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Miss Ekiti, Roseline Bolarinde, was named Miss International Nigeria 2022 during the 15th Beauty of Africa International Pageant (BAIP) Nigeria on Friday, September 9 at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja. The 27-year-old fashion model and yoga enthusiast will be representing Nigeria at the (61st Miss International) Miss International 2023 pageant in Japan. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were first runner-up Rosemary Johnson (Miss Globe Nigeria 2022), second runner-up Peace Adoga (Miss Multinational Nigeria 2022), third runner-up Chinaza Okoroafor (Miss Tourism International Nigeria 2022), and fourth runner-up Onajite Atibaka. A total of 12 finalists were selected to participate in the glittering event. Meet the new Miss International Nigeria: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Beauty Of Africa Int (@baipcontestnig) Photos: BAIP Nigeria

Messry Lung'atso of Kenya won the Beauty of Africa International Pageant (BAIP) 2022 competition on Friday, September 9 at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria. The 23-year-old beauty who hails from Mumias, a town in Kakamega County of Kenya, is a final-year student pursuing a degree in economics at the University of Nairobi. Apart from her title, she also bagged the Miss Photogenic award. Ghana's Prisca Abah was named first runner-up and was awarded Best in National Costume while Nigeria's Juliana Okereke finished as second runner-up. The Most Friendly and Best in Evening Gown awards were given to Tanzania's Nazimizye Adam Mdolo while Miss Central Africa's Nadjo Emilie took home the Best in Talent. "We had a dream, we believed and we hit the road running. God has been faithful," the new Beauty of Africa International Pageant winner wrote in a statement on social media. She also thanked the BAIP organization for the life-changing platform and gave a messag

Seventeen beauty queens who participated in the 70th Miss Universe pageant were invited to model next Friday, September 23 at the GX Fashion Week Milano. The upcoming event that will take place at the Palazzo Francesco Turati in Milan, Italy will be the largest reunion of former contestants from the same edition of Miss Universe. Among the attendees will be the following: Oricia Dominguez - Miss Universe Portugal 2021 Emma Collingridge - Miss Universe Great Britain 2021 Karolína Kokešová - Miss Universe Czech Republic 2021 Debora Hallal - Miss Universe Mexico 2021 Agata Wdowiak - Miss Universe Poland 2021 Moa Sandberg - Miss Universe Sweden 2021 Nora Nakken - Miss Universe Norway 2021 Sara Langtved - Miss Universe Denmark 2021 Elisa Groa - Miss Universe Iceland 2021 Katharine Walker - Miss Universe Ireland 2021 Essi Unkuri - Miss Universe Finland 2021 Caterina Di Fuccia - Miss Universe Italy 2021 Carmina Cotfas - Miss Universe Romania 2021 Julia Sinning - Miss Universe

Over 100 eligible applicants turned up for the pre-qualification round of the Miss Turkey 2022 competition on Tuesday, September 13 at the Lazzoni Hotel in Istanbul. From this round, the special jury will select only 20 beauties who will move on to the camp process and the grand final next Tuesday, September 20 at the same venue. The Miss Turkey Organization has yet to announce the names of the Top 20 official finalists. Just like every year, the winners of this year's competition will represent the country at Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Supranational pageants. The country's most prestigious beauty pageant has been sending Turkish representatives to the world's largest competitions including Miss International since 1980. One of the remarkable winners is actress and dancer Azra Akın who won Miss World 2002. Here are this year's aspirants with renowned hair stylist Sabit Akkaya: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Turkey Official

Miss Slovensko 2020 first runner-up Viktória Podmanická will finally represent her country at the 60th Miss International pageant in Japan this December. The 20-year-old beauty grew up in a central Slovakian city called Banská Bystrica. Apart from placing second in the national pageant two years ago, she also bagged the Miss Sympathy title after getting the highest number of votes from the public. Miss International Slovakia 2022 is not only young and beautiful but she is also nice and caring. Coming from a family of doctors, she enjoys helping others especially the less fortunate. When she was only 15, she supported an association that specializes in helping disabled children and young people. Recently, she helped in summer camp as an assistant with all sorts of activities such as riding horses, bowling, and driving ATVs. Viktória was supposed to compete in Miss International 2020 but the pageant took a 2-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious event will, at last, ta

