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Mirna Alejandra Caballini Bouche has been revealed by the Señorita Panama organization as official representative of Panama for Miss Universe 2025. The 22-year-old professional model, singer, theater actress and fashion designer will head to Thailand to compete in the 74th Miss Universe pageant this November. No stranger to pageantry, Mirna previously represented Chiriquí at the Miss Universe Panama 2024 competition and finished as the second runner-up. The new Miss Universe Panama speaks Spanish, English and currently studies Italian. She is the CEO of MCaballini Productions, a company dedicated to the production of children's works. According to Señorita Panama, the winner of Miss Universe Panama 2025 this October will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant. Meet the newly appointed Miss Universe Panama: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Douglas Díaz | Fotógrafo (@douglasdiazphoto) Photos: Señorita Panama, Douglas Díaz / Instagram

Miss Universe Panama 2024 Italy Mora has spoken out for the first time since her departure from the ongoing Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico. According to Italy, she was informed by the Miss Universe Organization on Friday, November 1, before the Gala de las Catrinas event, that she had to leave the competition. MUO has issued an official statement on its decision following a thorough investigation by its disciplinary committee but did not divulge any reason for the disqualification for confidentiality purposes. In an Instagram story, Italy shared in Spanish: "I was told that this measure was taken due to violations involving leaving my room, which I admit I did to do my makeup and collect personal items." "Unfortunately, I trusted and followed instructions without considering the consequences. However, I would like to express that I consider this decision to be severe. I believe it could have been resolved through a conversation or warning," she added. Italy al...

A few days after arriving in Mexico for Miss Universe 2024, Miss Universe Panama 2024 Italy Mora has been officially removed from the competition. No reasons were disclosed for her disqualification because according to the Miss Universe Organization: "Confidentiality is a fundamental pillar of any disciplinary process. By protecting sensitive and personal information, we not only ensure fairness and equity in our decisions, but also the dignity of all involved." MUO also said in an official statement released on Friday, November 1 that their decision to disqualify Miss Universe Panama has been taken "after a thorough evaluation by our disciplinary commission." The statement explained: "The disciplinary committee, charged with maintaining the integrity and values of the pageant, conducted a full audit of the matter and, based on the information gathered and reviewed, has concluded that withdrawal is the most appropriate course of action under the current circums...

Liliam Ashby Barrera has been officially appointed Miss International Panama 2024 and will represent her country at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan this November. The 24-year-old medical student was crowned by her predecessor Linette Clement who placed in the Top 15 at last year's Miss International competition. Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio from Venezuela graced the special coronation ceremony held Monday, September 23 in Panama City. The new Miss International Panama was the first runner-up at Miss Universe Panama 2024. She represented Panama Centro during the national pageant last month. Panama won the Miss International crown once with Lía Victoria Borrero González in 1998. She was the first Panamanian representative in history to win a major international beauty pageant. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liliam Ashby Barrera (@liliamashby) Photos: Dario Moreno, Rafael Neuman

Italy Johan Mora was crowned Miss Universe Panama 2024 during the national competition held on Saturday, August 3 at the Amador Convention Center in Panama City. The 19-year-old model representing Riviera del Canal won the title in her second attempt at joining the pageant. She only made the Top 7 during last year's competition. Lilian Ashby of Panama Centro was named first runner-up while Mirna Caballini of Chiriqui, Brigthey Estrella Castillo of Veraguas, and Shahani Guardia de Isla Grande were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Panama received her crown from the reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua who was a special guest at the event. Italy is passionate about sports, especially football and boxing, and is described as a visionary, fighter woman who professes immense love for her homeland, traditions, and customs. She will now prepare to represent Panama at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Road to the 73rd M...

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 co...

The Señorita Panamá organization officially announced Linette Marie Clement Marciaga as Señorita Panamá 2023 (Miss International Panama 2023) on Tuesday, August 15 at Central Hotel Panamá in Panama City. The 26-year-old engineering student at Universidad Tecnológica de Mexico will now prepare to represent her country at Miss International 2023 to be held in Tokyo, Japan this October. No stranger to pageantry, Linette previously joined Señorita Panamá 2019 where she placed in the Top 12 and bagged the Best Body and Miss Congeniality awards. She went on to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 pageant held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. "It is an honor to be able to share with all of you that I am Señorita Panamá 2023. This moment is a dream come true and a responsibility that I take on with humility and gratitude," shared the new Miss Panama. "My heart beats a deep love for our country, for its diversity, its history, and its people. I promise to carry that love wi...

