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The Miss Universe Organization has revealed today the official selection rounds for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) competition. From the 85 contestants, only 20 will be announced to proceed to the semifinals during the final show this Saturday, November 18 in San Salvador. The Top 20 will compete in their swimsuits then only 10 will continue to the next round and compete in their evening gowns. From the Top 10, the 5 finalists will be selected and they will go through the question and answer round. Then, only the Top 3 will go to the last round which is the final question and answer. The competition will culminate in the much-awaited crowning moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe 2023: Meet the selection committee FAVORITES: Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 favorites before the preliminary competition Miss Universe 2023 final show all-female ho

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has just announced the phenomenal selection committee for the 72nd annual Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) competition to be held this Saturday, November 18 in San Salvador. In keeping with the hosts and other talent in this year's groundbreaking event, the selection committee features a female majority with an impressive range of personalities and professional backgrounds. Meet the selection committee: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Halima Aden: Halima Aden is a trailblazing supermodel known for breaking barriers in the fashion industry. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, she moved to the United States at a young age. In 2016, she made history as the first hijab-wearing model to sign with a major agency and later became the first to wear a hijab and burkini in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. Aden has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runways for renowne

Eighty-five contestants from around the world are currently vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2023 in the beautiful country of El Salvador. Since their arrival, the beauties have been very busy with their pre-pageant activities. They have been enjoying the vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating beauty of the host country. After carefully observing all the contestants after arrival, here are our Top 20 favorites before the crucial preliminary competition: (in alphabetical order) Australia - Moraya Wilson Bolivia - Estefany Rivero Brazil - Maria Brechane Cameroon - Issie Princesse Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Camila Avella Costa Rica - Lisbeth Valverde Dominican Republic - Mariana Downing Ecuador - Delary Stoffers El Salvador - Isabella García-Manzo France - Diane Leyre Great Britain - Jessica Page India - Shweta Sharda Mexico - Melissa Flores Nicaragua - Sheynis Palacios Philippines - Michelle Dee Puerto Rico - Karla Guilfú Acevedo South Africa - Bry

Five contestants vying for Miss Universe 2023 have been selected for a special photoshoot with MUBA Cosmetics, the official makeup sponsor of the 72nd Miss Universe competition. They were Camila Avella of Colombia, Mariana Downing of the Dominican Republic, Rikkie Valerie Kollé of the Netherlands, Athenea Pérez of Spain, and Anntonia Porsild of Thailand. The photoshoot which was themed Appetite for MUBA "Eat, Sleep, Do Makeup & Repeat" took place at InterContinental San Salvador-Metrocentro Mall, the official hotel residence of this year's pageant in El Salvador. Wearing Lugó Lugó Brothers creations and glam looks courtesy of the cosmetic line's makeup artists, the contestants were shot by official photographer Enmanuel Baez. MUBA Cosmetics has been the official makeup sponsor of the Miss Universe pageant since 2020. The company was founded by Miami-based Colombian makeup artist and hairstylist Andres Felipe Cabrera. View this post on Instagram

Miss Universe branches into e-commerce and merchandising, launches swimwear line with top designer Rubin Singer The Miss Universe Organization has just announced "Miss Universe by Rubin Singer" as their first-ever collaboration with another brand to create a merchandise line, as well as their first line of e-commerce merchandise. As the official swimwear of the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador this month, the contestants will wear its first limited collection "Off the Runway" for the upcoming preliminary and final show's swimsuit competition. The collection includes plus-size and modest offerings, in addition to dozens of high-fashion looks from the renowned womenswear designer. It will be available for pre-order on November 15 and shipping start in late December 2023 to January 2024. All the looks are designed and produced by Rubin Singer, and sold through Miss Universe, under a new combined logo. The line will be updated with quarterly drops and new

The Miss Globe 2023 pageant is currently taking place in Albania. Over 50 women from around the globe have arrived in the host country to compete for the international crown. Brazil's Laura Catuzzo bagged the Miss Bikini title during the bikini competition held on Tuesday, November 7 at the Diamma Resort Conference & Spa in Durres. Anna Valencia Lakrini of the Philippines placed second while the contestants from Malaysia (Manvin Khera), South Africa (Neenã Macaïre Bezuidenhou), Spain (Katia Agbodo Rodriguez), Ukraine (Myroslava Lisikhun), USA (Kirstin Yvonne Bangs), and Venezuela (Daniela Rosales Marquez) were the rest of the Top 8 finalists. The distinguished personalities in the judging panel consisted of Hygerta Sako, Fiordi Pernaska, Amelia Luadhi, Pirro Beati, Franceska Rustem, and the reigning queen Anabel Payano of the Dominican Republic. This year's The Miss Globe world final competition will be held on Friday, November 17 at the Sports Palace, Durrës. Meet the Mis

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) officially announced on Monday, November 7 the all-female hosts for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe competition. Model, actress, and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, and advocate Jeannie Mai will return as hosts. They will be joined by television host, presenter, actress, New York Times-bestselling author, entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and former Miss Teen Massachusetts, Maria Menounos. Also returning as backstage correspondence are Filipina model, singer, television personality, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, and Emmy Award-winning TV host, actress, and producer Zuri Hall. "I'm so glad to be working with such a talented, funny, and knowledgeable group of women presenters. Our hosts this year exemplify the best of the Miss Universe family, and this is going to be a fantastic show," said the President of MUO Paula Shugart. The Miss Universe 2023 final broadcast around the

The fourth day of the 72nd Miss Universe pageant was filled with exciting activities for the contestants from tasting local food to experiencing the beauty El Salvador has to offer. A group of contestants went to Parque Cuscatlán to learn more about the vibrant culture and traditions through the Festival de Tradiciones (Traditions Festival) prepared by First Lady Gabriela de Bukele. Another group was taken on a helicopter ride to Playa Maculis before boarding a yacht to the Golfo de Fonseca (Gulf of Fonseca) where they basked in the sun and enjoyed the breathtaking landscapes. "I had an absolute blast exploring the pristine waters of El Salvador today. From a chopper ride from San Salvador taking in the breathtaking aerial views of land, all the way to making memories on the Casa del Golfo resort and yacht," Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee posted online. Several contestants were also brought to the wonderful city of Suchitoto where they had the opportunity to enjoy Sal

Miss International 2023 Andrea Rubio has returned home after winning the 61st Miss International competition on October 26 in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old beauty who bagged her country's ninth Miss International crown received a special tribute and welcome in the variety program "Súper Sábado Sensacional" on Venevisión. Former Miss International winners from Venezuela, Edymar Martínez (Miss International 2015) and Mariem Velazco (Miss International 2018) also graced the show and fulfilled the tradition of handing out the Japanese doll to the new queen. "This for me is a dream come true. Receiving the iconic doll from two people I admire so much is a moment I will never forget," Andrea shared. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VENEVISION (@venevision) Photos: Alexandra Escobar / Venevisión RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2023 is Andrea Rubio of Venezuela LIVE UPDATES: Miss International 2023 Final Competition Results

The Miss Universe Organization has already announced that the tickets for the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) competition are now on sale but with limited availability. If you want to watch the shows in person, secure your tickets now for the preliminary competition (November 15), costume show (November 16), and final competition (November 18). Just go to the Fun Capital official website. As also announced earlier, both the preliminary competition and costume show will be streamed on Live Bash. To watch the shows anywhere in the world, you can get your virtual tickets now at  missuniverse.livebash.com/ Don't miss the most prestigious event featuring the world's most beautiful and empowered women vying for the highly coveted crown. Get your tickets for now! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photo: Miss Universe RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe 2023: Registration and fittings, who are the standouts? Miss Universe