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Maryely Leal was crowned Miss Mexico 2024 (Miss World Mexico) during the national competition held on Saturday, August 3 at the Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City. The 27-year-old international studies graduate from Sinaloa bested 30 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Alejandra Díaz of San Luis Potosí. Sofía Zamora from Quintana Roo was named first runner-up while the contestants from Tamaulipas, Carla Barrientos; Mexico City, Zahara Mercado; and Chihuahua, Luisana Alderete rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The representative from the USA, Melody Murguia was crowned Miss Mexico Cosmo 2024 and will head to Vietnam for Miss Cosmo 2024, the inaugural edition. Sofia Gonzalez of Nueva Leon was named Miss Mexico Elite 2024 and will compete in Miss Elite 2025 while Danna Larrañaga of Oaxaca clinched the Reinado Internacional del Cafe Mexico 2024 and will go to Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2025. Before last night's competition,...

Nada Koussa was crowned Miss Lebanon 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, July 27 at the Royal Tulip Achrafieh in Beirut. The 26-year-old from Rahbe, Akkar bested 14 other contestants to win the title. She is now expected to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2024 and Miss World 2025. Sarah Leena Bou Jaoude was named first runner-up while Gael Balian, Melissa Kozah, and Sibelle Bou Chaaya were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Maria Bathish, Thouraya Assaf, and Nour Salem rounded out the Top 8 finalists. Lebanon's first and only Miss Universe winner from 1971,  Georgina Rizk, was among the distinguished panel of judges. Last year's winner Yamina Zaytoun crowned her successor at the end of the event. After competing in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, she went to India for the 71st Miss World and won first runner-up. Meet the new Miss Lebanon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LBCI Lebanon (@lbcilebanon) Photos:...

The Miss Kyrgyzstan 2024 final was held on Thursday, July 25 in Bishkek. A total of 23 beauties competed for the national crowns at stake. Mary Kuvakova, 18, was crowned Miss Kyrgyzstan Universe 2025 and will head to the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. She received the crown from last year's winner Akylai Kalberdieva. Kyrgyzstan will be represented at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November by Maya Turdalieva who was crowned Miss Kyrgyzstan Universe during last year's competition. Ariet Sanzharova, 16, clinched the Miss Kyrgyzstan World 2025 title while Aiperi Nurbekova, 24, was named Miss Kyrgyzstan Earth 2025. They are expected to participate in the next Miss World and Miss Earth competitions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MAYA (@mayaturdalieva_) Photos: Miss Kyrgyzstan, Maya Turdalieva / Instagram

Prisca Anyolo was crowned Miss Namibia 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, July 20 in the historic town of Lüderitz. The 28-year-old award-winning journalist and television presenter from Windhoek bested nine other finalists to win the coveted national title. She succeeds Jameela Uiras, last year's winner who made the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November. Lenna Mugena and Georgia Garises were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Jodie-Lee Barnard and Naomi Kamenye rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The winners of this year's Miss Namibia pageant are expected to represent their country at Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Earth pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Namibia (@missnamibia) Photos: Keen Studios, Miss Namibia / Instagram

Krishnah Marie Gravidez bested 32 other contestants to win Miss World Philippines 2024 on Friday, July 19 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Parañaque City. The 23-year-old beauty from Baguio City was crowned by her predecessor Gwendolyne Fourniol of Negros Occidental. She will represent the Philippines at the 72nd Miss World whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Jasmine Omay of Tarlac and Sophia Bianca Santos were named Miss World Philippines 2024 first and second princesses, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Patricia Bianca Tapia of Batangas, Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano of Bicol Region, Deanna Marie Maté of Cavite, Riana Agatha Pangindian of Kapitolyo, Pasig, Gabrielle Marie Lantzer of Manila, Nikhisa Buenafe Cheveh of Pangasinan, and Maria Andrea Endicio of Quezon Province. The contestants from Bacolod, Marianel Tan; Cebu, Sofi Maxim Margareta Grenmo; Central Visayas, Jewel Marisse Catherine Reyes; Concepcion, Tarlac, Angel Gutierrez; Dasmariñas, Cavite, Clytemestra Juan; Iloi...

