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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

After weeks of anticipation, the Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 grand final culminates tonight at the  Beach City International Stadium in Jakarta. Thirty contestants from across the country will fight for the coveted national title and the opportunity to represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Tonight's event hosted by Rory Asyari with co-hosts Eveline Ong and Okky Alparessi, will be the first Miss Universe Indonesia edition under Poppy Capella. Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA is attending the show as one of the special guests. Who will be Miss Universe Indonesia 2023? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Indonesia (@missuniverse_id) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 15 Baby Kritami Novia Irma Grecia Hutapea Shania Binti Mahir Hamdun Angela Yovita Lillo Stella Vidyasari Jezneel Ross Vensca Veronica Tanus Muthia Fatika Rachman Alya Zahira Wirda Sheren Regina Simamora Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld Grace Ber...

After five years, the Miss Universe Puerto Rico organization and Wapa Televisión officially presented a new crown named "Evolución" (Evolution). The new masterpiece was designed by Gabriela Rodríguez and Lido Jewelers, the same creators of the "Renacer" (Renaissance) crown that was worn from 2018 until 2022. With the presence of 31 contestants vying for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023, the unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 2 at the Lido Jewelers venue in the Mall of San Juan. Modernity, simplicity, and elegance describe the design of the new crown for the national pageant. It is made of 18-carat white gold and silver, 10-carat channel-mounted diamonds, aquamarine stones, and a pearl. According to Yizette Cifredo, national director of Miss Universe Puerto Rico, "The new crown represents the continued development of the platform and each woman who is part of it." "Just as the ribbon symbolizes wearing Puerto Rico on the chest, wearing th...

Djulieta Calalb has been confirmed to represent Moldova at the Miss International 2023 pageant in Japan this October. The 18-year-old model and recent high school graduate finished as first runner-up at the Miss Moldova 2023 final held in Chişinău last May. Prior to placing second at the national competition, she previously held the titles Catwalk Top Model Romania 2022 and Top Model Moldova 2021. Moldova, an Eastern European country, last joined Miss International in 2018 with Daniela Marin. The new Miss International Moldova will now prepare to compete in the 61st Miss International to be held on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Djulieta Calalb (@djulietacalalb) Photos: Miss Moldova, Djulieta Calalb / Instagram RELATED POST: Miss World Moldova 2023 is Diana Spotarenko

Karla Bchir edged out 13 other competitors to win Miss Côte d'Azur 2023 in a competition held on Sunday, July 30 at Arènes de Fréjus. The 19-year-old model and real estate student from Cannes succeeds Flavy Barla and will now represent Côte d'Azur at Miss France 2024 later this year. The runners-up were Doriana Bodart, Jade Gabet, Laurene Verrat, and Lou-Ann Huguet. Prior to winning her title, the new Miss Côte d'Azur was named Miss Cannes 2023 in June. She now joins recently crowned  Miss Guyane, Miss Guadeloupe, Miss Corse, and Miss Provence on the road to the national pageant this December. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Provence Miss Cote D’Azur (@comitemisspaca) Photos: Miss France, Kideavin Visuals

Earlyca Frederick was crowned Miss Universe Saint Lucia 2023 on Monday, July 31 at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian in Gros Islet. The 25-year-old primary school teacher from the southwestern district of Choiseul succeeds last year's winner Sheris Paul and will now prepare to represent Saint Lucia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November.  Rounding out the Top Top 3 finalists were Natanni Kaya St. Omer from Corinth and Kaysia Verneuil-Joyeux from Laborie. "This all feels so surreal considering that I’m now one step closer to achieving my childhood dream to become Miss Universe," shared the new Miss Universe Saint Lucia. "The journey, however, has only just begun. It is my intention to utilize this platform to create indelible linkages. Epitomizing the diversity in beauty to inspire and facilitate inclusivity and integration on the international scale is essential," she added. No stranger to pageantry, Earlyca has joined a number of pageants in the past in...

Fashion designer Laylah Rose has been announced as the new license holder and will serve as the president and CEO for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The founder of Laylah Rose Couture and also the CEO of VIP Pageantry replaces Miss Brand and former Miss USA national director Crystle Stewart. Reno, Nevada will again host this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with Emmy Award-winning executive producer Kerri Zane of Kerri Zane Enterprises and Bud Brutsman of Brentwood Communications International, Inc. handling the productions. The much-awaited Miss USA 2023 and Miss Teen USA 2023 competitions will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort the week of September 25, 2023. Further details have yet to be announced. Reigning queens Morgan Romano of North Carolina and Faron Medhi of Nebraska will be present to crown their respective successors. "My goal as the head of this organization is to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and cont...

Reigning Miss Universe reacted following a press release of the Miss Universe Organization confirming that the rigged allegations on Miss USA 2022 were false. R'Bonney Gabriel went to social media to share: "Winning Miss USA was a dream come true. But then many accusations followed claiming was win was rigged." "Long story short, a 3rd party thorough investigation was conducted, and the accusations were found false, I was able to go compete at Miss Universe, and thankfully won." She continued with what she learned from her experience: "Many things will try to knock you down in life, never let them block or distract you from working towards your goal. We can't control unfortunate events in life, but we can control how we react and let them affect us. Use adversity to make you stronger." "I believe everything in life happens for a reason, if I would have let this bring me down and stop training for Universe during this controversy, I never would...

Former Miss USA Crystle Stewart will no longer be the national director for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions. To recall, the Miss Universe Organization gave her a license to run the pageants in 2020 but a suspension occurred in October of last year following rigged allegations that were thrown at the results of Miss USA 2022. Here's an official press release shared by MUO today: The Miss Universe Organization today announces a new chapter for the MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA brand and license. MUO, Miss Brand, and former USA national director Crystle Stewart have chosen to end their partnership. A spokesperson for the organization said:  The Miss Universe Organization is grateful for the longstanding relationship with Crystle Stewart over the years. As a stakeholder in the Miss USA brand, Crystle and her team enhanced prize packages, increased visibility of titleholders, secured a remarkable location for the Miss USA pageant, and strengthened brand partnerships. Cryst...

With an impressive seven winners so far, Venezuela can be considered a powerhouse country when it comes to the Miss Universe pageant. There is no doubt that the annual Miss Venezuela is also regarded as one of the most prestigious and anticipated national pageants in the world. Although the first titleholder was named in the early 1900s, the competition was officially established in 1952 — that same year the country debuted at Miss Universe. Prior to its first victory in 1979 courtesy of Maritza Sayalero, Venezuela had already achieved several placements and runner-up finishes that seemed to herald glorious decades ahead. Three more winners emerged during the 80s and 90s with Miss Universe 1981 Irene Sáez, Miss Universe 1986 Bárbara Palacios, and Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado On top of that, from 1983 until 2003, the country achieved a total of 21 consecutive placements — the second-longest streak next to the USA. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ste...