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The 71st Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge was held on February 23 at The Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Five winners have been chosen by the judges based on the Head-to-Head speeches delivered by the contestants. The winners were Botswana (Lesego Chombo), England (Jessica Gagen), Lebanon (Yasmina Zaytoun), Nigeria (Ada Eme), and Zimbabwe (Nokutenda Marumbwa). Rounding out the Top 25 were Australia (Kristen Wright), Belgium (Kedist Deltour), Brazil (Leticía Frota), India (Sini Shetty), Indonesia (Audrey Vanessa), Ireland (Ivanna McMahon), Kenya (Chantou Kwamboka), Madagascar (Antsaly Rajoelina), Malaysia (Wenanita Angang), Nepal (Priyanka Rani Joshi), Northern Ireland (Kaitlyn Clarke) Philippines (Gwendolyne Fourniol), Puerto Rico (Elena Rivera), South Africa (Claude Mashego), Spain (Paula Pérez), Thailand (Tharina Botes), Trinidad and Tobago (Aché Abrahams), United States (Victoria DiSorbo), Vietnam (Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong), and Wales (Darcey Corria). The Top 5 winners wi

The names of this year's Top 10 finalists were officially revealed during the Beauty With a Purpose gala dinner in Mumbai. Selecting only ten projects among the 112 that were presented to the panel of judges, was certainly not an easy mission. All Miss World contestants this year acted as true Beauty With a Purpose ambassadors, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people around the globe. Meet the Top 10 projects for the 71st Miss World: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Botswana (Lesego Chombo) - Lasego has worked on a developmental program with economically disadvantaged parents in poverty-stricken and rural communities. She has worked closely with psychologists, teachers, pediatricians, and social welfare assistants. In addition, her project allows the children to be introduced to artistry, arts and crafts, music, career education, and more. Brazil (Leticia Frota) - Brazil is an ambassador for the Hansen´s Dis

Three esteemed international queens have arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, as special guests of honor for the highly anticipated Puteri Indonesia 2024 pageant. Hailing from different corners of the globe, they are Miss International 2023, Andrea Rubio from Venezuela, Miss Supranational 2023, Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador, and Miss Charm 2023, Luma Russo from Brazil. The remarkable queens will grace the national final, set to take place on Friday, March 8 at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center. Since they arrived in Jakarta, they have been immersed in a whirlwind of events and activities organized by the national organization, led by the esteemed Putri Kuswisnu Wardani. From a warm welcome dinner to TV appearances and even participating in mangrove planting, their schedule has been nothing short of extraordinary. Puteri Indonesia 2024, the upcoming 27th edition of the annual Puteri Indonesia pageant, will crown three new exceptional women. The next Puteri Indonesia winners wil

The President of the Miss Supranational Organization, Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, is pleased to announce that the final show of the 15th edition of Miss Supranational will take place on Saturday, July 6 in Nowy Sącz. "We are excited to share this special year for us with the candidates who will represent their countries at the Miss Supranational 2024 Experience, our license holders, friends and viewers, and supporters from all around the world," he said. "The beautiful region of Małopolska will once again welcome all our candidates with true Polish hospitality," Parzutka von Lipinski added. Reigning Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador will crown her successor at the culmination of the televised live final show. Parzutka von Lipinski also announced that Mister Supranational 2024, the 8th Mister Supranational edition will be held on Thursday, July 4, also in Małopolska. Mister Supranational 2023, Ivan Alvarez from Spain, will be passing on the highly co

Alethea Ambrosio, the reigning The Miss Philippines, was officially appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2024 on Sunday, February 18 at the Hilton Manila. The 21-year-old beauty from Bulacan will now carry the Philippine flag at the Miss Supranational 2024 competition in Poland, succeeding Pauline Amelinckx, who was the first runner-up at Miss Supranational 2023 .  Alethea's journey began when she was crowned The Miss Philippines 2023 during the inaugural The Miss Philippines pageant on October 24 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Aside from the newly proclaimed Miss Supranational Philippines, Blessa Ericha, Isabelle De Los Santos, Chantal Elise Schmidt, and Hanna Uyan have also been designated to represent the Philippines in various international pageants. Blessa will compete in Miss Asia Pacific International 2024, Isabelle in Miss Aura International 2024, Chantal in Miss Eco International 2024, and Hanna in Miss Eco Teen International 2024. Road to the 15th Miss Su

Get ready to witness the search for the next Binibining Pilipinas queens! This year marks the 60th edition of the prestigious competition. To join, simply download the application forms from the official website www.bbpilipinas.com . The deadline for submission is March 22. Established in 1964, Binibining Pilipinas currently selects Filipina representatives for Miss International and The Miss Globe pageants. Reigning queens, Angelica Lopez (for Miss International 2024) and The Miss Globe 2023 second runner-up Anna Valencia Lakrini will crown their successors on a date yet to be announced. The winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2024 are expected to represent the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2024 and Miss International 2025 pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Photos: Binibining Pilipinas / Instagram

