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Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 is Nguyen Quynh Anh from Hanoi

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Nguyen Quynh Anh was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 on Friday, October 2 at The Opera in Hai Phong. She takes over the crown from the previous year's reigning queen, Nguyen Huong Giang. The 27-year-old model hailing from Hanoi will now prepare to represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, which will take place in Puerto Rico this November. Trinh My Anh and Emma Maria Fernandez Le were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Trinh Thi Hong Dang and Nguyen Dieu Huyen rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Vietnam is no stranger pageantry, having previously joined the national pageant in 2024 and finished as first runner-up. Her background also includes a runner-up finish at The Face Vietnam 2018 and another runner-up placement at Supermodel Me 2021. Road to the 75th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Vietnam - Official Account (@missuniversevietnam.official) Photos: Kieng Can Team /...
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Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 is Danielle Adewisi

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Danielle Adewisi, a medical doctor and advocate for women's health, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on Sunday, September 27 in Lagos. Following in the legacy of her mother Tonia Okogbenin, who won the same title in 1991, she is now gearing up to showcase Nigeria's pride at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico this coming November. Anita Osikhena, Myya Jones, Oluwafunmibi Ajaja, and Melissa Toghanro were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Nigeria is no stranger to pageantry, having previously competed in Miss Universe Great Britain in 2023 where she reached the Top 5. "As a medical doctor and the founder of my women's health charity, Scrub The Stigma, I have dedicated my life to improving access to healthcare and education for women and girls," she wrote online. "Now, I hope to amplify this impact while proudly representing Nigeria with that same purpose," she continued. Road to the 75th M...
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Miss Universe Tanzania 2026 is Queen Elizabeth Makune

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Queen Elizabeth Makune was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2026 last Sunday, September 20 at Haddy Pro Hall, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam. The 30-year-old public servant and health advocate from Mwanza beat over 20 other contestants to win the national pageant. She succeeds last year's winner Naisae Yona and will now prepare to represent Tanzania at the 75th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2026) in Puerto Rico this November. The runners-up Merikaii Wavii (first), Sandra Giovinazzo (second), Melinda Enock (third), and Mariam Cosmas (fourth) were respectively awarded the titles Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Face of Humanity and Miss Aura Tanzania titles. The new Miss Universe Tanzania is not a stranger to beauty pageants. She is a former Miss Tanzania (Miss World Tanzania) winner who participated in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China. "Sometimes, you only understand the journey when you look back and see how every chapter prepared you for the next. In 2018, I wore the crown as Mis...
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Mexico's Andrés Briseño wins Mister International 2026

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The 18th Mister International pageant wrapped up with an electrifying final show on Saturday, September 26 at MCC Hall Bangkapi in Bangkok, Thailand. Andrés Briseño, a 21-year-old athlete and law student from Mexico, was proclaimed Mister International 2026. This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Mexican ever to claim this prestigious title. Ignacio Monclus of Spain was named first runner-up, while Indonesia's Gede Aiswarya Kartika, Turkey's Doğukan Navdar, Vietnam's Nguyen Vu Linh, and Sri Lanka's Ravindu Wijesooriya secured the second, third, fourth, and fifth runner-up positions respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 were impressive competitors from Nigeria (Abure Ebosetale), the Philippines (John Wayne Alba), Korea (Jung Gyu Park), and Thailand (Waranyu Tharasiriwattanakul). The rest of the Top 20 were from Australia (Dylan Mahoney), Canada (Maverick Service), Iraq (Mustafa Bayati), the Netherlands (Yannick Tavernier), Northern Cy...
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Here's where to watch Mister International 2026 final competition

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Tonight, Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad from the Philippines will relinquish his reign at the conclusion of the 18th Mister International pageant. Mister International 2026 will stream live from the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand where 52 distinctively confident gentlemen will compete for the coveted title. Watch the show's live stream here: Photo: Mister International
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Jordan returns to the Miss Universe pageant after 66 years

