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Miss World Spain 2023 is Corina Mrazek of Tenerife

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Miss Tenerife, Corina Mrazek bested 51 other beauties to win Miss World Spain 2023 last Saturday, May 6 in Los Realejos. The 22-year-old cabin crew will represent Spain at Miss World 2024. She succeeds last year's winner from Valencia, Paula Pérez, who will go to the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India. "Dreams do come true, I'm sure of that. With work, effort, dedication, and above all humility and affection, anything we set our mind to will be possible," she shared on social media. Claudia González, 26, of Las Palmas was awarded the title Miss International Spain 2023 and will be sent to Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan this October. She was crowned by her predecessor, Miss International 2022 Top 8 finalist Julianna Ro. The contestants from Canarias, Charlotte Harrison, and from Granada, María Arcos were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Barcelona's Sheila Vicente Garcia and Tarragona's Nadin Muñoz Clofen rounded out t

FAVORITES: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 15 final favorites

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Tonight, the Philippines will have a new queen who will represent the beautiful archipelago at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. The final stage is set for the thirty-eight equally stunning, intelligent, and empowered Filipinas to rock the competition at SM Mall of Asia Arena but there can only be one ultimate winner. Who will take home the crown and title of Miss Universe Philippines 2023? Based on their performances in the preliminary competitions, here are our Top 15 final favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Cebu Province - Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam Davao Oriental - Klyza Castro Makati - Michelle Dee TOP 15 (in alphabetical order) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Lapu-Lapu - Clare Sanchez Inso Mandaluyong - Iman Franchesca Cristal Northern Samar - Layla Adriatico Pampanga - Mary Angelique Manto Parañaque - Clarielle Dacanay Pasig - Kali Navea-Huff Sorsogon - Rein

Miss Polski 2023: Meet the 32 finalists

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Following rounds of casting, a total of 32 finalists from 16 Polish provinces have been chosen to compete for the title of Miss Polski 2023 (Miss Poland 2023). They will undergo training and preparations leading up to the national final on July 16 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska. Aleksandra Klepaczka, last year's winner who participated in Miss Universe 2022 and will soon take part in Miss Supranational 2023, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next Miss Polski is expected to compete in Miss Universe 2023 and Miss Supranational 2024 while the runners-up may be assigned for Miss International and The Miss Globe 2023 pageants. Meet the 32 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polski Official 👑 (@miss.polski) Claudia Bankowska Agnieszka Brewka Roxana Broader Aleksandra Budnik Paulina Bulawa Nikola Dobrowolska Agata Filipowicz Karolina Gorbaniuk Paulina Grabowska Patrycja Jarocka Angelika Jurkow

Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Where to watch final show livestream

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The grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant will be held this Saturday, May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Don't worry if you can't make it to the venue. You can still watch the competition live from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world for free! The much-awaited show will stream live from 7 p.m. local time on the  ABS-CBN Entertainment  YouTube channel. Don't miss witnessing the most beautiful day in the Philippines as Celeste Cortesi crowns her successor from 38 of the country's most stunning and empowered Filipinas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska visits South Africa, meet new license holder

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Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska arrived in Cape Town, South Africa this week with Miss World CEO Julia Morley for a 6-day visit to the rainbow nation. In addition to humanitarian purposes, their official visit also includes the launch of the new Miss World South franchise under Carol Bouwer Productions.  According to Miss World, the new license holder has a long history with the organization having presented the MNET coverage of Miss World 1994 at Sun City. "Carol understands the importance of our cherished theme of Beauty With A Purpose, which underpins all Miss World activities around the world. Carol's passion, integrity, and creativity will take Beauty With A Purpose to the next level," Miss World posted on social media. Former Miss World from South Africa, Rolene Strauss also extended her support and said, "I wish Carol great success with Miss World South Africa and I offer her my full  support as she begins her journey." This is Karolina's firs

