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Binibining Pilipinas 2023, the 59th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant has begun and the Top 40 have been officially revealed. BPCI (Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated) launched its search last month for the next set of Filipinas who will represent the Philippines at different international pageants. This year's final screening and selection of contestants took place on Monday, February 6 at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City. The date for the grand coronation night to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum has not yet been announced. Nicole Borromeo, Gabrielle Basiano, Chelsea Fernandez, and Roberta Tamondong will crown their successors at the end of the event. Here are the names of the Top 40: Allhia Charmaine Estores Andrea Marie Sulangi Angelica Lopez Anje Mae Manipol Annalena Lakrini April Angelu Barro Atasha Reign Parani Babyerna Liong Candy Völlinger Charis Mae Almarez Elaiza Dee Alzona Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano Jessilen Salvador

Señorita Atlántico and Señorita Colombia 2022, Sofía Osío Luna, has been officially announced as Miss International Colombia 2023. The 22-year-old beauty from Barranquilla will represent her country at Miss International 2023 in Japan later this year. She became the first Señorita Colombia winner to compete in Miss International since the 1960s. Colombia has won Miss International three times with María Stella Márquez Zawadsky (1960), Paulina Margarita Gálvez Pineda (1999, and Jeymmy Paola Vargas Gómez (2004). Last year's representative Natalia López Cardona placed third runner-up among 66 contestants at the 60th Miss International edition held at Tokyo Dome City Hall. The new Miss International Colombia is a graduate of fashion marketing and communication from the European Institute of Design in Barcelona. She was crowned Señorita Colombia 2022 last November while representing Atlántico. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofía Osío Luna (@sofiaosiolu

The Top 11 official finalists vying for Miss Czech Republic 2023 have been officially announced on Thursday, January 26 at Aureole restaurant in Prague. Along with the special presentation of the 11 competitors, a brand new crown designed by jeweler Olga Kopalova was also unveiled. The finalists and a 40-member team were next taken to the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates where they will train and prepare for the grand coronation. Miss Czech Republic 2023 final show will be held on May 13 at the Forum Karlín in Prague where five national titles are at stake. The winners are expected to represent the Czech Republic at Miss World 2024, Miss International 2023, Miss Supranational 2023, Miss Grand International 2023, and Miss Intercontinental 2023. Meet the Top 11 finalists: Erika Teichertová – 20, a student at the University of Ostrava majoring in social pedagogy Dominika Nemečková – 22, special education student at Masaryk University, Brno

Miss International Northern Marianas Savannah Lyn Delos Santos was honored with Senate recognition and commendation for her historic achievement at the recently held Miss International 2022 pageant. Senator Vinnie Sablan and the Members of the Senate of the 22nd Commonwealth Legislature adopted a Senate Resolution for her exemplary service and outstanding representation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. "It’s crazy to see such a huge plaque with several of my achievements and accolades in life. I have to say that it feels a little weird to be recognized in such a grand way. I still don’t know how to feel. Just like with several of the wins I’ve had recently, I’m still in shock. I’m extremely grateful though I promise," Savannah shared on social media. "I wish I could share this honor more with everyone and add all your names onto this plaque," she added. For the first time in history, the Northern Marianas placed in the semi-finals in a major inte

Germany's Jasmin Selberg was crowned Miss International 2022 from a field of 66 contestants in a glittering competition held on Tuesday, December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 23-year-old university student in history and philosophy received the new crown by Long Beach Pearl from Sireethorn Leearamwat, the longest-reigning Miss International from Thailand. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were the first runner-up from Cabo Verde, Stephany Amado; second runner-up from Peru, Tatiana Calmell; third runner-up from Colombia, Natalia López Cardona; and fourth runner-up from the Dominican Republic, Celinee Santos. The representatives from Canada, Jamaica, and Spain finished in the Top 8 while Costa Rica, Finland, France, New Zealand, Northern Marianas, Philippines, and the United Kingdom were the rest of the Top 15 semi-finalists. This year's pageant marked the 60th edition of Miss International and was held after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It

After three long years, the 60th Miss International final show will be streaming live today from the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Sixty-six international contestants from different countries and territories will be vying for the coveted title during the much-awaited coronation event where Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat will pass the crown to her successor. Today's show hosted by Japanese actor and radio presenter Tetsuya Bessho and Rachel Chan will also feature Japanese guitarist Miyavi and the professional taiko drumming troupe Kodo as special guest artists. Who will be Miss International 2022? A distinguished international panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next winner who will wear the new cherry blossoms-inspired crown by Long Beach Pearl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣 🦄 (@bintsireethorn) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 15 France - Maya Albert Finland - Anna Merimää New Z

Less than 24 hours to go and the 60th Miss International will finally be crowned at the Tokyo Dome City Hall (TDC Hall) in Tokyo, Japan. Who will be responsible for selecting the next Miss International? Here is the distinguished panel of judges: Pawel Milewski  - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Japan Ryohei Miyata - Japanese metal craft artist and Nitten director Dewi Sukarno - businesses woman, socialite, and former First Lady of Indonesia Junko Koshino - Japanese fashion designer Norika Fujiwara - Japanese model and actress Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram - Chairperson of the Chao Phraya Express Boat in Thailand Ikenobo Senko - Headmaster Designate of Ikenobo Soujitsu Kobori - 13th Grand Master at Enshu Sado school of tea Sireethorn Leearamwat - Miss International 2019 from Thailand Akemi Shimomura - Chairperson of the International Cultural Association Don't miss the Miss International 2022 final show at 2 p.m. (Tokyo time). The live streaming which costs 1,000

After almost two weeks of pre-pageant events and activities in Japan, the 60th Miss International pageant will finally conclude at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in less than 24 hours. Who among the 66 contestants will take home the coveted crown? Meet our Final 12 favorites for Miss International 2022: TOP 12 Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos France - Maya Albert Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Special mentions: Indonesia, Kenya, Norway, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 favorite glam shots Miss International 2022 contestants experience Japanese tea ceremony Miss International 2022 contestants attended 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs For

The beautiful contestants of the Miss International 2022 pageant dolled up in their elegant white cocktail dresses for their official glam shots. Two more days to go before the much-awaited final competition at the Tokyo Dome City Hall where one of the 66 beauties will walk away with the coveted crown by Long Beach Pearl. Online voting is still open so spread the word and help your favorite contestants advance to the Top 15 this Tuesday, December 13. Based entirely on official glam shots, meet our Top 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Cuba - Rachel Martín France - Maya Albert Greece - Anna Pavlidou Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling Jamaica - Israel Harrison Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana United Kingdom - Evanjelin Elchmanar Special mentions: Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Togo, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss Internatio

As part of Miss International tradition, this year's contestants were given the opportunity to experience the Japanese tea ceremony, a cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of tea. Selected contestants for this traditional activity were taken to the Enshu Sado School in Tokyo, a school of tea in Japan that was founded over 400 years ago during the early Edo period. Their Miss International 2022 journey will not be complete without the tea ceremony experience with no other than the grand tea master himself, Soujitsu Kobori. Here's a video from their tea ceremony experience: Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 contestants attended 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs Forum Miss International 2022: Meet the 66 contestants Miss International 2022 contestants experience the ikebana art Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts