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Kirsten Dawn Delerio of the Philippines beat 18 other contestants to win Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2024 on Saturday, May 18 in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The 18-year-old model hailing from Talisay, Cebu became the first Asian and Filipina to win the international title. Elizabeth Tran of the USA was named first runner-up while the contestants from Algeria, Belkacem Ines, Vietnam, Truong Thi Tuyet Mai, and Nigeria, Sophia Eze, were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's event marked the second edition of the Miss Fitness Supermodel World competition. The new Miss Fitness Supermodel World succeeds last year's winner Natalija Mišerda from Croatia. Miss Fitness Supermodel World showcases physical strength and trendy fashion. It provides a platform for vibrant personalities to radiate positivity and friendliness. Photos: Miss Fitness Supermodel World

Miss Greater London, Tiny Simbani, was crowned Miss International UK 2024 on Saturday, May 18 at the Parr Hall in Warrington, England. The 23-year-old former youth mayor of Derby succeeds last year's winner  Alisha Cowie . She will represent the United Kingdom at the Miss International 2024 pageant in Japan this autumn. Brooke Nicola Smith of Suffolk was named first runner-up while Brittany Feeney of Sefton, Jodie Whitehead of Lincolnshire, and Caitlin Ochana of Middlesex were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International UK is a graduate of policy, politics, and economics from the University of Birmingham. She is of Zimbabwean descent and the sister of former Miss Universe Great Britain Noky Simbani. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss International UK (@missinternationaluk) Photos: Brian Hayes, Miss International UK / Instagram

This year's Miss Universe Ecuador pageant under the Concurso Nacional de Belleza (CNB) has officially kicked off with the contestants' arrival on May 15 in the city of Guayaquil. The following day, May 16, the 25 beauties vying for the national title were officially sashed in a special presentation gala held in Machala. Major favorites include former Miss Grand Ecuador and Miss Grand International 2019 Top 10 finalist Mara Topic Verduga; former Miss California USA and Miss USA 2016 Top 5 finalist Nadia Mejia-Webb; and former Miss Earth winner Katherine Espin. The next Miss Universe Ecuador to be crowned on June 8 will represent the "country of four worlds" at Miss Universe 2024 (73rd Miss Universe) in Mexico. Who will take home the crown? Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Concurso Nacional de Belleza® (@cnbecuador) Azoques - Paula Chérrez González Azuay - María José Córdova Abud Babahoyo - Daysi Laman Dumani Bol

Milla Magee was crowned Miss England 2024 (Miss World England) on Friday, May 17 at The Grand Station in Wolverhampton. The 23-year-old qualified beach lifeguard from Newquay, Cornwall bested 39 other contestants to win the national title. She received the crown from her predecessor, the 71st Miss World Top 8 finalist who was awarded the titles Miss World Europe and Miss United Kingdom  Jessica Ashley Gagen . Charlotte Grant from Liverpool was named first runner-up while Melissa Butcher from Lancaster finished as the second runner-up. According to her bio, the first-ever "plus-sized" Miss England is passionate about conservation and lifesaving. She went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) where she finished with a distinction, has a diploma in Greek Mythology, and can speak Latin. Milla has founded #GoFarWithCPR to advocate for basic life-saving and CPR training skills in local schools and workplaces, and eventually nationwide. Milla will now prepare to r

After 25 years, Bonaire is returning to the Miss Universe stage with the newly appointed Miss Universe Bonaire 2024 Ruby Pouchet. The 28-year-old from Kralendijk will now prepare to represent Bonaire at the Miss Universe 2024 (73rd Miss Universe) pageant in Mexico later this year. "There are few words to express how proud we are of you, as you said, the journey has not been easy but seeing the result shows that it was worth it," posted on Miss Bonaire's official social media page. "In this new project, we at Miss Bonaire Organization are happy and proud of you. A new path has just opened for our youth and we will continue to look for talents to represent our beautiful Island of Bonaire." Ruby holds a bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Houston. She was crowned Miss Bonaire 2022 and went on to compete in Miss Grand International 2023 held in Vietnam last October. Last March, she crowned her successor as Miss Bonaire, Angie Daza, during the

After weeks of pre-pageant events and challenges, it's almost showtime for this year's Miss Universe Philippines competition. Fifty-three contestants from around the country and the Filipino communities abroad are currently vying for the highly coveted national title. The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 preliminary competition gala night will be held this Sunday, May 19 at The Manila Hotel. On May 22, the much-awaited grand final coronation night will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) in Pasay City. Who will be the next Miss Universe Philippines? Meet our Top 12 early favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Australia - Kymberlee Street Bacoor - Victoria Velasquez Vincent Baguio - Tarah Valencia Cainta - Stacey Gabriel Hawaii - Patricia Bianca Tapia Iloilo City - Alexie Mae Brooks Palawan - Raven Doctor Pampanga - Cyrille Payumo Quezon Province - Ahtisa Manalo Northern California - Kayla Jean Carter Taguig - Christi McGarry Zambales - Anita Rose Gomez Special mentio

