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Fifty-one of the country's most intelligent, confident, talented, and community-minded young women are currently vying for the Miss America 2023 title in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prior to the final night competition that will be held this Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun, two preliminary nights were held and four contestants bagged special awards. The first preliminary night was held on Monday, December 12. Miss Indiana, Elizabeth Hallal, earned the Talent award, and Miss Georgia, Kelsey Hollis, earned the Social Impact Pitch award. On the second preliminary night which was held on Tuesday, December 13, Miss Wisconsin, Grace Stanke, earned the Talent award, and Miss Iowa, Bailey Hodson, earned the Social Impact Pitch award. The Talent awardees each received a $2500 worth of scholarship provided by Kawai Pianos while the Social Impact Pitch awardees each received a £1500 worth of scholarship provided by Regalia Magnificent Apparel. Don't miss watching the final show liv...

Germany's Jasmin Selberg was crowned Miss International 2022 from a field of 66 contestants in a glittering competition held on Tuesday, December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 23-year-old university student in history and philosophy received the new crown by Long Beach Pearl from Sireethorn Leearamwat, the longest-reigning Miss International from Thailand. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were the first runner-up from Cabo Verde, Stephany Amado; second runner-up from Peru, Tatiana Calmell; third runner-up from Colombia, Natalia López Cardona; and fourth runner-up from the Dominican Republic, Celinee Santos. The representatives from Canada, Jamaica, and Spain finished in the Top 8 while Costa Rica, Finland, France, New Zealand, Northern Marianas, Philippines, and the United Kingdom were the rest of the Top 15 semi-finalists. This year's pageant marked the 60th edition of Miss International and was held after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It...

After three long years, the 60th Miss International final show will be streaming live today from the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Sixty-six international contestants from different countries and territories will be vying for the coveted title during the much-awaited coronation event where Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat will pass the crown to her successor. Today's show hosted by Japanese actor and radio presenter Tetsuya Bessho and Rachel Chan will also feature Japanese guitarist Miyavi and the professional taiko drumming troupe Kodo as special guest artists. Who will be Miss International 2022? A distinguished international panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next winner who will wear the new cherry blossoms-inspired crown by Long Beach Pearl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣 🦄 (@bintsireethorn) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 15 France - Maya Albert Finland - Anna Merimää...

Less than 24 hours to go and the 60th Miss International will finally be crowned at the Tokyo Dome City Hall (TDC Hall) in Tokyo, Japan. Who will be responsible for selecting the next Miss International? Here is the distinguished panel of judges: Pawel Milewski  - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Japan Ryohei Miyata - Japanese metal craft artist and Nitten director Dewi Sukarno - businesses woman, socialite, and former First Lady of Indonesia Junko Koshino - Japanese fashion designer Norika Fujiwara - Japanese model and actress Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram - Chairperson of the Chao Phraya Express Boat in Thailand Ikenobo Senko - Headmaster Designate of Ikenobo Soujitsu Kobori - 13th Grand Master at Enshu Sado school of tea Sireethorn Leearamwat - Miss International 2019 from Thailand Akemi Shimomura - Chairperson of the International Cultural Association Don't miss the Miss International 2022 final show at 2 p.m. (Tokyo time). The live streaming which costs 1,000 ...

After almost two weeks of pre-pageant events and activities in Japan, the 60th Miss International pageant will finally conclude at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in less than 24 hours. Who among the 66 contestants will take home the coveted crown? Meet our Final 12 favorites for Miss International 2022: TOP 12 Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos France - Maya Albert Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Special mentions: Indonesia, Kenya, Norway, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 favorite glam shots Miss International 2022 contestants experience Japanese tea ceremony Miss International 2022 contestan...

