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Melanie Renaud bested 17 other competitors to be crowned Miss International Canada 2023 on Saturday, September 9 at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, Ontario. The 26-year-old digital journalism and communications graduate of the University of Windsor will now prepare to represent Canada in the upcoming Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Jessica Bailey and Aslihan Morali were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Anmol Dosanjh, Arsh Thind, Kim Do, Maria Jose Acosta, and Svetlana Mamaeva were the rest of the Top 8 finalists. Last year's winner who placed in the Top 8 at Miss International 2022, Madison Kvaltin, was recently crowned Miss Universe Canada and will soon compete in El Salvador for Miss Universe 2023. The new Miss International Canada was the second runner-up at Miss Universe Canada 2023 where she also bagged the Queenly Spokesmodel and Miss Photogenic awards. Melanie is a marketing strategist, model, stylist, writer, mentor, and philanthropist. As a Gl

Miss Denmark 2023 third runner-up Julie Brink has been officially announced as Miss International Denmark 2023. The 26-year-old law student from Copenhagen will now represent Denmark at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder Dana Myrvig, No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss International Denmark first participated in Miss Denmark 2021 and bagged the Best Public Speaker award. Returning to the national pageant this year, Julie shared, "I am proud to say, that I have been very dedicated and have worked very hard towards becoming my ultimate self the last two years to prepare myself for this moment." "I couldn't be more proud to be a part of an organization that is so committed to empowering women, making them believe in themselves and their abilities while remaining true to who they are and kind towards others." Road to the 61st Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shar

Valeria Villanueva was crowned Mexicana Universal Internacional 2023 (Miss International Mexico 2023) during the Mexicana Universal 2023 national final held last Saturday, September 2 in Aguascalientes. The 24-year-old model and actress, who represented the state of Colima, will participate in the 62nd Miss International (Miss International 2024). Her predecessor, Itzía Garcia, who is also from Colima, will be heading to Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan for Miss International 2023 this October. The new Miss International Mexico went to social media to thank her family, friends, and supporters who helped make her successful journey to the national pageant possible. "I'm blessed to have them in my life," she said. Valeria is a mental health advocate who initiated a social project called "En caso de emergencia rompe el cristal" (In case of emergency, break the glass). After overcoming anxiety disorder and depression from a young age, she vowed to contribute to society by help

Miss International Canada 2023 final competition will take place this Saturday, September 9 at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, Ontario. A total of 22 contestants have been announced competing for the national title. The winner will receive an all-expenses, paid trip to represent Canada at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. Last year's titleholder, Madison Kvaltin, placed in the Top 8 at Miss International 2022. She was recently crowned Miss Universe Canada 2023 and will be heading to El Salvador this November for Miss Universe 2023. Don't forget to vote for your favorites on the Miss Universe Canada app powered by Choicely. The contestant with the highest number of votes will win the People's Choice Award and advance to the Top 7 in Saturday's final. Who will be the next Miss International Canada? Meet the contestants: Abigail Woodbury Alyssa Gill Anita Persaud-Tinker Anmol Dosanjh Arsh Thind Aslihan Morali Isabel Honey Malik Jessica Bailey Kim Do Mar

Supaporn Ritthipruek was crowned Miss Thailand International 2023 in a national competition held on Sunday, September 3 at the True Icon Hall, Iconsiam in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old model currently pursuing her master's of education in learning management will now prepare to represent Thailand at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. Rossarin Thanadonphanich and Pichayada Phongcheep were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Irene Javaherian, Anna Corvino, Patsorn Buddee, Ralinya Tutsirithanada, Patchanan Jantaboon, Kodchaphan Getkaew, Panita Krobbuaban, Kanyarat Saisawat, Worasiri Kotcharit, and Pattaraporn Maolee were all third runners-up. This year's competition marked the first edition held under the new national director Pawina Bamrungrot, CEO of ERM Thailand Company Limited and former titleholder who placed in the Top 12 at Miss International 2003. Reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg of Germany graced the event as a special gue

Leylani Leyton was crowned Miss International Nicaragua 2023 in a special ceremony held in the morning program "De Sol a Sol" on Vos TV. The 20-year-old model, TV host, and famous social media influencer from Managua will now represent Nicaragua at Miss International 2023. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Fernanda Salazar. No stranger to pageantry, Leylani was previously named Miss Teen Nicaragua and went on to participate in Miss Teen Mundial 2022 where she placed second and bagged an award for the most popular contestant on social media. The 61st Miss International pageant will happen at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 26. Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Nicaragua: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International Nicaragua, Leylani Leyton / Instagram

Miss Norway 2023 (Miss Universe Norway 2023) fourth runner-up Madeleine Malmberg has been officially appointed as Miss International Norway 2023. The 19-year-old high school student from Fredrikstad is now preparing to compete in Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Romée Dahlen. Apart from her studies, Madeleine is also a model, aspiring actress, and children's rights advocate. Her advocacy is focused on education especially for underprivileged children as she believes it will help them from becoming potential victims of human trafficking. "An enlightened younger generation will be better equipped to recognize dangers, stand up for themselves and others, and resist the temptations that could lead them into a perilous world," written on her official website . Norway has won the Japan-based Miss International pageant twice with former model Catherine Gude in 1988 and actress Anne Lena Hansen in 1995. Meet the new Miss Int

Joel Farach Marquina was named Mister International Peru 2023 last May and will soon represent his country in the upcoming Mister International 2023 pageant. The 33-year-old from Callao is a professional model and economist specializing in finance and evaluation of investment projects. Besides modeling, he holds a diploma in maritime, port, and fisheries management from Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante (ENAMM). In addition, he is also a graduate of business finance from Cámara de Comercio de Lima (CCL) and a specialization course in financial modeling of investment projects from the Universidad del Pacífico. To recall, Joel is no stranger to pageantry as he has participated in the Men Universe Model 2014 competition held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he finished in the Top 5. He now succeeds last year's titleholder Eleazar Moreno (Mister International 2022 Top 16 semifinalist) and will soon depart for the 15th Mister International whose final is set for September 17

Javkhlan Munguntsatsralt was crowned Miss Mongolia 2023 (Miss International Mongolia 2023) in a national competition held last August 19 at the Independence Palace in Ulaanbaatar. The 24-year-old lawyer from the Mongolian capital city will now prepare to represent the "land of eternal blue sky" at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. This year's competition marked the 19th year of the Miss Mongolia pageant. A total of 16 contestants from across the country battled it out to win the coveted national title. Last year's winner from Darkhan, Nomin-Erdene Bayarkhuu crowned her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss Mongolia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @munguntsatsralt Photos: Miss Mongolia, Javkhlan Munguntsatsralt / Instagram

Beatriz Goulart of Rio Grande do Norte was crowned Miss Brasil Beleza Internacional 2023 (Miss International Brazil 2023) on Tuesday, August 29 at the Teatro Municipal de Niterói in Rio de Janeiro. The 22-year-old model and real estate marketing professional bested 15 other competitors to win the national title. She will now prepare to represent Brazil at Miss International 2023. Eduarda Engel of Santa Catarina and Weronica Sandmann of Mato Grosso were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Ariadne Salgado of Minas Gerias, Andressa Borges of Distrito Federal, and Fátima Grassi of Pará rounded out the Top 6 finalists. Last year's winner, Isabella Oliveira, who went on to compete in Miss International 2022 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall, crowned her successor at the end of the event. The 61st Miss International pageant is scheduled to be held on October 26 at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Meet the new Miss International Brazil: View this p