Panameña Universal Organization officially announced Nicole Castillero as Miss Earth Panama 2023 via social media on Wednesday, August 2. The 23-year-old student pursuing a degree in marketing and international studies will now represent Panama at Miss Earth 2023 to be held in Vietnam this December. Nicole succeeds last year's representative Valerie Solís who bagged a silver medal for Best in Talent during the Miss Earth 2022 competition in the Philippines. Panama has yet to win the Miss Earth crown since joining for the first time in 2001. Its highest placement was in 2006 when Stefanie de Roux Martin placed in the Top 8. The new Miss Earth Panama went online to share the exciting news with her followers. She wrote: "It's official. Miss Earth 2023, representing Panama. Vietnam, here we go." View this post on Instagram A post shared by PANAMEÑA UNIVERSAL (@panamenauniversaloficcial) Photos: Francisco Andara / Panameña Universal

The contestants vying for Miss Panama 2023 (Miss Universe Panama 2023) were officially presented last Friday, June 9 with the sashes of the province, region, or island they represent. A total of 15 equally beautiful competitors have been selected to compete for the national title which is currently held by Solaris Barba. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Panama ® (@misspanamainc) Solaris' successor for the title is expected to represent Panama at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant in El Salvador later this year. The next Miss Universe Panama will be crowned this September at Teatro Anayansi (Centro de Convenciones de Atlapa) in Panama City. Who will take home the crown? Meet the contestants: BOCAS DEL TORO - Guadalupe Ureña CHIRIQUÍ - Katherine Fuentes COCLÉ - Kimberlyn García COLÓN - Shayned La Boissiere DARIÉN - Valentina Sánchez-Cuenca HERRERA - Ana Samaniego ISLA DEL REY - Anabelis Moreno ISLA TABOGA - Rocibel Jaramillo LAS ...

Panama's representatives for Miss Supranational and Mister Supranational 2023 were officially crowned during the 5th edition of Mister Panama Oficial on Sunday, January 29 in Panama City. Mario Bianco, a professional model who holds a degree in marketing and a postgraduate degree in senior management, won the title Mister Panama Oficial 2022 and was designated as Mister Supranational Panama 2023. While his predecessor, Mister Panama Oficial 2021 Aarón Guerra, will compete in the 11th Mr World pageant, he will prepare to represent his country at Mister Supranational 2023 in Poland. Other winners were Manhunt International Panama, Andrés Primera, Man of the Year Panama, José Berastegui, and Mister Global Panama, Raúl Pinto. They are expected to take part in the next Manhunt International, Man of Year, and Mister Global pageants, respectively. Reigning Mister Supranational from Cuba, Luis Daniel Galvez (Mister Supranational 2022), was a special guest during the event held at Hotel El...

Ivis Nicole Snyder, a 25-year-old elementary school teacher and counselor, has been officially announced as Señorita Panamá 2022 (Miss Panama). Organización Señorita Panamá (Miss Panama Organization) made the decision to appoint last year's runner-up as the successor of Brenda Smith, the winner of Señorita Panamá 2021 and Top 16 semi-finalist at 70th Miss Universe, instead of carrying out a national competition. The new Señorita Panamá, who is an abuse and mental health advocate, will represent her country at the 60th Miss International (Miss International 2022) in Tokyo, Japan this December. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivis Nicole Snyder 🌙 (@ivissnyder) Photos: Francisco Andara / Organización Señorita Panamá RELATED POSTS: Señorita Panamá 2021: Brenda Smith to represent Panama at 70th Miss Universe pageant Miss Universo Panamá 2022 is Solaris Barba Miss Earth Panama 2022 is Valerie Clairisse Solís Valderrama Miss Grand Panama 2022 i...

Valerie Clairisse Solís Valderrama has been officially announced as Miss Earth Panama 2022 on Wednesday, October 5 at Envy Club Panama in Panama City. The 18-year-old model, gymnast and ambassador of Panama Academica will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines this November. No stranger to pageantry, Valeria held the titles Miss Teenager Panama and Miss Teenager Universe 2020. Last year's Miss Earth Panama, Jillyan Chue relinquished her crown during the special coronation ceremony held by Panameña Universal Organization. Panama has yet to win the Miss Earth title. Its highest placement was in 2006 with Stefanie de Roux Martin who finished in the Top 8. Meet the new Miss Earth Panama: View this post on Instagram A post shared by PANAMEÑA UNIVERSAL (@panamenauniversaloficcial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by PANAMEÑA UNIVERSAL (@panamenauniversaloficcial) Photos: Madera Negra Beauty Studio / Panam...