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LIVE UPDATES: 14th Mister International Final Competition Results

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The 14th Mister International final competition is taking place tonight at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Thirty-five contestants from around the world are vying for the coveted international title. Who will succeed Trinh Van Bao of Vietnam? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister International (@officialmisterinternational) --- FINAL RESULTS --- Special Awards Best in National Costume - Indonesia, Jason Julius Mister Congeniality - Japan, Ryo Yatogo Mister Personality - Albania, Boris Gurtner Mister Photogenic - Thailand, Surasak "Tor" Muangkaew Mister Kemans - Hong Kong, Jason Li Kwai Chiu Mister Derma World Skin - USA, Daryn Alexander Mister Face of Derma World - Malaysia, Roger Hugo Amandus Mister Body of Derma World International - Philippines, Myron Jude "MJ" Ordillano Mister Derma World International - India, Lukanand Kshetrimayum --- TOP 16 India - Lukanand Kshetrimay...

Miss World Curacao 2022 is Nashaira Belisa Balentien

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Nashaira Belisa Balentien was officially crowned as Miss World Curacao 2022 in a special coronation ceremony held on Saturday, October 29 in Willemstad. The 25-year-old philanthropist, entrepreneur, and future lawyer succeeded last year's titleholder Alvinette Soliana and will now prepare to represent Curacao at the 71st Miss World pageant. No stranger to pageantry, Nashaira previously held the title Miss Universe Curacao. She went on to participate in Miss Universe 2017 which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA but unfortunately missed placing in the Top 16. The new Miss World Curacao is passionate about helping other people. She started a foundation in 2013 and has been organizing projects in Curacao, Colombia, and some African countries. Her company, Pageant House Limited, is actively involved in philanthropy through the Pageant House Foundation. Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island, has yet to win the Miss World pageant since joining in 1975. Its highest placement was Top 20 in 202...

FAVORITES: 14th Mister International Top 10 final favorites

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Tonight, one distinctively handsome gentleman will walk away with the Mister International title from the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Who will succeed Trinh Van Bao of Vietnam and become the 14th Mister International? Meet our Top 10 final favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Brazil - Luan Antonelli Bristot Cuba - Rubert Manuel Arias Solozábal Philippines - Myron Jude "MJ" Ordillano Spain - Juan Pablo Colías González Venezuela - Orangel de Jesús Dirinot Guanipa TOP 10 (in alphabetical order) Hong Kong - Jason Li Kwai Chiu India - Lukanand Kshetrimayum Switzerland - Marcel Ignacio Riera Thailand - Surasak "Tor" Muangkaew USA - Daryn Alexander Special mentions: Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia, Netherlands Photos: Owen Reyes / Mister International RELATED POSTS: 14th Mister International: Meet the contestants 14th Mister International press presentation, meet 'media popularity' winners 14th Miste...

Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2022 Beauty With A Purpose Top 5 finalists announced

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The Top 5 finalists for the Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2022 Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) fast track challenge have been officially announced. This challenge showcases the contestants' inspirational projects and the social causes they advocate. The winner will automatically earn a spot in the Top 10 which will be announced during the final on November 6 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Port of Spain. Following a lengthy and deliberative selection process, the chosen finalists are Miss Cunupia, Dania Duntin; Miss Maracas Valle, Ache Abrahams; Miss San Juan, Savannah Sandy; Miss Arima, Jemima Pierre; and Miss Diamond Vale, Emma-Leigh Aqui. View this post on Instagram A post shared by #WeddingPhotographer (@raj.vphotography) Photos:  Rajiv Photography / Miss World Trinidad & Tobago RELATED POSTS: Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2022: Meet the Top 17 finalists Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2022 Top Model Competition

Miss Korea 2022 is Lee Seung-hyun

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Lee Seung-hyun, a 23-year-old economics student at Korea University was crowned Miss Korea 2022 in a glittering final held on Wednesday, October 26 at the Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Yoo Si-eun, 25, a student of aviation services, and Kim Go-eun, 22, a student of aviation and aeronautical engineering, were in second and third places, respectively. Out of 54 regional winners, only 30 finalists were selected to take part in the 66th edition of the national pageant. This year's winners are expected to represent Korea at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam and Miss International 2023 in Japan. Meet the new Miss Korea: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이승현 (@is.hyun_) Photos: Miss Korea , Lee Seung-hyun / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss International Korea 2022 is Kim Su-jin SPOTLIGHT: Meet Hanna Kim, Miss Universe Korea 2022