Miss Southern South Dakota, Ahmitara Alwal, bested seven other contestants to win Miss South Dakota USA 2024 on May 12 at the Watertown Events Center. The 25-year-old Winona State University graduate from Sioux Falls will represent South Dakota at Miss USA 2024 this August in Hollywood, California. Ahmitara was crowned by last year's winner, former White House intern Amber Hulse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Future Productions® (@usastatepageants) FINAL RESULTS Miss South Dakota USA 2024 - Ahmitara Alwal (Southern South Dakota) 1st runner-up - Cathyliana Sanchez Nunez (Minnehaha County) 2nd runner-up - Lexus Paulson (Southeast South Dakota) 3rd runner-up - Grayson Muller (Mount Rushmore) 4th runner-up - Aubrie Larson (Mitchell) Brandon's Olivia Odenbrett, a former Miss South Dakota's Outstanding Teen titleholder was crowned Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2024. The 17-year-old will also travel to California in the summer for Miss Teen USA 202

Miss Western North Dakota, Codi Miller, was crowned Miss North Dakota USA 2024 last Sunday, May 12 at the Watertown Events Center in Watertown, South Dakota. The 31-year-old former Miss North Dakota Teen USA just broke the records as the oldest woman to have ever won Miss North Dakota USA. Codi was crowned Miss North Dakota Teen USA 2009 and went on to compete in the Miss Teen USA 2009 pageant held in Nassau, The Bahamas. She had to join Miss North Dakota USA many times before finally winning her coveted state title during Sunday's state competition. After the Miss USA organization announced the scrapping of the age limit and welcomed women of all ages, Codi took the chance to join again. "I decided to quietly enter. I focused on my heart and mind. One of my best friends, referring to trying now 7 times, asked me if resiliency was enough to win," she wrote online. "I am here to tell you: NEVER WEAKEN when you hear no. Everything happens for a reason because God has a

Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz has officially received her sash and crown as the new Miss USA 2023. Her coronation ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 15 at 'Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach in Honolulu with the presence of Governor Josh Green. The Miss USA organization recently announced the Maui native as the new titleholder following the resignation of Noelia Voigt to prioritize her mental health. Savannah, who was first runner-up at last year's competition, decided to take over the remaining months of Noelia's reign and is expected to pass her crown at Miss USA 2024 in California this August. Her successor will represent the United States of America at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant to be held in Mexico later this year. "I promise to always be transparent with you and to share my experience. I still believe in the Miss USA organization and its future, and my intention is to make positive changes from within and rebuild its legacy," she wrote on social media. &

From the Top 20, only 10 finalists have been selected to continue their journey to the Miss Namibia 2024 crown. The Top 10 were officially revealed during the preliminary competition held on Saturday, May 11 at Droombos Windhoek. This year's much-awaited final competition date and venue have yet to be announced. The Miss Namibia organization headed by Umbi Karuaihe-Upi currently holds the national license for Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Earth pageants. Last year's winner Jameela Uiras went to Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador where she placed in the Top 20. Due to Miss World rules, Namibia's next Miss World representative has to be a national winner. Last year's first runner-up, Albertina Haimbala, was designated for Miss Earth 2024 instead of the 72nd Miss World. Last year's second runner-up Martha Kautenavali went on to participate in Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam last December. Who will be crowned as the next Miss Nambia? Here are the Top 10 fi

Susana Medina was crowned Miss Grand Spain 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 11 at Theatre Municipal Horacio Noguera, Isla Cristina, Huelva. The 25-year-old representative of Las Palmas bested 34 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Celia Sevilla and will now represent Spain at Miss Grand International 2024. Idayra Tena of Tenerife was named first runner-up while Adriana Corpas of Tarragona, Luana Gheban of Albacete, and Esther Escudero of Euskadi were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 10 were María Llamas of Andalusia, Rocio Mengual of Córdoba, Gema Adrover of Mediterranean, Mayka Rodríguez of Seville, and Ainhoa Gallego of Toledo. Rounding out the Top 15 were Julia Guerrero of Atlántico, Alina Farcas of Castellón, Yaneisy Ceballos of Costa Canaria, Valentina Pereira of La Rioja, and Daniela Quintero of Murcia. This year's competition marked the 8th edition of the annual Miss Grand Spain

Miss Andros, Selvinique Wright was crowned Miss Universe Bahamas 2024 on Sunday, May 12 at Atlantis Showroom in Paradise Island. The 31-year-old founder of the "Women's Health.. Us First" foundation will now prepare to represent the Bahamas at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Her foundation, which focuses on fibroids awareness, aims to promote education, foster research, build a supportive community, and advocate for better health. No stranger to pageantry, Selvinique is a former Miss Grand Bahamas who participated in Miss Grand International 2016 in Las Vegas where she placed in the Top 10 and bagged the Best in Swimsuit award. This year's Miss Universe Bahamas pageant which was themed "Destination Bahamas" featured 10 worthy contestants vying for the national title. Marechan Burrows of Paradise Island was named first runner-up while Daniella Dorsette of Acklins, Chelsea Cooper of Abaco, and Alexandria Pinder of New Provi