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Miss Venezuela organization officially announced on Thursday, August 17 the names of the 25 contestants vying for Miss Venezuela 2023, the 71st edition of the prestigious national pageant. The beauties were selected following a comprehensive evaluation held in Caracas, Anzoátegui, Aragua, Bolívar, Carabobo, Monagas, and Zulia. They will represent the 24 states and the federal district of Venezuela at this year's competition whose winners will get to participate in Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International pageants. A presentation gala will take place on Saturday, September where each of the contestants will receive their official sashes. Here are their names: Anakristina Rivero Argiannis Luna Cindy Granadillo Cynthia Boscan Daniela Celis Dayana Lara Georgette Musrie Giorgiana Rosas Graciela Altuve Ileana Márquez Irmar Cabrices Katherine Sena Maria Gabriela Martínez Maria Victoria Abuhazi Mariam Habach Mariángela Ramírez Minerva Chuello Omaira Morales Racha Saab Raulimar Día...

Great Lakes' Sthephanie Marie Miranda bested over 20 other competitors to be crowned Miss Grand United States 2023 on Thursday, August 17 at the Copernicus Center in Chicago, Illinois. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican influencer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent the United States of America at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder Emily Rose DeMure. Samantha Catherine Keaton of Illinois was named first runner-up while Rachel Slawson of New York, Francie Millan of Texas and Mazzy Eckel of Washington were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 were Ivana Valentina Garcia of Florida, Kennedy Thomas of Georgia, Eboné Marie Jimerson of Pennsylvania and Maxine Cesar of Tri-state. The new Miss Grand United States is no stranger to pageantry, having won Miss Ohio USA 2020 and placed in the Top 16 at Miss USA. She was also in the Top 5 at Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2021 and ...

Sri Lanka will be represented at Miss International 2023 by the recently appointed Miss Sri Lanka International 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi. The 21-year-old professional dancer and student living in Paris was second runner-up at Miss Sri Lanka in France, a beauty pageant among the Sri Lankan community. She also bagged the Best Catwalk and Miss Congeniality award. As Miss International Sri Lanka, Umanda is advocating for pediatric cancer patients. She shared, "I am honored to be the titleholder of such a respected legacy and to continue this worthy charity cause with my best effort and dedication." "We are currently planning to execute a fundraising project to support the cancer patients in Sri Lanka with an internationally promoted campaign along with creating awareness of cancer prevention and early detection." The 61st Miss International final will take place on October 26 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Germany's Jasmin Selberg will crown her successor at the end of t...

The Señorita Panamá organization officially announced Linette Marie Clement Marciaga as Señorita Panamá 2023 (Miss International Panama 2023) on Tuesday, August 15 at Central Hotel Panamá in Panama City. The 26-year-old engineering student at Universidad Tecnológica de Mexico will now prepare to represent her country at Miss International 2023 to be held in Tokyo, Japan this October. No stranger to pageantry, Linette previously joined Señorita Panamá 2019 where she placed in the Top 12 and bagged the Best Body and Miss Congeniality awards. She went on to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 pageant held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. "It is an honor to be able to share with all of you that I am Señorita Panamá 2023. This moment is a dream come true and a responsibility that I take on with humility and gratitude," shared the new Miss Panama. "My heart beats a deep love for our country, for its diversity, its history, and its people. I promise to carry that love wi...

Following a series of online screenings and interviews, Angelina Usanova has been selected and officially announced on Thursday, August 17 as Miss Universe Ukraine 2023. The 26-year-old musician, songwriter, and yoga master from Kyiv will now prepare to represent Ukraine at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) to be held in El Salvador this November. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Viktoria Apanasenko, who was awarded Best in National Costume for her awe-inspiring "Warrior of Light" costume during the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans last January. Due to the ongoing armed conflict situation in Ukraine, the Miss Ukraine Universe committee decided not to hold a physical competition and resorted to an online search for the country's next representative on the prestigious international stage. According to the national organization, the new Miss Universe Ukraine has been actively involved in humanitarian work since the beginning of a "full-scale...

