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Susana Medina was crowned Miss Grand Spain 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 11 at Theatre Municipal Horacio Noguera, Isla Cristina, Huelva. The 25-year-old representative of Las Palmas bested 34 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Celia Sevilla and will now represent Spain at Miss Grand International 2024. Idayra Tena of Tenerife was named first runner-up while Adriana Corpas of Tarragona, Luana Gheban of Albacete, and Esther Escudero of Euskadi were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 10 were María Llamas of Andalusia, Rocio Mengual of Córdoba, Gema Adrover of Mediterranean, Mayka Rodríguez of Seville, and Ainhoa Gallego of Toledo. Rounding out the Top 15 were Julia Guerrero of Atlántico, Alina Farcas of Castellón, Yaneisy Ceballos of Costa Canaria, Valentina Pereira of La Rioja, and Daniela Quintero of Murcia. This year's competition marked the 8th edition of the annual Miss Grand Spain

Adam Palkovič was officially proclaimed as the Mister Slovak Republic 2024 in a sashing ceremony held earlier this month in Bratislava. Among the attendees were the national director Jozef Oklamcak of the Agency, Jozef Grondzak of Lombardi Fashion House, and Jan Palko, a former Mister Slovak Republic. Adam, a 26-year-old model and fitness trainer from Trnava was chosen from a field of 22 applicants. He succeeds last year's titleholder Tomáš Benko. Since he now also holds the title of Mister Supranational Slovak Republic 2024, he will represent Slovakia at Mister Supranational 2024 this July in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Road to the 8th Mister Supranational: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISTER SLOVAK REPUBLIC 🇸🇰 👑 (@misterslovakrepublic) Photos: Radoslav Orenic, Mister Slovak Republic / Instagram

The Miss Universe Malta 2024 final gala will be held on Thursday, July 11 at the Hilton Malta Conference Centre in St. Julian's. Twenty worthy women from across Malta will be vying for the coveted national title and earn the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. One of them will succeed last year's winner from St. Julian's, Ella Portelli , who went on to compete in Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador. This year's national competition, to be hosted by Maltese television personality Ben Camille, will be the 9th edition under the directorship of Alan J. Darmanin. Who will be the next Miss Universe Malta? Meet the contestants: ATTARD - Kimberly Agius BIRKIRKARA - Emily Pace Delicata DINGLI - Alexandra Terenina FGURA - Shanice Lombardo FLORIANA - Julieth Vasco GHARGHUR - Didi Mizzi GOZO - Rachel Portelli GZIRA - Alba Pinto HAMRUN - Neesha Gill MARSASCALA - Mireille Galea MELLIEHA - Luisa Buitrago MOSTA -

The Mister and Miss Supranational Thailand 2024 final competition was held on Friday, May 10 at the at Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok. Joe Chonlawit Wongsriwor, a 27-year-old professional Thai-English event host hailing from Khon Kaen, was declared Mister Supranational Thailand 2024. Thomas Tom Suppakit Oupkham and Spencer Puvarak Poemnam Munday were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Future Pattawee Waimethachoknugun, Third Boonkarit Sappradit, and Mheepooh Puttimet Naulsaard were the Top 6 and were all third runners-up. The new Mister Supranational Thailand succeeds last year's winner who made the Top 10 at Mister Supranational 2023, Topz Nathanon Narathanyawirun. Chonlawit will soon travel to Poland for the Mister Supranational 2024 competition which is scheduled for July 4 in Nowy Sącz. Tangkwa Kasama Suetrong from Surat Thani took home the title of Miss Supranational Thailand 2024. Road to the 8th Mister Supranational: View this post on Instagram

Tangkwa Kasama Suetrong was crowned Miss Supranational Thailand 2024 on Friday, May 10 at Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok. The 28-year-old model hailing from the province of Surat Thani succeeds last year's winner and Miss Supranational 2023 Top 24, First Patraporn Wang  Rina Carina Mueller and Anna Corvino were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Aom Natthawan Pusakul, Bee Rutchaneekorn Prasertpornsak, and Mookku Thanatchaporn Pankaew rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The new Miss Supranational Thailand is no stranger to pageantry, having joined Miss Universe Thailand 2021 and placed third runner-up among 30 contestants. Kasama will now prepare to represent Thailand at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant in Poland this July. Road to the 15th Miss Supranational: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Supranational Thailand (@supranationalthailand) Photos: Supranational Thailand / Instagram

The Top 5 finalists for the runway challenge of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant have been officially announced. They are Matea Mahal Smith of Florida, Alexie Brooks of Iloilo City, Angel Rose Tambal of Leyte, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino. The same with the swimsuit and interview challenge, the Top 5 wearing Jojo Bragais shoes for the runway were determined entirely by fan votes. One of the beauties will be the winner and automatically earn a spot in the finals on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. This year's Miss Universe Philippines and Michelle Dee's successor will represent the country at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Head over to the official app to vote for other challenges. Tickets for the finals can be purchased on the SM Tickets website. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

The Miss Czech Republic 2024 concluded on Saturday, May 11 with Adéla Štroffeková winning the national title from a field of 10 finalists. The 21-year-old model from Prague, who was also named Miss World Czech Republic 2024, received her crown from reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszková. Hosted by Ondrej Novotny, this year's event marked the 15th anniversary of the annual Miss Czech Republic pageant. Four other worthy finalists were also crowned as representatives of the country for various international competitions. They are Veronica Biasiol (Miss Grand Czech Republic 2024), Michaela Macháčková (Miss Supranational Czech Republic 2025), Alina Demenťjeva (Miss International Czech Republic 2024), and Julie Smékalová (Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic 2024). The queens are expected to compete in Miss Grand International 2024, Miss Supranational 2025, Miss International 2024, and Miss Intercontinental 2024, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Czech Republic (Miss Wo

Veronica Biasiol bested nine other finalists to be crowned Miss Grand Czech Republic 2024 on Saturday, May 11 at Forum Karlín in Prague. The 25-year-old model, influencer, designer and business owner hailing from Liberec will now prepare to represent the Czech Republic at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Petra Beníšková, Adéla Štroffeková, Julie Smékalová, and Alina Demenťjeva. Former Miss Grand Czech Republic and Miss Grand International 2022 fourth runner-up Mariana Becková hosted the glittering show. The new Miss Grand Czech Republic succeeds last year's winner and Miss Grand International 2023 Top 20 semifinalist Sophia Osako. Road to the 12th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS GRAND CZECH REPUBLIC org. (@missgrandczechrepublic) Photos: Miss Grand Czech Republic / Instagram

Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, May 11 in Talakag, Bukidnon. The 24-year-old special needs education graduate bested 28 other contestants to win the national title. She will now prepare to represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024 later this year. Feliz Clareianne Thea Recentes of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte bagged the Miss Philippines Air 2024 title while Samantha Dana Bug-os of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Kia Labiano of Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Ira Patricia Malaluan of Batangas City were Miss Philippines Water, Fire and Eco Tourism 2024, respectively. This year's competition which was themed "Heritage" marked the 24th edition of the annual Miss Philippines Earth pageant. Last year's winner  Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna and her elemental court Kerri Reilly, Jemimah Joy Zabala, Sha'uri Livori, and Athena Claire Auxillo crowned their respective succes