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South Africa's Lalela Mswane has last night made history not only for winning her country's first Miss Supranational but also for becoming the first woman of color to win the coveted title. "I’m simply at a loss for words," the newly crowned Miss Supranational 2022 said in a statement on social media the day after winning the glittering competition at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Lalela succeeded last year's titleholder, Chanique Rabe of Namibia, after beating 68 other women during the 13th edition of the Poland-based pageant. "With this crown I carry the hopes, dreams of women who have come before me and those to come. It serves as affirmation that no dream is too small, no journey insurmountable to conquer. May it be a constant reminder to allow your feet to lead you to wherever it is your heart desires," the 25-year-old shared with a video of her emotional crowning moment. Lalela hails from Richards Bay, in the KwaZulu-Natal prov

Lalela Mswane from South Africa was crowned Miss Supranational 2022 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland on Friday, July 15. The 25-year-old law graduate and model who hails from Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal province bested 68 other contestants from around the world to win her country's first Miss Supranational crown. She succeeds last year's winner from Namibia, Chanique Rabe. Praewwanich Ruangthong of Thailand was named first runner-up while Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen of Vietnam finished second runner-up. The representatives from Venezuela, Ismelys Velásquez, and Indonesia, Adinda Cresheilla were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 12 were Colombia, Czech Republic, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Peru, and Poland. Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Malaysia, Namibia, Philippines, Romania, and Trinidad and Tobago were the rest of the Top 24. The new Miss Supranational is no stranger to pageantry. She won

Miss Supranational 2022, the 13th edition of the Polish-based international pageant, is taking place tonight at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Sixty-nine contestants from around the world are competing for the international crown. Three countries that debuted this year are Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, and Lesotho. A new crown designed by renowned Mexican jewelry designer Ricardo Patraca was introduced during the preliminary competition on Tuesday, July 12. Miss Supranational 2021 from Namibia, Chanique Rabe will crown her successor at the end of tonight's event that airs live on Miss Supranational Official YouTube channel from 8 p.m. (Poland time). The show is hosted by Ivan Podrez (presenter of the Miss Supranational challenges), Anita Nneka Jones (presenter for Sky News, BBC Radio London and Premier League), and Martin Fitch ( Polish presenter and actor). The judges (panel of experts) include Anntonia Porsild (Miss Supranational 2019), Chanique Rabe (Miss Supranatio

Today is the day! The 13th Miss Supranational will be crowned tonight at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Sixty-nine beautiful women from around the world will battle it out for the coveted title currently held by Chanique Rabe of Namibia. The panel of experts who will select the next queen include Andre Sleigh (Creative Director of the Miss and Mister Supranational), Anntonia Porsild (Miss Supranational 2019), Chanique Rabe (Miss Supranational 2021), Doda (Polish singer), Eonna Constanza (Miss Supranational 2021 fourth runner-up), Gerhard Patzutka Von Lipinski (President of the Miss and Mister Supranational Organization), Valentina Sanchez (Miss Supranational 2021 third runner-up), Valeria Vazquez Latorre (Miss Supranational 2018), and Varo Vargas (Mister Supranational 2021). Who will be crowned Miss Supranational 2022? Meet our final 9 favorites for the title: CZECH REPUBLIC - Kristýna Malířová INDIA - Ritika Khatnani JAMAICA - Carisa Peart MAURITIUS - Alexandrine B

The Miss Supranational 2022 preliminary competition took place on Tuesday, July 12 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Sixty-nine beauties from around the world competed on stage in their swimsuits and evening gowns. Their scores from the crucial event will help determine the semi-finalists in the final competition this Friday, July 15. Here are our Top 16 favorites in the preliminary competition: Brazil, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Haiti India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mauritius Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa Spain, Thailand, Venezuela, Vietnam Special mentions: Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Curacao, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Japan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Namibia, Panama, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Ukraine, Zimbabwe Photos: Pawee Ventura / Miss Supranational

The official headshots of the contestants currently vying for the title of Miss Supranational 2022 in Poland have been released. Narrowing down 69 equally stunning portraits of international beauties to the Top 16 was quite a difficult task. Meet our Top 16 favorite headshots: Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Africa Greece, Japan, Kyrgyztan, Mauritius, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam Top 20 : Mexico, Philippines, Poland, USA Photos: Miss Supranational

The Miss Supranational 2022 Supra Model of the Year competition also took place on Saturday, July 2 at Hotel Czarny Potok Resort SPA & Conference in Krynica Zdrój. Five winners were announced and will automatically advance to the final at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz on July 15. They are the representatives from Vietnam, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, Colombia, Valentina Espinosa, Jamaica, Carisa Peart, Czech Republic, Kristýna Malířová, and Mauritius, Alexandrine Belle-Étoile. The winners were respectively named Supra Model Asia, Supra Model Americas, Supra Model Caribbean, Supra Model Europe, and Supra Model Africa. Vietnam Colombia Jamaica Czech Republic Mauritius Photos: Miss Supranational

The Miss Supranational 2022 talent competition took place on Saturday, July 2 at Hotel Czarny Potok Resort SPA & Conference in Krynica Zdrój. Finalists from India, Ritika Khatnani, Mexico, Regina González, Indonesia, Adinda Cresheilla, Japan, Rina Okada, Philippines, Alison Black, Jamaica, Carisa Peart, and Malaysia, Melisha Lin, showcased their talents during the event. The winner from this round will advance to the final competition at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz on July 15. Photos: Miss Supranational

Around 70 contestants from around the world are expected to compete in the upcoming Miss Supranational 2022 pageant in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska. The international competition kicked off this week with the arrival of contestants. They will go through a series of activities and preliminary competitions prior to the final on July 15 at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater. Early favorites include representatives of South Africa, Vietnam, Poland, Thailand, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, and the Czech Republic. Here are some of the arrival photos courtesy of the Miss Supranational Organization: Lesotho, Indonesia, Iceland Philippines South Africa Guatemala Kyrgyzstan Portugal Photos: Miss Supranational

The Top 10 official finalists vying for the title of Miss South Africa 2022 have been announced on Monday, June 13 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. This year's national competition will take place at Time Square's SunBet Arena in Pretoria and the winners are expected to represent South Africa at the international Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Supranational pageants. Meet the Top 10 official finalists: Anarzade Omar (23) from Crown Gardens Johannesburg, Gauteng has a BA in Strategic Communication in Marketing from the University of Johannesburg and works as a social media manager at a digital marketing agency. Ayanda Thabethe (22) from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal is currently pursuing a degree in dietetics and human nutrition. Itumeleng Parage (22) from Central Western Jabavu in Soweto, Gauteng is a law student who holds a Bachelor of Arts (law major) degree from the University of Witwatersrand. Keaoleboga Nkashe (26) from Itsoseng, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema Distri