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Marcela Miranda to represent Guatemala at the 71st Miss World

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Marcela Miranda has been officially appointed as Miss World Guatemala 2023 and will represent her country in the upcoming 71st Miss World competition. The 20-year-old is an accountant by profession and currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in commerce and international relations. She speaks English and Spanish. Marcela is also a professional dancer in Latin, modern, and classical genres and is expected to showcase her talent during the 71st Miss World Talent competition. She was part of the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for 14 years and is currently a rhythmic gymnastics coach. For her Beauty with a Purpose project "Moving to Heal," she teaches rhythmic gymnastics to girls who have been victims of abuse and provides a safe space for them to feel liberated and motivated. The 71st Miss World final will be held this March in India. Reigning Miss World from Poland Karolina Bielawska will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss World Guatemala:

Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 is Michelle Cohn — first mother to compete at Miss Universe 2023

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Melanie Michelle Cohn Bech, representing Ciudad Capital, was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias in Guatemala City. The 28-year-old mother of two, model, host, and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent Guatemala at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. She succeeds last year's winner Ivana Batchelor. Aside from winning the title among 16 equally beautiful competitors, the new Miss Universe Guatemala also bagged the Mejor Modelo Fotografíca and Top Model awards. Hassell Adriana Zúñiga Reyes of Izabal and Brianna Corina Herrarte Barrios of Guatemala en USA were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 6 were the representatives of Alta Verapaz, Cielo Keila Stefany Pereira Caal (third runner-up), San Raymundo, Dayana Clarisa García del Cid (fourth runner-up), and Santa Catarina Pinula, Evelyn Gamaly Tejada Rivas (fifth runner-up). Since the Miss Universe Organization significan

Miss Universe Guatemala 2023: Meet the contestants

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Sixteen finalists vying for Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 have been officially introduced in an official presentation held last July 12 in Guatemala City. The preliminary competition will be held this August 4 at Teatro Fantasía while the grand final will take place on August 6 at the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias. View this post on Instagram A post shared by • Miss Universe Guatemala • (@missuniversegt) Last year's winner Ivana Batchelor will crown her successor at the culmination of the upcoming national event. The next Miss Universe Guatemala will represent her country at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant in El Salvador. Meet the contestants: Alta Verapaz - Cielo Keila Stefany Pereira Caal Chimaltenango - María Dolores Monzón Sanchinelli Ciudad Capital - Melanie Michelle Cohn Bech Departamento de Guatemala - Melany Victoria Herrera Marroquin El Progreso - María del Rosario Flores Gutiérrez Guatemala Centro - Dayanna Estefania G

Miss International Guatemala 2023 is María Reneé Díaz

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María Reneé Díaz was officially announced on Tuesday, July 18 as Miss International Guatemala 2023. The 24-year-old marketing student currently working as a Spanish-to-English translator will represent Guatemala at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. A fun fact about her is that she is of Filipino descent, through her paternal grandfather, who hails from San Fernando (Pampanga), Philippines, and her mother, of course, is a proud Guatemalan. From an early age, María developed a philanthropic sense, being passionate about helping children from low-income families and promoting their education and social training. Now with great pride and commitment, she takes on the responsibility of representing Guatemala with dignity, in her quest for the second Miss International crown for her country. Guatemala first won Miss International with Ilma Urrutia in 1984. Meet the new Miss International Guatemala: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jose Martinez Cru

Miss Supranational Guatemala 2023 is Naida Estubier

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French-Guatemalan beauty Naida Estubier was officially announced as Miss Supranational Guatemala 2023 on Thursday, April 13 via social media. The 23-year-old professional model who hails from Zacapa was born to a Guatemalan mother and a French father. She has signed with modeling agencies in Paris and Los Angeles. "I am so happy and grateful to be able to represent my country this year at Miss Supranational," she posted on social media with pictures of her officially wearing the crown and sash. "I thank you with all my heart and I am very moved to see the support you have given me and it motivates me to give everything so that each one of you feels proud to be Guatemalan," she added. Naida succeeded María Fernanda Milián, last year's titleholder who placed in the Top 24 at Miss Supranational 2022. She will now prepare for the Miss Supranational 2023 competition in Poland this July. Meet the new Miss Supranational Guatemala: View this post on Instagram

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Guatemala wins Best in National Costume

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Guatemala's Camila Riveiro was awarded Mejor Traje Tipico (Best in National Costume) during the Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 national costume competition held on Sunday, March 19 in Porongo, Bolivia. The winning national costume was designed and created by the talented Guatemalan artist and costume designer César Alejandro Portillo. Rounding out the Top 7 costumes came from Bolivia (María Jesús Jimenez), Brazil (Guilhermina Montarroyos), Ecuador (Heather Ashley Valdez Yepez), Mexico (Diana Robles), Puerto Rico (Ediris Joan Rivera), and Venezuela (Adriana Pérez). The 31st Reina Hispanoamericana final competition will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reina Hispanoamericana (@rhispanaoficial) Photos: Reina Hispanoamericana RELATED POSTS: Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Meet the 29 contestants Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 contestants' official presentation

