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Chinese-Canadian Amelia Tu triumphed over 50 other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe Canada 2022 in a national competition held on Thursday, May 14 at the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto. The 20-year-old biology and business student at Universe of California, Berkeley hails from Vancouver, BC. She succeeds Tamara Jemuovic and will represent Canada at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant later this year. Madison Kvaltin was named first runner-up while Yuliya Shcherban finished second runner-up. Sophie Church and Oceanne Gemme-Rose were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Canada has a vast variety of interests but her all-time favorite hobby is exploring different genres of dance. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and winning the gold medal at IMTA’s dance competition is one of her proudest personal accomplishments. Canada has won the Miss Universe crown twice with Karen Baldwin in 1982 and Natalie Glebova in 2005. The country's last placement w

Model and influencer Agatha León was crowned Miss Grand Paraguay 2022 in a glittering competition held last May 7 at Teatro del Hotel Guaraní in Asunción. The 20-year-old beauty from Ciudad del Este in Alto Paraná is a marketing student. She succeeds Jimena Sosa and will now prepare to represent Paraguay at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia this October. Nayeli Portillo, Ailin Adorno, Milenha Montania, and Lorena Roman completed the Top 5 finalists. Photos: Rafael Alvarez Fotógrafo / Miss Grand Paraguay

A few months after going Instagram official, Miss Universe 2021 first runner-up Nadia Ferreira is now engaged with 53-year-old singer-songwriter Marc Anthony. The beauty queen from Paraguay and the Grammy Award winner announced their engagement on Thursday, May 12 during a party in Miami. Prior to the diamond engagement ring reveal on social media, they also went on a trip to the Walt Disney World in Orlando during Nadia's 23rd birthday on Tuesday, May 10. "I am speechless seeing all your messages of so much love and good wishes, thank you very much. What a birthday," Nadia wrote in the caption of the photos she shared on social media. Nadia will be Marc Anthony's fourth marriage after former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, singer-actress Jennifer Lopez, and model Shannon De Lima. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadia Ferreira (@nadiatferreira) Photos: Nadia Ferreira / Instagram

The Miss World Philippines 2022 Sports Challenge Competition took place last Friday, May 13 at Timberland Highlands Resort in San Mateo, Rizal. Angela Teng (Baliwag, Bulacan), Shaina Rose Ico (Batangas), Cassandra Bermeo Chan (San Juan), Alison Black (Las Piñas), and Maria Gigante (Cebu) were announced as the Top 5 finalists. The winner of the Sports Challenge will be announced during the Miss World Philippines 2022 coronation night on June 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Photo: Miss World Philippines Organization

The Miss World Philippines 2022 press presentation took place last Thursday, May 12 at Cove Manila. Thirty-six beauties are vying for the coveted titles at stake and the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the next Miss World, Miss Supranational, Miss Eco International, and Reina Hispanoamericana international competitions. The reigning queens, Tracy Perez, Dindi Pajares, Emmanuelle Vera, and Kathleen Paton will crown their successors at the end of the event. Here are the 36 contestants representing their respective cities and provinces: Simone Nadine Bornilla - Marinduque Erika Vinculado - Roxas City, Capiz Angel Jed Zaragoza Latorre - Lambunao, Iloilo Maica Cabling Martinez - Nueva Ecija Shaina Rose Manalo Ico - Batangas Province Samantha M. Gabronino - San Jose del Monte, Bulacan Erika Kristensen - Carmina, Cavite Tsina Jade Chu - Iloilo Province Kayla Arriadne Tiongson - Lipa City, Batangas Kristal Marie Gante - Davao del Norte Maria Niña C. Soriano - Pangasinan Anje Mae Ma

