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Tonight, 36 contestants from across the world will battle it out to win the prestigious and highly coveted male beauty title of Mister International. Mister International 2023, the 15th Mister International pageant will culminate at the Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Who will succeed last year's winner  Manu Franco of the Dominican Republic? Meet our Top 12 final favorites: (in alphabetical order) Brazil - Edward Taiye Ogunniya Czech Republic - Alexandros Panayi France - Lucas Schlachter India - Shashwat Dwivedi Japan - Koki Sakata Lebanon - Sief Al Walid Harb Mexico - Brian Eduardo Ceballos Peru - Joel Farach Marquina Puerto Rico - Joshua Yaddah Maldonado Cruz Spain - Borxa Ramo Ruiz Thailand - Kim Goodburn Venezuela - William Badell Special mentions: Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Vietnam Photos: Mister International RELATED POSTS: Mister International 2023: Meet the contestants FAVO

The Mister International 2023 Swimwear Competition took place on Sunday, September 10 at Phra Pirun Auditorium, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi in Ayutthaya, Thailand. A total of 36 international male contestants walked the runway in their official swimwear courtesy of the Kanapot Aqua collection from Thai fashion designer Kanapot Aunsorn. Meet our Top 10 favorites: (in alphabetical order) Czech Republic - Alexandros Panayi India - Shashwat Dwivedi Japan - Koki Sakata Lebanon - Seif Al Walid Harb Peru - Joel Farach Marquina Philippines - Jefferson Bunney Puerto Rico - Joshua Yaddah Spain - Borxa Ramo Thailand - Kim Thitisan Goodburn Venezuela - William Badell Special mentions: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, Vietnam The 15th Mister International will be held on Sunday, September 17 at the Crystal Grand Ballroom of the CDC Crystal Design Center in Bangkok. Photos: Mister International RELATED POST: Mister International 2023 contestants touch down in Ba

Tonight, 30 contestants will battle it out to win the coveted national title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce in San Juan. One of them will have the opportunity to represent the Caribbean island of enchantment at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant in El Salvador this November. Who will receive the "Evolución" crown from last year's winner Ashley Cariño? Based on their performances during the preliminary competition last Sunday, here are our final Top 10 favorites: TOP 10 (in alphabetical order) CATAÑO - Gina Lee García Colón CAYEY - Neysha Marie Mendoza Castro FAJARDO - Camila Molina García ISABELA - Fiorella Medina PATILLAS - Karla Inelisse Guilfú Acevedo PONCE - Natalia Elena Zayas Morales RÍO GRANDE - Xarimar Acevedo SALINAS - Gabriela Veguilla Cotto SAN LORENZO - Isarel Marielis Román Almeda TOA BAJA - Kiara Rivera Escudero Special mentions: Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Canóvanas, Culebra, Hatillo Pho

In a few hours, one of the 53 contestants vying for Miss Universe Thailand 2023 will walk away with the title and the opportunity to compete in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador. The national final is set for tonight at the MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi.  Last year's winner Anna Sueangam-iam will relinquish her reign at the end of the event. Who will take home Mouawad's "Light of Glory crown and embark on a journey of a lifetime? Based on their overall performance throughout the competition, meet our FINAL 13 favorites: TOP 3 04 MUT Phuket - Praveenar Singh Thakral 20 MUT Mae Hong Son - Kirana Jasmine Chewter 31 MUT Nakhon Ratchasima - Anntonia Porsild TOP 13 14 MUT Uttaradit - Worawalan Phutklang 25 MUT Nakhon Si Thammarat - Suttida Iadpoo 27 MUT Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat 37 MUT Surat Thani - Jennifer Jones 39 MUT Krabi - Alexandra De Grancey 47 MUT Phitsanulok - Krongthong Chantarasompoch 49 MUT Phra Nakhon Si Ayu

