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The Top 16 finalists vying for the title of Miss Earth Thailand 2024 have been officially revealed earlier this week. Headed by Miss Earth Thailand national director Dr. Sirikan Onsonkran, a panel of judges consisting of beauty pageant gurus and influencers in an audition round held in Bangkok. This year's national final will be held on August 18 at the InterContinental Bangkok and will be broadcast live on Thai TV Channel ONE31. The winner of the upcoming competition, to be crowned by reigning Miss Earth Thailand and Miss Earth Fire 2023 Cora Bliault, will represent "The Land of Smiles" at Miss Earth 2024. Who will be the next Miss Earth Thailand? Meet the Top 16 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS EARTH THAILAND OFFICIAL (@missearththailand) MET01 - Wantira Prompraphan  MET02 - Kornkanok Poolkwan MET03 - Kirana Srathongklum MET04 - Emmalyn Phichayaamorn MET05 - Kanchanok Puttharakchat MET06 - Vichayada Chathirarat MET07 - Ra

Shuntell Ezomo was crowned Miss Earth Nigeria 2024 during the national competition held on Sunday, July 21 at the Palacio Event Centre in Port Harcourt, River State. The 25-year-old model, media personality and YouTuber from Edo State will represent Nigeria at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant. She succeeds last year's titleholder Shelly Usman. Igbele Blessing of Delta, Cynthia Penelope of Enugu, Favour James of Abuja, and Mary Agioboh of AkwaIbom were crowned Miss Earth Nigeria Air, Water, Fire and Eco-Tourism, respectively. The 24th Miss Earth competition is expected to be held in Southeast Asia. The Miss Earth organization has yet to officially announce its final date and venue. Nigeria debuted at Miss Earth in 2002 and has yet to win the crown. The country's highest placement was Top 10 in 2019 with Modupe Susan Garland. Meet the new Miss Earth Nigeria: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS EARTH NIGERIA (@missearthnigeriaofficial) Photos: Miss Ea

Nathalie Díaz is the newly crowned Miss Earth Spain 2024 and will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant. She succeeds last year's winner Edurne Fernández. Her elemental court consists of first runner-up Paula Pérez (Miss Earth Air), second runner-up Jheimy Piña (Miss Earth Water), and third runner-up Frangelis Rivero (Miss Earth Fire). The new Miss Earth Spain is 25 years old and hails from the beautiful city of Almería. She works as a professional personal development coach and dedicates her life to helping others reach their full potential. Nathalie studies psychology, deepening her knowledge to provide more solid and grounded support to those seeking growth and transformation. The 24th Miss Earth competition is expected to be held in Southeast Asia. Its final date and venue are yet to be officially announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Spain Offcial (@missearthspainofficial) Photos: Miss Earth Spain / Instagram

Fachalin Chounlamounty was crowned Miss Earth Laos 2024 in a national competition held on Friday, July 19 at the Lao National Cultural Hall in Vientiane. The 24-year-old beauty from the province of Bolikhamsai bested 15 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Nuolao Wamenglor. Rounding out the Top 4 finalists were Malisa Komphasouk, Phouttasone Phounvilay, and Manichanh Sounanthavong. The new Miss Earth Laos is no stranger to pageantry, having joined last year's competition where she made the Top 4 and earned the title of Miss Earth Air Laos 2023. Fachalin will now prepare to represent the "Land of a Million Elephants" at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Road to the 24th Miss Earth: Photos: 895 Production House / Miss Earth Laos

Stephany Diaz, representing Isla de la Juventud, was proclaimed Miss Earth Cuba 2024 during the national competition held last June 22 at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead, Florida. The 19-year-old native of Güines, Cuba also bagged the Best Interview award. She received her crown from Miss Earth Cuba 2022 Sheyla Ravelo Perez with the presence of former titleholders Monica Aguilar, and Ariana Barouk. This year's competition, presented by NBNC (Nuestra Belleza Nacional Cuba), also awarded the elemental titles of Miss Earth Cuba Air, Miss Earth Cuba Water and Miss Earth Cuba Fire respectively to Mariana Chavez, Leidy Laura, and Stefhany Perez. The new Miss Earth Cuba holds a degree in political science and is currently attending law school with the aspiration to work as an advocate in a non-profit organization. She is a vegetarian who is passionate about reducing overconsumption within the food industry. Stephany will head to Southeast Asia to represent Cuba at the Miss Earth 2024 pa

The Miss Teen and Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2024 final competition was held on Saturday, July 6 at Studio 21 in Hilversum. Faylinn Pattileamonia was crowned Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2024 and at the same time earned the title of Miss Earth Netherlands 2024. The 20-year-old beauty from Almelo in the province of Overijssel will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant in Southeast Asia later this year. She succeeds last year's winner from the same province, Noa Claus, who placed in the Top 8 at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam last December. The title Miss Teen of the Netherlands 2024 went to 17-year-old Liora Smith of Groningen. She is expected to represent the Netherlands in the next Miss Teen International pageant. Meet the new Miss Teen and Miss Beauty of the Netherlands: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS BEAUTY OF THE NETHERLANDS (@missbeautyofthenetherlands) Photos: Roy Froma, Miss Beauty of the Netherlands / Instagram

