PAGEANT Circle

Over 20 beauties have already been confirmed as representatives of their respective countries and territories for the 71st Miss World edition. The final competition and official venue of the prestigious pageant are yet to be announced by the Miss World Organization. Reigning queen Karolina Bielawska of Poland, the second Polish to win Miss World, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Here are the delegates from Bolivia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Honduras, and Venezuela: Miss World Bolivia 2021 Fernanda Rivero is 20 years old and currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in International Trade. She won the title Miss Bolivia Mundo 2021 while representing Beni during the national competition held in August last year. Miss World Costa Rica 2022 Krisly Salas, a 24-year-old nutrition student and founder of the social project “Cuenta Conmigo” was named Señorita Costa Rica last February. The purpose of the project is to be a voice of encouragement to those who suffer from anxiety

Miss Universe 2022 will be the 71st edition of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant and there are so far four confirmed delegates who will be vying for the coveted title currently held by India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu. Here are the delegates from the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela: Andreína Martinez, 24, of the Dominican Republic holds a degree in psychology and Latin American studies. She won her national title Miss República Dominicana Universo in November last year and was supposed to join the 70th Miss Universe competition in Israel but unfortunately, she tested positive for COVID-19 prior to her departure. Ghana's Engracia Afua Kaley Mofuman is a 27-year-old professional model who represented the Ashanti Region at the Miss Universe Ghana 2022 competition held in December last year. The experienced competitor bested 15 other finalists to win her national pageant. Aidana Akhantaeva was named Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2022 in a national competition held i

The 50th Reinado Internacional del Café pageant was held on Saturday, January 8 at the Centro Cultural y de Convenciones Teatro los Fundadores in Manizales, Colombia. Venezuela's Ismelys Velásquez bested over 20 other participants to succeed Iris Yazminhe Guerra of El Salvador and became the fifth Venezuelan representative to win the beauty title. Maria Eduarda Valotto of Brazil was named Virreina Internacional del Café 2022 while Mariana Loaiza Cifuentes of Colombia, Luciana Martínez Cienfuegos of El Salvador, and Rebecca Linn Stoughton of the United States were the first, second, and third princesses, respectively. The newly crowned Reinado Internacional del Café 2022 is a 22-year-old model and a student of international relations at Universidad Central de Venezuela. Ismelys held the titles Miss La Guaira 2020 and Miss Mesoamérica International 2021. She placed in the Top 10 of Miss Venezuela 2020 while representing the Venezuelan state of La Guaira. Reinado Internacional del Caf

Miss Región Andina, Amanda Dudamel, bested 17 other beauties to win the glittering Miss Venezuela 2021 competition held on Thursday, October 28 in Caracas. The 21-year-old model, tennis player, and fashion designer is the daughter of former national soccer team goalkeeper and coach, Rafael Dudamel. She was crowned by last year's winner, Mariángel Villasmil, and will now prepare to represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2022. Miss Cojedes, Ariagny Daboín, was named Miss Venezuela World 2021. The 24-year-old clinical psychologist succeeds Alejandra Conde and will be sent to the Miss World 2022 pageant. Fabiana Rodríguez of Distrito Capital and  Migleth Cuevas of Yaracuy were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Rosángel Requena of La Guaira and Selene Delgado of Miranda completed the Top 5 finalists. Photos: Yeshismar Mejias / Miss Venezuela

Two new Miss Earth Venezuela titleholders were announced in a special event held at Globovisión studio in Caracas on Friday, October 15. A 28-year-old model, anthropologist, and veterinary assistant, María Daniela Velasco, was named Miss Earth Venezuela 2021 while a 24-year-old dentistry student, Elizabeth Gasiba, took home the Miss Earth Venezuela 2022 title. The newly-crowned beauties will represent Venezuela at Miss Earth 2021 and Miss Earth 2022 pageants, respectively. Miss Earth Venezuela and Miss Earth Air 2020, Stephany Zreik, relinquished her reign at the end of the show which was hosted by Melisa Rauseo, Alejandro Carreño, and Ronald Sanoja. Fashion designer and Miss Earth Venezuela organization president Prince Julio Cesar announced the new Venezuelan titleholders remotely from Miami, Florida. Photos: Guzman Alberto Salcedo Mora / Tribus Visual Producciones / Miss Earth Venezuela

Miranda representative and Miss Venezuela 2020 Top 5 finalist, Luiseth Materán, has been officially announced as Miss Universo Venezuela 2021 on Friday, July 2 in Caracas. The 24-year-old social communication graduate is a model and actress. She is currently filming "Intriga tras cámara" television series that will premiere on Televen, in which she will play the leading character. Luiseth will represent Venezuela at the 70th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2021) pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. "Today more than ever I assume with honor the commitment to call myself Venezuela before the universe and I promise to work tirelessly to represent my country as it deserves. I love you and thank you so much affection and support," she said. Photos: Miguelángel Miquelena / Makeup & Styling: Erick Gabriel Díaz / Accessories: Yoel Accesorio / Wardrobe: ZAR DESIGN

Miss Venezuela 2020 queens have been officially crowned in a special program “Noches de Coronaciones” over Venevisión and online streaming platforms on Friday, September 25. The pre-recorded crowning ceremony aired a day after the announcement of winners in a virtual finale on Thursday night. Miss Zulia, Mariángel Villasmil (24) was crowned Miss Venezuela 2020. The psychology student will represent Venezuela at the 69th Miss Universe pageant to be held next year. Miss Aragua, Alejandra Conde (23) was crowned Miss Venezuela World 2020. The medical student will participate in the 70th Miss World competition to be held in the last quarter of 2021. Miss Región Guayana, Isbel Parra (26) was crowned Miss International Venezuela 2020 and she will compete in the Miss International 2021 in October next year at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. The representatives of Guárico, Elizabeth Ramos, Miranda, Luiseth Materán, and Nueva Esparta, Valentina Sánchez were the rest of the Top 5 while Dist