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 continues to heat up as the recently concluded swimsuit competition was held in the picturesque Khon Kaen province. Each of the 53 stunning contestants sashayed their way across the stage exuding beauty and confidence in their official two-piece swimsuits provided by UNIX brand. Meet our Top 12 favorites: (in random order) Ang Thong - Chananchida Sukmee Buri Ram - Nichakun Senawong Krabi - Alexandra De Grancey Mae Hong Son - Kirana Jasmine Chewter Nakhon Ratchasima - Anntonia Porsild Nakhon Si Thammarat - Suttida Iadpoo Phitsanulok - Krongthong Chantarasompoch Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Wanvisa Puplong Phuket - Praveenar Singh Thakral Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat Surat Thani - Jennifer Jones Uttaradit - Worawalan Phutklang This year's Miss Universe Thailand final will be held on August 20, 2023, at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi. Miss Universe Thailand 2022 Anna Sueangam-iam will crown her successor a

Following the spectacular final show of Miss Supranational 2023 last night, the 7th edition of Mister Supranational will be held tonight at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland. Thirty-four contestants from around the world will battle it out to conquer the coveted title won last year by Luis Daniel Gálvez from Cuba. Who will become Mister Supranational 2023? Meet our final 15 favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Brazil - Henrique Martins Mexico - Luis Carlos García Netherlands - Luca Derin Poland - Daniel Tracz Spain - Iván Álvarez TOP 15 (in alphabetical order) Argentina - Giuliano Fessia Czech Republic - Jakub Vitek Equatorial Guinea - Vicente Benjamín Roku Ecuador - Bruno Barbieri Roggiero France - Quentin Bourg-Austruy Korea - Lee Yong-woo Malaysia - Danial Hansen Philippines - Johannes Rissler Slovakia - Tomáš Benko Thailand - Nathanon Narathanyawirun Special mentions: Cameroon, India, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, United States, Venezuela Photos: Mis

The culmination of the 14th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant will take place tonight at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Sixty-five equally beautiful and talented contestants from around the world will fight for the crown and one of them is about to embark on a year-long adventure of a lifetime. Who will succeed Lalela Mswane of South Africa for the coveted international title? Based on their overall performance throughout the competition, meet our Top 16 final favorites to win Miss Supranational 2023: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Brazil - Sancler Frantz Ecuador - Andrea Aguilera India - Pragnya Ayyagari Thailand - Patraporn Wang Peru - Valeria Flórez TOP 16 (in alphabetical order) Botswana - Dabilo Moses Canada - Alexa Marie Grant Colombia - Valentina Mora Dominican Republic - Crystal Matos Nigeria - Genevieve Ukatu Philippines - Pauline Amelinckx Poland - Aleksandra Klepaczka South Africa - Ayanda Thabethe United States - Rylee Spinks Vietnam - Ngan Da

Miss Grand Philippines 2023, the first standalone pageant for Miss Grand Philippines under the directorship of Arnold Vegafria will take place this Thursday, July 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The final show to be hosted by Miss World Philippines 2022 Top 11 finalist Maria Gigante, Filipino actor EA Guzman, and Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 Shaila Rebortera, will be streaming live on ALV TV from 8 p.m. local time. Who will succeed Roberta Tamondong and represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam? From the 30 contestants representing various cities and provinces of the country, meet our Top 10 final favorites: TOP 10 (in alphabetical order) Angono, Rizal - Herlene Nicole Budol Bagumbayan, Quezon City - Michelle Arceo Cagayan de Oro - Nikki de Moura Caloocan City - Shanon Tampon Caluya, Antique - Charie Manalo Sergio Northern Samar - Maria Gail Tobes Nueva Ecija - Aeroz Ganiban Pangasinan - Rona Lalaine Lopez Tantangan, South Cotabato - Jira

The Miss Supranational 2023 preliminary competition was held on Tuesday, July 11 in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland. Following the withdrawal of Albania, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, and Somalia for various reasons, 65 contestants were left competing in their swimsuits and evening gowns during yesterday's evaluation event hosted by Ivan Podrez. The judges were reigning Mister Supranational Luis Daniel Gálvez, reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane, former Miss Supranational Srinidhi Shetty, Miss Supranational 2022 third runner-up Adinda Cresheilla, and creative director of the organization Andre Sleigh. Standouts for their exceptional performances on stage were the contestants from Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gibraltar, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Also worth mentioning were Canada, Cuba, Curacao, El Salvador, Iceland, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Togo, U