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Jordan is making an exciting return to Miss Universe after 66 years of absence with Destiny Anbar, a data engineer and esports advocate currently based in Texas, USA. The newly appointed Miss Universe Jordan 2026 will proudly represent Jordan at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, which will be held in Puerto Rico this November. No stranger to pageantry, Destiny has graced the Miss Texas USA stage before, advancing to the semifinals in both 2023 and 2024. Situated in Southwest Asia in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula, Jordan is famous for its ancient archaeological sites, especially Petra—the former Nabatean capital built around 300 B.C. The Arab country last participated back in 1960 with Helen Giatanapoulus and hasn't been represented since then. Photo: Miss Universe Jordan / Instagram
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Daiana Stefani Pereyra is the new Miss Universe Argentina

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Daiana Stefani Pereyra has officially been named the new Miss Universe Argentina 2026 after the crowned titleholder Tamara Rogouski stepped down for personal reasons. The 28-year-old cabin crew competed for La Pampa and earned the first runner-up position at the national pageant in May. She will now gear up to represent Argentina at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant scheduled for Puerto Rico this November. "If there's something we Argentines have, it's that we know how to take on every challenge with our hearts," Daiana expressed on social media. "We are passionate, resilient and proud of our roots. And when we get to carry our flag into the world, we do it with our soul," she continued. Road to the 75th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Korawat Yatfung (@yo_korawathairstylist) Photos: Jorge Amarista, Korawat Yatfung / Instagram
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Who will win Mister International 2026? Pageant details and where to vote

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Mister International 2026, the 18th Mister International pageant, is currently taking place in Thailand with 52 contestants from across the globe competing for the coveted title. Making their inaugural appearances this year are Cabo Verde, Iraq, Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Tajikistan. Among the returning countries are Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Honduras, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, and the USA. The much-awaited final competition is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at MCC Hall in Bangkok. Secure your tickets for the ultimate showdown right here . Reigning Mister International Kirk Bondad of the Philippines will pass on his title following the conclusion of the competition. Fans can vote via Eventista to support their favorite contestants in the categories of Mister Photogenic, Mister Influencer, and Mister People's Choice. Contestants receiving the most votes in each category will advance ...
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USA wins back-to-back Miss International Queen titles

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Lo Colby of the USA was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 on Saturday, September 19 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Thailand. The Hawaiian-born Thai-American transgender beauty based in Los Angeles bested 26 rival contestants to win the coveted title. She also bagged the Best in Talent award. Lo succeeds last year's winner and fellow American Midori Monét, securing an unprecedented back-to-back victory in Miss International Queen history. Theerachaya Pimkitidaj of Thailand and Saki Iwai of Japan were announced the fist and second runners-up, respectively. Contestants from Colombia, Catalina Vallejo, France, Ines Mess, and the Philippines, Red Spiegelman completed the Top 6 finalists. The rest of the Top 12 were from Brazil, Angel Gadelha, Costa Rica, Alejandra Vargas, Laos, Alisa Saengdala, Malaysia, Shazzyra Zahry, Venezuela, Daniela Marquina, and Vietnam, Nguyen Cao Minh Anh. After tonight's pageant, the USA now proudly holds four Miss International Queen ti...
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Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 is Jennifer Kraft Zhou

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Jennifer Kraft Zhou was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant on Friday, September 18 at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. The 27-year-old content creator surpassed 14 other contestants to secure the title. She received her crown from her predecessor, last year's champion Lizzie Li. Alexis Leung and Angeline Leung earned the positions of first and second runners-up, respectively. Melanie Siu and Kevina Kwong completed the Top 5 finalists. The newly crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong will compete for Hong Kong at the 75th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2026) competition in Puerto Rico this November. "I won. I'm very thankful for all your support. It's very emotional,," Jennifer expressed on social media, extending her gratitude to her dedicated online community as well as her family and friends for standing by her. Photo: Miss Universe Hong Kong
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