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Miss USA 2023, the highly anticipated 72nd Miss USA pageant will take place on September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The upcoming national competition will be the first edition since the Thailand-based JKN Global Group headed by Anne Jakrajutatip became the owner of the Miss Universe Organization. It will also mark the first year since Layla Rose took over as the national director, president, and CEO for both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morgan Romano (@officialmorganromano) A total of 51 contestants from across the United States of America will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. This year's winner will succeed the reigning Miss USA, Morgan Romano , who took over the title when R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned as Miss Universe 2022 last January. Don't forget to vote for your favorites to win the People...

Rachelle di Stasio was crowned Miss New York USA 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College in Harrison, New York. The 26-year-old former American Ballet Theatre ballerina, model, and mental health and domestic violence advocate will now represent New York at upcoming Miss USA 2023. Zoe McGrady was named first runner-up while Carter Brown, Marizza Delgado, Christiana DiNardo, and Emely Matute were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. "Humbled and honored to be your Miss New York USA 2023. Thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible messages, support, and love. My heart is full," shared the new Miss New York USA after winning her state title. Last night's state competitions also culminated with another winner, Miss New York Teen USA 2023 Stephanie Skinner who will now proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this September. Last year's winners Heather Nunez and Mahdiya Chowdhury crowned their respect...

Melanie Michelle Cohn Bech, representing Ciudad Capital, was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias in Guatemala City. The 28-year-old mother of two, model, host, and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent Guatemala at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. She succeeds last year's winner Ivana Batchelor. Aside from winning the title among 16 equally beautiful competitors, the new Miss Universe Guatemala also bagged the Mejor Modelo Fotografíca and Top Model awards. Hassell Adriana Zúñiga Reyes of Izabal and Brianna Corina Herrarte Barrios of Guatemala en USA were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 6 were the representatives of Alta Verapaz, Cielo Keila Stefany Pereira Caal (third runner-up), San Raymundo, Dayana Clarisa García del Cid (fourth runner-up), and Santa Catarina Pinula, Evelyn Gamaly Tejada Rivas (fifth runner-up). Since the Miss Universe Organization ...

Following the successful staging of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 in Jakarta, the Miss Universe Indonesia Organization has just announced a significant change in its competition rules. National director and owner Poppy Capella released an official statement on Monday, August 7 regarding her decision to remove the minimum height requirement as there were concerns several provincial winners did not meet the previous qualification. "This change is not merely a response to the outcomes of the early-stage provincial events, but also a reflection of our commitment to inclusivity at both the provincial and national levels," she clarified. "These events were organized in good faith, and it would be unjust to disqualify their winners based on a criterion that can be considered non-essential." In case you missed it, here's the full statement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Indonesia (@missuniverse_id) Photos: Miss Universe I...

Yamile Dajud, representing Río Negro, was crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2023 in a national competition held on Sunday, August 6 at the Sala del Sol in San Juan. The 27-year-old social communication graduate currently pursuing a law degree bested 21 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds Bárbara Cabrera and will now prepare to represent Argentina at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Elena Mateo of Tucumán and Lali Dieguez of Neuquén were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Martina Botero of Antártida, Milagros Irrazabal of Entre Ríos, and Melany Gonzalez of Santa Cruz rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The rest of the Top 12 semifinalists were the representatives of Catamarca, Martina Tapia, Corrientes, Angelina Del Mar, Formosa, Renata Pascotto, Misiones, Daiana Pereyra, San Luis, Milagros Lujan, and Santiago del Estero, Oriana Llebeili. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Argentina previously joined Señorita Colombia 2021 ...

Elise Aquilina edged out nine other competitors to be crowned Miss Roussillon 2023 on Saturday, August 5 in Le Barcarès. The 21-year-old student pursuing her master's degree in general public law, from Cabestany, will now prepare to represent Roussillon at Miss France 2024. She succeeds last year's winner Chiara Fontaine. Juliette Gauthier was named first runner-up while Emma Bossi, Fanny Phauliac, and Pauline Simmat were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The 94th Miss France will be held on December 16 at the Zénith de Dijon in Dijon. Indira Ampiot of Guadeloupe will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss Roussillon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elise Aquilina (@eliseaquilinaoff) Photos: Laurent Vu / Comité Languedoc-Roussillon, LightBloom Studio / Elise Aquilina / Instagram

Matea Smith was crowned Miss Filipina International 2023 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, August 5 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California. The 21-year-old model and a behavioral and cognitive neuroscience student at the University of Florida bested over 30 other competitors to win the beauty title. Aside from the title, she also bagged the Best in Swimsuit award. She succeeds last year's winner, Blessa Figueroa. Amanda Russo was named Miss Filipina International Tourism 2023 while Lauren Skeoch, Patricia Tapia, and Rylen Steinbuch were announced as the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 15 semifinalists were Beatriz Mclelland, Dakota Swart, Denise Samaniego, Hannah Marte, Heather Casignia, Issa Rose Mata, Jessica Zemanek, Kawina Kan-hai, Kelly McIlroy, and Mary Ann Monda. Hosted by Jeannie Mai and Cheryl Burke, this year's competition marked the 10th-anniversary edition of the annual Miss Filipina Intern...

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 continues to heat up as the recently concluded swimsuit competition was held in the picturesque Khon Kaen province. Each of the 53 stunning contestants sashayed their way across the stage exuding beauty and confidence in their official two-piece swimsuits provided by UNIX brand. Meet our Top 12 favorites: (in random order) Ang Thong - Chananchida Sukmee Buri Ram - Nichakun Senawong Krabi - Alexandra De Grancey Mae Hong Son - Kirana Jasmine Chewter Nakhon Ratchasima - Anntonia Porsild Nakhon Si Thammarat - Suttida Iadpoo Phitsanulok - Krongthong Chantarasompoch Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Wanvisa Puplong Phuket - Praveenar Singh Thakral Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat Surat Thani - Jennifer Jones Uttaradit - Worawalan Phutklang This year's Miss Universe Thailand final will be held on August 20, 2023, at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi. Miss Universe Thailand 2022 Anna Sueangam-iam will crown her successor a...

The much-awaited swimsuit competition of Miss Universe Thailand 2023 took place on Saturday, August 5 at Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid Hotel in Khon Kaen. Fifty-three stunning contestants hailing from various corners of the country strutted on the stage in their exquisite two-piece swimsuits courtesy of the UNIX brand. Following their sizzling performance at last night's much-talked-about event presented by Vincent Clinic, four of them were announced as the recipients of several special awards. Meet the winners: Yada Thagerngdach of Sing Buri - Pullman Khon Kaen's Favorite Worada Chatsri of Rayong - Miss Aura Beautiful Skin Chinnatcha Prayoonsiri of Khon Kaen - Best Body Perfect Praveenar Singh Thakral of Phuket - Khon Kaen Host's Favorite and Best Popular Vote Swimming Suit The contestants will now continue to the preliminary competition on August 18 and national costume on August 19 before the final on August 20 at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Nonthaburi. P...

Julie Marie Tollefsen was crowned Miss Norway 2023 (Miss Universe Norway 2023) on Saturday, August 5 at the Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture (DOGA) in Oslo. The 27-year-old fashion designer, born and raised in Norway's capital city, will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador this September. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Andrea Nesheim Farias (first runner-up), Charlotte Marie Høivold (second runner-up), Emilie Svendby (third runner-up), and Madeleine Malmberg (fourth runner-up). Last year's winner Ida Anette Hauan crowned her successor at the end of the glittering event. Meet the new Miss Norway: View this post on Instagram A post shared by OFFICIAL MISS NORWAY ORGANISATION🇳🇴 (@officialmissnorway) Photos: Jakob Braaten, Official Miss Norway Organisation / Instagram