After 4 years, Iceland is set to return to the Miss Earth pageant with the newly announced Miss Earth Iceland 2024 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. Hrafnhildur, 20, from Reykjavík, will represent the land of "fire and ice" at the Miss Earth 2024 (24th Miss Earth) competition in Asia later this year. She is the first Miss Earth Iceland under the Ungfrú Ísland (Miss Iceland) organization, the same license holder for Miss Universe and Miss Supranational pageants. No stranger to pageantry, Hrafnhildur was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022 and went on to compete in the 71st Miss Universe held in New Orleans. Iceland, a Nordic island country, debuted at the Miss Earth pageant in 2007 and went on a 12-year hiatus before returning in 2020. Meet the new Miss Earth Iceland: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missicelandorg) Photos: Arnór Trausti Kristínarson, Ungfrú Ísland / Instagram

Bee advocate from  Port Talbot,  Grace Gavigan, was crowned Miss Earth Wales 2024 in a competition held last Sunday, May 26 at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry. The 18-year-old Wildlife Trust volunteer and OhSoEco ambassador who founded Pollinator Pathways NPT succeeds last year's winner Carys Mai Havard. Sarann John, Megan Evans, and Georgia Grace Williams were crowned Miss Earth Wales Air, Miss Earth Wales Water, and Miss Earth Wales Fire 2024, respectively. The new Miss Earth Wales will now prepare to represent the "Land of Song" at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant in Asia later this year. "As Miss Earth Wales I will continue to dream of a greener, wilder future and actively promote the preservation of our precious environment and the protection of Mother Earth on a global scale," Grace shared online. Road to the 24th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Wales (@missearthwales) Photos: Andrew Mee, Miss Earth Wales /

Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 11 in Talakag, Bukidnon. The 24-year-old special needs education graduate bested 28 other contestants to win the national title. She will now prepare to represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024 later this year. Feliz Clareianne Thea Recentes of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte bagged the Miss Philippines Air 2024 title while Samantha Dana Bug-os of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Kia Labiano of Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Ira Patricia Malaluan of Batangas City were Miss Philippines Water, Fire and Eco Tourism 2024, respectively. This year's competition which was themed "Heritage" marked the 24th edition of the annual Miss Philippines Earth pageant. Last year's winner  Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna and her elemental court Kerri Reilly, Jemimah Joy Zabala, Sha'uri Livori, and Athena Claire Auxillo crowned their respective succes

After weeks of activities, 29 eco beauties from across the Philippines will compete tonight for the coveted title of Miss Philippines Earth 2024. Hosted by James Deakin and former Miss Earth Karla Henry, the much-awaited grand coronation night will be held in Talakag, Bukidnon. This year's event which is themed "Heritage" will be the 24th edition of the annual Miss Philippines Earth pageant. Live streaming of the final show will be available on its official YouTube and Facebook page from 8 p.m. local time. The winner of tonight's competition will be crowned by last year's winner Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna, and will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024. Reigning queens, Miss Earth 2023 Drita Ziri from Albania and her elemental court Do Thi Lan Anh from Vietnam and Cora Bliault from Thailand will also be special guests. Who will be the next Miss Philippines Earth? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth (@mi

The Miss Namibia Organization (MNO) has officially announced Albertina Haimbala as Namibia's representative for Miss Earth 2024 later this year. Albertina, a 24-year-old marketing management graduate, was the first runner-up at Miss Namibia 2023. She was previously designated to participate in the 72nd Miss World. According to the MNO, the Miss World organization now strictly enforces its standing rule that only the national winner can participate in the Miss World competition. The rule also stipulates that the first runner-up can only participate when the national winner is unable to and/or incapacitated. CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi said: "There are rules and requirements that we have no control over, including the postponement of international beauty pageants. Hence, as license franchise holders, we must abide by them." The winners of the annual Miss Namibia pageant are usually sent to Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Earth. Last year's second runner-up Martha Kautanev

The swimsuit competition of the Miss Philippines Earth 2024 pageant was held on Saturday, May 4 at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Malitbog, Bukidnon. Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur won the gold medal while Ira Patricia Malaluan of Batangas City and Sam Samara of Makati City were the silver and bronze medalists. The 24th edition of the annual Miss Philippines Earth pageant with the theme "Heritage" will culminate on Saturday, May 11 in Talakag, Bukidnon. This year's winner, to be crowned by outgoing queen Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna, will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Philippines Earth (@missphilearth) Photos: Miss Philippines Earth / Instagram

The Miss Philippines Earth 2024 talent competition was held on Sunday, May 5 at Northern Highlands Resort in Buru-un, Iligan City. Hosted by former Miss Earth Karla Henry and Mister Continental International Tourism 2018 Erik Karcher, the event showcased the incredible talents of this year's contestants. Kristel Anne Codas of Iligan City bagged the gold medal while the beauties from Baungon, Bukidnon, Chaoncy Rich Azucena, and Davao City, Reca Mae Abueva were awarded the silver and bronze, respectively. The much-awaited Miss Philippines Earth 2024 grand coronation will be held this Saturday, May 11 in Talakag, Bukidnon. Yllana Marie Aduana's successor will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024 later this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Philippines Earth (@missphilearth) Photos: City Government of Iligan, Miss Philippines Earth / Instagram