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Victoria DiSorbo was crowned Miss World America 2023 in a national competition held on Thursday, October 5 at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, Washington. The 25-year-old representing the state of Tennessee will now prepare to compete on behalf of the United States of America at Miss World 2023 in India this December. She succeeds Shree Saini, Miss World America 2020 who placed first runner-up at the 70th Miss World. Athenna Crosby of Utah, Jade Lin Glab of the District of Columbia, Nkechi Okorie of Minnesota, and María Cepero Jimenez of Connecticut were the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were Jeevisha Shukla of Kentucky, Sophia Ortiz of Texas, Samantha Vocatura of Vermont, Alondra de la Torre of Washington, and Leikyn Bravo of Wisconsin. Natalie De Ferrari of the East Coast, Jocelyn Torres of Florida, Clarissa Ren of Maryland, Carolina Cooney of Massachusetts, Monica Aguilar of Nevada, Victoria Ababio of New Jers

Yoon Theint Theint Nway bested 13 other competitors to be crowned Miss World Myanmar 2023 on Sunday, October 1 at the Hexagon Complex in Yangon. The 19-year-old Danu ethnic beauty from Pindaya in the Southern Shan State will now prepare to represent Myanmar at Miss World 2023 in India this December. In addition to the national title, she also bagged several awards including the Media's Choice, the People's Choice, and the Beauty With A Purpose. Thandar Soe was named first runner-up while Zan Htate Htar, May Mon, and Thet Htar Khin were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss World Myanmar succeeds Khit Lin Latt Yoon, the winner from 2019 who took part in the 69th Miss World pageant in London. Road to the 72nd Miss World: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yoon theint theint nway (@aerial_nway) Photos: Miss World Myanmar

Tharina Botes was crowned Miss Thailand World 2023 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, October 1 at the Palladium Hall of The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok. The 26-year-old Thai-South African model from Phuket will now prepare to represent Thailand at Miss World 2023 in India this December. Warangkhana Sirisathaphornsap and Ploiwarin Saenchai were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Chotnapa Kaewjarun and Chaba Jumsai Na Ayudhya rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Phitchawan Promthan, Melanie Flay, Supassara Supanya, Krongthong Chantarasompoch, and Prima Boonyavej were the rest of the Top 10 semifinalists. The new Miss Thailand World holds a degree in commerce and economics from the University of South Africa. No stranger to pageantry, she represented South Africa at Miss International 2016, placed in the Top 12 at Miss South Africa 2018, Top 10 at Miss Grand Thailand 2019, and first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand  2021. Tharina started her own project

The three winners of Miss Ukraine 2023 who will represent Ukraine in international pageants were officially announced on Monday, September 25 through social media. Sofia Shamia, an 18-year-old student from the Kyiv region was named Miss Ukraine 2023 (Miss World Ukraine 2023) and will compete in Miss World 2023 in India on December 16. The title of Miss International Ukraine 2023 went to Sofia Zgoba, 18, from Lviv region, and she will go to Japan for Miss International 2023 on October 26. Anastasia Feyer, 21, from Zakarpattia, was proclaimed Miss Earth Ukraine 2023 and will be sent to Vietnam for Miss Earth 2023 on December 22. This year's Miss Ukraine pageant was held entirely online due to the ongoing armed conflicts in Ukraine. The winners were selected by public votes. From left to right — Miss Earth Ukraine 2023 Anastasia Feyer, Miss Ukraine 2023 Sofia Shamia, and Miss International Ukraine 2023 Sofia Zgoba Photos: Miss Ukraine RELATED POST: Miss Ukraine 2023: Meet the contesta

Alida Tomanič was crowned Miss Slovenije 2023 (Miss World Slovenia 2023) in a national competition held on Thursday, September 21 in Radlje ob Dravi. The 19-year-old architecture student from Ptuj bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent Slovenia at Miss World 2024. Her predecessor, last year's winner Vida Milivojša will go to the 72nd Miss World (Miss World 2023) in New Delhi, India this December. Aleksandra Matan was named first runner-up while Tijana Bektašević finished as the second runner-up. Pika Kenda, Nika Šalamon, Nada Hejja, and Ines Marjetič were awarded Miss Slovenian News, Miss Personality, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Congeniality, respectively. Meet the new Miss World Slovenia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS SLOVENIA for MISS WORLD (@miss.slovenia) Photos: Anže Krže, Miss Slovenia / Instagram

