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Miss CosmoWorld 2023 is Shelby Howell of the United States

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Shelby Ann Howell of the United States of America was crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2023 in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, November 29 at The St. Regis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 23-year-old model and real estate agent bested more than 20 other competitors to win the international pageant. She succeeded last year's winner from the Philippines, Meiji Aculana Cruz . Elda Louise Aznar of the Philippines and Maryna Karpeka of Ukraine were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Canada, Gianna Llanes, and Lithuania, Sandra Boris rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Apart from winning the beauty title, the new Miss CosmoWorld also bagged the Miss Photogenic award. She will take home a cash prize of $100,000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss CosmoWorld Beauty Pageant (@misscosmoworld) Photos: Miss CosmoWorld / Instagram

Miss International Queen USA 2024 is Kataluna Enriquez

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Kataluna Enriquez was officially crowned as Miss International Queen USA 2024 in a special coronation event held last Saturday, November 11 in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old Filipino-American model and fashion designer will now prepare to represent the USA at the Miss International Queen 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand next August. Her predecessor, Melony Munro, placed second runner-up at Miss International Queen 2023 which was held last June. The title went to Solange Dekker of the Netherlands. No stranger to pageantry, Kataluna became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant after winning Miss Nevada USA 2021. "It is a great honor to have this title and to represent our country," the new Miss International Queen USA shared on social media in her first week as titleholder. "I can’t wait for you all to witness and be a part of all the projects and events that me and the MIQ USA team are working on," she wrote in another post. Road to Miss Intern

Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 is Blake Johnston of the USA

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The inaugural edition of the Mister Cosmopolitan pageant was held on Sunday, October 8 at The Platform Performing Arts Theatre at Menara KEN TTDI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blake Johnston, the representative of the United States of America beat 14 other competitors to clinch the title of Mister Cosmopolitan 2023. He is a model, wrestler, and fitness enthusiast hailing from Colstrip, Montana. Abdul Rahim of Singapore was named first runner-up while Ivan Ignacio of the Philippines, Yothin Romthaisong of Thailand, and Joshua Saunders of Australia were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The contestants from Italy, Nicolas Maggi, Korea, Lee Ji Hoon, and Vietnam, Nguyen Thien Kha, rounded out the Top 8 semifinalists. Mister Cosmopolitan was organized by Double Event Management and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia and Cuti-Cuti Malaysia. The event was held during the International Fashion, Model & Culture Festival. Meet the first Mister

Miss World America 2023 is Victoria DiSorbo of Tennessee

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Victoria DiSorbo was crowned Miss World America 2023 in a national competition held on Thursday, October 5 at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, Washington. The 25-year-old representing the state of Tennessee will now prepare to compete on behalf of the United States of America at Miss World 2023 in India this December. She succeeds Shree Saini, Miss World America 2020 who placed first runner-up at the 70th Miss World. Athenna Crosby of Utah, Jade Lin Glab of the District of Columbia, Nkechi Okorie of Minnesota, and María Cepero Jimenez of Connecticut were the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were Jeevisha Shukla of Kentucky, Sophia Ortiz of Texas, Samantha Vocatura of Vermont, Alondra de la Torre of Washington, and Leikyn Bravo of Wisconsin. Natalie De Ferrari of the East Coast, Jocelyn Torres of Florida, Clarissa Ren of Maryland, Carolina Cooney of Massachusetts, Monica Aguilar of Nevada, Victoria Ababio of New Jers

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel visits El Salvador

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Fresh from her Paris Fashion Week debut, the reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA touched down in El Salvador for the first time today. According to the beauty queen, she will be in the Central American country for a week to start filming for the upcoming Miss Universe 2023 competition. "It is my first time here, I'm very excited, I've heard amazing things about El Salvador. I'm looking for some of the best pupusas here in the country and I'm looking forward to just exploring the beauty that this country has to offer," she shared on social media. The 72nd Miss Universe is set to take place in El Salvador on November 18. R'Bonney will crown her successor at the end of the event, just 10 months after she won Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans. Check out the footage of her arrival below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universo El Salvador (@missuniversosv) Photo: Miss Universo El Salvador / Instagram

Miss USA 2023 is Noelia Voigt of Utah

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Noelia Voigt of Utah was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Friday, September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The 23-year-old Venezuelan-American interior designer and author of "Maddie the BRAVE" succeeds Morgan Romano and will now prepare to represent the USA at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was named first runner-up while Alexis Loomans of Wisconsin, Jasmine Daniels of Pennsylvania, and Lluvia Alzate of Texas were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Apart from the opportunity to compete in Miss Universe, the new Miss USA will receive a lease at a highrise apartment in LA, a luxury vehicle courtesy of Porsche Downtown LA Motors, and a cash prize. In her answer to the final question "As the brand ambassador for Miss USA, what will be your contribution to the organization?" Noelia replied: "I believe the ability to connect with people is an important asset that a Miss USA shoul

