PAGEANT Circle

Miss Antioquia, Andrea Aguilera, was crowned Miss Mundo Colombia 2021 in a national competition held at Hall 74 on Saturday, August 14 in Bogota. The 23-year-old social communicator and early childhood care technician holds a diploma in neuro-linguistic programming. Her Beauty with a Purpose project “Nutrir Neuronas” tackles child malnutrition and she works with “Othello Nutrition” to give specialized nutritional food to hundreds of children with chronic malnutrition. Andrea succeeds Miss Mundo Colombia 2019, Sara Arteaga, and she will now prepare to represent Colombia at the 70th Miss World (Miss World 2021) pageant later this year in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photos: Santhos Moreno

The Mister Supranational 2021 sashing ceremony took place on Sunday, August 15 at the Hotel Beskid in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland. Thirty-four contestants from around the world received their country sashes with the presence of the reigning Miss Supranational Anntonia Porsild of Thailand. The Top Model and Talent Final will take place this Tuesday, August 17 at 9 p.m. CET (Poland time) with live streaming on Mister Supranational Official YouTube channel. Mister Supranational 2021 final will be held on Sunday, August 22 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater, Nowy Sącz, Małopolska. The 5th Mister Supranational will succeed Nate Crnkovich of the United States of America. Photos: Mister Supranational / Facebook

The Final 10 contestants of the Miss Supranational 2021 Supra Influencer Challenge have been released by the Miss Supranational organization. They are Alice Li (China), Sophie Marie Dunning (England), Denisse Nicolle Ligpitan (Germany), Dísa Dungal (Iceland), Jessica Marie Hopper (Ireland), Phidelia Mutunga (Kenya), Solange Hermoza (Peru), Dindi Pajares (Philippines), Jenelle Thongs (Trinidad and Tobago), and Valentina Sánchez (Venezuela). Fifty-eight contestants are currently vying for the coveted title of Miss Supranational 2021. The final competition will be held on August 21 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska. Photo: Miss Supranational

Following the crucial closed-door interview, the all-important preliminary competition of Miss Supranational 2021 will be held at 1 p.m. CET (Poland time) today. The 58 contestants will be up for another round of pre-judging in swimsuits & evening gowns at the Hotel Beskid in Nowy Sącz. Miss Supranational third runner-up and Miss Universe second runner-up Janick Maceta, and Miss Supranational Caribbean Yaliza Burgos will host the event. The preliminary competition will be streamed live on the Miss Supranational Official YouTube channel. Photo: Miss Supranational

Miss Globe 2021 competition was officially announced to be held in Tirana, Albania this November. The organizers shared the pageant provides an amazing platform where "women from all over the world gather together in sisterhood, make connections, celebrate beauty, health, intelligence, diversity." "They make life-long friendships, empower each other, become role models for younger generations." Kosovo's Lorinda Kolgeci will crown her successor at the Opera Theater in Tirana on November 5. The competition will take place from October 20 to November 6. Photo: The MISS GLOBE Beauty Pageant / Facebook

Jeanè Van Dam was crowned Miss Grand South Africa 2021 in a national competition held on Saturday, August 14. She succeeds last year's winner Anrónet Roelofsz. The 20-year-old model and dancer from Johannesburg is a law and commerce student. She will represent South Africa at the Miss Grand International 2021 competition later this year. Lu Juan Mzyk was the first runner-up while Danielle Van Zyl was the second runner-up. Genive Trimble and Jordan Van Rensburg were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand South Africa is no stranger to pageantry. She was the first runner-up during last year's competition. "Last night I had the honour of sharing a stage with 26 incredible women. I formed friendships that will never never be forgotten," she shared on social media. "To all my sisters, I am so proud of how far you've come. May your light continue to shine bright and may you always chase your GRANDest dreams," she added. Photos: Mis

Allison Wassmer was crowned Miss Nicaragua 2021 in a national competition held on Saturday, August 14 in Managua. The 26-year-old entrepreneur succeeds last year's winner and Miss Universe Top 21 Ana Marcelo. She represented Managua and bested six other finalists to win her title. Miss Rivas, Glennys Medina, and Miss Acoyapa, Zulema Bravo were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Nicaragua will represent her country at the 70th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2021) pageant to be held later this year for the first time in Eilat, Israel. Photo: Miss Nicaragua

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien was officially named as the newly-appointed Miss Grand Vietnam 2021 on Thursday, August 12. She succeeds Miss Grand Vietnam 2020, Thao Le Ngoc Nguyen. The 23-year-old beauty will represent Vietnam at the Miss Grand International 2021 competition later this year. Thuy Tien is no stranger to pageantry as she placed in the Top 5 during Miss Vietnam 2018 and went on to represent her country at Miss International 2018. Miss Grand International headed by Nawat Itsaragrisil has yet to announce the date and venue of this year's competition. Photos: Miss Grand International / Facebook

Puerto Rico's Karla Guilfu was named Miss Elegance 2021 in a special red carpet event held at the Muszyna City Hall in Małopolska on Friday, August 13. Miss Supranational Philippines Dindi Pajares and Miss Supranational Dominican Republic Eoanna Constanza were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The certified yoga instructor and model who hails from Isla Culebra will compete with over 50 other contestants in the 12th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant. Miss Supranational 2021 final will be held at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska this August 21. Photos: Miss Supranational / Facebook

Aarti Sooknandan was officially announced Miss Earth Belize 2021 last Sunday, August 8. She succeeds Miss Earth Belize 2018, Renae Shereze Martinez. The 26-year-old social content strategist holds a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing from the University of South Florida and a master's in business administration from Nova Southeastern University where graduated as magna cum laude. "My Beautiful Belize, it is a distinct honor and immense privilege to be representing our jewel as your [Miss Earth Belize 2021]," Aarti shared on social media "Belize, you are my home that is always in my heart, and I promise to make you proud at the [Miss Earth] pageant later this year," she added. The new Miss Earth Belize is a model, entrepreneur, public speaker, painter, and ballet dancer. She will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2021 pageant whose date and venue are yet to be announced. Photos: Miss Earth Belize