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Ileann Powery was crowned Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2023 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 2 at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. The 25-year-old entrepreneur and professional volleyball player from West Bay will now represent the Cayman Islands at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. She succeeds last year's titleholder Chloe Powery-Doxey. Sydonie Barrett and Tracey Campbell were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Ayana Woolery and Mili Almaguer were the rest of the finalists. This year's event which was streamed live on the official Miss Universe YouTube channel was the first edition of the national pageant since the Cayman government dropped the license earlier this year. The Miss Universe Cayman Islands Committee is now headed by media personality Catherine Tyson-Sewell with Derri Dacres-Lee as national director. Meet the new Miss Universe Cayman Islands: View this post on Instagram...

Lisa Narine edged out seven other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Guyana 2023 on Saturday, September 2 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. The 26-year-old creative coordinator, radio host, entrepreneur, and advocate representing the Pomeroon-Supenaam region will now prepare to represent Guyana at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Lieve Blanckaert of Georgetown and Chandini Baljor of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Colline Ward of Bartica and Melissa McLean of La Parfaite Harmonie rounded out the Top 5 finalists. This year's pageant was the first edition held under US-based talent acquisition leader and award-winning pageant director, Teri Brown-Walker, following a 5-year hiatus. The new Miss Universe Guyana holds a diploma in business and marketing management and currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in international relations at the University of Guyana. She enjoys d...

Lujane Yacoub was crowned Miss Universe Bahrain 2023 in a national competition held at Mirihi Island Resort in Maldives and streamed live on Saturday, September 2 through the official Miss Universe YouTube channel. The 19-year-old Bahraini-American actress, dancer, and model who grew up in the UAE already joined last year's competition and placed first runner-up. She now succeeds Evlin Khalifa and will represent Bahrain at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador this November. Advaita Shetty won the Kevin Murphy Social Media Challenge and was named first runner-up while Tuhina Carrol was announced as the second runner-up. Aside from winning the coveted national title, the new Miss Universe Bahrain also bagged the Ladycode Ambassador and Miss Great Lengths awards. According to her bio, Lujane wants to use her platform as a titleholder to empower children through arts and expression. She is currently an active volunteer in several local organizations in Bahrain teaching childr...

After months of anticipation, Miss Universe Colombia 2023 grand final and coronation is happening tonight at Centro de Eventos del Caribe in Puerta de Oro, Barranquilla. Twenty-four of the country's most beautiful and remarkable women will compete for the highly coveted national title currently held by María Fernanda Aristizábal, outgoing queen and Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist. The panel of judges who will choose the next winner consists of Miss Universe Curacao director Aysjel Antonia Bernadette Maria, distinguished medical and plastic surgeon Cesar Velilla, CFO of O Skin Care Jason Co, economist Tatyana Orozco, and former Miss Universe from Mexico Andrea Meza. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Colombia® (@missuniversecolombiaorg) Tonight's much-awaited show will be hosted by former titleholder and Miss Universe 2021 Top 5 finalist Valeria Ayos with journalist Carlos Claro. They will be joined by TV host, producer, and en...

Leylani Leyton was crowned Miss International Nicaragua 2023 in a special ceremony held in the morning program "De Sol a Sol" on Vos TV. The 20-year-old model, TV host, and famous social media influencer from Managua will now represent Nicaragua at Miss International 2023. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Fernanda Salazar. No stranger to pageantry, Leylani was previously named Miss Teen Nicaragua and went on to participate in Miss Teen Mundial 2022 where she placed second and bagged an award for the most popular contestant on social media. The 61st Miss International pageant will happen at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 26. Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss International Nicaragua: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International Nicaragua, Leylani Leyton / Instagram

Mister Global 2023, the 9th Mister Global pageant, will be taking place in the province of Mahasarakham, Thailand. Its official schedule has been announced. The upcoming international competition, expected to welcome more than 40 contestants from around the world, will be the second edition to be held in the central northeastern province. Last year's winner, Mister Global 2022 Juan Carlos Ariosa from Cuba, will relinquish his remarkable reign at the end of the much-awaited event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Global (@officialmisterglobal) Here is the confirmed schedule of events shared by Mister Global Organization: November 16 / 17 - Arrivals in Khonkaen City November 19 - Delegates go to Mahasarakham November 25 - Mister Global 2023 Preliminary Competition November 26 - Mister Global 2023 Final Competition Photos: Mister Global / Instagram

Miss Norway 2023 (Miss Universe Norway 2023) fourth runner-up Madeleine Malmberg has been officially appointed as Miss International Norway 2023. The 19-year-old high school student from Fredrikstad is now preparing to compete in Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Romée Dahlen. Apart from her studies, Madeleine is also a model, aspiring actress, and children's rights advocate. Her advocacy is focused on education especially for underprivileged children as she believes it will help them from becoming potential victims of human trafficking. "An enlightened younger generation will be better equipped to recognize dangers, stand up for themselves and others, and resist the temptations that could lead them into a perilous world," written on her official website . Norway has won the Japan-based Miss International pageant twice with former model Catherine Gude in 1988 and actress Anne Lena Hansen in 1995. Meet the new Miss Int...

Fresh from her trip to Thailand for the Institution of HIV Research and Innovation Thailand (IHRI), former Miss Universe Catriona Gray went to visit her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Launched last year in Singapore, it has now moved to Hong Kong and joined other Filipino pride Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and one of the greatest professional boxers of all time Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio. To recall, it was the first and only Filipino wax figure to be featured in Madame Tussauds Singapore. Its official launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is wearing a copy of the iconic Mayon volcano-inspired lava gown created by Filipino fashion designer Mak Tumang and a Philippines sash for Miss Universe 2018 which was held in Bangkok. "My twin is turning out to be a world traveler (just like me) with her second stop: HONG KONG," Catriona shared on social media. "I just want to give a big, special shout out to the MT HK team, who had to adjust the eve...

María Fernanda Beltrán Figueroa was crowned Miss Grand Mexico 2023 in a glittering national competition held on Wednesday, August 30 at Auditorio MIA in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The 23-year-old professional model representing Sinaloa is a graduate of marketing and communication, and founder of Marbe Fundacion, a nonprofit foundation whose main goal is to help others in dire need. Aarlin Andrea Bustamante of the Mexican community of the USA and Frida Reynoso of Coahuila were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Priscila Franco Jalisco and Ingrid Lucero of Puebla were the rest of the finalists. The new Miss Grand Mexico succeeds last year's titleholder Laysha Salazar, who placed in the Top 20 at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia. She will now prepare to represent Mexico at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. Road to the 11th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juan Angel Uriarte (@juanangelfo...

Joel Farach Marquina was named Mister International Peru 2023 last May and will soon represent his country in the upcoming Mister International 2023 pageant. The 33-year-old from Callao is a professional model and economist specializing in finance and evaluation of investment projects. Besides modeling, he holds a diploma in maritime, port, and fisheries management from Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante (ENAMM). In addition, he is also a graduate of business finance from Cámara de Comercio de Lima (CCL) and a specialization course in financial modeling of investment projects from the Universidad del Pacífico. To recall, Joel is no stranger to pageantry as he has participated in the Men Universe Model 2014 competition held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he finished in the Top 5. He now succeeds last year's titleholder Eleazar Moreno (Mister International 2022 Top 16 semifinalist) and will soon depart for the 15th Mister International whose final is set for September 17...