It has been a week since the Miss Supranational 2023 (14th Miss Supranational) pageant officially kicked off in Małopolska, Poland. From 66 equally strong beauties currently vying for the coveted international crown, it is not an easy task to narrow our first list of favorites down to at least 20 contestants. Based on what we have witnessed so far in the competition, meet our Top 12 early favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Canada - Alexa Marie Grant Cuba - Monica Aguilar Ecuador - Andrea Aguilera El Salvador - Luciana Martínez India - Pragnya Ayyagari Peru - Valeria Flórez Philippines - Pauline Amelinckx Puerto Rico - Camille Fabery South Africa - Ayanda Thabethe United Kingdom - Emma Rose Collingridge United States - Rylee Spinks Zimbabwe - Sakhile Dube Special mentions: Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Poland, Spain, Venezuela, Vietnam The Miss Supranational 2023 final will be held this July 14 at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater, Nowy Sącz. South Africa's

After weeks of anticipation, the much-awaited Binibining Pilipinas 2023 grand coronation night, the 59th edition, will be held this Sunday, May 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City, Cubao. Forty contestants from all over the Philippines are vying for the coveted national titles at stake — Binibining Pilipinas Globe and Binibining Pilipinas International 2023. This year's winners will have the opportunity to represent their country at The Miss Globe 2023 in Albania and Miss International 2024 in Japan. Who will be crowned the next Binibining Pilipinas queens? Meet our FINAL Top 16 favorites: TOP 5 Mirjan Hipolito (Angeles City) Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano (Albay) Atasha Reign Parani (General Trias, Cavite) Anna Valencia Lakrini (Bataan) Lea Macapagal (Dinalupihan, Bataan) TOP 16 Elaiza Dee Alzona (Zambales) Paulina Marie Labayo (Naga City, Bicol) Angelica Lopez (Palawan) Kiaragiel Gregorio (Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija) Xena Ramos (Santolan, Pasig) Paola Allison Araño (Batangas)

Tonight, the Philippines will have a new queen who will represent the beautiful archipelago at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. The final stage is set for the thirty-eight equally stunning, intelligent, and empowered Filipinas to rock the competition at SM Mall of Asia Arena but there can only be one ultimate winner. Who will take home the crown and title of Miss Universe Philippines 2023? Based on their performances in the preliminary competitions, here are our Top 15 final favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Cebu Province - Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam Davao Oriental - Klyza Castro Makati - Michelle Dee TOP 15 (in alphabetical order) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Lapu-Lapu - Clare Sanchez Inso Mandaluyong - Iman Franchesca Cristal Northern Samar - Layla Adriatico Pampanga - Mary Angelique Manto Parañaque - Clarielle Dacanay Pasig - Kali Navea-Huff Sorsogon - Rein

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 competition began with the official announcement of the Top 40 contestants on February 18, followed by their introduction along with the cities and provinces they represent. Two of this year's batch of beauties were part of last year's Top 5 finalists ⁠— Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Daniela Dee (also former Miss World Philippines) of Makati and Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol. This is also the third time the Boholana representative participated. Her first attempt was in 2020 where she finished third runner-up to Miss Universe Philippines 2020 winner Rabiya Mateo from Iloilo City. Some notable crossovers from other national competitions include Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Alexandra Panlilio of Cavite, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam of Cebu Province, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2019 Klyza Ferrando Castro. Since

Tonight, 38 contestants will compete in the first edition of the highly awaited Miss Charm international pageant at Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. After two weeks of pre-pageant events, activities, and important preliminary competitions, one lucky woman will be crowned the first-ever Miss Charm. The winner will receive a meaningful crown crafted by Mexican jewelry designer Ricardo Patraca, take home fabulous prizes, and embark on a year-long adventure while advocating for worthy causes. Who will become Miss Charm 2023? Meet our final 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Chile - Anahi Hormazabal Garay Colombia - Juliana Habib Lorduy Costa Rica - Andrea Montero Dominican Republic - Valentina Campion Philippines - Annabelle Mae McDonnell Portugal - Andreia Correia Russia - Anna Baksheeva South Africa - Luyanda Zuma Thailand - Patitta Suntivijj Ukraine - Anastasiia Panova Venezuela - Lady Di Mosquera Vietnam - Thanh Thanh Huyền Special mentions: Argentina, India, In

