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Saudi Arabia to debut at Miss Universe with Rumy Alqahtani

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After 72 years, Saudi Arabia is expected to debut at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant this year with newly proclaimed Miss Universe Saudi Arabia 2024 Rumy Alqahtani. Rumy, from Riyadh, is a 27-year-old model, beauty pageant veteran, and influencer with a million followers on Instagram. She announced her participation in Miss Universe on the social media platform earlier this week. The 73rd Miss Universe pageant will be held in Mexico on a date that has yet to be announced. "Honored to participate in Miss Universe 2024. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition," she posted in Arabic. No stranger to pageantry, Rumy previously held the titles Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Arab Peace, Miss Planet Saudi Arabia, Miss Europe Saudi Arabia, Miss Asia Saudi Arabia, among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by rumy alqahtani | رومي القحطاني 🇸🇦 (@rumy_alqahtani) Photos: Rumy Alqahtani / Instagram

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková comes home after 71st Miss World win

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Following her victorious stint at the 71st Miss World in India, Krystyna Pyszková returned home on Sunday, March 24 to a warm homecoming in Czech Republic. Fresh from London, the beauty queen touched down in Prague where she was warmly received by her family, friends, and the media. Also present during her arrival at the airport were Miss Czech Republic national director Taťána Makarenko and her team. The next day, Monday, March 25, a homecoming press conference was held for the new Miss World at The Old Town Hall in her country's capital city. Apart from media tours, her busy schedule also included meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský, at the Czernin Palace, and the Minister of Justice, Pavel Blažek. Krystyna won her country's second Miss World crown on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 15th ANNIVERSARY MISS CZECH REPUBLIC (@missczechrepublic) Photos: Miss Czech

Miss Supranational Cuba 2024 is María José Cetina

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María José Cetina Alfonso was crowned Miss Supranational Cuba 2024 in a glittering ceremony held on Sunday, March 24 at Cuz Miami in Doral, Florida. The 19-year-old medical student hailing from Camagüey, Cuba will now prepare to compete for Miss Supranational 2024 in Poland this July. Aside from the new Miss Supranational Cuba, Branden Alaen was also proclaimed as Mister Supranational Cuba 2024 during Sunday's event. The international model, recording artist, and growth and accountability coach will also travel to Poland for Mister Supranational 2024. They both succeeded last year's titleholders, Monica Aguilar and Richard Acosta. Meet this year's team Cuba: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss & Mister Supranational Cuba (@supranationalcuba) Photos: Miss & Mister Supranational Cuba / Instagram

Taiwan's Chien Yu Chen wins Mister Universe Tourism 2024

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Taiwanese volleyball player, Chien Yu Chen, was proclaimed Mister Universe Tourism 2024 on Sunday, March 24 in Bali, Indonesia. The representative of the Philippines, Larz Kent Dawson was named first runner-up while ChitrakananSingh Thoudam from India finished as second runner-up. This year's competition was the 5th edition of Mister Universe Tourism, an annual male pageant dedicated to promoting responsible tourism through digital marketing in the new normal. Last year's winner,  Erik Lennart Visser from the Philippines crowned his successor at the end of the event. Crowning moment: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Universe Tourism (@mruniversetourismofficial) Photos: Lee David, Mister Universe Tourism / Instagram

Miss Gibraltar 2024 is Shania Ballester

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Shania Ballester was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2024 (Miss World Gibraltar 2024) on Saturday, March 23 at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre, Gibraltar. The 19-year-old will represent the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar at the 72nd Miss World which is expected to be held early next year. Aside from the coveted title, she also bagged the Best Interview, Miss Top Model, Miss People's Choice, and Miss Photogenic awards.  Phoebe Noble was named the first princess while Lauren Shephard was the second princess. They will compete in Miss Supranational 2024 and Miss Grand International 2024, respectively. A total of nine contestants participated in this year's competition. Reigning Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador and former Miss Grand International Isabella Menin from Brazil graced the event as special guests. The new Miss Gibraltar succeeds Faith Torres (Miss Gibraltar 2022), who placed in the Top 40 at the recently held 71st Miss World in Mumbai, India. Vi

Miss Botswana 2024 is Anicia Gaothusi from Tutume

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Anicia Gaothusi was crowned Miss Botswana 2024 (Miss World Botswana 2024) in a glittering ceremony held on Saturday, March 23 at the Royal Aria Conference Centre in Tlokweng, Gaborone. The 22-year-old student at the Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC) beat nine other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent Botswana at the 72nd Miss World competition. Halle Chandapiwa Hirschfeld and Sebaga Lea Manyapetsa were named the first and second princesses, respectively. Completing the Top 10 contestants were Charmaine Keletso Reasentse, Emma-Anne Tshisimogo, Lefika Arhea Tladi, Lorato Kganyapelo, Otshepo Omphile Nthonyana, Relebanye Bakane and Christina Karin Vanstaden. The new Miss Botswana is no stranger to pageantry. She previously held the title Miss Teen Botswana 2019 and participated in Miss Teen International 2019 in Gurugram, India where she finished as second runner-up. Her predecessor, Lesego Chombo (Miss Botswana 2022), plac

