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Miss Los Santos, Natasha Vargas was crowned Miss Panama 2023 (Miss Universe Panama 2023) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, September 13 at the Teatro Anayansi (Centro de Convenciones de Atlapa) in Panama City. The 25-year-old journalism graduate bested 14 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds Solaris Barba and will now prepare to represent Panama at Miss Universe 2023 this November in El Salvador. Katherine Fuentes of Chiriquí and Diana Lemos of Panamá Oeste were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 7 finalists were the representatives of Bocas del Toro, Guadalupe Ureña, Las Perlas, Luisa López, Panamá Centro, Italy Peñaloza, and Veraguas, Karliz Moreno. Meet the new Miss Universe Panama: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Panama ® (@misspanamainc) Photos: Maikol Gutierrez, Dario Moreno, Miss Panama / Instagram RELATED POST: Miss Universe Panama 2023: Meet the contestants

Adeline Vetter was crowned Miss Alsace 2023 in a regional competition held on Sunday, September 10 at the Royal Palace in Kirrwiller. The 27-year-old pharmacist from Rossfeld will now prepare to represent the historical region situated in northeastern France at Miss France 2024. She succeeds last year's winner Camille Sedira. Perrine Spinnhirny was named first runner-up while Carla Klein, Sarah Morin, and Pauline Ketterer were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The 94th Miss France will take place on December 16 at the Zénith de Dijon in Dijon. Indira Ampiot of Guadeloupe will crown her successor at the end of the much-awaited event. Meet the new Miss Alsace: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comité Officiel Miss Alsace (@missalsaceofficiel) Photos: Chloé Hautier Photographe, Comité Officiel Miss Alsace / Instagram

Rashmita Rasindran was crowned Puteri Mutiara 2023 (Miss Charm Malaysia 2024) during the Pencarian Puteri Malaysia 2023 final held by Ratu Wanita Malaya organization on September 3 in Kuala Lumpur. The 24-year-old model and social activist from Selangor succeeded Shanned Jane (Miss Charm 2023 Top 20 semifinalist) and will now represent Malaysia at Miss Charm 2024 in Vietnam. Another winner, Haneesya Hanee was proclaimed Puteri Zamrud 2023) Miss Global Malaysia 2024 and will proceed to participate in the Miss Global 2024 pageant. The rest of the Top 5 finalists were Marsha Nazri, Saranya Naidu, and Carolyn Wee. They were awarded the titles Puteri Delima, Puteri Nilam, and Puteri Intan, respectively. "This still feels surreal for me. Thank you to those who have been showering me with so much love and support in this reign," said the new Miss Charm Malaysia. Reigning Miss Charm Luma Russo from Brazil attended the event as a special guest. Road to Miss Charm 2024: View th

Miss Corisco, Diana Hinestrosa was crowned Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2023 during the Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2023 final held on Saturday, September 9 at Polideportivo de Malabo. The 25-year-old economic sciences graduate who is currently pursuing her master's in psychology will now represent Equatorial Guinea at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. She succeeds last year's winner Alba Isabel Obama. Also crowned during the same event was the representative of Malabo, Nieves Bilora Lohoba, who clinched the title of Miss Internacional Guinea Ecuatorial 2023 (Miss International Equatorial Guinea 2023). She will now proceed to compete in Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. Last September 2, Carmen Nguema Mangué who represented Akurenam, was proclaimed Miss Mundo Guinea Ecuatorial 2023 (Miss World Equatorial Guinea 2023) and is now expected to participate in Miss World 2024. A total of 16 contestants have been selected to take part in this year's national competitio