Miss Grand Guatemala 2023 is Raschel Alexandra Paz

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Raschel Alexandra Paz has been officially announced on Wednesday, February 22 as the newly appointed Miss Grand Guatemala 2023. The 22-year-old professional model who holds a degree in political studies and international relations succeeded last year's titleholder, Andrea Radford. She will now prepare to represent her country at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. She speaks four languages namely Spanish, English, French, and German. Her passion includes catwalk, basketball, swimming, karate, jiu-jitsu, and horseback riding. For her social work, she is part of an established NGO in her country where she serves as human rights ambassador, providing support to young women and survivors of physical and psychological violence. "It's an honor to carry you in my chest Guatemala. Thank you, God, for your perfect time, to my family for supporting me unconditionally, and to my organization [Miss Grand Guatemala] for trusting me. Together we will do great things,&

Miss Guatemala International, Earth, Intercontinental, and Tourism 2022 crowned

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The Miss Guatemala 2022 national competition took place on Saturday, August 7 at the Westin Camino Real hotel in Guatemala City. A total of 12 contestants competed for the national titles at stake and the opportunity to represent Guatemala at Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Intercontinental. Here are the newly crowned titleholders: Miss Guatemala International 2022  - Dulce Tatiana López Villatoro (Huehuetenango) will go to Miss International 2022 in Japan Miss Guatemala Earth 2022  - Eilyn Lira (Zapaca) will go to Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines Miss Guatemala Intercontinental 2022  - Marian Herrera (Escuintla) will go to Miss Intercontinental 2022 in Egypt Miss Guatemala Tourism 2022  - Stephanie Medina (Departamento de Guatemala) The representatives of Mixco, Britney Bardales, and El Progreso, Dayhán Ortega were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Reigning Miss International from Thailand, Sireethorn 'Bint' Leearamwat, was a special guest during

Reigning Miss International Sireethorn 'Bint' Leearamwat visits Guatemala

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For the first time, Miss International 2019 Sireethorn 'Bint' Leearamwat, has arrived in the Americas. Miss Guatemala Organization invited the Thai beauty as a special guest during the coronation event of Miss Guatemala 2022, whose winner will represent her country at Miss International 2022 later this year. Bint also received a Guatemalan doll dressed in a traditional outfit made of handmade artisanal fabrics as a token of appreciation from the organizers. She also had the opportunity to explore a bit of the Central American country. The longest-reigning Miss International will crown her successor during the 60th Miss International edition this December in Japan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣 🦄 (@bintsireethorn) Photos: Gusstavo Perez / Miss Guatemala Organization, Bint Sireethorn / Instagram

Miss Supranational Guatemala 2022 is María Fernanda Milián

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María Fernanda Milián was officially announced as Miss Supranational Guatemala 2022 in a special coronation ceremony held last April 8. The 24-year-old beauty succeeds Jansodin Zuñiga who will not be able to represent Guatemala at Miss Supranational 2022 due to medical conditions. "My feeling for honoring the name of my country will be one of joy, love, sacrifice, responsibility, and identity," the newly appointed Miss Supranational Guatemala shared on social media. "Personally, I want to thank God, my family, for the organization of Miss Supranational Guatemala, friends, sponsors, and the different social network pages that promote the beauty of Guatemalan women, for their support, and for the vote of confidence to represent them," she added. María Fernanda is a physician, surgeon, and professional model who hails from Cobán, Alta Verapaz. She will represent her country at the 13th Miss Supranational edition to be held in Poland this July. Photos: Miss Supranationa

Miss Grand Guatemala 2022 is Andrea Radford

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Andrea Radford, 27, was officially named Miss Grand Guatemala 2022 on Friday, April 8. She succeeds last year's titleholder, María José Sazo. The 5-foot-8-inches tall beauty is a professional model and lawyer. She has previously held the title Miss Supranational Guatemala and placed in the Top 25 at Miss Supranational 2019 in Poland. "This is the beginning of the path towards a dream, it will not be easy, but with the support and determination that defines us as Guatemalans, it will take us far and near our goal, and that goal will be to bring the first golden crown to our precious country," she shared on her social media. "Together we will do this dream come true and with the [Miss Grand Guatemala] team I am sure that we will meet that goal, now more than ever we are united and that will make us strong and unstoppable," she added. The newly appointed Miss Grand Guatemala enjoys motocross and playing guitar as her hobbies. She will now prepare to represent her c

Miss Universe Guatemala 2021 is Dannia Guevara Morfin

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Dannia Guevara Morfin was officially crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2021 in a special ceremony held last October 27 at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura in Guatemala City. The 24-year-old model and law student will represent Guatemala at the 70th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2021) pageant to be held in Eilat, Israel this December. "It is a huge and gratifying satisfaction for me to see a dream crowned, of being the highest representative of national beauty," she shared on her social media account. "Today I assume with great responsibility, love, and commitment the task for which I have been appointed, I agree to represent a country full of traditions, ancient culture, natural beauty, history, and promising present," she added. Photos: Juan Pablo Duque / Miss Universe Guatemala