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The Miss World Organization officially announced in a press conference held in New Delhi on Thursday, June 8 that the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) will be held hosted in India. According to MWO, the decision to award India with this prestigious honor recognizes the nation's rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion for empowering women. India's vibrant traditions, culture, and history make it a global beauty and fashion powerhouse, with captivating landscapes, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality. The event being held in the country will promote charitable causes through philanthropic activities, inspiring contestants to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to society. "I am delighted to announce India as the new home of the 71st Miss World final. I have had a great affection for India from the first moment I visited this incredible country more than 30 years ago. We cannot wait to share your unique and dive

This year's Reinas del Paraguay competition is ready to crown the next set of women who will represent Paraguay at the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth pageants. Ten contestants have been selected to compete for the national titles currently held by Leah Ashmore (Miss Universe Paraguay), Dahiana Gatzke (Miss World Paraguay), Jazmín de la Sierra (Miss International Paraguay), and Macarena Tomas (Miss Earth Paraguay). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reinas del Paraguay (@reinasparaguay) Reinas del Paraguay 2023 will have its preliminary competition on June 23 while the much-awaited national final will be held on June 25 at Paseo La Galeria Centro de Eventos in Asunción. Don't miss voting for your favorites. To vote, just head over to the pageant's official Facebook and Instagram accounts. Voting ends on June 24 at 6 p.m. local time. Who will be the next Reinas del Paraguay? Meet the contestants: Alexandra Rivas Am

The Top 30 contestants selected to compete for the title of Miss Denmark 2023 have been officially announced. "I am thrilled to see such an impressive and diverse group of young women representing Denmark, and I have no doubt that each of you will make your mark in this competition," said the Producers and CEO of Miss Denmark Organization Lisa Lents. "I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to this competition, as well as for being outstanding ambassadors for Denmark," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Official Miss Denmark Organization ✨🇩🇰👑🇩🇰✨ (@missdanmark.dk) The winner of this year's pageant will be expected to represent Denmark at Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Supranational, or Miss Grand International. Claus Elming of "Dancing with the Stars" will host the grand final on August 27 at the Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen. La

The Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal 2023 final competition was held on Saturday, May 27 at the Godawari Convention Hall in Lalitpur. Contestant number 17   Srichchha Pradhan, a Bennington College graduate with a degree in environmental studies, was proclaimed Miss Nepal World 2023. Raina Majgaiya, a commercial pilot, clinched the title Miss Nepal Earth 2023 while Prasiddhy Shah, also an environmental studies graduate, was named Miss Nepal International 2023. They are expected to represent Nepal at Miss World 2024, Miss Earth 2023 (Vietnam), and Miss International 2023 (Japan), respectively. A total of 24 contestants from around the country were selected to take part in the 27th edition of the Miss Nepal pageant. Last year's titleholders Priyanka Rani Joshi, Sareesha Shrestha, and Nancy Khadka crowned their respective successors at the end of the event. In case you missed it, here's the full show: Photo: Miss Nepal - The Hidden Treasure / Instagram

Kaitlyn Clarke was proclaimed Miss Northern Ireland 2023 (Miss World Northern Ireland 2023) in a glittering competition held on Monday, May 22 at Europa Hotel in Belfast. The 27-year-old social media executive for Part Three Digital from County Antrim will now prepare to represent Northern Ireland at the 72nd Miss World (Miss World 2024) pageant. Molly Rodgers from Limavady and Evie Judge from Portadown were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Daria Gapska, last year's winner who crowned her successor as Miss Northern Ireland, is expected to compete in Miss World 2023. The 71st Miss World, whose final date is yet to be announced, will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Northern Ireland (@missworldnorthernireland) Photos: Brendan Gallagher, Miss World Northern Ireland / Instagram

Miss Denmark 2021 Johanne Grundt Hansen has been officially appointed as Miss World Denmark 2023 and will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. The 21-year-old is a sales assistant and part-time model from Fensmark. She holds a black belt in karate, a big passion she practiced for over 12 years. According to Miss Denmark Organization, Johanne is an ambassador for Plastic Change, a Danish NGO that aims to raise awareness about the growing plastic pollution in the oceans and the water environment. The new Miss World Denmark is no stranger to international pageantry. After winning Miss Denmark 2021, she was appointed as Miss Supranational Denmark and went to the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Miss World 2023 will be held in the United Arab Emirates on a date yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johanne Grundt Højgård Hansen (@johanneghansen) Photos: Michael Oxkjær / Miss Denmark Organization

Miss Tenerife, Corina Mrazek bested 51 other beauties to win Miss World Spain 2023 last Saturday, May 6 in Los Realejos. The 22-year-old cabin crew will represent Spain at Miss World 2024. She succeeds last year's winner from Valencia, Paula Pérez, who will go to Miss World 2023 in the UAE. "Dreams do come true, I'm sure of that. With work, effort, dedication, and above all humility and affection, anything we set our mind to will be possible," she shared on social media. Claudia González, 26, of Las Palmas was awarded the title Miss International Spain 2023 and will be sent to Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. She was crowned by her predecessor, Miss International 2022 Top 8 finalist Julianna Ro. The contestants from Canarias, Charlotte Harrison, and from Granada, María Arcos were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Barcelona's Sheila Vicente Garcia and Tarragona's Nadin Muñoz Clofen rounded out the Top 6 finalists.

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska arrived in Cape Town, South Africa this week with Miss World CEO Julia Morley for a 6-day visit to the rainbow nation. In addition to humanitarian purposes, their official visit also includes the launch of the new Miss World South franchise under Carol Bouwer Productions.  According to Miss World, the new license holder has a long history with the organization having presented the MNET coverage of Miss World 1994 at Sun City. "Carol understands the importance of our cherished theme of Beauty With A Purpose, which underpins all Miss World activities around the world. Carol's passion, integrity, and creativity will take Beauty With A Purpose to the next level," Miss World posted on social media. Former Miss World from South Africa, Rolene Strauss also extended her support and said, "I wish Carol great success with Miss World South Africa and I offer her my full  support as she begins her journey." This is Karolina's firs

Millie-Mae Adams from Cardiff edged out 28 other finalists to win Miss Wales 2023 on Saturday, April 15 at The Riverfront in Newport. The 20-year-old first-year medical student at the University of Exeter succeeded last year's winner Darcey Corria and will represent Wales at Miss World 2024. Zoe Scrimshaw (25) from Chepstow, Monmouthshire, and Helena Hawke (18) from Caerleon were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Wales is an alopecia advocate who has suffered from the hair loss condition herself for two years. She also founded the non-profit Street Doctors Exeter whose latest campaign "8 Minutes to Save a Life" provides young people training on how to act as first responders if they come across a victim of a knife attack. Millie-Mae is a Yale Young Global Scholar, and an ambassador for Calan DVS, one of the largest domestic abuse charities in Wales with a mission to end domestic violence and abuse. "I don’t even know where to begin wit

María Victoria Bayo Martínez was crowned Miss Mundo Dominicana 2023 (Miss World Dominican Republic 2023) on Saturday, April 15 at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago de los Caballeros. The 23-year-old model and athlete from Santiago holds a degree in business administration and international business from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. "I want to thank God, my family, and especially the Miss Mundo Dominicana organization for putting all their trust in me," she wrote in a statement on social media. "Since my childhood, I have represented Cibao in sports and academic events at the national level and with great pride. Now the commitment gets bigger and it is to represent globally the values, riches, beauty, culture, and joy of our people," she added. The new Miss Mundo Dominicana succeeded Emmy Peña, who placed in the Top 40 and bagged the Miss World Caribbean title during the 70th Miss World pageant held in Puerto Rico. Maria will now prepare to re

Miss San Luis Potosí, Alejandra Díaz De León Soler, was crowned Miss Mexico 2023 (Miss World Mexico 2023) on Saturday, April 15 at Teatro Morelos in Morelia, Mexico. The 22-year-old model and former Miss Globe holds a degree in language and literature. She succeeded Miss Mexico 2021 Karolina Vidales from Michoacán and will represent her country at Miss World 2023 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year. Sofía Zamora Macías of Colima was announced as the first runner-up while Karla Rivas of Sinaloa finished as the second runner-up. Emmy Puerto Arteaga of Yucatán and Mónica Carrillo of Nayarit were third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 were the representatives of Chiapas, Daniela Nucamendi, Ciudad de México, Miranda Huerta, Morelos, Grecia Miranda, Quintana Roo, Scarlett Leines, and Tabasco, Emmanuelle Guzmán Torre. The new Miss Mexico founded the organization "Once Upon a Time" which promotes literature by promoting literacy workshops, as

Miss Rajasthan, Nandini Gupta, bested 29 other competitors to win Femina Miss India 2023 on Saturday, April 15 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal, Manipur. The 19-year-old model and business management student at Lala Lajpat Rai College received her crown from last year's winner Sini Shetty of Karnataka. She is now expected to represent India at the Miss World 2024 pageant. Miss Delhi, Shreya Poonja, and Miss Manipur, Thounaojam Strela Luwang were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 7 were representatives of Chhattisgarh, Aditi Sharma, Karnataka, Megan Edward, Kerala, Christeena Biju, and Maharashtra, Apurva Chavan. The rest of the Top 12 semifinalists were from Assam, Anushka Lekharu, Himachal Pradesh, Nikeet Dhillon, Sikkim, Zaanvii Sharma, Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Sharma, and West Bengal, Shaswati Bala. Hosted by actor, TV personality, and stand-up comedian Maniesh Paul with actress co-host Bhumi Pednekar, the Femina Miss India 2023 grand f