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Miss Ukraine 2023 is Sofia Shamia, meet the winners

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The three winners of Miss Ukraine 2023 who will represent Ukraine in international pageants were officially announced on Monday, September 25 through social media. Sofia Shamia, an 18-year-old student from the Kyiv region was named Miss Ukraine 2023 (Miss World Ukraine 2023) and will compete in Miss World 2023 in India on December 16. The title of Miss International Ukraine 2023 went to Sofia Zgoba, 18, from Lviv region, and she will go to Japan for Miss International 2023 on October 26. Anastasia Feyer, 21, from Zakarpattia, was proclaimed Miss Earth Ukraine 2023 and will be sent to Vietnam for Miss Earth 2023 on December 22. This year's Miss Ukraine pageant was held entirely online due to the ongoing armed conflicts in Ukraine. The winners were selected by public votes. From left to right — Miss Earth Ukraine 2023 Anastasia Feyer, Miss Ukraine 2023 Sofia Shamia, and Miss International Ukraine 2023 Sofia Zgoba Photos: Miss Ukraine RELATED POST: Miss Ukraine 2023: Meet the contesta

2023 major international pageant's final schedules

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After the conclusion of Miss Supranational 2023 with Ecuador's Andrea Aguilera winning the title in Małopolska, Poland, there are five more international events to watch out for this year. The last three months of the year will be packed with prestigious beauty pageants taking place in Vietnam, Japan, El Salvador, and India. Miss Grand International 2023, the 11th Miss Grand International, will take place this October 25 at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The next day (October 26), Miss International will hold its 61st edition (Miss International 2023) in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Come November, Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd Miss Universe pageant will be held in San Salvador, El Salvador with the final date recently announced as November 18. Two competitions will happen this December — the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) will be crowned on December 16 in New Delhi, India while the 23rd Miss Earth (Miss Earth 2023) is set for December 22 at the Saigon Exhibiti

Bangladesh to debut at Miss International with Farzana Yasmin Ananna

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Farzana Yasmin Ananna was recently crowned Miss International Bangladesh 2023 and she will be the first representative of her country at Miss International. The 23-year-old model, politician, and women and gender studies graduate will soon travel to Tokyo, Japan to compete in the 61st Miss International pageant. Farzana lost her mother just a few hours before winning her national title. In a post on social media, she shared: "Even amidst my struggles, I'm determined. I am on the brink of making history as the first-ever Bangladeshi to grace the Miss International stage." "I am deeply grateful for the privilege of being the first representative of Miss International from my country. I want to assure that I am committed to working tirelessly for the benefit of the people, always." Road to Miss International 2023: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farzana Yasmin Ananna (@farzanaanannaa) Photos: M H Bipu Photography, Farzana Yasmin An

Teresa Sara to represent Angola at Miss International 2023

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Former Miss Grand Angola, Teresa Sara, was crowned Miss International Angola 2023 in a special ceremony held on Saturday, September 16 in Luanda. The 26-year-old model, social volunteer, philanthropist, and lawyer received her crown from Stephany Amado, Miss International 2022 first runner-up from Cape Verde. No stranger to pageantry, Teresa took part in Miss Universe Angola 2022 where she represented Zaire and placed in the Top 10. She was then appointed to compete in the 10th Miss Grand International pageant last October in Indonesia. The new Miss International Angola will now represent her country at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this coming October. Road to the 61st Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teresa Sara| Miss Angola Internacional 2023 (@teresasara_) Photos: Miss Angola Internacional, FCreative Imagens, Teresa Sara / Instagram

Miss International Cambodia 2023 is Alyna Somnang

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Former Miss Universe Cambodia, Alyna Somnang, has been officially appointed by the Miss Cambodia organization as Miss International Cambodia 2023. The 22-year-old model and actress who is currently pursuing her MBA degree in international relations will represent her country at the 61st Miss International pageant. No stranger to pageantry, Alyna was previously crowned Miss Universe Cambodia 2019 and went on to participate in the 68th Miss Universe which was held in Georgia, USA. The new Miss International Cambodia is an advocate for education who has been actively promoting the importance of staying in school during her various community projects since 2019. She wants to encourage the youth to study hard and achieve their dreams to break the chain of poverty. Miss International 2023 is scheduled to take place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan this coming October. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elina Somnang-សំណាងអេលីណា (@s.alyna

Miss Ukraine 2023: Meet the contestants

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Following rounds of online screenings, the Miss Ukraine Committee has officially announced the 25 contestants for the Miss Ukraine 2023 pageant. This year's event will be held in an online format where every Ukrainian will for the first time be able to participate as a jury by voting on the Miss Ukraine official website . According to the organizers, proceeds from the competition will be used to help and support those affected by the ongoing armed conflict in the country. The winners will represent Ukraine at Miss International 2023 in Japan, Miss World 2023 in India, and Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. Meet the contestants: 1 - Valentina Burbelo 2 - Elizabeth Gonchar 3 - Kateryna Demyanova 4 - Sofia Zgoba 5 - Olga Kozlenko 6 - Julia King 7 - Elizabeth Kushniruk 8 - Sofia Krishchuk 9 - Valeria Lizenko 10 - Oksana Magera 11 - Victoria Makarova 12 - Adelina Mashkova 13 - Marina Mizhnova 14 - Daria Minenko 15 - Anastasia Mishchenko 16 - Oksana Omelchuk 17 - Ira Pilyaeva 18 - Maria Sitniko

Miss Venezuela 2023: Meet the contestants

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The 25 beauties vying for Miss Venezuela 2023 officially presented in a glittering gala held on Saturday, September 9 in Caracas. Hosted by Henrys Silva and Nieves Soteldo, the contestants officially received their sashes during the special program broadcasted by Venevisión. Representing the 24 states and the federal district of Venezuela, they will compete for the national titles currently held by Diana Silva (Miss Universe Venezuela), Ariagny Daboín (Miss Venezuela World), and Andrea Rubio (Miss International Venezuela). The next winners, to be crowned later this year at the Centro Comercial Líder, are expected to represent Venezuela at next year's Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International editions. Meet the 25 contestants: Amazonas - Ileana Márquez Pedroza Anzoátegui - Giorgiana Rosas Apure - Raulimar Díaz Aragua - Georgette Musrie Barinas - Racha Saab Bolívar - Argiannis Luna Carabobo - Mariangela Ramírez Cojedes - Sheba Sichini Delta Amacuro - Dayana Lara Depe

Miss International Canada 2023 is Melanie Renaud

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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 International Denmark 2023 is Julie Brink

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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 to represent Mexico at Miss International 2024

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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