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Mohra Tantawy edged out four other competitors to be proclaimed Miss Universe Eygpt 2023 on Monday, September 25. The 21-year-old business marketing graduate and model from Cairo will now prepare to represent Egypt at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Aya Abdelrazik was named first runner-up while Amera Othman, Doaa Meera Tarek, and Salma Eltoukhy were the rest of the finalists. This year's competition was the first edition of the national pageant since the Dubai-based company Yugen Group held the Miss Universe license for Egypt. The final show was streamed on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Egypt is a former Miss Intercontinental Egypt who participated in Miss Intercontinental 2022 last October in Sharm El Sheikh. In her answer to the final question "What do you think is the biggest reason why poverty still exists in many countries in the world?" she said, "I believe, the main reason why pove

Miss USA 2023 kicked off this weekend with the arrival and check-in of the 51 contestants at this year's official venue, the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The week-long event will conclude this Friday, September 29 with the coronation of the 72nd Miss USA who will go on to represent the United States of America at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador on November 18. As the prestigious national competition begins, it is not easy to predict which of the contestants will take home the crown as it could be anyone's game. A distinguished panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next Miss USA based on their interviews, and performances during the preliminary swimsuits and evening gown competitions. One contestant will earn a sport in the semifinals through a People's Choice fan vote. Voting is open until September 28 on the Miss USA official website. Who will be crowned Miss USA 2023? Meet our Top 16 early favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 pageant held its swimsuit competition on Saturday, September 23 at The Grand Ho Tram in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Wearing their official swimsuits from XITA by Katy Nguyen, the Top 18 contestants fiercely strutted the runway to earn a spot in the Top 5. At the end of the event, the five beauties who impressed the judges were Pham Thi Anh Thu (Ha Nam), Nguyen Thi Huong Ly (Gia Lai), Trinh Thi Hong Dang (HCMC), Lydie Vu (HCMC) and Bui Quynh Hoa (Hanoi). The winner of the swimsuit competition will be announced during the final show on Friday, September 29 at the Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Miss Universe Vietnam RELATED POST: Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 Top 18 officially introduced, new crown unveiled

Lorena Santen was crowned Miss Universe Switzerland 2023 in a national competition on Saturday, September 23 at the Hilton Hotel in Geneva. The 26-year-old economics graduate from Aargau beat 14 other competitors to win the title. She succeeds last year's winner Alia Guindi and will soon represent her country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Marisa Varunee Kappenthuler and Emilie Bovier were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while  Jessica Alice Schmid and Dalia Del Valle Kramer rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The rest of the Top 10 were Gaia Bertoncini, Marine Sayard, Sol Cristina Von Allmen, Vanessa Williams, and Virginie Monney. Before winning the competition, the new Miss Universe Switzerland shared: "Aspiring to attain the prestigious title of Miss Universe Switzerland and representing Switzerland on an international stage is a dream I have cherished in my heart for as long as I can remember. It is woven into the very fabric of who I am." "I l

Aishah Akorede triumphed over nine other competitors to be crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2023 on Friday, September 22 at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin. The 23-year-old fashion model and Beauty and the Geek UK winner from County Kildare will now prepare to represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Katie O'Connor was named first runner-up while Sofia Labus finished as the second runner-up. The new Miss Universe Ireland is the founder of Recrowned Ireland, a non-profit women's empowerment and social justice initiative. Aishah earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Griffith College in Dublin and her Master of Laws (LLM) from Queen's University Belfast. She is currently working as a corporate compliance consultant. Ireland was last represented at Miss Universe in 2021 with Katharine Walker. The country has yet to win the title while its highest achievements were from Marlene Margaret McKeown and Roberta Brown, both finished as second runners-up r

The details for this year's Miss Universe Italy national final have been announced. Miss Universe Italy 2023 will take place live from 8:30 p.m. (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 8 at Lo Smeraldo in Canosa, Puglia. Hosts of the evening will be Italian singer and TV personality Daniele Battaglia together with Sportitalia presenter Fabrizia Santarelli. Italian actors Enzo Salvi, Vittorio Marino, and Luvi will be guests on the much-awaited night of glamour and entertainment. Former Miss Universe Italy Viviana Vizzini will also grace the event with outgoing queen Virginia Stablum who will pass the crown to her successor. You don't want to miss the special celebration of the beauty, elegance, and talent of Italian women. Forty-three of them are currently vying for a place in the Top 21 and the coveted title of Miss Universe Italy 2023. One of these beauties will have the opportunity to represent Italy at Miss Universe 2023: Andrea Ingrosso Andrea Pepi Angela DI Grazia Anna Galasso Arianna

The Miss Universe Ireland 2023 national final will be held tonight at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin. A total of 10 contestants have been announced vying for the coveted title. One of them will have the opportunity to represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. The winner of this year's competition will wear a crown inspired by the elements and symbols of the country. An esteemed panel of judges who will pick tonight's winner includes Choicely CEO Kaius Meskanen, PR1 owner and director Helen O'Dwyer, Miss Universe Great Britain national director Paula Abbandonato, fashion designer Claire Garvey, and reigning Miss Universe Ireland Katharine Walker. One of these beauty will become the next Miss Universe Ireland: Anna Clare Anneli Power Aishah Akorede Connie Sigurvinsson Eucarys Tatis Josiane Ruivo Katie O'Connor Lily Buckley Medisa Khajavi Sofia Labus Photos: Miss Universe Ireland / Instagram