The winner of the upcoming Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant will wear a brand new crown called "Rays of Hope" by Oro China Jewelry. Designed and handcrafted by talented Filipino jewel artisans, this crown according to the pageant's official jeweler depicts rays of light, signifying hope and new beginnings. It is a masterpiece that embodies elegance and symbolism. Encrusted with almost 400 blue sapphires and nearly 300 freshwater pearls, the crown represents luck, loyalty, happiness, and love, as well as purity, harmony, and humility. Each element of the crown echoes the qualities of the queen who wears it, a woman who shines brightly and inspires humanity with her positivity and purpose. A testament to resilience and purity, each luminous pearl represents the inner strength that shines through adversity. The majestic blue sapphires, like beams of hope piercing through darkness, symbolize courage and steadfast determination. The highly anticipated grand coronation night...

Reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszková touched down in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 16 for her first visit to the country since winning the 71st Miss World last March in Mumbai, India. Accompanied by Miss World's Julia Morley, the beauty queen from the Czech Republic will be a special guest in the upcoming Miss World Philippines 2024 final show. A press conference was held for the international guests the following day, Wednesday, July 17 at the Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City. The current Mr World Philippines Kirk Bondad also attended the event. "I'm really happy to be a part of the coronation night in the Philippines this Friday. I can't wait to witness the beauty and grace of the contestants. It's going to be an unforgettable experience," said the reigning Miss World. The grand coronation night of the Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this Friday, July 19. Gwendolyne Fourniol will crown her successor ...

Mame Fama Gaye was crowned Miss Senegal 2024 (Miss World Senegal 2024) during the national competition held last Friday, July 12 at the Grand Theatre National De Dakar. The 24-year-old model from Fatick will represent at the 72nd Miss World next year. She succeeds Fatou L'eau, Senegal's representative during the 71st Miss World in Mumbai, India last March. Fatou Guèye, 23, from Louga, was named first runner-up and will head to Mexico for Miss Universe 2024 this November. She will be the first Miss Universe Senegal in over three decades. Senegal, a country in West Africa, debuted at Miss Universe 1974 and its last participation was during Miss Universe 1987. The second runner-up, 23-year-old Mayram Ly from Dakar, has been appointed the first-ever Miss Cosmo Senegal and will participate in Miss Cosmo 2024 in Vietnam this October. Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door RN model agency (@rn_modelagency) Photos: Charles Ramos, RN M...

The final of the Miss World Philippines 2024 Head to Head Challenge took place on Monday, July 8 at the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas City. Eight semifinalists showcased their speaking and presentation skills, along with their intelligence and quick thinking during the fast-track event. The challenge culminated with the announcement of the Top 3 finalists. They are Dolly Ceballos Cruz of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Jasmine Urquico Omay of Tarlac Province, and Patricia Bianca Tapia of Batangas. Rounding out the Top 8 were Riana Pangindian of Kapitolyo, Pasig, Gabrielle Lantzer of Manila, Marianel Tan of Bacolod, Krishna Gravidez of Baguio City, and Christine Chagas of Quezon City. The winner of the Head to Head Challenge will automatically secure a spot in the Miss World Philippines 2024 finals on July 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES (@msworldphil) Photo: Mi...

Nicole Spiteri was crowned Miss World Malta 2024 during the national competition held on Wednesday, July 3 in Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. The 21-year-old beauty bested 24 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds Martine Cutajar and is now expected to represent Malta at the 72nd Miss World. "Words cannot express what this moment means to me. I did not always believe in myself but through hard work and perseverance I am here today," said the new Miss World Malta. Nicole entered the pageant because of Beauty With A Purpose. She had previously volunteered at domestic violence shelters, worked with children and individuals with special needs, and gained insight into the challenges her community encounters. "Through working in a homeless shelter, I was able to see first hand the problems that people in our society face everyday and it made me want to do more," she wrote online. "Miss World Malta provided a platform for me to advocate on the struggles of...