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The Beach Beauty Competition of the Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant was held last Wednesday, June 26 at Aqua Boracay. Thirty-five contestants sizzled the runway to impress the judges in their two-piece yellow swimsuits by Filipino clothing brand, Bench. Meet the Top 12 finalists: Kapitolyo, Pasig City - Riana Agatha Pangindian Manila - Gabrielle Lantzer Baguio City - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Capiz - Mariam Lara Ashraf Abd El Hamid Pampanga - Sophia Bianca Santos Bicol Region - Isabelle Bilasano Tarlac Province - Jasmine Omay Cavite - Dia Maté Pangasinan - Nikki Buenafe Cebu - Sofi Maxim Margareta Grenmo Batangas - Bianca Tapia Iloilo City - Arrieana Beron One winner of this fast-track challenge event will automatically advance to the semifinals to be announced during the grand coronation night on July 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The next Miss World Philippines will represent her country at the 72nd Miss World competition. View this post on Instagram A po...

Andrea Katzenbach was crowned Miss World Hungary 2024 in a glittering national competition held last Sunday, June 23 in Budapest. The 23-year-old marketing coordinator from Kiskőrös edged out 14 other contestants to win the title. She succeeds last year's winner Boglárka Hacsi and will represent her country at the 72nd Miss World. Jázmin Cseh from Dunakes and Alexandra Horváth from Mezőörs were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Kamilla Kiss and Rebeka Dalma Szivos rounded out the Top 5 finalists. "I experienced one of the most beautiful moments of my life yesterday. I did not yet realize that I was the chosen one to represent Hungary in 2024 at the Miss World competition," the new Miss World Hungary shared online. "It is a great honor and I will try with all my strength to do my best in the future and represent the country with dignity. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and supported me, I am extremely happy," she added. Vie...

Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala was crowned Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024 (Miss World Côte d'Ivoire) on Saturday, June 29 at the Abidjan Exhibition Park. The 20-year-old finance management student, representing Sud-Comoé, bested 25 other contestants to win the coveted national title. She succeeds Mylène Djihony and is now expected to represent Côte d'Ivoire at the 72nd Miss World, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. The new Miss Côte d'Ivoire wants to become a passionate advocate in the battle against maternal mortality. She has a great sense of humor and enjoys being in the company of her loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Côte d'ivoire (@comitemissci) Photos: Ramez Aoude Photography, Miss Côte d'ivoire / Instagram

Maja Klajda was crowned Miss Polonia 2024 (Miss Poland) in a glittering national competition held on Friday, June 28 in Warsaw. The 21-year-old psychology student hailing from Łęczna in the Lublin province succeeds last year's winner Ewa Jakubiec and is now expected to represent Poland at the 72nd Miss World. Agata Kwiecień and Emily Reng were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Laura Brzezińska and Aleksandra Wielogórska rounded out the Top 5 finalists. This year's competition marked the 95th edition of the annual Miss Polonia pageant. A total of 24 finalists were selected to take part in the event. Former Miss World Karolina Bielawska of Poland and reigning Miss Earth Drita Ziri of Albania were part of the distinguished panel of judges. The Miss Polonia organization is also licensed to send Polish representatives to Miss Earth, Miss Grand International, Miss Charm, and Miss Intercontinental. Meet the Top 3 winners: View this post on Instagram ...

Miss Pax Vale, Anna-Lise Nanton was crowned Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2024 on Sunday, June 23 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) - Lord Kitchener Auditorium in Port of Spain. The 26-year-old geotechnical engineer and athlete from Santa Cruz is now expected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 72nd Miss World festival. Miss Aranguez, Prishni Rampersadsingh, and Miss Toco, Hannah Roberts, were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss World Trinidad and Tobago succeeds  Aché Abrahams who placed in the Top 4 and was awarded the title Miss World Caribbean at the 71st Miss World last March in Mumbai, India. Road to the 72nd Miss World: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Trinidad & Tobago (@missworldtrinidadandtobago) Photos: Miss World Trinidad and Tobago / Instagram