Vanesa Švédová was crowned Česká Miss Essens 2022 (Miss Universe Czech Republic 2023) in a glittering final on Sunday, December 11 at the O2 Universum in Prague. The 19-year-old model from Přerov is now expected to represent the Czech Republic at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant. "Oh my goodness, I still can’t believe y’all really chose me. Thank you all for the votes, for the SMS, to the jury, the audience, the girls, the production for the great care and organization, to everyone who helped me in any way to achieve this," she shared online after winning her title. Rounding out the Top 3 winners were Miss Global Czech Republic 2023 Marie Danči, 25, from Krnov, and Miss Earth Czech Republic 2023 Kristýna Pavlovičová, 20, from Strakonice. They will respectively compete in the Miss Global 2023 and Miss Earth 2023 editions in Vietnam. This year's Česká Miss Essens introduced the reality show "Hledá se Miss" which follows contestants' journey ...

Chantou Kwamboka was crowned Miss World Kenya 2022 in a glittering gala held on Saturday, December 10 at the Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. The 24-year-old model, catwalk coach and actor succeeded last year's titleholder Sharon Obara and will now prepare to represent Kenya at the 71st Miss World pageant. "Last night was one for the books. I still haven't soaked it in all yet. I'm happy, blessed, grateful, and highly favored. I smile, cry, and laugh all at the same time. This is truly a dream come true. I am completely grateful for how this journey has unfolded," she shared on social media. Digital creator Wanjiku Kariuki and mental health advocate Wabaiya Kariuki were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Kenya has yet to win the Miss World crown. The east African country's highest placement was in the Top 5 in 2016 with Evelyn Njambi Thungu and in 2017 with Magline Jeruto. Meet the new Miss World Kenya: View this post on Instagram ...

Kristiyana Yordanova was crowned Miss World Bulgaria 2022 in a competition held last Wednesday, December 7 at the Princess Casino Sofia Ramada Hotel & Spa in Sofia. The 24-year-old author and psychology and neuroscience student at the University of British Columbia will represent Bulgaria at the 71st Miss World pageant. Prior to winning her national title, she participated in the Miss World Canada 2022 pageant on November 13 and placed in the Top 15. In a post on social media, she shared how honored she feels to receive the crown and be able to represent her home country. "I was deeply affected as a child when I had to move away from everything I had ever known. I missed my roots deeply, and so being able to connect with my culture yet again so seamlessly was so beautiful and genuine," she wrote. As a mental health advocate, Kristiyana founded "Woman Squared" to use her platform for an open conversation and change the narrative about women in society. She said, ...

Erina Hanawa, a 29-year-old Japanese-Filipino beauty representing Japan, was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 on Saturday, December 10 in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. The runners-up were Justine Felizarta of the Philippines (first), Le Thi Huong of Vietnam (second), Iana Sharikova of Russia (third), and Adeduro Adetola of Nigeria (fourth). Rounding out the Top 12 semi-finalists were from China, Hanyu Zhang; Ghana, Emmanuella Apuri; Indonesia, Ade Yunita; Italy, Maria Carmen Crescenzi; Singapore, Delvina Katerina Luther; Thailand, Pakinee Duangpattra; and Turkey, Duygu Cerit. The continental titles were awarded to Colombia's Hazel Zuñiga Pinedo (Miss Tourism America), Thailand's Pakinee Duangpattra (Miss Tourism Asia), Ghana's Emmanuella Apuri (Miss Tourism Africa), and Turkey's Duygu Cerit (Miss Tourism Europe). Apart from the title, the new Miss Tourism World was also awarded the Best Tourism Video along with Thailand's Pakinee Duangpattra and Siberia's Milena Vatsil. Th...

The beautiful contestants of the Miss International 2022 pageant dolled up in their elegant white cocktail dresses for their official glam shots. Two more days to go before the much-awaited final competition at the Tokyo Dome City Hall where one of the 66 beauties will walk away with the coveted crown by Long Beach Pearl. Online voting is still open so spread the word and help your favorite contestants advance to the Top 15 this Tuesday, December 13. Based entirely on official glam shots, meet our Top 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Cuba - Rachel Martín France - Maya Albert Greece - Anna Pavlidou Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling Jamaica - Israel Harrison Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana United Kingdom - Evanjelin Elchmanar Special mentions: Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Togo, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss Intern...