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Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio is expected to visit the Philippines to attend the 60th Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) pageant. This will be the second official visit of the Venezuelan beauty to Asia since she was crowned Miss International 2023 last October in Japan. Last March, she went to Jakarta, Indonesia as a special guest of the Puteri Indonesia 2024 pageant together with the reigning Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera and Miss Charm Luma Russo. This year's Binibining Pilipinas grand coronation night will be held on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The winners will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2025 and The Miss Globe 2024. Former queens Nicole Cordoves (Miss Grand Philippines 2016), Kylie Versoza (Miss International 2016), Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018), and MJ Lastimosa (Miss Universe Philippines 2014) will be hosting the much-awaited event. Photo: Miss International

PORTIA AND SCARLETT TO PARTNER WITH THE MISS SUPRANATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE 15th EDITION FINAL SHOW The President of the Miss Supranational Organization, Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, has announced that Portia and Scarlett will sponsor the opening number of the upcoming Miss Supranational 2024 pageant. "Portia and Scarlett is a fantastic brand with exquisite designs and we are so excited that each of our candidates will be wearing one of their couture collection dresses during the opening of our 15th edition," said Parzutka von Lipinski. "Expect to be dazzled by the amazing display of gorgeous outfits they will be wearing," he added. Portia and Scarlett is a well-known name in women's fashion, offering a wide variety of stylish dresses for women of all ages and body shapes. Their designs exude sophistication and empowerment, highlighting the beauty of every woman and boosting confidence and grace. The 15th Miss Supranational final show will be held on July

Thet San Andersen was crowned Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 in a national competition held on Friday, June 7 at the Yangon Convention Center. The 24-year-old Burmese-Swedish model, representing Yangon North, bested over 50 other contestants to win the title. She succeeds last year's winner Amara Bo. Cherry Moe of Meiktila was the first runner-up while Han Lay of Yangon South, Eaint Myat Chal of Mawlamyine, Thaw Dar Sun of Taungoo, and Mary Htoi Ra of Myitkyina were respectively announced as the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up. Completing the Top 10 finalists were Myo Thandar Zaw of Bago, Yin May Hnin of Hpa-an, Ti Aye of Pathein, and Shin Yoon Eain of Taunggyi. The new Miss Universe Myanmar will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant to be held in Mexico later this year. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Myanmar 🇲🇲 (@missuniversemyanmar) Photos: Studio PAPARAZZI,

Plus-sized beauty Sara Milliken was crowned the National American Miss Alabama 2024 during the state final held on May 27 at the Renaissance Marriot in Montgomery. The 23-year-old model and mental health advocate from Atmore, Alabama is now expected to represent her home state at the National American Miss 2024 competition later this year. "This is a dream that has been 8 years in the making for me," said the new National American Miss Alabama who first joined the state pageant when she was 15 years old. After enduring bullying upon her return at the age of 16, she decided to take a break from joining for 7 years. However, this year, she mustered up the courage to give the crown another shot. "I returned to the NAM stage to prove to myself I didn't give up. I could do this. I was more than the mean things that was said to me," Sara wrote online. "I was authentically myself. I had fun. I had the most genuine smile on my face. I wasn't perfect." In r

Miss Three Rivers Festival, Caylie Simmons was crowned Miss West Virginia USA 2024 last Saturday, June 1 at the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts in Buckhannon. The 24-year-old registered dental hygienist and oral health advocate from Franklin triumphed over 10 other contestants to win the state title. Caylie succeeds last year's winner Nevaeh Harmon and will now prepare to represent West Virginia at Miss USA 2024 this summer in Hollywood, California. View this post on Instagram A post shared by empower2 productions (@empower2prod) FINAL RESULTS Miss West Virginia USA 2024 - Caylie Simmons (Three Rivers Festival) 1st runner-up - Caitlyn Stupi (Berkeley Springs) 2nd runner-up - Erin Wellman (Sweetheart Festival) 3rd runner-up - Cassidy Myers (C-K AutumnFest) 4th runner-up - Emily Boyd (Eastern Panhandle) The Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2024 title went to Miss Barboursville Fall Fest Olivia Travis, a 19-year-old sophomore at West Virginia Univers

