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The 10th Miss Grand International competition is about to start in Bali, Indonesia as the contestants from around the world depart for the host country. Seventy-two beauties are expected to arrive on October 3 and 4. Three new countries consisting of DR Congo, Kyrgyzstan, and Mozambique will debut this year. The contestants will be officially welcomed during the traditional sashing ceremony on October 5 and the Top 10 with the highest social media votes will have a special dinner with MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil. In the next three weeks, the contestants will go through pre-pageant activities, photoshoots, rehearsals, and preliminary competitions leading to the final show on October 25 in Jakarta, where Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien of Vietnam will relinquish her reign. This is the fifth time Miss Grand International is being held outside Thailand since the pageant was established in 2013 and this is Indonesia's first time as the host country. The new crown by George Wittels awaits the

Miss Universe Malaysia 2022 final gala will be held on Friday, October 7 at the M Resort & Hotel in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 15 finalists were chosen in March to take part in this year's competition. The winner will represent Malaysia at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January. Who will succeed Francisca Luhong James as Miss Universe Malaysia? Meet the Top 15 finalists: Ajunee Simreet Kaur Khangura (Ajunee) - 20, from Kuala Lumpur, a law student Annatasha Shanty Jeremiah (Asha) - 25, from Sabah, an engineering student, and project supervisor Buganna S. Saravana Kumar (Buganna) - 24, from Melaka, a community dietitian Catherine Lai Hui Yi (Kate) - 27, from Melaka, a research assistant Chantal Yuen Ting (Chantal) 27, from Penang, a master's student Cheam Wei Yeng (Lesley) - 26, from Selangor, an assistant manager Clarissa Tay Wei Qi (Clarissa) - 24, from Selangor, a business development executive Joann Tiong Hau Ping (Joan

Faron Medhi, representing the state of Nebraska, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, October 1 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The 18-year-old high school graduate and model from Omaha became the first teen representative from Nebraska to win Miss Teen USA since 1983. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were first runner-up Jenna Beckstrom of Idaho, second runner-up Cassidy Hill of California, third runner-up Isabella Mosqueda of Michigan, and fourth runner-up McKinley Farese of Tennessee. Arizona (Maya Denise Gaskin), Florida (Alyssa Khan), Georgia (Courtney Ianna Smith), Hawaii (Malulani Paiste), Iowa (Marisa Mathson), Kansas (Gracie Hendrickson), Nevada (Janae McIntosh), North Carolina (Gabriela Ortega), Ohio (Kylan Darnell), Oklahoma (Haleigh Hurst), and Wisconsin (Sage Gundelly) were the rest of the Top 16 semi-finalists. Ohio's Kylan Darnell was named Fan Favorite winner while North Carolina's Gabriella Ortega a

Surasak "Tor" Muangkeaw was proclaimed Mister International Thailand 2022 in a national competition held on Saturday, October 1 at the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok. The 27-year-old mass communication graduate and film photographer from Lamphun beat 29 other contestants to win the national title. He will represent Thailand at the 14th Mister International competition this October 30 in the Philippines. Kanawach Kueakanchanaphon and Teerapat Angkanit were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Nathaphop Kanjanteak and Nathas Tunjaroen rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Mister International Thailand is no stranger to pageantry. In 2019, he was named Mister Universe Thailand and went on to win Mister Universe Tourism in the Philippines. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tor Surasak (@surasak_tor) Photos:  Pancharut Chaikittiwirun , Mister International Thailand

Today is the day, the Miss Teen USA 2022 final competition is taking place tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one of the country's most beautiful teens are vying for the title currently held by Breanna Myles of Florida and become the 40th Miss Teen USA. The panel of judges who will have the most difficult task in selecting the winner consists of former Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris; Puerto Rican celebrity makeup artist Allan Aponte; Chief Commercial Officer of Senegence Anita Krpata; former Miss Teen USA Keylee Sanders Helmich; former Miss Canada, an Emmy-nominated TV host, executive producer, actress, coach and inspirational speaker Tanya Memme; and public affairs consultant and former chief of staff to two California State Senators Bob Hartnagel. Hosted by reigning Miss USA Elle Smith and FYI storyteller, multi-platform creator and brand builder, Christian Murphy, this year's final competition show is streaming live on missusa.tv . Vie

