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Shanique Singh was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2022 from a field of 13 competitors on Sunday, December 4 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston. The 25-year-old medical student at the University of the West Indies also won the Beach Beauty, Talent, and Beauty With A Purpose fast track events. She has now succeeded last year's titleholder Khalia Hall and will now prepare to represent Jamaica at the 71st Miss World pageant. Lineisha Davis and Tahje Bennett were respectively announced as the first and second runners-up while Asheka Robinson and Toni-Ann Martin rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Jamaica World will now embark on a wonderful journey of a lifetime raising her flag on the global stage and following the incredible footsteps of her predecessors. Her Beauty With A Purpose project is focused on the holistic approach to the reproductive and sexual health of females. Jamaica has won the Miss World crown four times with Miss World 1963 Carole Crawford, Miss World 1976...

Almost a week after her historic win at Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines, Korea's Mina Sue Choi has returned to her home country. Before leaving Manila, she went to social media to share her first post after winning her title. She said: "It's been a few days now, but I still can't believe it. I think this is the first time in my life that so many people congratulated me and rejoiced with me." Slaying a simple look with dark pants, a white top, and a leather jacket, the beauty queen arrived at Incheon International Airport on Sunday, December 4 carrying the iconic Miss Earth crown and the official Miss Earth sash across her chest. Following weeks of hectic pageant activities, Mina will take a rest before she embarks on a world tour promoting the Miss Earth advocacy for the environment by January 2023. Miss Earth 2022 final was held on November 29 at Okada Manila where the Korean beauty beat over 80 other contestants from around the world to win her country's ...

Miss Cameroun 2023 first runner-up Mouketey Lynette Monalisa Jelly has now been confirmed to represent her country Cameroon at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. The 26-year-old beauty from Douala is a youth empowerment advocate and founder of the Miss Monalisa Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Jelly represented South West at the recently held Miss Cameroun 2023 where she placed second to Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse. No stranger to pageantry, she also previously held the titles Miss Commonwealth Africa Charity 2021, Miss University Africa Central 2021, and Miss Beach 2015. The new Miss Universe Cameroon now prepares to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA for the international competition this January. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Cameroun (@miss_cameroun_officiel) Photos: Miss Cameroun RELATED POST: Miss Cameroun 2023 is Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse

Miss International 2022 contestants had the chance to learn and experience ikebana from the experts at the Ikenobo school in Ochanomizu, Tokyo on Friday, December 2. Ikebana, which literally means "to give life to flowers" is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It has already become a traditional part of the Miss International pageant activities. Here are some of the contestants during their ikebana experience: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 pre-arrival favorites Miss International unveils new crown by Long Beach Pearl

The interview judges for the upcoming Miss Earth USA and Teen Miss Earth USA 2023 have been officially announced. Meet the distinguished panel of judges: Andreia Gibau - Host, model, Miss Earth USA 2017 and Miss New York USA 2020 Lisa Forbes Cardell - Pageant coach, state pageant director, and Miss Earth USA 2007 Thom Brodeur - Businessman, media personality, and CEO of Queen Beauty Universe Elizabeth Safrit Bull - Former Miss World United States and Miss World 2014 second runner-up Laura Clark - Miss Earth USA National Director The national finals will be taking place from January 4 to 8 in Orlando, Florida. Visit missearthusa.com for ticket reservations. Photo: Miss Earth USA RELATED POST: Miss Earth USA 2023 schedule of events, tickets info

For the first time, Vietnam will be hosting the Manhunt International Male Supermodel competition. Produced by Leading Media Company and Halavu Beauty Clinic LLC, the 22nd world final is expected to be held on December 2, 2023 in a venue yet to be announced. The special announcement was made by Manhunt International President Rosko Dickinson during the Harper's Bazaar Star Awards 2022 held in Ho Chi Minh City. Australia's Lochlan “Lochie” Carey is the reigning Manhunt International who won the 21st edition which was held in the Philippines in October. He will relinquish his reign at the end of next year's event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANHUNT INTERNATIONAL (@manhuntintl) Photos: Manhunt International RELATED POSTS: Manhunt International 2022 is Lochie Carey of Australia LIVE UPDATES: Manhunt International 2022 Final Results FAVORITES: Manhunt International 2022 Final 12 favorites Manhunt International 2022: Meet the 34 contestants

Maria Camila Sanabria Pereyra has been appointed as the new Miss Universe Bolivia 2022 and will represent her country at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January. The 27-year-old beauty replaced the previous titleholder Maria Fernanda Pavisic Rojas who was dethroned due to her controversial "social experiment" video mocking her fellow competitors at Miss Universe. No stranger to pageantry, the newly proclaimed Miss Universe Bolivia has in October competed in Miss Grand International 2022 which was held in Indonesia and unfortunately missed a placement. Camila holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and master's in commercial management. She represented Santa Cruz at Miss Bolivia 2022 in July where she was originally named as her country's representative at Miss Supranational 2023. Her designation as Miss Grand Bolivia came after Alondra Mercado's renouncement of the title. Meet the new Miss Universe Bolivia: ...

Miss International 2022 contestants spent their day one in Tokyo, Japan with an orientation and warm welcome from the chairperson of the International Cultural Association, Akemi Shimomura, together with Mr. Takashi Ikemitsu of the Japan Travel Agency. They were all specially commissioned as Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassadors in their respective countries and the certificate was handed over to Miss International Spain 2022 Julianna Ro. The 66 beauties will now be the goodwill ambassadors for Japan once they return home after the competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Standouts from day one were the representatives of Cabo Verde, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Don't forget to vote for your favorite contestants to advance to the T...

Sixty-eight beauties from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the upcoming 60th edition of the Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan. On December 13 at Tokyo Dome City Hall, one of them will walk away with the coveted title currently held by Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat. Before the last major pageant of the year officially kicks off, here are our Top 12 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia Lopez Cardona India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Duran Norway - Romée Dahlen Philippines - Hannah Arnold Peru - Tatiana Calmell Puerto Rico - Paola Gonzales Torres Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana USA - Corrin Stellakis Vietnam - Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh Special mentions: Czech Republic, France, Indonesia, Panama, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan Miss International unveils new cro...

Meiji Aculana Cruz of the Philippines beat over 20 other contestants to be crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2022 on Wednesday, November 30 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Uzbekistan's Amaliya Shakirova and Thailand's Onnapun Na Chiangmai were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Zara Amalina of Indonesia and Cecilia Kongwa of Zambia rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss CosmoWorld is a 28-year-old TV host and brand ambassador. No stranger to pageantry, she represented the city of Valenzuela at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 where she finished as second runner-up. A graduate of three bachelor's degrees and currently pursuing her master's, Meiji is an advocate for education. She shared: "My life has transformed through the power of education. Thus, I want to emphasize the importance of quality and free access to education. As we educate our youth we provide them a tool to be empowered, be independent and be productive individuals of the so...