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, the representative of the Philippines to the upcoming Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador, recently launched her own foundation, the Global Spectrum Initiative (GSI). Inspired by her two brothers on the autism spectrum, Michelle is a strong advocate for autism awareness. She has been a long-time partner and Goodwill Ambassador of the Autism Society Philippines. Her foundation is dedicated to creating a world where inclusion matters for everyone. It aims to build a strong community that fosters inclusivity and acceptance and to create a sanctuary for individuals on the autism spectrum. GSI will also provide quality resources, guidance counseling, and educational programs, and create specialized rooms for learning, sensory stimulation, occupational workshops, and socialization. Michelle took the stage during the Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 this week at Marriot Manila to talk about her advocacy. She launched a special art collection o

Emmy award-winning TV personalities Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houton have been announced as hosts of the upcoming Miss USA 2023 pageant. The 51 contestants vying for the coveted title are now on their way to the national competition in Reno, Nevada. Only one of them will be crowned as USA's representative to Miss Universe 2023 which is set for November 18 in El Salvador. An esteemed panel of judges who will select Morgan Romano's successor includes beauty entrepreneur and founder of One/Size Beauty Patrick Starrr, fashion designer and businesswoman Nicole Miller, actress, director, producer and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox, and model, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian. Tickets for the show can be purchased on the pageant's official website  but if you can't make it to Nevada, the 72nd Miss USA will broadcast live from the Grand Sierra Resort on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST on The CW. You may now also cast your vote on the website for People

A total of five equally beautiful finalists have been officially announced vying for the coveted Miss Universe Egypt 2023. They will battle it out to win the title during the national final scheduled this month and one of them will have the opportunity to represent Egypt at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. The iconic and historic Pyramids of Giza served as the backdrop of the finalists' "Rise of the Eternal Queen" official photoshoot. This year's pageant will be the first edition under Dubai-based company Yugen Group, the same license holder for Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Universe Pakistan.  Who will be crowned Miss Universe Egypt 2023? Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Magazine | XPEDITION (@xpeditionmagazine) Amera Othman Aya Abdelrazik Doaa Meera Tarek Mohra Tantawy Salma Eltoukhy The selection committee consists of Egyptian actress Mai Omar, Country Manager of Smile Train Dubai Afaf Me

As of today, September 21, 2023, a total of 70 beauties have already been confirmed as official contestants for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant. With just over two months left until the competition in El Salvador, around 30 more countries have yet to crown their official representatives to the prestigious international beauty event. Apart from Pakistan's debut, over 10 returnees are expected to take part consisting of Bangladesh, Denmark, Egypt, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, and Zimbabwe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by R’Bonney Nola (@rbonneynola) The current Miss Universe, Filipino-American R'Bonney Gabriel, is set to relinquish her wonderful reign and pass her crown to the next deserving winner on November 18. While the host country, final date, and official broadcasters (The Roku Channel and Telemundo) have already been announced, further details of the competition including the schedules and ve

Brooke Bruk-Jackson edged out 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 on Saturday, September 16 at Harare Hippodrome. The 21-year-old model will now prepare to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this December. It will be her country's first participation in over two decades. Amanda Mpofu and Nokutenda Marumbwa were the first and second runners-up, respectively. "My heart is full of joy and gratitude. Thank you to each and every one of you for your kind messages and support," shared the new Miss Universe Zimbabwe. "I have gained this crown for our beautiful country, to love and to serve our people, to represent Zimbabwe internationally, and to show the world the uniqueness of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans." Zimbabwe has yet to win the Miss Universe crown since it debuted in the pageant in 1994. Its highest placement was in 2000 when Corinne Crewe made it to the Top 10. Road to the 72nd Miss Universe: View this post on

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 pageant has officially kicked off in an official press conference held on Monday, September 18 at the Lotte Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. Eighteen contestants selected to compete for this year's title have been officially introduced to the media — Huong Ly, Emma Le, Lydie Vu, Lan Anh, Diem My, Kim Anh, Quynh Nhu, Le Nam, Anh Nguyet, Mai Phuong Thao, Nhat Le, Dinh Thi Hoa, Bui Quynh Hoa, Pham Thu, Thu Uyên, Ngoc Mai, Hong Dang, and Lan Anh va H'Duyen. A new crown called "Life in the Sunrise" by Jessica Jewelry was also unveiled during the special event. It was crafted with natural topaz and sapphire, and worth over 2 billion Vietnamese dong. The winner of Miss Universe Vietnam 2023, to be crowned later this month, will represent the Southeast Asian country at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. Check out the new crown: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Jewelr

Kim So-yoon was crowned Miss Universe Korea 2023 in a national competition that took place last August 27 in Seoul. The 28-year-old beauty from Gyeongnam succeeded last year's titleholder Hanna Kim and will represent Korea at the 72 Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. Over 30 contestants took part in this year's glittering event which was hosted at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts. Korea has yet to win the Miss Universe title since joining the prestigious pageant for the first time in 1954. Its highest achievement so far was first runner-up in 1988 with Jang Yoon-jeong. The country's last placement was third runner-up in 2007 with Honey Lee. Meet the new Miss Universe Korea: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 박정아 (@missuniversekorea1) Photos: Miss Universe Korea / Instagram