Miss Universe Laos 2023: Meet the 15 finalists

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Following rounds of auditions, a total of 15 finalists have been selected to compete for the title of Miss Universe Laos 2023. The selection committee during the audition day on May 7 consisted of former queens Christina Lasimma, Jennie Tonkham, New Souphone, and Malaithip. Representing 15 provinces from across the country, the finalists will be officially welcomed in a special ceremony this Saturday, May 13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Vientiane. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Laos Official 🇱🇦 (@themissuniverselaos) Reigning Miss Universe Laos, Payengxa Lor, achieved the historic Top 16 placement at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans last January. The winner of this year's national pageant will represent Laos at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this December. Who will be Payengxa's successor for the crown? Meet the 15 finalists: BOKEO - Mouk Moukdavanh Many BOLIKHAMXAI - Bobby Phavina Mounvongsa CHAMPASAK - Xianxian Latdava

Miss Wisconsin USA 2023 is Alexis Loomans

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Dane County representative Alexis Loomans was crowned Miss Wisconsin USA 2023 during the state final held on Sunday, May 7 at the Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center. The 21-year-old native of Waunakee is an ambassador for Jovani Fashions and currently pursuing a degree in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Not new to pageantry, Alexis is a former Miss Wisconsin Teen USA titleholder. She now succeeded last year's winner Hollis Brown and will now prepare to represent Wisconsin at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this fall. Miranda Fenzau, Jady Flury, Jessica Hammer, and Jamie Walloch were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Kasshay Jones, Alefiyah Dawoodbhai, Haley Schonter, Autumn Mays, Gabby Aranda-Pino, Olivia Horvath, Marleign Petras, and Emma Loney rounded out the Top 13 semifinalists. For the teens' division, the title of Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2023 went to Hundson representative Shelby Hohneke while the runners-u

Miss Universe Curacao 2023: Meet the contestants

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The Miss Universe Curacao 2023 final competition will be held on Saturday, May 27 at the World Trade Center in Curacao's capital city Willemstad. Seven of the most beautiful and talented young Curaçaoan women have been announced by the Curaçao Beauty Pageant Committee to compete for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RockSnakes media (@rocksnakes) One of them will take home the opportunity to represent Curacao at Miss Universe 2023 which is expected to be held in El Salvador this December. The reigning queen who placed in the Top 5 at the 71st Miss Universe pageant, Gabriëla Dos Santos, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who will be the next Miss Universe Curacao? Meet the contestants: Bianty Gomperts Kimberley Becker Nethania Hill Kimberly Fernandes Julia Schreiber Kim Rossen Thianny Braafhart Photos: Curaçao Beauty Pageant Committee, Rocksnakes / Instagram

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel touches down in the Philippines

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Filipino-American R'Bonney Gabriel arrived to a warm welcome in the Philippines on Wednesday, May 10 for her first visit to the country as reigning Miss Universe. Paula Shuggart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, and soon-to-be-resigned talent director Esther Swan accompanied her on this official trip. The Thai business mogul and owner of MUO from Thailand, Anne Jakrajutatip, arrived a few days ago. R'Bonney was invited as a special guest to the upcoming grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant this Saturday. Before heading to the luxurious hotel Okada Manila, Miss Universe 2022 gave interviews to members of the press who waited for her at the international airport in Manila. The beauty queen was also beaming with smiles as she posed for photographs with fans, supporters, and her proud parents. According to R'Bonney, the last time she visited the Philippines with her mom and dad was 5 years ago. Here are some photos shared by MUO:

Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach marries Jeremy Jauncey in Seychelles

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Miss Universe 2015 from the Philippines Pia Wurtzbach has officially tied the knot with her Scottish entrepreneur fiancé Jeremy Jauncey. The former beauty queen who returned to acting and modeling after her reign, made the announcement on social media on May 5 with a video captioned "Mr & Mrs Jauncey 24.03.2023." While Jeremy was in his traditional kilt, Pia wore her dream wedding dress by Filipino fashion designer Bessie Besana as they exchanged vows in an intimate beach ceremony held on March 24 in one of the world's most exclusive private islands, the North Island, Seychelles. To recall, the adorable couple made their relationship public in 2020 as they appeared on the cover of Tatler Philippines magazine. They announced their engagement two years later. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Jauncey (@jeremyjauncey) Photos: Nelwin Uy Photography, Pat Dy / Jeremy Jauncey / Instagram