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FAVORITES: Miss Earth 2022 Top 12 favorite headshots

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Eighty-six eco-beauties are vying for Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines and one of them will walk away with the coveted title on Tuesday, November 29 at Cove Manila, Okada Manila. They are currently touring various destinations in the tropical Asian paradise, enjoying the hospitality of the Filipino people, meeting sponsors, and participating in pre-pageant competitions. Based entirely on their official headshots on missearth.tv , meet our Top 12 favorites: TOP 12 Chile - Daniela Riquelme Colombia - Andrea Aguilera Dominican Republic - Nieves Marcano Ethiopia - Hiwot Yirga Mexico - Indira Meneses Netherlands - Merel Hendriksen Nigeria - Esther Oluwatosin Ajayi Russia - Ekaterina Velmakina South Sudan - Melang Kuol USA - Brielle Simmons Venezuela - Oriana Pablos Vietnam - Thach Thu Thao Special mentions: Argentina, Belgium, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Philippines, Serbia Photos: Miss Earth

Miss Earth 2022 beauties went to Zamboanga City, swimsuit competition pushed through despite heavy rain

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For the first time, all of the Miss Earth competitors were flown out to Zamboanga City, the "City of Flowers" in the Mindanao region of the Philippines as part of their eco-tours and the much-awaited swimsuit competition. Together with reigning Miss Earth Destiny Wagner and Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel, over 80 beauties visited the city’s historic, eco-tourism, and cultural sites, including the 115-year-old city hall and the Grande Santa Cruz Island, a small inhabited island in the southern region known for its pink coralline sand, where they planted mangroves. Supported by the city government headed by Mayor John Dalipe, the necessary preparation for the security and safety of the contestants was put in place. The contestants were accommodated at the Garden Orchid Hotel and they not only experienced local cuisines and the natural beauty of Zamboanga but also received the kindness and warm hospitality of its people. Despite the unprecedented weather conditions, the swi...

Miss Earth 2022: Australia, Colombia, Netherlands, and Nigeria win press presentation

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Over 80 eco-warriors made it to the Miss Earth 2022 official press presentation on Monday, November 14 at the Cove Manila (Okada Manila) in Parañaque City. The contestants strutted their stuff down the runway wearing their official swimwear sponsored by Ricky Abad in front of the local and international media. Standouts were beauties from Australia, Belize, Colombia, Cuba, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Four continental medalists were voted "Darling of the Press" and they are Australia's Sheridan Mortlock for Asia and Oceania, Colombia's Andrea Aguilera for the Americas, Netherlands' Merel Hendriksen for Europe, and Nigeria's Esther Ajayi for Africa. The event was hosted by former Miss Earth Karen Ibasco of the Philippines and reigning queen Destiny Wagner of Belize. Former Miss Earth from Puerto Rico, Nellys Pimentel was also present at the same venue where she was crowned in 2019. Since ...

Miss Earth 2022: Contestants officially depart for Manila, Philippines

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It's departure time for the Miss Earth 2022 contestants as they head to Manila, Philippines to compete in the biggest international pageant dedicated to the protection and preservation of our planet Earth. Around 90 eco-warriors from all corners of the world are expected to arrive in the host country this weekend and kick off their official in-person events and activities. Check out their updated profiles and bios on the Miss Earth official website . The reigning Miss Earth from Belize, Destiny Wagner, has for the first time since winning last year's virtual edition arrived at the Miss Earth headquarters on November 8. Unfortunately, she faced a bit of a health issue while in transit and needed to rest in order to bounce back better. Several beauties went ahead of time to train with the Filipino pageant camp Kagandahang Flores. Joining the host delegate Jenny Ramp for training were early birds from India, Vanshika Parmar, from Nigeria, Esther Oluwatosin Ajayi, from the Netherla...

FAVORITES: Miss Earth 2022 Top 10 pre-arrival favorites

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After two virtual editions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical part of this year's hybrid format of the Miss Earth pageant is about to begin in the Philippines. With this week's expected arrival of around 90 eco-warriors from around the world, Miss Earth 2022 will have the highest number of participants in the pageant's 22-year history. While several preliminary competitions have been held virtually, the contestants will go through on-site events and competitions in the next two weeks leading up to the grand coronation on Tuesday, November 29 at Cove Manila. Meet our Top 10 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 10 (in alphabetical order) Australia - Sheridan Mortlock Belgium - Daphne Nivelles Colombia - Andrea Aguilera Iran - Mahrou Ahmadi Korea - Mina Sue Choi Mongolia - Nandin Sergelen Namibia - Diana Andimba Netherlands - Merel Hendriksen USA - Brielle Simmons Venezuela - Oriana Pablos Special mentions: Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Greece, Pales...

Miss Earth 2022 kicks off, contestants stun in their fauna costume

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The hybrid edition of the Miss Earth pageant officially kicked off with the virtual preliminary events last Monday, October 24 starting off with the introduction of the delegates per continent and followed by their Fauna Outfit Competition. Over 80 earth advocates showcased their fauna-inspired outfits that represent their chosen animals from their respective countries. The public voting for this competition has been opened so the fans can help judge the winners which will be announced in the final. Stay tuned on the Miss Earth official social media accounts for the upcoming online events including the National Costume Competition, Intelligence, Beauty of Face, and Fitness and Form Preliminary Judging prior to their arrival in the host country on November 12. The Miss Earth 2022 grand final and coronation will broadcast live from the Cove Manila in Okada, Parañaque City, Philippines where Destiny Wagner of Belize will crown her successor. Here's how you can vote and support your fa...

Paraguay's Macarena Tomas disqualified from Miss Earth 2022 due to age limit

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Macarena Tomas has been preparing to represent Paraguay at Miss Earth 2022 this November in the Philippines but unfortunately was disqualified due to the age limit. The 29-year-old international aero yoga (aerial yoga) instructor who was named Miss Tierra Paraguay during the Reinas del Paraguay national competition in August, failed the Miss Earth organization's age limit requirement which is 18-28 years of age (until December 2022). There is no confirmation yet whether a new representative will be selected to be sent to this year's Miss Earth edition or too late for it, but as of this writing, Paraguay has been removed from the list of delegates on the pageant's official website. Here's the announcement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reinas del Paraguay (@reinasparaguay) Photos: Guillermo Fridman / Reinas del Paraguay

Karolína Michalčíková to represent Slovak Republic at Miss Earth 2022

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Karolína Michalčíková has been revealed as the Slovak Republic's official representative to the Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines this November. The 23-year-old professional makeup artist from Trenčín was named Miss Universe Slovakia in a national competition held last month and is also expected to compete in the 71st Miss Universe pageant this January. This year also marks the return of Slovakia to the Miss Earth competition after two years of absence. The country first joined in 2005 and its highest placement so far was a Top 8 finish in 2014 with Dária Fabrici. It isn't the first time a Miss Universe Slovakia crossed over to Miss Earth. Back in 2006, Judita Hrubyová participated in Miss Universe and went on to place in the Top 16 at Miss Earth. The only exception this time is Karolina will go to Miss Earth prior to Miss Universe, and if she wins the Philippines-based pageant that would be another story. Miss Earth 2022 will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at Okad...

Miss Earth Colombia 2022 Andrea Aguilera Arroyave officially crowned

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Miss Earth Colombia 2022 Andrea Aguilera Arroyave has been officially crowned on Friday, October 21 during the Women Economic Forum at Centro de eventos Valle del Pacifico in Cali. The social communicator and journalist, 25, was appointed last month as her country's representative in the upcoming Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines. Joining the event and the coronation ceremony was reigning Miss Earth Destiny Wagner, who arrived fresh from her trip to Miami, Florida for the Latinx Travel Summit 2022. Here they are together with the Miss Earth Colombia 2023 contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Colombia (@missearthcolombia) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Colombia (@missearthcolombia) Photos: Miss Earth Colombia

Somalia to debut at Miss Earth pageant with Hibaq Ahmed

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Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa, is set to debut at the Miss Earth pageant with the newly appointed Miss Earth Somalia 2022 Hibaq Ahmed. The 26-year-old fashion model, support worker and English teacher will travel to Manila, the Philippines for the Miss Earth 2022 world final this November. Not new to pageantry, Hibaq was previously named Miss Elite World Somalia and went to participate at the Miss Elite World pageant several months ago in Soma Bay, Egypt. For her advocacy, Miss Earth Somalia wants to raise awareness for SDG 2 (Sustainable Development Goal - Zero hunger) in Somalia, and how climate disaster - drought - has become the country’s new normal since it has left nearly 50% of the people hungry. An elite London and Essex-based pageant coaching and model agency Her Pageantry Ltd. currently holds the license for Miss Earth Somalia. Meet Miss Earth Somalia 2022: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Somalia (@missearthsomalia) Phot...