Cindy Inanto was crowned Miss Earth Indonesia 2023 during the Putri Nusantara 2023 final held last July 27 at Rennaisance, Nusa Dua in Bali. The 27-year-old computer engineer and data scientist succeeded last year's titleholder Karina Basrewan and will now represent Indonesia at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam this December. A total of 20 finalists have been selected to take part in the national competition which was attended by former Miss Earth Karen Ibasco with the reigning Miss Earth Mina Sue Choi and Miss Global Shane Tormes. Also crowned during the same event were Miss Global Indonesia 2023 Cynthia Kurniawan and Miss Aesthetic Indonesia 2023 Jennifer Calista. They are expected to compete in Miss Global and Miss Aesthetic International pageants, respectively. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Putri Nusantara (@mahakaryadutapesonaindonesia) Photos: Putri Nusantara / Instagram

Mister International 2023, the 15th edition of the Mister International pageant, is set to take place this Sunday, September 17 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thirty-six contestants are currently in the "Land of Smiles" vying for the highly coveted international male beauty title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister International (@officialmisterinternational) Guinea-Bissau, North Cyprus, and Trinidad and Tobago are among debutants this year while returning countries consist of Canada, Colombia, Lebanon, Nigeria, The Bahamas, and Vietnam. For the first time in its pageant history, the Mister International Organization has allowed fathers, married, and divorced men to participate. Who will be the next Mister International? Meet the contestants: BELGIUM - Maksym Belevyh BRAZIL - Edward Taiye Ogunniya CANADA - Rennel Ricketts COLOMBIA - Daniel Alejandro Garcia Molina CUBA - Daruma Almenares CZECH REPUBLIC - Alexandros Panayi DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -

Following rounds of online screenings, the Miss Ukraine Committee has officially announced the 25 contestants for the Miss Ukraine 2023 pageant. This year's event will be held in an online format where every Ukrainian will for the first time be able to participate as a jury by voting on the Miss Ukraine official website . According to the organizers, proceeds from the competition will be used to help and support those affected by the ongoing armed conflict in the country. The winners will represent Ukraine at Miss International 2023 in Japan, Miss World 2023 in India, and Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. Meet the contestants: 1 - Valentina Burbelo 2 - Elizabeth Gonchar 3 - Kateryna Demyanova 4 - Sofia Zgoba 5 - Olga Kozlenko 6 - Julia King 7 - Elizabeth Kushniruk 8 - Sofia Krishchuk 9 - Valeria Lizenko 10 - Oksana Magera 11 - Victoria Makarova 12 - Adelina Mashkova 13 - Marina Mizhnova 14 - Daria Minenko 15 - Anastasia Mishchenko 16 - Oksana Omelchuk 17 - Ira Pilyaeva 18 - Maria Sitniko

Rachel Slawson, a 28-year-old Irish-American actress, keynote speaker, and model, has been officially appointed as Miss Grand Ireland 2023. The former Miss Utah USA and the first openly LGBTQ+ contestant at Miss USA, recently placed as the second runner-up at Miss Grand United States 2023 pageant in Chicago, Illinois. As a strong advocate for mental health and inclusivity, she is the founder of the "I Am Why Project" and the non-profit "Feelings Are Human" to create a positive impact in her community. The new Miss Grand Ireland will proudly represent the "Emerald Isle" at Miss Grand International 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam this October. She hopes to be the first LGBTQ+ winner of the competition to help further her cause across the world. In a recent post on social media, Rachel shared: "I take immense pride in my Irish heritage and nationality, with my mother bearing the Hennessy name, and my 24th great-grandfather Brian Boru, standing as the i

Miss Earth 2023 grand final and coronation show has been officially announced to take place on December 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. SECC, the city's largest convention center, is conveniently located near a big local shopping center. It comprises four indoor exhibition halls totaling 40,000 square meters, an additional outdoor exhibition space of 15,000 to 20,000 square meters, and one 2,000-seat convention center. The 23rd edition of the Miss Earth pageant, to be organized by Carousel Productions and TNA Entertainment, is expected to welcome more than 80 contestants from across the planet to compete for the highly coveted international title. Pre-pageant events and activities are happening from November 28 until December 21. Further details including the schedules, hosts, and official hotel have yet to be revealed. At the culmination of this year's much-awaited competition, Korea's Mina Sue Choi will crown her succ