Darcey Corria bested 19 other finalists to be crowned Miss Wales 2022 in a glittering competition held at The Riverfront in Newport on Sunday, May 8. The 21-year-old model and advocate from Barry was born to a white mother and a father of Jamaican heritage. She became the first-ever woman of color to win the Miss Wales pageant. Chepstow's Zoe Scrimshaw and Bridgend's Catrin Harries were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Wales volunteers for Race Equality First and helps women from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds in the community through health and fitness. She has also been actively involved in the Criminal Justice in Wales Anti-Racism Delivery Plan called Together Stronger. "I am elated and honored to announce that last night I was crowned Miss Wales 2022. My journey has been one of perseverance and dedication, I remained true to myself and worked my socks off so I am overjoyed that my hard work has paid off," she shared on soc

Daphné Nivelles was crowned Miss Exclusive 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 7 at Sotto's in Zottegem. The 21-year-old beauty from Sint-Truiden succeeds last year's winner, Nisa Van Baelen. She is an orthopedagogy student and businesswoman who owns the fashion store House of Edda. Camie Verheyen, Thanaree Scheerlinck, Danitsja Schoutteet, and Sarah Rottiers completed the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Exclusive (Miss Earth Belgium 2022) is expected to represent her country at the international Miss Earth 2022 pageant later this year. "What started as a beautiful fairytale has become reality last night. Words are not enough to say how happy and grateful I am," she shared on social media after winning her national title. "I want to thank everyone who helped me achieve my dream. This would never have been possible without your support," she added. Reigning Miss Earth from Belize, Destiny Wagner, was a special guest at the event. Photos: Stev

Mister Caminhos do Contestado, Guilherme Werner Wamzer, bested 40 other participants to win Mister Brasil CNB 2022 at Hotel Sibara Flat & Convenções (Sibara Hotel Convention Center) in Santa Catarina on Saturday, May 7. The 27-year-old dentistry degree holder from Mafra is an actor and model. He is passionate about animals and participates as a volunteer in actions and projects that promote their protection. Mister Rondônia, Naraiel Ferrari, Guanabara, Lucas Laet, Santa Catarina, Alisson de Liz, Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Lisita, and Rio Grande do Norte, David Miranda completed the Top 6 finalists. The new Mister Brasil CNB will represent Brazil at the Mister Supranational 2022 competition in the city of Nowy Sącz in Małopolska, Poland this July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Brasil CNB (@misterbrasiloficial) Photos: Luciano Medeiros Fotógrafo / Mister Brasil CNB

USA's Morgan Claycomb was crowned Miss Teen Universe 2022 in a glittering competition held at Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío in Managua, Nicaragua on Thursday, May 5. The 17-year-old beauty from Venice, Florida triumphed over 29 other contestants to win her international title. She succeeds last year's winner from Curacao, Rigene Isenia. "What an unbelievably journey! I have a list of thank yous coming that is about 10 miles long because so many of you wear this crown with me but for right now, I just want to say how grateful and honored I am to have received so much love and support from not only back home but from around the globe and I’m humbled to be YOUR queen," she shared on social media after her victory. Mexico's Danna Vega and Nicaragua's Fernanda Rayo were the first and second runners-up, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen Universe (@teenuniverseint) Photos: Miss Teen Universe / Instagram

Miss Supranational Paraná, Giovanna Reis, was crowned Miss Supranational Brasil 2022 in a national competition held at Hotel Sibara Flat & Convenções (Sibara Hotel Convention Center) in Santa Catarina on Friday, May 6. The 21-year-old businesswoman, model and interior design student from Cascavel bested 26 other beauties to win her title. She succeeds last year's titleholder Deise Benício. Rio Grande Do Sul's Larissa Grabin and Tocantins' Anna Perillo were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Guanabara's Marcele Cataldo, Rio Grand Do Norte's Adriana Yanca, and Distrito Federal's Carol Tibery completed the Top 6 finalists. The new Miss Supranational Brasil will represent Brazil at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant to be held in the city of Nowy Sącz in Małopolska, Poland this July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS PARANÁ MUNDO E SUPRA (@missparanacnb) Photos: Miss Paraná CNB / Instagram