Lisbeth Valverde was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2023 (Miss Universe Costa Rica 2023) on Wednesday, August 16 at Estudio Marco Picado in San José. The 28-year-old entrepreneur hailing from San Ramón holds a degree in special education from the National University of Costa Rica. Her social project "Manos Unidas Costa Rica" advocates for education, inclusion, and the preservation of our planet. She succeeds last year's winner María Fernanda Rodríguez Ávila and will now prepare to represent Costa Rica at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November. Natalia González and Yoselyn Porras were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Catalina Murillo and Fabiola Calvo rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Costa Rica is no stranger to pageantry, having won several beauty titles in the past including Miss Centroamerican 2015, Miss Intercontinental Costa Rica 2016, Miss Costa Maya Internacional 2019, and Miss Panameric...

Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, August 16 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. The 19-year-old nursing home employee representing Capital Region bested 15 other finalists to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir and will now prepare to represent Iceland at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant to be held in El Salvador this November. Miss Reykjavik (Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor) placed second while Miss Husavik (Kolfinna Mist Austfjord), Miss Midnight Sun (Dagny Ósk Garðarsdóttir), and Miss Northern Lights (Borghildur Birta Einarsdóttir) were third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 were Miss Land of Fire and Ice (Bahia Aurelie Ferro), Miss Akranes (Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir), Miss Blue Mountains (Helga Rós Arnarsdóttir), Mis 101 Reykjavík (Daniela Dís Jörundsdóttir), and Miss Diamond Beach (Tinna Lind Helgadótti...

Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) final and coronation show is happening tonight at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. Hosted by emcee, comedian, Hollywood reporter, and radio personality Eva Ruza, the event is streaming live on Vísir from 8 p.m. UTC (Iceland time). Eighteen equally stunning finalists from across the Nordic island nation are competing for the national crown currently held by outgoing titleholder Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. The winner of this year's competition will represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November while the runner-up is expected to travel to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024. Who will be crowned Ungfrú Ísland and go to the 72nd Miss Universe? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missuniverseiceland) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 10 Land of Fire and Ice - Bahia Aurelie Ferro (People's Choice Winner) Reykjavik - Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor Akranes - Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir Cap...

In a few hours, Ungfrú Ísland 2023, the national final for Miss Universe Iceland 2023 will take place at Gamla Bíó in Downtown Reykjavík. The upcoming show will be streaming live on  Vísir from 8 p.m. local time. Last year's winner, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, who competed at the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans last January, will crown her successor among 18 finalists at the culmination of tonight's event. Following their arrival at Hotel Múli in Reykjavík, the beauties officially received their sashes and prepared for their swimsuit preview and personal interview with the judges. An esteemed international panel of industry experts consisting of Ross Walters, Michaela Abelgas Olson, Angela Hardin, Carrie Ann Mantha, Chloe Duke Parsons, and Eduardo Gutierrez will choose the next Miss Universe Iceland. Who will take home the crown and represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023? Here are the national finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Former Miss Universe Chile, Sofia Depassier, has been officially announced as Miss Charm Chile 2024. The 25-year-old producer and television host for ¡HOLA! TV will now prepare to represent Chile at the Miss Charm 2024 pageant in Vietnam. To recall, she won Miss Universe Chile 2022 and went on to compete at the 71st Miss Universe last January in New Orleans where she bagged the Miss Congeniality award. Just recently, she emotionally relinquished her reign and crowned her successor for the national title, Celeste Viel, at this year's Miss Universe Chile final held in Santiago. Talking about her stint at Miss Universe, she shared: "It was one of the most extraordinary experiences I have lived, where I was able to get the best out of myself, make friendships that will last a lifetime, and have been able to learn a little more about this world." Meet the new Miss Charm Chile: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia Depassier (@sofiadepassier) P...