Based on the 71st Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competitions, and the official headshots posted by the Miss Universe Organization, we scored the 84 contestants to come up with our own set of winners for the special awards. Meet the winners: Best in National Costume Winner - Ukraine, Viktoria Apanasenko 2nd - Guatemala, Ivana Batchelor 3rd - USA, R'Bonney Gabriel --- Best in Evening Gown Winner - Thailand, Anna Sueangam-iam 2nd - USA, R'Bonney Gabriel 3rd - Dominican Republic, Andreína Martínez Founier --- Best in Swimsuit: Winner - Dominican Republic, Andreína Martínez Founier 2nd - USA, R'Bonney Gabriel 3rd - Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño --- Miss Photogenic Winner - Philippines, Celeste Cortesi 2nd - Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel 3rd - Peru, Alessia Rovegno Don't miss the 71st Miss Universe final competition live from the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this Saturday, January 14 at 7 p.m. CST. Photos: Miss Uni

One contestant will walk away with the most coveted beauty title and crown at the culmination of the 71st Miss Universe pageant this Saturday, January 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India will pass the new Mouawad crown to her successor at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Choosing a winner among 84 equally beautiful, confident, and empowered women is no easy task and the selection committee will surely have the toughest responsibility for it. Who will be the next Miss Universe?  Meet our Top 16 final favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical order) Aruba - Kiara Arends Curacao - Gabriëla Dos Santos Colombia - María Fernanda Aristizábal Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez Founier Germany - Soraya Kohlmann Jamaica - Toshami Calvin Mexico - Irma Cristina Miranda Valenzuela Peru - Alessia Rovegno Philippines - Celeste Cortesi Portugal - Telma Madeira Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño South Africa - Ndavi Nokeri Thailand - Anna Sueangam-

The 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition took place on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans where the 84 contestants glided onstage with confidence, poise, and elegance wearing their chosen evening gowns. Based on their preliminary evening gown presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez Founier Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño Thailand - Anna Sueangam-iam USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Mexico, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced

Eighty-four contestants confidently walked the stage wearing their Jacqueline Aguilera swimsuits, personalized capes, and Jojo Bragais shoes during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans. Based on their preliminary swimsuit presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Aruba - Kiara Arends Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Australia, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced 71st Miss Universe: Meet the hosts, where to watch the final show

Eighty-four of the most beautifully confident and empowered women in the universe are in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, competing in the 71st Miss Universe edition. They have been in the host city for over a week now and making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their countries and territories on the prestigious global stage. The preliminary competition and final telecast are fast approaching and in less than a week, we will find out who will become the next Miss Universe. Based entirely on their official headshots posted at missuniverse.com and official app, meet our Top 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Albania - Deta Kokomani Angola - Swelia Da Silva Antonio Armenia - Kristina Ayanian Colombia - María Fernanda Aristizábal Indonesia - Laksmi De Neefe Suardana Jamaica - Toshami Calvin Kosovo - Roksana Ibrahimi Peru - Alessia Rovegno Philippines - Celeste Cortesi Spain - Alicia Faubel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Vietnam - Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Châu Special

The first week of the 71st Universe pageant has been packed with pre-pageant events and activities in New Orleans, world-renowned for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, and annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. Witnessing the contestants together at the venue, while at their absolute best to make an impression on the universe, it became a little less difficult to spot the real frontrunners. The much-awaited preliminary competition on January 11, where the contestants will be scored in their evening gowns and swimsuits, will of course further showcase the best of the best from the group. Over 80 stunning contestants to choose from is no easy task and the selection committee will definitely have the most difficult job to determine who will make it to the semifinals. Now that the contestants have arrived and the competition has officially begun, it's about time to update our list of favorites. Meet our Top 16 post-arrival favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical or