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Andrea Aguilar has been officially crowned Miss World El Salvador 2023 in a special coronation ceremony held earlier this week at Hotel Barceló in San Salvador. The 20-year-old business management student will now prepare to represent El Salvador at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) to be held in Mumbai, India this December. Her predecessor for the national title Nicole Alvarez has now been designated as Miss Intercontinental El Salvador 2023 and will compete in Miss Intercontinental 2023 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt also later this year. Daniela Guevara, who represented Usulután at the recently held Miss El Salvador 2023 (Miss Universe El Salvador 2023), was named Reina Hispanoamericana El Salvador 2023 and will now proceed to participate in Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 in Bolivia next January. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss World El Salvador was last year's Miss Intercontinental El Salvador who went on to compete in Miss Intercontinental 2022 where she bagged the Miss Pho

The highly sought-after Miss World crown had remained just out of reach for the Philippines, until Megan Young emerged victorious a decade ago on the enchanting island of Bali, Indonesia. Megan's monumental triumph marked the very first time that the country had claimed the prestigious title. Her historic feat not only showcased her undeniable beauty and grace but also highlighted the immense charisma that Filipinas consistently bring to the Miss World competition. In the years that followed, the Philippines continued to make its mark on the Miss World stage, with five exceptional representatives making their presence felt. Among them, Catriona Gray's remarkable achievement in 2016 stands out as she secured a Top 5 finish. This year, a 23-year-old Filipino-French beauty from Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Gwendolyne Fourniol, will be fighting to bag the second crown in the vibrant city of Mumbai, India, come December. Her advocacy "Bridge the Gap, Build the Future," p

Adelaide Botty van den Bruele, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, model, and yoga teacher from Sonkajärvi has been officially appointed as Miss World Finland 2023. She succeeds Emilia Lepomäki and will now prepare to represent Finland at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) final to be held in Mumbai, India later this year. "I can finally reveal this: one of my biggest dreams has been to represent Finland to the world in a competition whose main goal is how to achieve good and improve the world," she shared on social media. "It is a great honor to be able to represent my home country in the Miss World pageant, whose slogan is Beauty With Purpose. For me, it means bringing out your inner beauty and leaving your mark on the world. For the world of tomorrow. A world that is better than it was today or yesterday," she added. Prior to her designation as Miss World Finland, Adelaide competed last year in the Miss Suomi (Miss Finland) competition held in Helsinki and finished se

Anđela Gajić was crowned Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023 (Miss World Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023) last June 25 at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Tuzla. The 18-year-old model from Banja Luka bested 20 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds Adna Biber and will now represent her country at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India later this year. "Thank you to everyone who has been with me, and especially to my agency [ABC Models Management], who taught me many things and motivated me to achieve this kind of success," she wrote in a statement on social media. Anđela Joksimović from Trebinja and Anisa Obad from Mostar were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 8 finalists were Andjela Grubac, Adna Sejkanovic, Nejra Smajiš, Svjetlana Šarenac, and Željka Maksimović. They were awarded Miss Photogenic, Miss Internet, Miss Photo Model, Miss Sharma, and Miss Televoting, respectively. This year's glittering event marked t

Boglárka Hacsis bested 15 other competitors to win Magyarország Szépe 2023 (Miss World Hungary 2023) in a national competition held on Sunday, June 11 at Symbol Budapest. The 23-year-old beauty from Miskolc succeeds Lili Tótpet and will now prepare to represent Hungary at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India later this year. Orsolya Szabó and Zafír Bella Novák were respectively named the first and second runners-up while Patrícia Koncz and Lilla Csasztvan rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Meet the new Miss World Hungary: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Hungary (@missworldhungary) Photos: Tamás Vasvári, Miss World Hungary / Instagram

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

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 India 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

Diana Spotarenko won the Miss Moldova 2023 (Miss World Moldova 2023) national competition on Monday, May 8 at the Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel in Chişinău. The 20-year-old beauty from Gagauzia bested over 20 other competitors to win the title. She was crowned by Miss Moldova 2019 Elizaveta Kuznetsova. Djulieta Calalb and Daniella Kovall were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. "It is hard for me to describe in words the emotions I feel. I am happy and proud of myself that I found the courage to participate in this wonderful contest," shared the new Miss Moldova. "I still can't believe that a girl from a modest family became the holder of this honorary title and has the possibility and responsibility to represent our country." Diana will now prepare to compete in the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) to be held in Mumbai, India this December. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS MOLDOVA 🇲🇩 (@miss_moldova) Photos

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 the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India 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 we

The start-studded Femina Miss India 2023 Awards Night was held on Wednesday, March 22 at the Time Virtual Studio in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska, who just arrived in Mumbai, attended the red carpet event wearing a beautiful traditional lehenga by Falguni Shane Peacock India. The glittering show also featured breathtaking performances and the Top 30 state winners' presentations in front of the judges consisting of former Miss India Neha Dhupia, fashion designers Sahil Kochhar and Pallavi Mohan, and director and choreographer Bosco Martis. Here are the sub-contest winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) Times Miss Body Beautiful - Delhi, Shreya Poonja Times Miss Rampwalk - Kerala, Christeena Biju Bennett University Miss Sudoku - Union Territory, Navya Naveen Kalra Bennett University Miss IQ - Haryana, Meharmeet Kaur Niine Miss Congeniality - Telangana, Urmila Chauhan INIFD Miss Tal