte province bested 24 other beauties to win the competition. She succeeds Alba Marie Blair and will represent the Dominican Republic at the 70th Miss World pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico this December. As her Beauty with a Purpose project, Emmy is celebrating the diversity of people, especially those with Down Syndrome. Her mission is to educate to destroy prejudice and the myth that this condition has limits. Photos: Stanley De la Cruz