Doan Thien An was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 (Hoa hậu Hòa bình Việt Nam) in a spectacular final show held on Saturday, October 1 at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. The 22-year-old student from Long An province bested 49 other contestants to win the national title. She will now represent Vietnam at Miss Grand International 2022 in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia this October. Che Nguyen Quynh Chau was named first runner-up while Tran Tuyet Nhu, Tran Nguyen Minh Thu, and Ngo Thi Quynh Mai were the second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand Vietnam became the last representative to be selected this year for the 10th Miss Grand International pageant, only less than a week before the upcoming international competition. Reigning Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien crowned her successor for the national title at the end of the event. This year's competition was the inaugural edition of Miss Grand Vietnam organized by Sen Vang Entertai

Zar Li Moe beat 15 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Myanmar 2022 on Saturday, October 1 at the Grand Ballroom of the Novotel Hotel in Yangon. The 20-year-old commercial model from Bhamo also bagged Miss Royal by Lucky Diamond, Miss Beautiful Smile, and Face of Pan Aesthetics awards. She will now prepare to represent Myanmar at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, the USA this January. Completing the Top 5 finalists were first runner-up Ya Mone, second runner-up Thinzar Min Htet, third runner-up Kendra and fourth runner-up Kay Zin Khant. Myanmar has yet to win the Miss Universe pageant. The country's highest placement was in 2020 with Thuzar Wint Lwin who placed in the Top 21. Meet the new Miss Universe Myanmar: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zar Li Moe (@zar.li.moe) Photos:  Studio Paparazzi / Miss Universe Myanmar , Aw Ya Tha Soe / Zar Li Moe / Instagram

Lochie Carey, representing Australia, was named Manhunt International 2022 during the male supermodel competition's world final held on Saturday, October 1 at Okada Manila in the Philippines. The 23-year-old model and events producer who grew up in Melbourne, Australia beat over 30 other models to win the title and become the second Manhunt International winner from Australia. He also bagged the Face of AQ Prime award. Joshua De Sequera of the Philippines placed second while Elijah Van Zanten of the USA, Tran Manh Kien of Vietnam, and Cas Hagman of the Netherlands were third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Completing the Top 10 finalists were Brazil, Hendson Baltazar; Nicaragua, Hanniel Espinoza; Peru, Daniel Jares; South Africa, Marcus Max Karsten; and Spain, Alexander Calvo. The rest of the Top 16 were the representatives from Indonesia, Deo Nikolas; Japan, Kiichiro Sakamoto; Nepal, Bikalp Shrestha; Nigeria, Lam Chris Chidubem; Sri Lanka, Supun Maduranga; and Venezuela, Jose Lui

The 21st edition of the Manhunt International Male Supermodel competition is taking place tonight at Okada Manila in the Philippines where 34 male models from around the world are vying for the coveted title. Former Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez and reigning Miss Universe Philippines Tourism Michelle Marquez Dee are hosting the event. The panel of judges consists of Thai businesswoman Pawina Bamrungot, fashion photographer Jose Raymond Lontok, fashion designer Albert Andrada, Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet, Blackwater brand representative Kevin Chua, Okada Manila Sales and Marketing Vice-President Cielo Ortega-Reboredo, award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist RS Francisco, and lawyer Honey Quiño. Manhunt International 2022 is live on  Manhunt International and Empire Philippines Facebook pages and on YouTube channels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul Luzineau (@paulluzineau) --- FINAL RESULTS ---

While the 6th edition of Miss Earth Venezuela will be held this December to select the representative for Miss Earth 2023, the national organization will appoint its delegate to this year's international pageant. After weeks of anticipation and a lot of speculation, Miss Earth Venezuela 2022 will finally be revealed in a special coronation ceremony that will air on Globovisión on Tuesday, October 4. Miss Earth Venezuela organization made the announcement of the upcoming event on social media. The next titleholder will succeed the reigning queen Daniela Velasco and will fight for her country's powerhouse status in Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines this November. Here is the official announcement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Venezuela (@missvenezuelaearth) Source: Miss Earth Venezuela