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The Miss Universe Curacao 2024 final coronation will be held on May 25 at Sandals Royal Curacao in Willemstad. A total of 10 beauties are currently vying for the national title. One of them will succeed last year's winner  Kim Rossen  who participated in Miss Universe 2023 last November in El Salvador. The next Miss Universe Curacao will represent the Dutch Caribbean island at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. Who will win this year's crown? Meet the contestants: 1 - Ryanne Busropan 2 - Tiara Sluis 3 - Shahaira Osepa 4 - Kimberly de Boer 5 - Milayne Simon 6 - Jesmelys Zink Angelista 7 - Luigina Andreina Marti 8 - Saïde Carvajal 9 - Liandra Lindeborg 10 - Aleeza van Eenenaam Photos: Curacao Beauty Pageant Committee / Miss Universe Curacao

Seven beauties have been officially revealed as contestants for Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2024. The final competition will be held in August at The Westin, Grand Cayman, and the winner will go to the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. Who will succeed Ileann Powery for the national title? Get to know the contestants: Arin Broderick (George Town) - Arin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavioural Sciences from Boston University. She is passionate about promoting well-being and representing the Cayman Islands globally. When not working as an International Patient Coordinator at Health City, Arin enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in rejuvenating activities like yoga, pilates, and gardening. Belinda Ebanks-Grant (District Brac) - Belinda, a native of the beautiful Cayman Brac, has had a diverse range of experiences that shape her dynamic personality. From a young age, she excelled academically and displayed impressive

The semifinal round of Miss Polski 2024 (Miss Poland 2024) took place on Friday, April 26 at Hotel Kolumna Park in Przygoń. From 59 semifinalists, only 32 beauties (two from each region) have been selected to move on to the final competition to be held this July. The next Miss Polski, to be crowned by last year's titleholder  Angelika Jurkowianiec , is expected to represent Poland at Miss Universe 2024 and/or Miss Supranational 2025. Angelika went to Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November and will be heading to Nowy Sącz in the summer to participate in Miss Supranational 2024. Who will be the next Miss Polski? Meet the 32 official finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polski Official 👑 (@miss.polski) Kinga Cyran Dominika Kowalczyk Daria Stogińska Karolina Szwajłyk Aleksandra Czerwińska Aleksandra Rudzka Anna Cichomska Natalia Chmurzyńska Antonina Piotrowska Karolina Zbiejczyk Zuzanna Balonek Magdalena Szewczyk Weronika Piątek Zu

The official photos (shot at Royal Hotels & Resort in Dubrovnik) of the 15 finalists vying for this year's Miss Universe Croatia have already been released. Andrea Erjavec , last year's winner from Perušić, is set to crown her successor during the final competition this May 6 at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.  Jutarnji.hr will livestream the show. The winner of Miss Universe Croatia 2024 is expected to represent her country at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) to be held in Mexico later this year. Who will succeed Andrea for the national crown? Meet the contestants: Ana Marjolović Anastasia Ičević Arijana Martinović Claudia Mihoković Dajana Barišić Hannah Anastasia Bičanić Lana Vuković Laura Aleksa Lorena Čačija Marta Leković Matea Ilić Sara Antić Sofya Kotava Vlatka Pačarić Zrinka Ćorić Photos: Emanuell Mancy / Miss Universe Croatia

The official contestants vying for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 were finally revealed on Thursday, April 18 at the mayor's office in San Juan. This year's competition will have 28 of the island's most beautiful women selected to compete for the coveted national title. One of them will be the successor of Karla Guilfú Acevedo, reigning Miss Universe Puerto Rico and Miss Universe 2023 Top 5 finalists. "Enjoy every stage of the process because all the knowledge you acquire will be with you forever," Karla's words of support for the contestants. The preliminary competition for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 will be held on June 23 while the final is on June 27 at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré. The next queen will represent Puerto Rico at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr)   Aguadilla - Claribel

