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Former Miss Universe, World, International pose for selfie during Vogue Philippines Gala

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Four of the Philippines' most iconic queens were present at the launch of Vogue Philippines on Monday, August 29 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray were together for a rare selfie moment during the glittering gala. The Filipina beauties were fabulous as ever in their high-fashion looks for the event. Catriona wore a beautiful creation made using recycled polyurethane plastic bottles by Jaggy Glarino ; Kylie looked super extra in a custom Mark Bumgarner ; Megan showed off her silhouette in a sexy Marc Rancy dress; and Pia stunned in a satin and lamé dress by Gucci . Vogue is an American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers many topics, including haute couture fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway founded in New York City in 1892. Its first Asian edition was launched in Singapore in 1994. The Vogue Philippines' maiden issue

Meet the winners of HyperLive Festival Malaysia 2022

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Malaysia's representatives for Miss World 2022, Miss Supranational 2023, and Miss Grand International 2022 have been selected during the HyperLive Festival Malaysia 2022 on Saturday, August 27 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Meet the winners: Miss World Malaysia 2022 - Wenanita Angang, 23, from Kuala Penyu, is a conference producer living in Kuala Lumpur. She will represent Malaysia at the 71st Miss World pageant. Miss Supranational Malaysia 2023 - Deidre Walker, 28, from Sabah, is a model and psychology graduate. She will compete in Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland. Miss Grand Malaysia 2022 - Charissa Chong, 28, from Selangor, was first runner-up at Miss Universe Malaysia 2020. She will go to Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. Last year's national titleholders Lavanya Sivaji, Melisha Lin, and Lishallinny Kanaran relinquished their reigns at the culmination of the competition. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bi

Miss World China 2022 is Qin Zewen, why is she controversial?

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Qin Zewen has been announced the new Miss World China and will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. The 25-year-old former Essence Securities employee replaces Ruan Yue, who was stripped of her title due to "accusations of misconduct violating the Miss World's purpose." Qin's appointment as the new titleholder sparked an online controversy because she was chosen instead of the runners-up, and when you thought things couldn't get any worse, her educational qualification and employment background were also questioned. Allegedly, she holds a degree in computer engineering as well as a master's in finance and worked as a market analyst at one of the leading securities corporations in China. The Miss World Organization released a statement on the issue: "We are concerned with the complaints regarding the Miss China candidate that we have received. We will look into the matter and if the rules have been breached, appropriate actions will be tak

Miss Danmark 2022 is Malou Peters

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Malou Peters, 20, from Næstved, bested 32 other beauties to be crowned Miss Danmark 2022 on Sunday, August 28 at the Shiny Star in Valby, Copenhagen. Maja Bach and Zaara Naaz Ahmed were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Cecilia Matine Larsen and Victoria Arvin Lautrup completed the Top 5 finalists. Last year's titleholder, Johanne Grundt Hansen, relinquished her crown at the end of the event. The new Miss Danmark works at Hunkemöller and is also a substitute teacher in a primary school. She will now have the opportunity to represent Denmark in an international pageant. When asked what beauty is to her, she answered: "Beauty for me is being able to show empathy for other people. I think that the fundamentals of beauty is to be able to possess qualities such as being present and meeting other people at eye level. I believe that the most important thing about beauty is that actions and thoughts come from a loving place, within the individual. As well as having

Miss Danmark 2022: Get to know the Top 33 finalists

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In just a few hours, Johanne Grundt Hansen will crown her successor as Miss Danmark at the Shiny Star in Valby, Copenhagen. "Today is the day I get the great honor of passing on the beautiful crown. Although it can feel a little sad to have to pass the title on, I'm looking forward to finding the new winner and following her on her journey. To be Miss Denmark is a huge journey," she wrote in a statement on social media. Hosted by "Dancing with the Stars" presenter Claus Elming, tonight's grand final show will stream live on the official Miss Danmark Facebook page from 8 p.m. local time. Prior to the show, a red carpet event will be hosted by former Mr World Nicklas Pedersen and Julie Brink from 6:30 p.m. Who will be the next Miss Danmark? Here are the Top 33 finalists competing for the national title: Melina Mira - 18, from Albertslund, is a student and restaurant employee. She enjoys walking, running in nature, fashion, a night out with friends, traveling

HyperLive Festival Malaysia 2022: Meet the finalists vying for Miss World, Miss Grand and Miss Supranational Malaysia

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Three national queens will be crowned during the HyperLive Festival Malaysia 2022 this Saturday, August 27 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The coveted titles at stake in the upcoming grand coronation night are Miss World Malaysia 2022, Miss Grand Malaysia 2022, and Miss Supranational Malaysia 2023. Outgoing titleholders Lavanya Sivaji, Melisha Lin, and Lishallinny Kanaran will crown their successors at the end of the spectacular show. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska and Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuy Thuc Tien will be special guests during the highly anticipated event. Who will represent Malaysia at the next Miss World, Miss Grand International, and Miss Supranational editions? Meet the official finalists for each national title: Miss World Malaysia 2022 Adlyn Jayne Angela Quah Anya Kimberly Ashvinaa Jeyabalan Ashwini Ravi Evelyn Ting Febe Rachel Janilda Navya Manjula Tamara Nancy Tor Theevya Nathan Thivyawathy Kumar Vanishree R

Reigning Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuy Thuc Tien and Miss World Karolina Bielawska arrive in Malaysia