The Mister International 2023 Swimwear Competition took place on Sunday, September 10 at Phra Pirun Auditorium, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi in Ayutthaya, Thailand. A total of 36 international male contestants walked the runway in their official swimwear courtesy of the Kanapot Aqua collection from Thai fashion designer Kanapot Aunsorn. Meet our Top 10 favorites: (in alphabetical order) Czech Republic - Alexandros Panayi India - Shashwat Dwivedi Japan - Koki Sakata Lebanon - Seif Al Walid Harb Peru - Joel Farach Marquina Philippines - Jefferson Bunney Puerto Rico - Joshua Yaddah Spain - Borxa Ramo Thailand - Kim Thitisan Goodburn Venezuela - William Badell Special mentions: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, Vietnam The 15th Mister International will be held on Sunday, September 17 at the Crystal Grand Ballroom of the CDC Crystal Design Center in Bangkok. Photos: Mister International RELATED POST: Mister International 2023 contestants touch down in Ba

Miss Imo, Ugochi Ihezue, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 on Sunday, September 10 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 26-year-old visual artist and women's advocate with a master's degree in business administration will represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Another winner, Zamfara's Sectra Okundaye was crowned Miss Supranational Nigeria 2023 and will next year go to Poland to compete in Miss Supranational 2024. The runner-up was the representative of Ekiti, Princess Agunbiade while Lagos, Tofe Olagoke, and Anambra, Paula Ezendu were the rest of the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 15 were Katsina, Cynthia Okoro, Ogun, Olashubomi Balogun, Jigawa, Perpetual Ukadike, Ebonyi, Chimamaka Immaculate Ali, Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas, Cross River, Louisa Jacob-Duke, Nasarawa, Nana Aisha Abubakar, Borno, Chinaza Miracle, Niger, Princess Harnet Eweka, and Ondo, Inem Shina. The new Miss Universe Nigeria is no stranger to pagean

The 25 beauties vying for Miss Venezuela 2023 officially presented in a glittering gala held on Saturday, September 9 in Caracas. Hosted by Henrys Silva and Nieves Soteldo, the contestants officially received their sashes during the special program broadcasted by Venevisión. Representing the 24 states and the federal district of Venezuela, they will compete for the national titles currently held by Diana Silva (Miss Universe Venezuela), Ariagny Daboín (Miss Venezuela World), and Andrea Rubio (Miss International Venezuela). The next winners, to be crowned later this year at the Centro Comercial Líder, are expected to represent Venezuela at next year's Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International editions. Meet the 25 contestants: Amazonas - Ileana Márquez Pedroza Anzoátegui - Giorgiana Rosas Apure - Raulimar Díaz Aragua - Georgette Musrie Barinas - Racha Saab Bolívar - Argiannis Luna Carabobo - Mariangela Ramírez Cojedes - Sheba Sichini Delta Amacuro - Dayana Lara Depe

An ecologist of Tongan and Scottish descent from Sydney, Helen Latukefu, was crowned Miss Earth Australia 2023 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 9 at the Tang Media Performing Arts Centre in Smithfield. The Top 5 finalists and elemental queens were Deborah Madriaga (Miss Earth Air), Kajol Chand (Miss Earth Water), Luna Ojacastro (Miss Earth Fire), and Patricia Sheeran (Miss Earth Charity). This year's Miss Earth Australia winner succeeds Sheridan Mortlock who placed in the Top 4 and clinched the Miss Earth Air title at Miss Earth 2022 last November in the Philippines. Apart from the coveted national title, Helen also went home with the Miss Millionaires Alliance and Best in Swimwear awards. The former Australian Youth Poetry Slam champion will now prepare to represent Australia at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant in Vietnam this December. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Australia (@missearthaustralia) Photos: Bob Reyes, Mi