14th Mister International: Meet the contestants

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The 14th Mister International edition will be held this Sunday, October 30 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 35 distinctively handsome gentlemen from around the world are vying for the title which is currently held by Trinh Van Bao of Vietnam. For ticket information, visit the Mister International official website and social media accounts. Who will be the next Mister International? Meet the contestants: Albania - Boris Gurtner, 22, Fribourg Belgium - Niels van Dijk, 24, Bornem Brazil - Luan Antonelli Bristot, 29, Jacinto Machado Cambodia - Bunchhat Eat, 25, Phnom Penh Cuba - Rubert Manuel Arias Solozábal, 28, La Habana Czech Republic - Matěj Švec, 23, Velešín Dominican Republic - Manuel Franco, 21, Moca France - Pierre Carriou, 21, Paimpol Haiti - Réginal Theodore Bien-Aim, 29, Port-au-Prince Hong Kong - Jason Li Kwai Chiu, 24, Hong Kong India - Lukanand Kshetrimayum, 20, Manipur Indonesia - Jason Julius, 25, Bandung Japan - Ryo Y...

Beauty of Russia 2022 is Daria Lukonkina

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Daria Lukonkina has been crowned Beauty of Russia (Krasa Rossii / Краса России) 2022 on Wednesday, October 26 at the Zimny Teatr (Winter Theater) in Sochi. The 19-year-old model and student from Nizhny Novgorod will represent Russia at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. She succeeded last year's winner Ekaterina Velmakina who will go to the Philippines for Miss Earth 2022 this November. Rounding out the Top 6 finalists were Zlata Sokolova, Daria Turysheva, Christina Kim, Alena Klyosova and Milena Vatsik. Pilna Baranchevskaya and Regina Mezentseva and Elizabeth Boyarnikova were awarded Miss Talent, Director's Choice, and Young Beauty, respectively. "I am overwhelmed with emotions, I am very glad that after all this title has become mine, that I will carry it with dignity and pride all my life," said the new Miss Earth Russia after winning the national competition. Founded 26 years ago, Beauty of Russia is one of the oldest beauty competitions in Russia. This year, a total of ...

Paraguay's Macarena Tomas disqualified from Miss Earth 2022 due to age limit

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Macarena Tomas has been preparing to represent Paraguay at Miss Earth 2022 this November in the Philippines but unfortunately was disqualified due to the age limit. The 29-year-old international aero yoga (aerial yoga) instructor who was named Miss Tierra Paraguay during the Reinas del Paraguay national competition in August, failed the Miss Earth organization's age limit requirement which is 18-28 years of age (until December 2022). There is no confirmation yet whether a new representative will be selected to be sent to this year's Miss Earth edition or too late for it, but as of this writing, Paraguay has been removed from the list of delegates on the pageant's official website. Here's the announcement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reinas del Paraguay (@reinasparaguay) Photos: Guillermo Fridman / Reinas del Paraguay

JKN Global Group's acquisition of the Miss Universe Organization officially announced

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Thai content company and world-class commerce JKN Global Group under the leadership of Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip officially announced the acquisition of the Miss Universe Organization from IMG.  A press conference was held on Thursday, October 27 at the JKN Empire Building in Thailand to reveal several details of the new MUO ownership and answer questions from the local and international media. "JKN is extremely honored to acquire the copyright and business of Miss Universe. Working with a management team with a great vision to reach people around the world as well as foster strong relationships between business partners and world-class brands. To continue the value of the MISS UNIVERSE brand," said JKN CEO who just became the first woman and non-US citizen to own the entire MUO. MUO CEO Amy Emmerich, who virtually attended the conference with MUO President Paula Shugart, said: “I am excited to be working with JKN to create the growth of the Miss Universe Organization ...