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Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuy Thuc Tien and Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska arrived on Thursday, August 25 at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, in Sabah, Malaysia. Joined by Miss Grand International Organization's Nawat Itsaragrisil and Teresa Chaivisut, the queens were warmly welcomed by the fans and national pageant organizers during their arrival in the country. This is the second time for the reigning Miss Grand International and Miss World to be together since their first meeting in Vietnam during the Miss World Vietnam 2022 competition two weeks ago. Their first visit to Malaysia includes participating in philanthropic activities and of course, the highlights would be attending as special guests for the grand coronation of the next Miss Grand Malaysia 2022, Miss World Malaysia 2022, and Miss Supranational Malaysia 2023 this Saturday, August 27 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu. A total of 26 finalists (15 for MWM, 7 for MGM

Miss Venezuela 2022 first 19 contestants announced

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The names of the first 19 contestants competing for Miss Venezuela 2022, the 70th Miss Venezuela edition, have been announced. According to Nina Sicilia, former Miss International and now general manager of Miss Venezuela organization, from around 300 beauties were shortlisted through the online application process, only 60 advanced to the face-to-face evaluation and finally, only 19 made it to the final list. There will be 24 official contestants when the representatives from the states of Anzoátegui, Bolívar, Carabobo, Monagas, and Zulia have been selected at their regional competitions later this month. The contestants will receive their assigned sashes in early September and will go through a series of events and training sessions leading up to the final in Caracas this November whose winner will be chosen for Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International. Here are the names of the first 19 official contestants: Alessandra Combatti Alessandra Marubini Andrea Rubio Daniela Malav

Reinas del Paraguay: Meet the beauties vying for Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth Paraguay 2022

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A new set of Reinas del Paraguay (Queens of Paraguay) who will represent "the heart of South America" at Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth pageants will be crowned on Friday, August 26 at Paseo La Galería in Asunción. After several casting events that took place in the cities of Encarnación Villarrica, Asunción, and Ciudad del Este last June, a total of 14 beauties made it to the final list of official contestants. Four national titles are at stake in the upcoming national competition - Miss Universo Paraguay, Miss Mundo Paraguay, Miss Internacional Paraguay, and Miss Tierra Paraguay 2022. Last year's titleholder, Nadia Ferreira's feat on the global stage sets the bar high for her successors after she finished first runner-up at the 70th Miss Universe - the highest placement that Paraguay has ever achieved in the history of the pageant. Meet this year's 14 official contestants: Elicena Andrada , 27, is a model, a former Miss America Lat

Miss World Guyana 2022 is Andrea King

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Andrea King, representing Demerara-Mahaica, was crowned Miss World Guyana 2022 on Sunday, August 21 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. The 25-year-old project manager holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and is currently employed at Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT). Miss Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Arian Richmond, and Miss Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice, Trevlind Harry, were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Miss World Guyana 2019 Joylyn Conway, who placed in the Top 40 at the 70th Miss World, reliquished her reign at the end of the event. No competition was held in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 10 finalists took part in this year's grand coronation night. The new Miss World Guyana is a lover of fashion, photography, and dance which led her to be featured in numerous photoshoots, runway activities, and dance productions. She is also an avid public speaker and possesses an excellent track record of

Miss Ireland 2022 is Miss Munster, Ivanna McMahon

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Miss Munster, Ivanna McMahon, bested 35 other contestants to be crowned Miss Ireland 2022 during the 75th-anniversary edition of the national pageant on Saturday, August 20 at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar. The 27-year-old medicine graduate from Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare is currently working in Tralee, Co. Kerry. She is a musician, enjoys the gym, walks on the beach, and loves to travel. Miss Dublin Central Jasmine Gerhardt and Miss Dublin Katie O'Conner were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last year's winner Pamela Uba crowned her successor at the end of the glittering event. Ivanna will represent Ireland at the 71st Miss World pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. "I am so incredibly happy and grateful to have been crowned the 75th Miss Ireland last night," she wrote in a statement on social media the day after winning her title. "I am so incredibly excited and looking forward to continuing this amazing experience at Mis

Miss Mundo Colombia 2022 is Camila Andrea Pinzon

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Camila Andrea Pinzon, representing Boyaca, was crowned Miss Mundo Colombia 2022 (Miss World Colombia) on Saturday, August 20 in Bogota. The 26-year-old beauty who holds two master's degrees in marketing and business from the Sorbonne University in Paris will represent Colombia at the 71st Miss World pageant. She speaks several languages including French, English, Italian, German, and her native Spanish. Sofia Donado of Magdalena was named Virreina while Eleonora Penagos of Bogota and Miranda Rodríguez of Guaviare were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last year's titleholder, Andrea Aguilera, who placed in the Top 13 at 70th Miss World, relinquished her crown at the end of the event. A total of 25 contestants participated in this year's national competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camila Andrea Pinzon - Miss World Colombia (@camilapinzonk) Photos: Miss Colombia Internacional, Camila Andrea Pinzon / Instagram

Miss World Guyana 2022: Meet the 10 finalists

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Miss World Guyana 2022 grand coronation night will take place this Sunday, August 21 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. Reigning Miss World Guyana, Joylyn Conway, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next titleholder will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. Tickets for the show are for sale at That Look Boutique, Giftland Mall (Electronics), Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, and the National Cultural Centre. Here are the 10 finalists representing all the regions of Guyana: Miss Barima Waini, Esther Marslowe is currently a student at the University of Guyana pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. She served as an intern at FAO of the UN where she assisted with the implementation of a climate change project and was responsible for liaising with key stakeholders to formulate a National Climate Change Committee for Guyana. She is also very passionate about volunteering and partakes in monthly visits to alternative childcare ho