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Miss Supranational 2024 is Harashta Haifa Zahra from Indonesia

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Harashta Haifa Zahra of Indonesia was crowned Miss Supranational 2024 on Saturday, July 6 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. The 20-year-old environmental engineering student hailing from West Java bested 67 other contestants to win the international title. She made history as the first-ever Indonesian woman to become Miss Supranational. Jenna Dykstra of the United States was announced first runner-up, while Justýna Zedníková of the Czech Republic, Isadora Murta of Brazil, and Chanelle de Lau of Curacao were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Before her historic victory on the supra stage, the new Miss Supranational was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2024 in Jakarta last March and then appointed Miss Supranational Indonesia in May. The talented beauty also bagged the Miss Supranational Talent award for her beautiful rendition of a traditional Sundanese song "Bubuy Bulan" during the Supra Talent Show last June 29 in Krynica-Zdrój. Meet the

LIVE UPDATES: Miss Supranational 2024 Final Show Results

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After weeks of pre-pageant events and activities, the 15th Miss Supranational pageant is taking place tonight at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Sixty-eight (68) of the world's most inspirational and aspirational women will be vying for the international beauty title currently held by Ecuador's Andrea Aguilera. Tonight's show is hosted by Polish actress Kasia Kołeczek, South African TV personality Nico Panagio, and Polish journalist Aleksander Sikora. Live streaming is available on the Miss and Mister Supranational official YouTube channel. Polish TV journalist and former beauty queen Ewa Wachowicz, Mister Supranational 2023 Iván Álvarez Guedes, Mister Supranational 2024 Fezile Mkhize, Miss Supranational 2022 second runner-up Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, and Miss and Mister Supranational President Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski are among the esteemed panel of judges. Who will be crowned Miss Supranational 2024? Stay tuned to our real-time live updates of t

Miss Polski 2024 is Kasandra Zawal of Wielkopolska

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Kasandra Zawal was crowned Miss Polski 2024 (Miss Poland) on Friday, June 5 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz. The 28-year-old talented singer and journalist from Bierzglinka in the province of Wielkopolska bested over 30 other finalists to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Angelika Jurkowianiec and is now expected to represent Poland at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. Weronika Kietlińska was named first runner-up, while Zuzanna Śladowska, Zuzanna Balonek, and Karolina Grabowska were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Meet the new Miss Polski: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polski Official 👑 (@miss.polski) Photo: Media Creative, Miss Polski / Instagram

Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 is Faith Landman

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Faith Landman edged out 15 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 on Friday, July 5 at Studio 21 in Hilversum. The 27-year-old model and professional photographer representing Zandvoort also bagged the Miss After Eden and Best in Interview awards. Maruschka Sahiboe of Noord-Holland was named first runner-up while Yentl Felter of Utrecht, Dominique van der Weiden of Overijssel, and Rosalie Esmee Hooft of Gelderland were the rest of the Top 5 finalists. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Netherlands is a former Miss Beauty of the Netherlands (Miss Earth Netherlands) titleholder. She competed in the Miss Earth 2017 pageant in the Philippines and made the Top 8 among 85 contestants. Faith made history as the first-ever mother to hold the title of Miss Universe Netherlands. She will represent the land of "tulips and windmills" at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram

South Africa's Fezile Mkhize wins Mister Supranational 2024

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Fezile Mkhize from South Africa was proclaimed Mister Supranational 2024 on Thursday, July 4 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. The 33-year-old medical doctor and television presenter hailing from Port Shepstone in KwaZulu Natal bested 35 other competitors to win the coveted international title for the first time for South Africa. He succeeds Iván Álvarez Guedes, last year's winner from Spain. Casey De Vries of the Netherlands was named first runner-up while Brandon Espiritu of the Philippines, Marcos De Freitas of Venezuela, and Sanonh Maniphonh were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's event marked the 8th edition of Mister Supranational. The new Mister Supranational from South Africa made another history as the first-ever black winner of the pageant. Prior to his victory on the supra stage, the former Mr World South Africa and Mr World 2019 first runner-up, was announced as the winner of Mister Supranational South Africa

Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 applications now open, meet new national director

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The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) has announced new entry requirements for Miss Universe Malaysia to make the platform more inclusive and empowering for women. Eleen Yong, MUMO's new national director, announced the changes at a press conference at MYEG Tower on Thursday, launching the official call for entry for Miss Universe Malaysia 2024. The upper age limit has been abolished, and women who are married, divorced, and mothers are now accepted into the competition. These changes are a significant departure from past rules, which only allowed single, unmarried women aged 28 or under to participate. MUMO is proud to be part of this transformative change, listening to Malaysians and taking decisive steps to be more inclusive. Reflecting on her new role, Eleen Yong expressed her enthusiasm for introducing innovative ideas that will take this prestigious event to the next level. "Our vision is to empower and celebrate the incredible women of Malaysia, showcasing thei

LIVE UPDATES: Mister Supranational 2024 Final Show Results

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The much-awaited final show of the 8th Mister Supranational pageant will happen tonight at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. One of the 36 inspirational and aspirational supra male contestants from across the world will walk away with the title currently held by Iván Álvarez Guedes of Spain. Hosted by South African television presenter Nico Panagio and Polish actress Kasia Kołeczek, the show will be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of the Miss and Mister Supranational organization. Tonight's judges include reigning Mister Supranational, Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador, Miss Supranational 2022 second runner-up Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen from Vietnam, and Miss and Mister Supranational President Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski. Who will become Mister Supranational 2024? Stay tuned to our real-time live updates of tonight's competition! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Supranational (@officialmiste

Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir to represent Iceland at Miss Earth 2024

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After 4 years, Iceland is set to return to the Miss Earth pageant with the newly announced Miss Earth Iceland 2024 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. Hrafnhildur, 20, from Reykjavík, will represent the land of "fire and ice" at the Miss Earth 2024 (24th Miss Earth) competition in Asia later this year. She is the first Miss Earth Iceland under the Ungfrú Ísland (Miss Iceland) organization, the same license holder for Miss Universe and Miss Supranational pageants. No stranger to pageantry, Hrafnhildur was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022 and went on to compete in the 71st Miss Universe held in New Orleans. Iceland, a Nordic island country, debuted at the Miss Earth pageant in 2007 and went on a 12-year hiatus before returning in 2020. Meet the new Miss Earth Iceland: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missicelandorg) Photos: Arnór Trausti Kristínarson, Ungfrú Ísland / Instagram

Miss World Malta 2024 is Nicole Spiteri

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Nicole Spiteri was crowned Miss World Malta 2024 during the national competition held on Wednesday, July 3 in Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. The 21-year-old beauty bested 24 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds Martine Cutajar and is now expected to represent Malta at the 72nd Miss World. "Words cannot express what this moment means to me. I did not always believe in myself but through hard work and perseverance I am here today," said the new Miss World Malta. Nicole entered the pageant because of Beauty With A Purpose. She had previously volunteered at domestic violence shelters, worked with children and individuals with special needs, and gained insight into the challenges her community encounters. "Through working in a homeless shelter, I was able to see first hand the problems that people in our society face everyday and it made me want to do more," she wrote online. "Miss World Malta provided a platform for me to advocate on the struggles of

Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio arrives in the Philippines for Binibining Pilipinas 2024

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Miss International 2023 Andrea Rubio touched down in the Philippines on Wednesday, July 3 as an invited guest of the upcoming Binibining Pilipinas 2024 pageant. The beauty queen from Venezuela will be gracing the 60th edition's grand coronation night this Sunday, July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Andrea will stay at Novotel Manila Araneta City throughout her official visit to the country. She was warmly welcomed at the hotel by members of the media and some Filipina beauty queens. Present during her arrival were Miss International 2013 Bea Santiago, reigning Miss International Philippines Angelica Lopez, and Miss International 2023 third runner-up Nicole Borromeo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Photos: Binibining Pilipinas / Instagram