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Miss Universe CEO Amy Emmerich steps down from her position

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Amy Emmerich, the current CEO of the Miss Universe Organization, has decided to step down from her role effective March 1. However, she will continue to contribute her expertise to MUO in an advisory capacity for the next few months. "This was an incredible experience, and I'm so proud of this team's accomplishments during my tenure. We created new business lines, grew revenue, managed through two acquisitions, created a digital-first organization, and reshaped this iconic brand for a new era – a program that advocates for a future forged by women," she wrote on her LinkedIn account. "Over the past two years, we've seen incredible growth, not only in our numbers but in the attributes that really matter to women worldwide. We saw our first moms compete and make it to the finals. Our first married women, our first plus-size delegate, our first trans woman to make it to the Top 20, and already for 2024 women of all ages are competing at national levels. Not only

Miss Belgium 2024: Meet the contestants

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The Miss Belgium 2024 final show is set to take place on February 24 at the Proximus Theater (formerly Plopsa Theater) in De Panne. A total of 32 contestants have been selected to compete for the national title and one of them will have the opportunity to represent Belgium at the next Miss Universe or Miss World or both. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS BELGIUM ORGANISATION (@missbelgium_official) Emilie Vansteenkiste , last year's winner who participated in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November, will crown her successor at the end of the upcoming event. Who will be the next Miss Belgium? Meet the contestants: MB01 - Camille Van Bogaert  MB02 - Dafina Shahini MB03 - Parnian Robatsarpooshi MB04 - Giulia Crucke MB05 - Shania Mestdagh MB06 - Alexandra Butoi MB07 - Lara Srithong MB08 - Léna Makoka MB09 - Jade Hulsman MB10 - Ines Castronovo MB11 - Cheyenne Vermeeren MB12 - Amélie Delatte MB13 - Ilouna Aneca MB14 - Jennifer Ta

Christi McGarry to represent Taguig at Miss Universe Philippines 2024

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Christi McGarry, the former first runner-up of Miss Intercontinental 2015, has been officially appointed as Miss Universe Philippines - Taguig 2024. The 33-year-old Filipino-American model and TV personality will proudly represent Taguig in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition. Christi was a fellow contestant of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in Binibining Pilipinas 2015. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 and had the honor of representing the Philippines in the Miss Intercontinental 2015 pageant held in Germany. Making history, she became the first Filipina to represent her country twice in the same international pageant. In addition to finishing as the first runner-up, she also received the Miss Intercontinental Continental Queen of Asia and Oceania award. Christi's journey in pageantry in the Philippines began earlier when she joined the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 pageant and was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2010. She replaced

Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2024 is Lorraine Ojimba of South Triangle

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Miss South Triangle, Lorraine Ojimba bested 14 other contestants to win the Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2024 final competition on Monday, February 5 at the Seda Vertis North in Diliman, Quezon City. The 25-year-old Filipina-Nigerian model will now prepare to represent the "City of Stars" in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Aside from winning the crown, she also bagged Miss Kemans QC, Miss Bragais, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, and Light of Representation awards. Cam Lagmay of Bagumbayan was named first runner-up, Nicole Trisha Lao of Don Manuel, Marinella Catngay of Batasan Hills, and Stef Monce of Bagong Pag-asa were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Jocelyn Cubales, the 69-year-old representative of Baesa, placed in the Top 10 along with Carmel Aquino of Project 6, Genesis Durana of Pasong Putik Proper, Niña Ortiz of Matandang Balara, and Jamaica Ramallosa of E. Rodriguez. Former Miss Universe Philippines title

Miss Universe Philippines - Cebu 2024 is Kris Tiffany Janson

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Kris Tiffany Janson, representing Cebu City North, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines - Cebu 2024 on Saturday, February 3 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. The 34-year-old model edged out 19 other contestants to win the regional competition. She will now prepare to represent Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines 2024. Apart from winning her title, she also bagged several coroporate and major awards such as Miss Oro Galleria, Miss Myra Standout Beauty, Miss Esteem Medica, Best in Evening Gown, and Miss K & L Philippines. No stranger to pageantry, Kris was a winner of Miss Cebu 2009 before competing in Binibinibing Pilipinas 2014 where she won Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2014. She participated Miss Intercontinental 2014 in Germany and placed second runner-up. The glittering Miss Universe Philippines - Cebu 2024 final was hosted by Miss Universe Philippines 2021 second runner-up Steffi Aberasturi with actor and model Andrew Wolff. Natasha Testa of Lapu-Lapu City

Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban 2024 is Tamara Ocier

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Tamara Ocier was crowned Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban 2024 on Wednesday, January 31 at the Tacloban City Convention Center. The 23-year-old bested 13 other contestants to win the title. She also bagged the Miss Kotex, Miss RD Pawnshop, and Best in Swimwear awards. She will now prepare to represent Tacloban in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Yoshabel Lebico clinched The Miss Philippines - Tacloban 2024 crown and will proceed to compete in the next The Miss Philippines pageant. Margarette Odiver, Nesylvie Dupal, Jialyn Castila, and Edlynne Yu were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The first Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban competition was hosted by radio DJ and actor KC Montero. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban (@muph_tacloban) Photo: Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban

Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild visits the Philippines

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Reigning Miss Universe Thailand and Mis Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild reunited with Michelle Dee when she touched down in the Philippines for the first time on Monday, January 29. The Thai beauty was also welcomed by "PorDee" fans and members of the media who flocked to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for her arrival. Her short trip was for a photoshoot with Mega magazine. In a press conference held at KAO Manila, Anntonia shared she was delighted to be in the country and meet once again with Michelle. Both also expressed they're open to any future collaborations together including acting projects. The beauty queens became very close during their stint at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador and in Mexico after the pageant in November. They remained as good friends after going back to their home countries. To recall, Antonia almost won the Miss Universe crown as she finished first runner-up while her queen sister from the Philippin

Miss Universe announces strategic growth partnership with Mexico-based Legacy Holding

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MEXICO CITY — The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) and its owner, the Thailand-based JKN Global Group, are excited to announce a new partnership with Mexican business conglomerate Legacy Holding. According to a press release on Tuesday, January 23, this strategic investment for growth will build the brand’s international profile and allow for new product and marketing opportunities, in the global market. Longtime pageant fan Raul Rocha Cantú, Legacy Holding's board president and CEO, joins JKN Global’s founder and CEO Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip as co-owner of the merged, privately-held company JKN Legacy. Rocha Cantú is also the franchise owner for Miss Universe Mexico, and his team will lead the planning of the 73rd Miss Universe competition to be held in Mexico later in 2024. Miss Universe also announces that Olivia Quido-Co will take on the role of Vice President for Global Partnerships, focusing on implementing and expanding mission-driven work and corporate social responsibi

Miss France 2024 is Eve Gilles of Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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Eve Gilles, representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, was crowned Miss France 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, December 16 at the Zénith de Dijon in Dijon. The 20-year-old model and student edged out 29 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds Indira Ampiot of Guadeloupe and will now have the chance to represent France at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Audrey Ho-Wen-Tsaï of Guyane was named first runner-up while Adélina Blanc of Provence, Jalylane Maës of Guadeloupe, and Maxime Teissier of Languedoc were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 15 were Wissem Morel of Normandie, Ravahere Silloux of Tahiti, Elena Faliez of Île-de-France, Clémence Ménard of Pays de la Loire, Luna Lacharme of Bourgogne, Élise Aquilina of Roussillon, Karla Bchir of Côte d'Azur, Emmy Gisclon of Centre-Val de Loire, Sandra Bak of Corse, and Nadine Benaboud of Midi-Pyrénées. The new Miss France hails from Quaëdypre, a village near Dun

Madina Almukhanova to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Universe 2024

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Madina Almukhanova was crowned Miss Universe Qazaqstan 2023 (Miss Universe Kazakhstan) during the Miss Qazaqstan 2023 final competition held on Thursday, December 14 at the Republic Palace in Almaty. The 23-year-old professional model was selected by an esteemed panel of judges among 25 contestants for the title. She is now expected to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Before winning the national pageant, Madina held the title of First Vice Miss Almaty 2023. She has been modeling for five years, taking part in fashion shows and photo shoots for various famous brands. By education, she is a choirmaster conductor, but her talents are not limited to music alone. She sings professionally and plays the piano virtuously. Her cherished dream is to release her own music album. The new Miss Universe Kazakhstan succeeds Tomiris Zair who participated in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last month. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram