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Mister Caminhos do Contestado, Guilherme Werner Wamzer, bested 40 other participants to win Mister Brasil CNB 2022 at Hotel Sibara Flat & Convenções (Sibara Hotel Convention Center) in Santa Catarina on Saturday, May 7. The 27-year-old dentistry degree holder from Mafra is an actor and model. He is passionate about animals and participates as a volunteer in actions and projects that promote their protection. Mister Rondônia, Naraiel Ferrari, Guanabara, Lucas Laet, Santa Catarina, Alisson de Liz, Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Lisita, and Rio Grande do Norte, David Miranda completed the Top 6 finalists. The new Mister Brasil CNB will represent Brazil at the Mister Supranational 2022 competition in the city of Nowy Sącz in Małopolska, Poland this July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Brasil CNB (@misterbrasiloficial) Photos: Luciano Medeiros Fotógrafo / Mister Brasil CNB

USA's Morgan Claycomb was crowned Miss Teen Universe 2022 in a glittering competition held at Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío in Managua, Nicaragua on Thursday, May 5. The 17-year-old beauty from Venice, Florida triumphed over 29 other contestants to win her international title. She succeeds last year's winner from Curacao, Rigene Isenia. "What an unbelievably journey! I have a list of thank yous coming that is about 10 miles long because so many of you wear this crown with me but for right now, I just want to say how grateful and honored I am to have received so much love and support from not only back home but from around the globe and I’m humbled to be YOUR queen," she shared on social media after her victory. Mexico's Danna Vega and Nicaragua's Fernanda Rayo were the first and second runners-up, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen Universe (@teenuniverseint) Photos: Miss Teen Universe / Instagram

Miss Supranational Paraná, Giovanna Reis, was crowned Miss Supranational Brasil 2022 in a national competition held at Hotel Sibara Flat & Convenções (Sibara Hotel Convention Center) in Santa Catarina on Friday, May 6. The 21-year-old businesswoman, model and interior design student from Cascavel bested 26 other beauties to win her title. She succeeds last year's titleholder Deise Benício. Rio Grande Do Sul's Larissa Grabin and Tocantins' Anna Perillo were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Guanabara's Marcele Cataldo, Rio Grand Do Norte's Adriana Yanca, and Distrito Federal's Carol Tibery completed the Top 6 finalists. The new Miss Supranational Brasil will represent Brazil at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant to be held in the city of Nowy Sącz in Małopolska, Poland this July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS PARANÁ MUNDO E SUPRA (@missparanacnb) Photos: Miss Paraná CNB / Instagram

Five national titles were at stake at the culmination of this year's Miss Czech Republic pageant that took place at Fórum Karlín in Prague on Saturday, May 7. Krystyna Pyszková, a 23-year-old model and student from Třince was named Miss Czech Republic 2022 / Miss World Czech Republic 2022. She succeeds Karolína Kopíncová and will now prepare to represent the Czech Republic at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2022) later this year. Adéla Maděryčová (23), Kristýna Malířová (23), Mariana Bečková (23), and Karolína Syroťuková (20) clinched the titles Miss International Czech Republic, Miss Supranational Czech Republic, Miss Grand Czech Republic and Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic, respectively. They will be sent to the next edition of their respective international competitions namely Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Grand International, and Miss Intercontinental. Reigning Miss Supranational from Namibia, Chanique Rabe, was a special guest at the glittering event. Miss

The 23 contestants of the Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico 2022 pageant were officially presented in a special event held at the Palacio Provincial Hotel in Old San Juan on Thursday, May 5. Meet the beauties who are vying for the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico at the next edition of Miss International, Miss Supranational and Miss Grand International: Joceleen Velázquez Morales (Aguadilla) Taís Del Mar Serrano (Arecibo) Lissette Santiago (Arroyo) Georymar Cotto (Bayamón) Mónica Lisete Hernández (Cabo Rojo) Jaimar Cruz (Caguas) Hailey Borrero (Cataño) Oxana Rivera (Dorado) Lismari Ortiz (Guánica) Sarahi Figueroa (Guaynabo) Angely Rivera (Las Piedras) Ana Karina Badillo (Moca) Pamela Texidor (Morovis) Janmarie Fuentes (Naranjito) Ariette Nathalia Banchs (Ponce) Lityaret Hernández (Río Grande) Aleshka Rivera (Sabana Grande) Yomaira Eliss Cruz (Salinas) Lilliriel Rivera (San Juan) Paola C. González (San Sebastián) Adlin Fortes (Toa Alta) Andrea P. Pabón (Vega Baja) Gabriela Cintrón (Yauco)

Mister Panama 2021 Aarón Guerra will represent Panama at the 11th edition of the Mr World pageant. The 27-year-old professional model and dentist from the province of Coclé won his national title last December in Panama City. Aaron started the project “Cuida tu Sonrisa” (Take Care of Your Smile) which focuses on promoting oral health in children. Founded in 1996, the London-based Mr World competition is a male beauty pageant organized by the Miss World Organization. Mr World 2019 Jack Heslewood, an aerospace engineer from England is the reigning titleholder. He is the first-ever English and the fifth European to win the international pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aarón Guerra (@aaronguerrah) Photos: Gino Rovetto, Aarón Guerra / Instagram

Miss Las Palmas, Hirisley Jiménez, was crowned Miss Grand Spain 2022 in a national competition held on Monday, May 2 in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. The 20-year-old Cuban-Spanish beauty bested over 30 other contestants to win her title. She succeeds Alba Dunkerbeck and will now prepare to represent Spain at the 10th Miss Grand International (Miss Grand International 2022) competition in Indonesia this October. Oihana Torres of Euskadi was named first runner-up while Anakristina Rivero of Zaragoza finished second runner-up. Madrid's Kristina Caci and Granada's Natalia Quirós were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The reigning Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien of Vietnam and Miss Grand International Vice President Teresa Chaivisut were special guests at the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 (@missgrandspain) Photos: Miss Grand International, Miss Grand Spain / Instagram

The Concurso Nacional de Belleza Ecuador 2022 (CNB Ecuador) pageant was held on Saturday, April 30 at the Teatro Sánchez Aguilar in Samborondón. Miss Santa Elena, Annie Zambrano, was proclaimed Señorita Ecuador 2022 (Miss World Ecuador). The 22-year-old entrepreneur who is pursuing her bachelor's degree in languages will represent Ecuador at Miss World 2022 later this year. Another winner of the competition is Valery Carabalí who was named Miss Supranational Ecuador 2022. She will travel to Nowy Sacz in Malopolska, Poland to compete for the Miss Supranational 2022 title this July. Gabriela Andrade and María Paula López were proclaimed Virreina Nacional and first princess, respectively. Last year's titleholders Amar Pacheco and Justeen Cruz successfully relinquished their reigns to their respective successors at the end of the event. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska of Poland and Miss Supranational Chanique Rabe of Namibia were special guests at the national competition.

Engfa Waraha was proclaimed Miss Grand Thailand 2022 in a glittering competition held at SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok on Saturday, April 30. The 27-year-old singer, model and actress representing Bangkok succeeds last year's appointed titleholder, Indy Johnson. Amanda Jensen and Thanawan Wigg were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Nesa Mahmoodi and Suphatra Kliangprom completed the Top 5. The new Miss Grand Thailand will represent her country at the Miss Grand International 2022 pageant this October in Indonesia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (@missgrandthailand) Photos: Miss Grand Thailand

Miss Supranational 2021 Chanique Rabe arrived in Guayaquil, Ecuador earlier this week as a special guest in the upcoming CNB Ecuador 2022 (Concurso Nacional de Belleza) pageant. The Namibian beauty was also part of the panel of judges who are tasked to choose the next Ecuadorian representative at Miss Supranational 2022 in Poland this July. "Yesterday was interview day here at [CNB Ecuador] and it was absolutely lovely to get to know the ladies," Chanique shared on her social media account. "I can’t believe the final show is tonight. Thank you [CNB Ecuador] and [Miss Supranational Ecuador] for having me on your panel of judges. I can see the amount of effort and passion being put into this competition and I’m super excited for tonight," she added. The reigning Miss Supranational also had the honor of meeting the vice mayor of Guayaquil, Josué Sánchez, who gave her team a tour of the historic city hall and presented them with gifts to help them get to know more of Ec

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska has arrived in Ecuador as a special guest in the upcoming Concurso Nacional de Belleza Ecuador (CNB Ecuador) 2022 national pageant. Karolina's one-week tour of the South American country includes a reunion with her Miss World sister Amar Pacheco Ibarra, a meeting with the vice mayor of Guayaquil Josué Sánchez, a visit to the chocolate museum, and a trip to the Galápagos Islands as part of a marine conservation project. The Polish beauty was also invited to present computer tablets to more than 100 deserving young people in a project that is dedicated to supplying a tablet and WiFI package to every disadvantaged young person in the city of Guayaquil. A new Miss World Ecuador will be elected this Saturday, April 30 at Teatro Sánchez Aguilar in Samborondón. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS WORLD 2022 (@karolinabielawska) Source: Miss World

Virreina Nacional de Belleza Natalia Lopez Cardona has been officially announced as Miss International Colombia 2022. The 23-year-old model and law student from Quindío placed second during last year's Señorita Colombia competition in Cartagena. "Today my heart beats with happiness, from today I not only represent my coffee land but also the country that has given me so much," she shared on her social media account. Natalia will represent her country at the 60th Miss International pageant in Japan, possibly later this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Concurso Nacional de Belleza® (@reinadocolombia) Photos: Concurso Nacional de Belleza

Miss Pasay City, Celeste Cortesi bested 31 other beauties to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 in a glittering competition held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, April 30. The 24-year-old Filipino-Italian model also bagged the Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit awards. She succeeds Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City and will now prepare to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant later this year. Former Miss World Philippines Michelle Dee of Makati City was proclaimed Miss Universe Philippines Tourism while Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol clinched the Miss Universe Philippines Charity title. Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Misamis Oriental and Maria Katrina Llegado were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Philippines is no stranger to pageantry. In 2018, she won Miss Philippines Earth and finished in the Top 8 at Miss Earth competition. This year's Miss Universe Philippines edition gathered former Miss Universe winners P

Reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu was emotional during her first meeting with former Miss Universe queens in the Philippines. The Indian beauty donned a floral dress by Filipino fashion designer Mark Bumgarner during a special dinner where she met with Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, Demi-Leigh Tebow, and Catriona Gray. Prior to the occasion at Okada Manila, she took to social media to share, "I'm heading to one of the most iconic dinners of my life." "They all have been such a great inspiration to me and supported me from the start and I can't wait to meet them" she added. Apart from Iris, who was part of the selection committee during the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat last December, it was the first time for Harnaaz to meet Pia, Demi, and Catriona in person. The iconic reunion of queens was made possible courtesy of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization. While Harnaaz was invited as a special guest and to take part in the judging panel at Mi