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The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 contestants turned up the tropical summer heat as they pose for their swimsuit challenge at the Flower Island Resort in Taytay, Palawan. Based on fan votes through the official Miss Universe PH App, the Top 5 results for the best in Avana Swimsuit Challenge have been officially announced. Meet the Top 5: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan   - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Pampanga - Mary Angelique Manto Who will take a spot in the final? The winner will be revealed during the coronation night on May 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena) in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Photoshoot Challenge Top 5 announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Miss Hello Glow Top 5 finalists Miss Universe Philippines 2023 To

Former Miss Universe Puerto Rico Madison Anderson Berrios was announced on Monday, April 24 the winner of the third season of "La Casa de los Famosos" (The House of Celebrities). The beauty queen turned celebrity placed first runner-up to South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi when she represented Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to Miss Universe, she was also third runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Madison will now take home a whopping $200,000 in prize money for winning the American Spanish-language version of the reality television franchise Celebrity Big Brother. Mexican actress Patricia Navidad placed second while Mexican actor and model Pepe Gámez placed third. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Dominican singer-songwriter La Materialista (Yameyry Ynfante) and Colombian influencer José Rodríguez. The reality show premiered on Telemundo in August 2021. Previous winners were former Miss Universe from Venezuela, Alic

Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will be attending as a special guest at the grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 competition. The South African beauty will be joining the reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel who will also be present at the highly anticipated event on May 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. To recall, Zozibini was crowned Miss Universe 2019 by her predecessor Catriona Gray of the Philippines. She then became the longest-reigning Miss Universe titleholder due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The terrifying health crisis in 2020 prevented her from being able to travel to as many countries as possible besides Indonesia, the United States, and her home country. Don't miss witnessing Zozi's grace and elegance in person. Get your tickets at any SM Tickets Outlets or book online through SMTickets.com . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) Photos: Miss Universe, Zozibini T

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel has been announced to visit the Philippines as a special guest in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant. According to the announcement made by the Miss Universe Philippines organization on Thursday, April 13 via social media, the reigning queen from Texas, USA will be joined by former titleholder, Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe 2019) from South Africa. Aside from the special guests, the pageant organizers also named K-pop artist Nam Woo-Hyun and American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez as the official guest performers. This will be the first time for R'Bonney, who was born to a Filipino father, to visit the Philippines since she was proclaimed the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans, Louisiana last January. The highly anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2023 grand coronation will be held on May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena where the country's official representative for Miss Universe 2023 will be crowned. Filipino act

The 16 finalists vying for the national title of Miss Universe Croatia 2023 have been officially revealed on Wednesday, April 12 via social media of the competition. This year's final competition will take place on May 3 at the Emerald Hall of the Esplanade Hotel with live streaming on Jutarnji.hr for fans and followers at home. A series of pre-pageant events and activities including photoshoots, travel, rehearsals, and preparations were scheduled for the contestants prior to the grand coronation show in the country's capital city. The next Miss Universe Croatia will succeed last year's titleholder, Arijana Podgajski, and prepare to represent the Balkan nation at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this December. Meet the 16 finalists: Ana Mujkić Granić, 18, from Vinkovci Andrea Erjavec, 23, from Perušić Ema Numić–Meša, 19, from Pula Ema Helena Vičar, 20, from Zagreb Klara Pelemiš, 27, from Zagreb Lucciana Ćebo, 19, from Zagreb Lucija Mlinarević, 18, from Split Matea Blaževi

The contestants vying for Mexicana Universal 2023 (Miss Universe Mexico) have all been revealed via the official social media accounts of the competition. This year's pageant will be the fifth edition of Mexicana Universal — the annual search for Mexican representatives for Miss Universe and other international pageants including Miss International, Reina Hispanoamericana, and Miss Orb International. A total of 33 beauties representing various states of Mexico, two designated (Jalisco and Sonora), and one from the USA, will be competing for the titles at stake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mexicana Universal (@mexicanauniversalof) The main winner will of course succeed the reigning Mexicana Universal Irma Miranda of Sonora and prepare for the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) edition in El Salvador later this year. Mexico did not make it to the semifinals for two consecutive years following Andrea Meza's victory at Miss Universe 2020 w

After missing five editions, Guyana will return to the prestigious Miss Universe competition as the new license holder was announced over the weekend. US-based talent acquisition leader and award-winning pageant director, Teri Brown-Walker, was officially revealed as the new national director for Miss Universe Guyana. Teri held leadership positions at various companies in the past 20 years and has accomplished awards for her involvement with several pageant systems including Miss Earth USA and Miss United States. "My heart is filled with so much gratitude. I am pleased to announce my first season as the National Director for Miss Universe Guyana. Being a part of this organization is a dream come true," she wrote on social media. Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast, last joined Miss Universe in 2017 with the stunning Guyanese model Rafieya Husain. Called "the Land of many waters" because of its numerous rivers, creeks, and streams particularly t

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 contestants dolled up in cocktail dresses as they serve glamour in their photoshoot challenge at Ascott Hotel Makati. Based on fan votes via Miss Universe Philippines official app, the Top 5 were announced — Jannarie Zarzoso of Agusan del Norte, Princess Anne Marcos of Bulacan, Airissh Ramos of Eastern Samar, Mary Angelique Manto of Pampanga, and Lesly Joy Sim of Quezon Province. The winner of the challenge will earn a place in the finals on the live coronation night this May 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Meet the Top 5 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Miss Hello Glow Top 5 finalists FAVORITES: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 12 early favorites Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40 officially announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will be he

Former Miss World contestant Fátima Cuéllar aims for Miss Universe, joins Miss El Salvador 2023 Miss World El Salvador 2017 Fátima Cuéllar has been confirmed to participate in the Miss El Salvador 2023 (Miss Universe El Salvador 2023) national pageant. The 25-year-old professional model and influencer from San Salvador represented her country at Miss World 2017 in Sanya, China where out of over 100 competitors she finished in the Top 15 — a historic first placement for El Salvador. Applications for Miss El Salvador 2023 were officially opened last month but details for the final competition have yet to be announced. The winner will compete in Miss Universe 2023 to be hosted in the country later this year. The reigning Miss Universe El Salvador, Alejandra Guajardo, took part in the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans last January. Unfortunately, she did not make it to the Top 16. El Salvador, which was announced as the host country of the 72nd Miss Universe edition earlier thi

In addition to the license renewal for Miss Universe Australia, Pink Tank Events (PTE) under the directorship of Troy Barbagallo and Sophia Barbagallo has announced its acquisition of the Miss Universe New Zealand and Miss Universe Singapore. "The Pink Tank Events team is thrilled to offer young women in these regions the same opportunities our Australian finalists have enjoyed over nearly a decade via our prestigious platform," read an official statement posted on social media. Connections, building confidence, strengthening skills, lasting friendships, and lifelong memories are among the perks at stake cited by organizers. This is, of course, in addition to prizes and the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. "We are also excited to be able to connect our Australian, Singaporean, and New Zealand finalists during the prelim programs, to grow international connections and opportunities for all our finalists on a global level," the statement