Five national titles were at stake at the culmination of this year's Miss Czech Republic pageant that took place at Fórum Karlín in Prague on Saturday, May 7. Krystyna Pyszková, a 23-year-old model and student from Třince was named Miss Czech Republic 2022 / Miss World Czech Republic 2022. She succeeds Karolína Kopíncová and will now prepare to represent the Czech Republic at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2022) later this year. Adéla Maděryčová (23), Kristýna Malířová (23), Mariana Bečková (23), and Karolína Syroťuková (20) clinched the titles Miss International Czech Republic, Miss Supranational Czech Republic, Miss Grand Czech Republic and Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic, respectively. They will be sent to the next edition of their respective international competitions namely Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Grand International, and Miss Intercontinental. Reigning Miss Supranational from Namibia, Chanique Rabe, was a special guest at the glittering event. Miss

The 23 contestants of the Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico 2022 pageant were officially presented in a special event held at the Palacio Provincial Hotel in Old San Juan on Thursday, May 5. Meet the beauties who are vying for the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico at the next edition of Miss International, Miss Supranational and Miss Grand International: Joceleen Velázquez Morales (Aguadilla) Taís Del Mar Serrano (Arecibo) Lissette Santiago (Arroyo) Georymar Cotto (Bayamón) Mónica Lisete Hernández (Cabo Rojo) Jaimar Cruz (Caguas) Hailey Borrero (Cataño) Oxana Rivera (Dorado) Lismari Ortiz (Guánica) Sarahi Figueroa (Guaynabo) Angely Rivera (Las Piedras) Ana Karina Badillo (Moca) Pamela Texidor (Morovis) Janmarie Fuentes (Naranjito) Ariette Nathalia Banchs (Ponce) Lityaret Hernández (Río Grande) Aleshka Rivera (Sabana Grande) Yomaira Eliss Cruz (Salinas) Lilliriel Rivera (San Juan) Paola C. González (San Sebastián) Adlin Fortes (Toa Alta) Andrea P. Pabón (Vega Baja) Gabriela Cintrón (Yauco)

Mister Panama 2021 Aarón Guerra will represent Panama at the 11th edition of the Mr World pageant. The 27-year-old professional model and dentist from the province of Coclé won his national title last December in Panama City. Aaron started the project “Cuida tu Sonrisa” (Take Care of Your Smile) which focuses on promoting oral health in children. Founded in 1996, the London-based Mr World competition is a male beauty pageant organized by the Miss World Organization. Mr World 2019 Jack Heslewood, an aerospace engineer from England is the reigning titleholder. He is the first-ever English and the fifth European to win the international pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aarón Guerra (@aaronguerrah) Photos: Gino Rovetto, Aarón Guerra / Instagram

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has announced her engagement with travel entrepreneur and Beauty Destinations Founder and CEO, Jeremy Jauncey. The Filipino-German beauty took to social media to share a video of the exciting news on Friday, May 6, and wrote in the caption, "We found the perfect place to celebrate and tell you guys." Following her successful hosting of the recently held Miss Universe Philippines 2022 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Pia went with her now-fiancé to Amanpulo. Located in northern Palawan, Philippines, Amanpulo is a private island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine reefs. "Another day in paradise with my love," the former beauty queen shared in another post before the romantic proposal took place. The power couple started dating in January 2020 and publicly confirmed their relationship in June of the same year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pia Wurtzbach (@piawurtzbach) Photo: Pia Wur

Miss Las Palmas, Hirisley Jiménez, was crowned Miss Grand Spain 2022 in a national competition held on Monday, May 2 in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. The 20-year-old Cuban-Spanish beauty bested over 30 other contestants to win her title. She succeeds Alba Dunkerbeck and will now prepare to represent Spain at the 10th Miss Grand International (Miss Grand International 2022) competition in Indonesia this October. Oihana Torres of Euskadi was named first runner-up while Anakristina Rivero of Zaragoza finished second runner-up. Madrid's Kristina Caci and Granada's Natalia Quirós were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The reigning Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien of Vietnam and Miss Grand International Vice President Teresa Chaivisut were special guests at the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 (@missgrandspain) Photos: Miss Grand International, Miss Grand Spain / Instagram