A total of 20 finalists have been selected to take part in the Miss Thailand World 2023 pageant. The much-awaited national final will be held on Sunday, October 1 at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok. This year's winner will represent Thailand at Miss World 2023 in New Delhi, India this coming December. The country last participated in 2019 with Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat who placed in the Top 40 among 100-plus beauties during the 69th Miss World final in London. Who will be the next Miss Thailand World? Meet the contestants: MTW 01 - Jintaporn Oupkham MTW 02 - Warangkhana Sirisathaphornsap MTW 03 - Phitchawan Promthan MTW 04 - Melanie Flay MTW 05 - Chotnapa Kaewjarun MTW 06 - Ployphailin Leib MTW 07 - Chanikan Sangwanpanich MTW 08 - Supharada Surasang MTW 09 - Tharina Botes MTW 10 - Supassara Supanya MTW 11 - Krongthong Chantarasompoch MTW 12 - Prima Boonyavej MTW 13 - Sopitcha Apichonsuntud MTW 14 - Ployphailin Worawong MTW 15 - Chaba Jumsai Na Ayudhya M

After the conclusion of Miss Supranational 2023 with Ecuador's Andrea Aguilera winning the title in Małopolska, Poland, there are five more international events to watch out for this year. The last three months of the year will be packed with prestigious beauty pageants taking place in Vietnam, Japan, El Salvador, and India. Miss Grand International 2023, the 11th Miss Grand International, will take place this October 25 at the Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The next day (October 26), Miss International will hold its 61st edition (Miss International 2023) in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Come November, Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd Miss Universe pageant will be held in San Salvador, El Salvador with the final date recently announced as November 18. Two competitions will happen this December — the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) will be crowned on December 16 in New Delhi, India while the 23rd Miss Earth (Miss Earth 2023) is set for December 22 at the Saigon Exhibiti

It's official — Miss World 2023, the 71st Miss World final, will be held on December 16 in India's capital city of New Delhi. The Miss World Organization mentioned the news when the reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska and CEO Julia Morley went to the Philippines this week. "After their Manila visit, Julia and Karolina will be in preparation for the much-awaited 71st edition of the Miss World Final to be held in New Delhi, India on December 16th." New Delhi has great historical significance as an important commercial, transportation, and cultural center, as well as the political hub of India. The city is home to the iconic India Gate, a war memorial built in memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. This is India's second time hosting Miss World after 1996 in Bangalore. Over 100 beauties from around the world are expected to compete for the coveted title during the month-long Miss World festival. Photo: Krian

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska touched down in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, September 20 for her first official visit to the country. She was accompanied by Miss World CEO and Chairperson Julia Morley as they were welcomed at the Ninoy Aquino International Aiport by Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol and national director Arnold Vegafria. According to the Miss World Philippines Organization, Karolina will stay in the country from September 20 to 23 for various engagements, particularly the Beauty With A Purpose mission. The 70th Miss World stopped by Hong Kong before her long-awaited trip to the Philippines. She said: "I have always wanted to visit the Philippines. This is one of my dreams." Stay tuned to the Miss World Philippines' official social media accounts to stay updated on Karolina's visit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES (@msworldphil) Photos: Miss World Philippines / Instagr

Yeniffer Campos was crowned Miss Portuguesa 2023 in a glittering national competition on Saturday, September 16 at Cine-Teatro Messias in Mealhada. The 33-year-old personal trainer and Zumba instructor from Oeiras bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. Sophia Lodmell, 21, from New York, and Ana Luísa Silva, 16, from Lisbon, were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. This year's competition marked the 12th edition of the Miss Portuguesa pageant. The winners are expected to represent Portugal at Miss World, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International pageants. Meet the new Miss Portuguesa: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS PORTUGUESA (@miss.portuguesa) Photos: Beatriz Pardo, Miss Portuguesa / Instagram