Hannah Johns was crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2024 (Miss World Northern Ireland) in a national competition that was held last May 27 at Europa Hotel Belfast. The 24-year-old renal nurse and model from Belfast succeeds last year's winner Kaitlyn Jessica Clarke. She will represent Northern Ireland at the 72nd Miss World. Poppy Newell, a marketing apprentice from Kilkeel, was named first runner-up, while Lauren Walshe, a 23-year-old primary school teacher from Antrim, was announced as the second runner-up. The newly crowned Miss Northern Ireland takes immense pride in her achievements as a nurse, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hannah's journey in the field has ignited a strong passion for renal nursing, and she has actively contributed to renal services. As a result, she has been appointed as an ambassador for the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund, where she tirelessly works to raise awareness and secure funding for vital research. "Wok...

Lucrezia Mangilli bested 24 other competitors to be crowned Miss World Italy 2024 on Sunday, June 16 at at Ecoresort Le Sirenè - Caroli Hotels in Gallipoli. The 23-year-old fashion model from Lombardia succeeds last year's winner Chiara Esposito and will represent Italy at the 73rd Miss World festival. Elena Lot from Friuli Venezia Giulia and Pamela Cesario Greggio from Veneto were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Manuela Paganini and Mariagrazia Ferro rounded out the Top 5 finalists while the rest of the Top 10 were Amira Infanto, Siria Gigliarano, Caterina Gaiardelli, Martina Avagliano, and Elisa De Rossi. Meet the new Miss World Italy: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucrezia Mangilli (@lucreziamangilli) Photos: Miss Mondo Italia, Lucrezia Mangilli / Instagram

From 50 beauties, only the Top 25 have been officially selected to move on to the upcoming final of Miss Mondo Italia 2024 (Miss World Italy). The grand final will be held next Sunday, June 16 at Ecoresort Le Sirenè - Caroli Hotels in Gallipoli. Last year's winner, Chiara Esposito, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Italian TV personality Giorgia Palmas will host the show while singer-songwriter Ivana Spagna will be the special guest performer. The next Miss Mondo Italia is expected to represent Italy at the 73rd Miss World competition. Here are the Top 25 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mondo Italia (@missmondoitalia) Elisa De Rossi (Veneto) Martina Avagliano (Sicilia) Nicole Cena (Lombardia) Giada Dalan (Veneto) Luna Tota (Lazio) Manuela Paganini (Emilia Romagna) Sofia Della Valle (Puglia) Caterina Gaiardelli (Veneto) Rebecca Tulino (Campania) Alessia Schirru (Sardegna) Pamela Greggio (Veneto) Sharon Pierr...

Julia Aguilar was crowned the new Miss World Nicaragua 2024 in a special coronation ceremony held on Friday, May 31 in Managua. The 20-year-old from the Nicaraguan department of Granada has been appointed to replace the original winner Ismeli Jarquín, who resigned for personal reasons. She was the first runner-up during the national competition held at the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío in March. She was also awarded Miss Revlon and Best Beauty with a Purpose. "Today I start a new phase with lots of happiness and immense love. I learned that God allows many things in my life, both blessings and painful processes and so far, I can give thanks for all that I've been through because they have made me a stronger person, more resilient, and able to achieve all that I once thought was impossible," she posted online. "Seeing one of my biggest dreams come true warms my heart and fills me with the courage to continue working for positive changes in my society through social caus...

Monica Kezia Sembiring was crowned Miss Indonesia 2024 (Miss World Indonesia 2024) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, May 29 at Studio RCTI+ in Jakarta. The 22-year-old from the North Sumatra province bested 37 other contestants to win the national title. She is expected to represent her country at the 72nd Miss World festival. Carita Adity of D.I Yogyakarta placed first runner-up while Anna Dananjaya of Bali, Priyanka Ariffia of DKI Jakarta, and Arindina Taim of Aceh were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Martha Lena of Riau and Virginia Martina of the Highland Papua province were respectively awarded Miss Favorite and Miss Friendship. Hosted by Robby Purba and Amanda Zevannya, the final show was attended by the reigning Miss World from the Czech Republic, Krystyna Pyszková. The new Miss Indonesia succeeds Audrey Vanessa Susilo, Miss Indonesia 2022 from North Sulawesi who placed in the Top 40 at the 71st Miss World. Monica studied chemical enginee...