Miss Southern Plains, Diane Westhoven was crowned Miss Alabama USA 2024 during the state final on Saturday, June 1 at Auburn University's Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. The 21-year-old student from Birmingham will now prepare to represent Alabama at Miss USA 2024 this summer in Hollywood, California. She succeeds Sophie Burzynski, last year's winner and Miss USA 2023 Top 20 semifinalist. Diane is currently studying psychology at Auburn University with the goal of empowering others to feel confident in their physical and emotional well-being. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RPM Productions, Inc (@rpmproductions) FINAL RESULTS Miss Alabama USA 2024 - Diane Westhoven (Southern Plains) 1st runner-up - Ashlyn Powers (Fairhope) 2nd runner-up - Allyssa Weyant (Lake Jordan) 3rd runner-up - Olivia Burchfield (Magic City) 4th runner-up - Halle Sullivan (Northport) TOP 10 Maleigha Lewis (Enterprise) Melody Mills (Bailey Cove) Margaret Anne Mc

Daniela Toloza Rocha was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2024 on Sunday, June 2 at Centro de convenciones Puerta de Oro in Barranquilla. The 30-year-old, representing the department of Valle del Cauca, beat 29 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds Camila Avella, last year's winner and Miss Universe 2023 Top 5 finalist. Huila's María Alejandra Salazar placed second and was named "virreina" while the contestants from Barranquilla, Kimberly Hooker, and Risaralda, Leidy Yuliana Gómez were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Mariana Zuleta of Antioquia, Leicy Rivas of Chocó, María Clara Cañavera of Córdoba and Yoselin Riascos of Tumaco were the Top 8 finalist. Rounding out the Top 16 were Bolívar, Kelly Reales, Buenaventura, Luisa María López, Cali, Manuela Castaño, Cartagena, Kaina Andrea, Casanare, Estefani Ariza, Cesar, Natalia Santiago, Medellín, Valentina Pérez Burgos, and Nariño, Angela Chamorro. The new Miss Universe Colombia will repre

Sharne Dheochand was crowned Miss Grand South Africa 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, June 1 at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace in Kempton Park. The 21-year-old from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, bested 27 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Gugulethu Mayisela. Karabo Lawal was named first runner-up while Suhane Bosch, Sinamile Dlamini, and Lesego Nyathela were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Grand South Africa will now prepare to represent the "Rainbow Nation" at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. "This is surreal, a true dream come true—to be crowned Miss Grand South Africa! Two years of relentless hard work, dedication, and preparation have finally paid off," she wrote online. "To my fellow community and South African family, thank you for all the love and support you have shown me throughout this journey. I am honored to represent our country at

Asian-American Bailey Anne Kennedy was crowned Miss Maryland USA 2024 on Saturday, June 1 at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The 31-year-old military wife, an NCAA D1 Dance Team Captain, and a former NFL Cheerleader Trainee from Montgomery County bested over 90 other contestants to win the state title. She became the oldest and the first transgender and married woman to be crowned Miss Maryland USA since the Miss Universe Organization recently changed its rules regarding age limits and marital status. Bailey advocates for "Beauty Without an Expiration Date" to encourage everyone to embrace opportunities regardless of age restrictions and believe in one's own self-worth despite any perceived limitations in life. The new Miss Maryland USA succeeds Savena Mushinge, last year's winner and Miss USA 2023 Top 20 semifinalist. She will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2024 this August in California. View this post on Instagram

Bee advocate from  Port Talbot,  Grace Gavigan, was crowned Miss Earth Wales 2024 in a competition held last Sunday, May 26 at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry. The 18-year-old Wildlife Trust volunteer and OhSoEco ambassador who founded Pollinator Pathways NPT succeeds last year's winner Carys Mai Havard. Sarann John, Megan Evans, and Georgia Grace Williams were crowned Miss Earth Wales Air, Miss Earth Wales Water, and Miss Earth Wales Fire 2024, respectively. The new Miss Earth Wales will now prepare to represent the "Land of Song" at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant in Asia later this year. "As Miss Earth Wales I will continue to dream of a greener, wilder future and actively promote the preservation of our precious environment and the protection of Mother Earth on a global scale," Grace shared online. Road to the 24th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Wales (@missearthwales) Photos: Andrew Mee, Miss Earth Wales /