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Stephany Diaz, representing Isla de la Juventud, was proclaimed Miss Earth Cuba 2024 during the national competition held last June 22 at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead, Florida. The 19-year-old native of Güines, Cuba also bagged the Best Interview award. She received her crown from Miss Earth Cuba 2022 Sheyla Ravelo Perez with the presence of former titleholders Monica Aguilar, and Ariana Barouk. This year's competition, presented by NBNC (Nuestra Belleza Nacional Cuba), also awarded the elemental titles of Miss Earth Cuba Air, Miss Earth Cuba Water and Miss Earth Cuba Fire respectively to Mariana Chavez, Leidy Laura, and Stefhany Perez. The new Miss Earth Cuba holds a degree in political science and is currently attending law school with the aspiration to work as an advocate in a non-profit organization. She is a vegetarian who is passionate about reducing overconsumption within the food industry. Stephany will head to Southeast Asia to represent Cuba at the Miss Earth 2024 pa

Reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszková touched down in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 16 for her first visit to the country since winning the 71st Miss World last March in Mumbai, India. Accompanied by Miss World's Julia Morley, the beauty queen from the Czech Republic will be a special guest in the upcoming Miss World Philippines 2024 final show. A press conference was held for the international guests the following day, Wednesday, July 17 at the Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City. The current Mr World Philippines Kirk Bondad also attended the event. "I'm really happy to be a part of the coronation night in the Philippines this Friday. I can't wait to witness the beauty and grace of the contestants. It's going to be an unforgettable experience," said the reigning Miss World. The grand coronation night of the Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this Friday, July 19. Gwendolyne Fourniol will crown her successor

A new Mister Mundo Nicaragua 2024 (Mister World Nicaragua) has been officially announced after rounds of online and in-person castings in Managua. Erlin Ayerdis, a 23-year-old marketing student, will represent his country, Nicaragua, at the Mr World 2024 pageant in Vietnam this September. He became the third Mr World Nicaragua titleholder under the Bellezas Globales de Nicaragua organization. "I appreciate this opportunity, trust, and responsibility that has been placed in me to represent our country," Erlin said. "From today I begin my preparation to strengthen my skills in those areas that I know will be in competition in Mr World," he added. Road to the 11th Mr World: Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door Míster Mundo Nicaragua (@mistermundoni) Photos: Roberto Ñurinda, Mister Mundo Nicaragua / Instagram

Mame Fama Gaye was crowned Miss Senegal 2024 (Miss World Senegal 2024) during the national competition held last Friday, July 12 at the Grand Theatre National De Dakar. The 24-year-old model from Fatick will represent at the 72nd Miss World next year. She succeeds Fatou L'eau, Senegal's representative during the 71st Miss World in Mumbai, India last March. Fatou Guèye, 23, from Louga, was named first runner-up and will head to Mexico for Miss Universe 2024 this November. She will be the first Miss Universe Senegal in over three decades. Senegal, a country in West Africa, debuted at Miss Universe 1974 and its last participation was during Miss Universe 1987. The second runner-up, 23-year-old Mayram Ly from Dakar, has been appointed the first-ever Miss Cosmo Senegal and will participate in Miss Cosmo 2024 in Vietnam this October. Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door RN model agency (@rn_modelagency) Photos: Charles Ramos, RN Model Agency

Selina McCloskey was crowned Miss International Australia 2024 in a special ceremony held on Saturday, July 13 Sir Stamford Circular Quay in Sydney. The 23-year-old model from Eleebana, New South Wales succeeds last year's titleholder Jazel Alarca and will represent Australia at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan this November. "Words can't explain this feeling. Being appointed to my dream job, Miss International Australia, is a surreal moment I'll never forget. To be able to represent my country with such pride is a true honour, knowing my younger self would be so proud," she wrote online. "This title is more than just a sash and a crown, but rather an opportunity for self-development and a platform to ignite my voice," she added. "I'm excited that my passion for women empowerment, has the capacity to be showcased on a greater platform through my campaign, 'Her Voice, Our Future.' Look forward to involving and sharing this journey

Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024 following a spectacular competition held on Sunday, July 14 at the MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok. The 20-year-old beauty from Bangkok beat 39 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Surisa Suzana Renaud of Phuket was announced as the first runner-up while Karnruethai Tassabut of Ubon Ratchathani finished as the second runner-up. The representatives of Maha Sarakham, Boonyisa Chantrarachai, and Samut Songkhram, Maitai Suriyayunyong were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's competition which was themed "Beyond Universe" marked the 25th edition of the annual Miss Universe Thailand pageant. Anntonia Porsild, last year's winner and first runner-up at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, passed the Mouawad "Starlight" crown to her successor at the end of the event. No stranger to pagea

The Miss Universe Thailand 2024 final competition will be held tonight at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok. This year's highly anticipated event, themed "Beyond Universe" will be the 25th edition of the annual Miss Universe Thailand pageant. Hosted by Thai actor Kornkan Sutthikoses, the show will be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of TPN Global and Miss Universe  from 8:30 p.m. local time (GMT+7). Forty contestants representing various Thai provinces are vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Last year's winner and Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up, Anntonia Porsild of Nakhon Ratchasima, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who will be the next Miss Universe Thailand? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Thailand (@missuniverse.in.th) --- FINAL RESULTS --- Special Awards Bangkok - Suchata Chuangsri (Mis

Pham Tuan Ngoc was proclaimed Mr World Vietnam 2024 during the national competition held on Saturday, July 13 at Nguyen Du Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City. The 25-year-old model from Hai Phong beat 28 other contestants to win the national title. He will now represent Vietnam at the Mr World 2024 competition this September. Vo Minh Toai from Binh Dinh was named first runner-up while Dinh Ta Bi from Gia Lai was the second runner-up. This year's event was held under the directorship of Pham Kim Dung, founder and CEO of Sen Vang Entertainment. The 11th Mr World competition is expected to be held this September in Binh Thuan, Vietnam. Reigning Mr World Jack Heslewood of England, Miss World Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, and Miss World's Julia Morley recently arrived in the country for a press conference. Meet the new Mr World Vietnam: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phạm Tuấn Ngọc (@tuan.ngoc_) Photos: Mr World Vietnam, Pham Tuan Ngoc / Inst

Miss Kampong Chhnang, Sotheary By, was crowned Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 in a glittering show on Friday, July 12 at Koh Pich Theater in Phnom Penh. The 26-year-old actress and model succeeds last year's winner Phoem Sreyno and will represent Cambodia at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. Sreyneth Ry of Svay Rieng finished as first runner-up while Panhavimealea Dy of Siem Reap, Davy Mach of Ratanakiri, and Phattiya Phou of Battambang were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Kampong Cham, Sreypi Phorn; Kampot, Kunthea Thy; Oddar Meanchey, Socheata Kong; Preah Sihanouk, Thida Pov; Stung Treng, Lida Sin; Takéo, Sovannrothana Morn were the Top 10 finalists and were named fifth runners-up.  This year's competition marked the 10th edition of the Miss Grand Cambodia pageant. Miss Grand International 2023 first runner-up Ni Ni Lin Eain from Myanmar was a special guest. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Grand Cambodia is a former

Let's walk down memory lane as 40 years ago, Fröken Sverige Yvonne Agneta Ryding was crowned Miss Universe 1984 during the 33rd Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Florida. At age 21, she became the third Swedish woman in history to become Miss Universe. The blue-eyed blondie received the crown from her predecessor Lorraine Downes of New Zealand following the glittering spectacle on July 9, 1984. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, exactly 40 years since she won the crown, Yvonne shared: "Celebrating my 40th anniversary today, the 9th of July. Thank you to all my sisters around the world. All the girls that were competing my year. My life changed overnight." "As my friend (the box champ Ingemar Johansson), told me the first week of my reign, "Yvonne remember a champ is always a champ. So that's what I'm celebrating today," she added. The former beauty queen turned TV personality and entrepreneur from Eskilstuna, who founded her own skincare company YR Skin