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Laura Sofia de Sanctis has been officially announced as Miss Grand Panama 2022 on Friday, September 9 and she will represent Panama at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. The 26-year-old social communication graduate is a radio and television presenter, an actress, and a professional model. She is currently working as a logistics manager for a fish processing company and also the CEO of Mundo de Madre Selva, a company focused on working with salvaged wood, which she herself works with Panamanian artisans. In addition, the new Miss Grand Panama is an animal lover, especially cats, and is passionate about philanthropy. She has carried out personal campaigns for various organizations related to cancer prevention, child labor, and tree planting. No stranger to pageantry, Laura is a former winner of Señorita Panama. After winning the national pageant, she went on to participate in Miss Universe 2017 where she was awarded Miss Congeniality. Meet the new Miss Grand Panama...

Solaris Barba has been officially crowned as Miss Universo Panamá 2022 (Miss Universe Panama) in a special grand coronation event that took place on Friday, September 2 in Panama City. The 23-year-old model, businesswoman, and TV host received her crown from Ricardo Canto, the president of the new Miss Universo Panamá organization. She was appointed last May and the official announcement was made at a special press conference. This year, a new crown called "La Mariposa de Los Dos Mares" (The Butterfly of the Two Seas) which was designed by the organization president himself and crafted by Venezuelan jeweler and crown maker George Wittels has been introduced. The crown is a symbol of delicacy, transformation, and strength that celebrates women from all regions of Panama along with their history, their races, and their great achievements. Now that she's officially crowned, Solaris can already focus on her preparation for representing her country at the 71st Miss Universe pa...

Solaris Barba was officially named Miss Universo Panamá 2022 (Miss Universe Panama) in a press presentation that took place on Wednesday, May 25 in Panama City. The 23-year-old psychology student, model, TV host and businesswoman from Arraiján edged out nine other beauties to clinch the title. She succeeds last year's titleholder Brenda Smith and will now prepare to represent Panama at Miss Universe 2022. "Today officially marks the beginning of a path full of change and hope for all, this is the moment to break a pattern in the contests, truly celebrating women. Not only to its beauty but to its essence and the strength that transcends facing fears to touch hearts through dreams," Solaris shared on social media after being named Miss Universe Panama. "From the bottom of my little heart I thank immensely each of the souls that have been part of the path that brought me here and what continues from it," she added. The new Miss Universe Panama is no stranger to pa...

The official presentation gala of the Miss Mundo Panamá 2022 (Miss World Panama 2022) candidates will be held on Thursday, February 17 at the Teatro Pacific in Panama City, following health security measures. It will be the first official public appearance of the girls, where they will show their skills on the catwalk, in addition to receiving the official sashes of their regions that identify them as candidates in the race for the national crown. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to vote for Miss Popularity, who will receive a surprise prize during the final night of the pageant. Meet the 22 official candidates: Kathleen Pérez Coffre (Bocas del Toro) Yenifer Vega (Chiriquí) Patricia Mejía (Chiriqui Occidente) Eileen Paterson (Coclé) Chelsea Bailey (Colón) Gelen Clara (Comarcas) Tanisha Ledezma (Costa Sur) Angie Paz (Darién) Melodie Johnson (Herrera) Diana Álvarez (Islas del Caribe) Stephanie Mosquera (Islas del Pacífico) Nadia Borrero (Los Santos) Emily Castro (...

Brenda Smith Lezama was crowned Señorita Panamá 2021 (Miss Panama) in a glittering competition held on Sunday, November 7 at the Wyndham Panamá Albrook Mall Hotel & Convention Center in Panama City. The 26-year-old US-born activist and lecturer of Afro-Panamanian and Mexican descent holds a degree in journalism and cultural studies. She succeeds Señorita Panamá 2020 Carmen Isabel Jaramillo. Cecilia Medina was named Señorita Panamá Supranational 2021 (Miss Panama Supranational) and while Katheryn Yejas clinched the Señorita Panamá Grand 2022 (Miss Panama Grand) title while Hillary Watson and Ivis Nicole Snyder were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Señorita Panamá is no stranger to pageantry as she has previously participated in several state and national competitions in the US and Mexico such as Miss Teen USA and Mexicana Universal. Brenda will now prepare to represent Panama at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel this December. Photos: Señorita...

Jillyan Chue, representing Colón, was crowned Miss Earth Panama 2021 in a glittering competition held at the Teatro En Circulo in Panama City on Saturday, September 11. The 25-year-old professional model graduated with a degree in social communication from the Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Antigua. Jessybel Babikian, Justine De Frias, and Liney Mena were named Miss Earth Air, Water, Fire, respectively, while Nathaly De la Flor Herrera bagged the Miss Of Latinamerica Panamá title. The new Miss Earth Panama succeeds Anayansi De Gracia and will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2021 pageant later this year. Photo: Said Hanafi Krayem / Miss Earth Panama