Aleksandra Modic, a student from Wetzlar, was crowned Miss World Germany 2024 last Saturday, February 10 in Berlin. The 24-year-old will be representing Germany in the upcoming 71st Miss World Festival in India. She is honored to have the opportunity to participate in Miss World and hopes to make a positive impact on the world. "It is a privilege to represent my country and culture on the global stage. I look forward to meeting the other contestants and sharing our stories and visions for a better world," she said.  Aleksandra holds a bachelor's degree in arts and is currently pursuing her master's in international marketing. She is passionate about environmental protection and animal welfare. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her dog. The 71st Miss World final will be held on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Photo: KreativMedia Berlin / Miss From Germany

The 71st Miss World is set to conclude on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking the end of three weeks filled with exciting activities in Delhi and Mumbai. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, the Jio World Convention Centre stands as a premier venue for a wide range of events. Established in March 2022, it plays a vital role in the Jio World Centre, showcasing the very best of India and the world. As a hub for innovation, advancement, and cultural heritage, it offers versatile spaces for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. With its grand scale and influence, it exemplifies India's significant global presence and stands as one of the largest convention and exhibition spaces in the country. More than 100 Beauty With a Purpose representing different countries and territories from around the world will be vying for the 71st Miss World. The highly anticipated festival will kick off this Tuesday, February 20 with an opening ceremony taking place in New Delhi.

Amy Emmerich, the current CEO of the Miss Universe Organization, has decided to step down from her role effective March 1. However, she will continue to contribute her expertise to MUO in an advisory capacity for the next few months. "This was an incredible experience, and I'm so proud of this team's accomplishments during my tenure. We created new business lines, grew revenue, managed through two acquisitions, created a digital-first organization, and reshaped this iconic brand for a new era – a program that advocates for a future forged by women," she wrote on her LinkedIn account. "Over the past two years, we've seen incredible growth, not only in our numbers but in the attributes that really matter to women worldwide. We saw our first moms compete and make it to the finals. Our first married women, our first plus-size delegate, our first trans woman to make it to the Top 20, and already for 2024 women of all ages are competing at national levels. Not only

The Miss Belgium 2024 final show is set to take place on February 24 at the Proximus Theater (formerly Plopsa Theater) in De Panne. A total of 32 contestants have been selected to compete for the national title and one of them will have the opportunity to represent Belgium at the next Miss Universe or Miss World or both. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS BELGIUM ORGANISATION (@missbelgium_official) Emilie Vansteenkiste , last year's winner who participated in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November, will crown her successor at the end of the upcoming event. Who will be the next Miss Belgium? Meet the contestants: MB01 - Camille Van Bogaert  MB02 - Dafina Shahini MB03 - Parnian Robatsarpooshi MB04 - Giulia Crucke MB05 - Shania Mestdagh MB06 - Alexandra Butoi MB07 - Lara Srithong MB08 - Léna Makoka MB09 - Jade Hulsman MB10 - Ines Castronovo MB11 - Cheyenne Vermeeren MB12 - Amélie Delatte MB13 - Ilouna Aneca MB14 - Jennifer Ta

Ivana Subeva, a 16-year-old student from Sofia, has been chosen as the official representative of Bulgaria for the 71st Miss World pageant. Apart from being a talented ballet dancer, the newly appointed Miss World Bulgaria 2023 also possesses impressive acting skills. It's worth noting that Ivana will be the youngest participant in the upcoming Miss World competition, which will take place in India. The highly anticipated final of the 71st Miss World will be held on March 9 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. "No words to describe how happy I am. Having the title Miss World Bulgaria is not only a recognition but also a responsibility," Ivana shared online. "I am extremely grateful to Veneta Krasteva and the entire Bok Star Models team for their trust. I boldly declare that I will do my best to represent Bulgaria in the best way," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Bulgaria (@missbulgariawo

Saruda Panyakham emerged victorious as she was crowned Miss Tiffany's Universe 2023 in a dazzling ceremony held on Sunday, February 4 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Thailand. The Thai transgender model and flight stewardess bested 29 other contestants to win the coveted national title. With this triumph, she is now set to represent Thailand at the esteemed Miss International Queen 2024. Kachisarah Sridakhot and Jesselyn Nakprasit were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Kotarsa Lapatlada and Meepooh Wasita rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Arissara Kankla, who placed in the Top 6 at Miss International Queen 2023, crowned her successor at the end of the event. This year's competition themed "The Future is Yours" marked the 25th edition of Thailand's most prestigious national beauty pageant for transgender women. The event showcased the beauty, elegance, and resilience of their remarkable community, highlighting their contributio