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Rachadawan "Soda" Fowler was crowned Miss Earth Thailand 2024 during the national competition on Sunday, August 18 at the InterContinental Bangkok. The 22-year-old Thai-American beauty beat 15 other finalists to win the title. She will represent Thailand at Miss Earth 2024 whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Nanticha Kasia was named Miss Earth Land while Wantira Prompraphan, Jidapa Charoenpong, and Kanchanok Puttharakchat were Miss Earth Air, Water, and Fire, respectively. Cora Bliault, last year's winner who made the Top 4 at Miss Earth 2023, relinquished her reign at the end of the event. The new Miss Earth Thailand graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England. Soda is the fourth winner of the standalone Miss Earth Thailand pageant headed by its national director Dr. Sirikan Onsonkran. Road to the 24th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by soda fowler (@soda...

The Miss Nepal 2024 final competition was held on Saturday, August 3 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. A total of 26 contestants from across the country competed during the 28th edition of the annual competition. Crowned Miss Nepal World 2024 is a 26-year-old entrepreneur and social worker from Kathmandu, Ashma Kumari KC. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Srichchha Pradhan, and will represent Nepal at the 73rd Miss World. Raina Majgaiya and Prasiddhy Shah also crowned their respective successors during the live telecast on Himalaya TV. Miss Nepal Earth 2024 Sumana KC from Chitwan and Miss Nepal International 2024 Karuna Rawat from Tanahun will represent Nepal at Miss Earth 2024 and Miss International 2024, respectively. Simrika Manandhar, Preravita Swar, and Shraddha Suman Silwal rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The rest of the Top 13 were Ambika Rana, Anisha Malla, Anjana Pun, Irina Shrestha, Kimti Shrestha, Nivita Chapagain, and Saamin Koirala. Meet the w...

Ann Furukawa bested over 20 other contestants to win Miss Earth Japan 2024 during the national competition held on Thursday, August 1 in Tokyo. The 21-year-old representing Hyogo succeeds last year's winner Kirari Oshiro and will now prepare to compete in Miss Earth 2024 whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Yukina Uehara of Saitama, Nako Takeuchi of Oita, and Yoshino Maruta of Kagawa placed second (Miss Air Japan), third (Miss Water Japan) and fourth (Miss Fire Japan), respectively. "I'm really filled with joy. Thank you. I will do my best in the world tournament. Thank you very much for your support," the new Miss Earth Japan wrote online. Road to the 24th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Japan Officialミスアースジャパン (@missearthjapan) Photos: Miss Earth Japan / Instagram

The Miss Kyrgyzstan 2024 final was held on Thursday, July 25 in Bishkek. A total of 23 beauties competed for the national crowns at stake. Mary Kuvakova, 18, was crowned Miss Kyrgyzstan Universe 2025 and will head to the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. She received the crown from last year's winner Akylai Kalberdieva. Kyrgyzstan will be represented at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November by Maya Turdalieva who was crowned Miss Kyrgyzstan Universe during last year's competition. Ariet Sanzharova, 16, clinched the Miss Kyrgyzstan World 2025 title while Aiperi Nurbekova, 24, was named Miss Kyrgyzstan Earth 2025. They are expected to participate in the next Miss World and Miss Earth competitions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MAYA (@mayaturdalieva_) Photos: Miss Kyrgyzstan, Maya Turdalieva / Instagram

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: M...

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 / Instagra...

Prisca Anyolo was crowned Miss Namibia 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, July 20 in the historic town of Lüderitz. The 28-year-old award-winning journalist and television presenter from Windhoek bested nine other finalists to win the coveted national title. She succeeds Jameela Uiras, last year's winner who made the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November. Lenna Mugena and Georgia Garises were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Jodie-Lee Barnard and Naomi Kamenye rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The winners of this year's Miss Namibia pageant are expected to represent their country at Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Earth pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Namibia (@missnamibia) Photos: Keen Studios, Miss Namibia / 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...