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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

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 is Laura So

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

Laura Sofia de Sanctis has been officially announced as Miss Grand Panama 2022 on Friday, September 9 and she will represent Panama at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. The 26-year-old social communication graduate is a radio and television presenter, an actress, and a professional model. She is currently working as a logistics manager for a fish processing company and also the CEO of Mundo de Madre Selva, a company focused on working with salvaged wood, which she herself works with Panamanian artisans. In addition, the new Miss Grand Panama is an animal lover, especially cats, and is passionate about philanthropy. She has carried out personal campaigns for various organizations related to cancer prevention, child labor, and tree planting. No stranger to pageantry, Laura is a former winner of Señorita Panama. After winning the national pageant, she went on to participate in Miss Universe 2017 where she was awarded Miss Congeniality. Meet the new Miss Grand Panama

Solaris Barba has been officially crowned as Miss Universo Panamá 2022 (Miss Universe Panama) in a special grand coronation event that took place on Friday, September 2 in Panama City. The 23-year-old model, businesswoman, and TV host received her crown from Ricardo Canto, the president of the new Miss Universo Panamá organization. She was appointed last May and the official announcement was made at a special press conference. This year, a new crown called "La Mariposa de Los Dos Mares" (The Butterfly of the Two Seas) which was designed by the organization president himself and crafted by Venezuelan jeweler and crown maker George Wittels has been introduced. The crown is a symbol of delicacy, transformation, and strength that celebrates women from all regions of Panama along with their history, their races, and their great achievements. Now that she's officially crowned, Solaris can already focus on her preparation for representing her country at the 71st Miss Universe pa

Solaris Barba was officially named Miss Universo Panamá 2022 (Miss Universe Panama) in a press presentation that took place on Wednesday, May 25 in Panama City. The 23-year-old psychology student, model, TV host and businesswoman from Arraiján edged out nine other beauties to clinch the title. She succeeds last year's titleholder Brenda Smith and will now prepare to represent Panama at Miss Universe 2022. "Today officially marks the beginning of a path full of change and hope for all, this is the moment to break a pattern in the contests, truly celebrating women. Not only to its beauty but to its essence and the strength that transcends facing fears to touch hearts through dreams," Solaris shared on social media after being named Miss Universe Panama. "From the bottom of my little heart I thank immensely each of the souls that have been part of the path that brought me here and what continues from it," she added. The new Miss Universe Panama is no stranger to pa

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