Following her 2-day trip to Singapore, reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska touched down in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday, September 12. The Polish beauty will be a special guest this time during the Miss Indonesia 2022 final this Thursday. She will also be reunited with her Miss World sister Pricilia Carla Yules, the outgoing Miss Indonesia. "I feel almost like home. So excited to come back to this beautiful country and explore it all over again with new great friends from the Miss World Indonesia team," Karolina shared on social media. After Indonesia, the most traveled queen of the year will return to Vietnam in another action-packed week of engagements in support of the Miss World Beauty With A Purpose program. Look at her in Singapore: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Photos: Miss World

Supermodel International 2022, the 10th edition of the Supermodel International competition will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A total of 19 supermodels are vying for the international title. Since their arrival in the Land of Smiles less than a week ago, they have been busy with their pre-pageant activities which include photo shooting, visiting beautiful tourist sites, and experiencing Thai hospitality and delicious cuisines. Reigning Mister Global Danh Chieu Linh of Vietnam will grace the event as a special guest. Who will be the next Supermodel International? Meet the contestants: Bosnia & Herzegovina - Elvedina Udovcic Cambodia - Nhoeurn Sophorn Canada - Arianna Ramsay China - Vivien Meige Xu Egypt - Samya Ghafary Guinea - Beatriz Pina Hungary - Szonja Dudik India - Shrishti Khatri Indonesia - Zoe Levana Japan - Sayuki Go Netherlands - Lotte Dirchs Philippines - Gracelle Distura Portugal - Erica Mo

Miss Universe Italy 2022 national final will be held on Sunday, September 18 at the Lo Smeraldo Ricevimenti di Lusso in Puglia. A total of 20 regional finalists will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent Italy at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Italian singer Daniele Battaglia will host the show along with influencer Stephanie Bellarte. Guests include Comedian Alessandro Politi and "Tali e Quali" winner Daniele Si Nasce. The selection committee that will evaluate the finalists in swimsuits, evening gowns, and interviews consists of former Miss Universe Italy Viviana Vizzini, entrepreneur and beauty expert Claudia Orlando, pageant coach Carlos Wiher, and makeup artist Giordano Conti. Who will be the next Miss Universe Italy? Here are the names of the official contestants: Aurora Larghi Agnese Quattranni Alissa Polizzi Chiara Davanzo Domiziana Maria Anna Cappa Elena Izzo Francesca Capone Francesca Persiani Gabriella Bonizzardi Giada Pelusi Ginevra Pia

Seventeen young women were selected to compete in the upcoming Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2022 final. They were officially revealed last September 4 at The Brix, Autograph Collection in Port of Spain. Following a series of pre-pageant activities and training, the final competition will take place on November 6 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA). Last year's winner Jeanine Brandt will crown her successor at the culmination of the event. The next Miss World Trinidad and Tobago will represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant. Here are the names of this year's finalists: Miss Arima - Jemima Pierre Miss Arouca - Tinesha Williams Miss Carenage - Lystia Mulzac Miss Chaguanas - Gabbi Pope Miss Claxton Bay - Janelle Pirmal Miss Cunupia - Dania Duntin Miss Diamond Vale - Emma-Leigh Aqui Miss Diego Martin - Ornella Mendoza Miss Glencoe - Gabriella Jagmohan Miss La Horquetta - Nattola Williams Miss Marabella - Felicia Ramoutar Miss Maracas Valley - Ache Ab

Oh Wei Qi was crowned Miss World Singapore 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, September 10 at the state-of-the-art The Theatre at Mediacorp. The 23-year-old artist and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent Singapore at the 71st Miss World pageant. She succeeds last year's titleholder Khailing Ho. "Everything feels so surreal to me, it feels like a dream," she wrote in a statement on social media and recalled how she joined the pageant for the first time in 2021. "It was my first pageant experience and definitely one that taught me the beauty of Miss World and the possibilities I can do to give back to society," she said. She also added, "It showed me that my dreams are not as far-fetched as it seems if I am not willing to give up." Also crowned at the same event were Miss Intercontinental Singapore 2022 Gerlyn Cheah and Miss Globe Singapore 2022 Saranya Chyenne. They will compete in Miss Intercontinental and The Miss Globe pageants