LIVE UPDATES: Miss USA 2023 Final Competition Results

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The Miss USA 2023 final competition and coronation show is happening tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. This year's national pageant, to be hosted by Emmy award-winning TV personalities Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houton, is airing live on The CW network. Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano of North Carolina and internet personality Jordan Kimball serve as co-hosts and backstage commentators. A distinguished panel of judges who will have the most difficult task of choosing the winner consists of fashion designer Nicole Miller, actress Vivica A. Fox, model Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian, social media influencer Patrick Starrr, and Countess Luann de Lesseps. The next Miss USA will head to El Salvador to participate in Miss Universe 2023 this November. Who will be crowned Miss USA 2023? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss USA (@missusa) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 20 Illinois - Samantha Elliot District of Columbia - Cassie Baloue Tex

FAVORITES: Miss USA 2023 final Top 20 favorites

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In just a few hours, the much-awaited Miss USA 2023 pageant will culminate at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one equally beautiful and empowered women across the United States of America will battle it out to win the highly coveted national title. Only one of them will become Morgan Romano's successor as Miss USA and represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Based entirely on their performances during the preliminary competition, meet our final Top 20 favorites: (in alphabetical order) California - Tianna Clark Florida - Caroline Dixon Hawaii - Savannah Gankiewicz Idaho - Hannah Menzner Illinois - Samantha Elliot Iowa - Grace Keller Kentucky - Madalyne Kinnett Maryland - Savena Mushinge Massachusetts - Annika Sharma Michigan - Alexis Fagan-Williams Missouri - Autumn Black Nevada - Josie Stephens New York - Rachelle di Stasio North Carolina - Jordyn McKey South Carolina - Kirby Self Texas - Lluvia Alzate Utah - Noelia Voigt

LIVE UPDATES: Miss Teen USA 2023 Final Competition Results

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The Miss Teen USA 2023 final competition is taking place tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. A total of 51 contestants from across the country will fight for the highly coveted national title. One of them will succeed last year's winner Faron Medhi of Nebraska. Hosted by E! News presenter Justin Sylvester, the national competition is streaming live across the United States of America on The CW website and mobile app. An esteemed panel of judges responsible for selecting the 41st Miss USA consists of Miss New Jersey USA 2014 Emily Shah, TV personality and entrepreneur Katie Cazorla, Tiktoker and influencer Tabitha Swatosh, actress and former Miss Teen USA from New York Ruth Zakarian, and Kopu Water founder Mindy Mahy. Who will be the next Miss Teen USA? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 20 Pennsylvania - Maggie Ross Illinois - Vivica Lewandowski South Carolina - Kenlee M

Miss Teen USA 2023: Where to watch final show livestream

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The highly anticipated Miss Teen USA 2023 will take place tonight at the Grand Theatre of the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. One teenager's life is about to change forever as she is crowned the 41st Miss Teen USA by outgoing queen Faron Medhi of Nebraska. You don't want to miss watching tonight's event which will feature 51 of the country's most beautiful and inspiring teens fighting for one coveted national title. If you can't make it to the venue, you can still watch the show in the comfort of your own home. Tune in to the live streaming on the official website and mobile app of  The CW network. This year's Miss Teen USA final rehearsal starts at 12 p.m. while the final show is at 7 p.m. EST (local time). If you're already in Reno, here's where you can get your tickets: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Photos: Miss Teen USA / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Teen USA 2023: Ne

Miss USA 2023: Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii wins Costume Show

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The 51 contestants vying for Miss USA 2023 showcased their glittering state costumes during the Costume Show held on Wednesday, September 27 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Hawaii USA 2023 Savannah Gankiewicz bagged the award for the best state costume for her spectacular costume inspired by the banyan tree of Maui. The beautiful creation was made by Patrick Isorena, the same talented designer behind R'Bonney Gabriel's winning costume at last year's Miss USA pageant. In a post on social media, Savannah shared: "It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I am proud to take home the best costume for Miss USA. This means so much more than a win to me and my home state, as this symbolizes a beacon of hope, overcoming catastrophe and true resilience." "The banyan tree of Maui survived the worst fires in American history in over 100 years. This costume pays tribute to the roots of Hawaii and the everlasting cycle of life showing the