Universal Woman 2024 is Maria Gigante of the Philippines

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Maria Gigante, representing the Philippines, was crowned Universal Woman 2024 in a glittering competition held on Friday, March 22 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The 30-year-old host, model, and entrepreneur hailing from Cebu, Philippines, edged out over 40 other contestants to win the international title. Lisandra Chirinos of Venezuela was named first runner-up while Elisa Mysyshyne of France, Brianna Mai of Cambodia, and Tavera Pena Chabelli of the Dominican Republic were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's competition marked the second edition of the Universal Woman pageant. Valentina Sanchez Trivella, the first winner from Venezuela, crowned her successor at the end of the event. "Congratulations on your well-deserved victory! Your journey, filled with inspiring projects and unwavering dedication, serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for women worldwide," posted on the Universal Woman's social media page. "Now, let's unite

Miss Massachusetts USA 2024 is Melissa Sapini

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Miss North Attleboro, Melissa Sapini, was crowned Miss Massachusetts USA 2024 in a state competition held on March 10 at the Grand Ballroom of Boston Marriott Burlington. The 21-year-old model and TV reporter edged out over 50 other contestants to win the state title. She succeeds last year's titleholder Annika Sharma. Melissa is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism with a concentration in broadcast at Suffolk University. She is dedicated to advocating for high-quality and diverse reading materials throughout Massachusetts. The new Miss Massachusetts USA will now prepare to represent the Bay State at Miss USA 2024 in Hollywood, California this summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Massachusetts USA 2024 (@missmausa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Massachusetts USA 2024 - Melissa Sapini 1st runner-up - Samantha Vocatura (Love Lane) 2nd runner-up - Taylor Ward (Hopkinton) 3rd runner-up - Zoe Bucuvalas (Quincy) 4th runner-up - Britt H

Miss Maine USA 2024 is Anne Baldridge

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Anne Baldridge was crowned Miss Maine USA 2024 in a glittering state competition held on March 10 at Boston Marriott Burlington in Burlington, Maine. The 25-year-old TV news reporter representing Casco Bay bested 11 other contestants to win the state title. She succeeds last year's winner Juliana Morehouse Locklear. Anne holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Louisville and a master's in journalism from Ball State University. She will now prepare to represent the state of Maine at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Hollywood, California this summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Maine USA 2024 (@missmeusa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Maine USA 2024 - Anne Baldridge 1st runner-up - Jordan Hudson (Hancock) 2nd runner-up - Rhiannon McQuade (Wells) 3rd runner-up - Sara Searle (Mid Coast) 4th runner-up - Lynda Douglas (Penobscot Valley) TOP 8 Vanessa Pelletier (Fort Kent) Hannah Feliciano (Hermon) Maggie Lloyd (Windham)

Miss Germany 2024 is Apameh Schönauer

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Apameh Schönauer was proclaimed Miss Germany 2024 in a glittering event held last February 24 at Europa-Park Arena in Rust, Germany. The 39-year-old Iranian-born mother and architect from Berlin edged out eight other participants to win the title. She succeeds last year's winner Kira Geiss. "I encourage young women in particular to become the best version of themselves, to think big and be courageous - to fulfill their dreams here," said the new Miss Germany. "Together we break down barriers, create opportunities, and shape a world where women everywhere can achieve their dreams." Apameh founded the Shirzan network to give oppressed women a voice. Her commitment to women's rights is evident in her tireless work for equality and support. The annual Miss Germany is no longer considered a beauty competition. It has been awarding women who take responsibility since 2019. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS GERMANY® (@missgermany

Mister National 2024 is Swann Lavigne of Rhône-Alpes

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Swann Lavigne, representing Rhône-Alpes, was named Mister National 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, March 16 at Les Ateliers Magiques de Dani Lary, Grande Rue, in Barbières, France. The 23-year-old pastry chef in a 5-star hotel in Val Thorens bested over 20 other contestants to win the title. He is now expected to represent France at Mister International 2024 in Thailand. Thomas Elie of Picardie placed first runner-up while Julien Baker of Languedoc, Gabin Sechaud of Midi-Pyrénées, and Christian Biette of Côte d’Azur were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Swann's predecessor, Mister National 2023 Lucas Schlachter, placed in the Top 15 when he participated in Mister International 2023 last October in Bangkok. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister National Organisation 🇫🇷 (@mister.national.off) Photos: Benjamin Laroche, Mister National / Instagram