From 60 beauties who participated during the casting day, only 16 will now move on as finalists for Miss Universe Netherlands 2024. The selection event and official announcement of the Top 16 finalists took place on Saturday, April 13 at Studio 21 in Hilversum. Previously held by Monica van Ee of the Miss Nederland organization, the license for Miss Universe Netherlands has been taken over this year by Milou Verhoeks of the Miss Beauty of the Netherlands. Last year's winner under Miss Nederland was Rikkie Valerie Kollé , the first-ever transgender woman to represent the Netherlands at the Miss Universe pageant. The next Miss Universe Netherlands, to be crowned in July, will travel to Mexico for the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) competition later this year. Meet the Top 16 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Netherlands (@missuniversenetherlands) Drenthe - Zifrah Donker Enschede - Sophoe Bugla Flevoland - Tess Miran

The beautiful contestants vying for Miss Universe Bahamas 2024 were officially revealed on Friday, April 12 online. Ten women have been selected for the opportunity to compete for the national title currently held by last year's winner Melissa Ingraham . Melissa participated in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in San Salvador, El Salvador last November. The next Miss Universe Bahamas will represent The Bahamas at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year. Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Bahamas ©🇧🇸 (@missunivsersebahamas) Miss Bimini - Lovena Blanc Miss Paradise Island - Marechan Burrows Miss Abaco - Chelsea Cooper Miss Acklins - Daniella Dorsette Miss Exuma - Tanya Knowles Miss Cat Island - Jeff’Ria Lunn Miss Long Island - Brenique Major Miss New Providence - Alexandria Pinder Miss Grand Bahama - Jerell Strachan Miss Andros - Sylvinique Wright Photos: Miss Universe Bahamas / Instagram

The Top 40 vying for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 (Miss Philippines) have been officially revealed following the final screening on Friday, April 5 at New Frontier Theater in Araneta City, Cubao. This year's Binibining Pilipinas will be the 60th edition of the annual competition. The grand coronation night is expected to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum this June. The successors of reigning queens Angelica Lopez and Anna Valencia Lakrini will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2025 in Japan and The Miss Globe 2024 in Albania. Here are the names of the Top 40 contestants: Vienne Sirin Feucht Christal Jean Dela Cruz Jasmine Bungay Trisha Martinez Shaira Marie Rona Myrna Esguerra Shannen Manzano Maria Flordeliz Mabao Nicklyn Tigres Jutay Monica Acuno Phoebe Tutor Godinez Samantha Viktoria Acosta Mae Kimberly Luna Gracelle Distura Vera Conne Dickinson Sheny Sumpang Kristin Wyeth Marie Baconawa Leizle Jones Marikit Manaois Randell Ann Caraig Mythosela Villanueva Roella Pr

The Miss Belgium 2024 final show is set to take place on February 24 at the Proximus Theater (formerly Plopsa Theater) in De Panne. A total of 32 contestants have been selected to compete for the national title and one of them will have the opportunity to represent Belgium at the next Miss Universe or Miss World or both. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS BELGIUM ORGANISATION (@missbelgium_official) Emilie Vansteenkiste , last year's winner who participated in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November, will crown her successor at the end of the upcoming event. Who will be the next Miss Belgium? Meet the contestants: MB01 - Camille Van Bogaert  MB02 - Dafina Shahini MB03 - Parnian Robatsarpooshi MB04 - Giulia Crucke MB05 - Shania Mestdagh MB06 - Alexandra Butoi MB07 - Lara Srithong MB08 - Léna Makoka MB09 - Jade Hulsman MB10 - Ines Castronovo MB11 - Cheyenne Vermeeren MB12 - Amélie Delatte MB13 - Ilouna Aneca MB14 - Jennifer Ta

The Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2024 final competition is set to take place on Thursday, February 1 at the Teatro Francisco Arriví in San Juan. A total of 26 contestants are currently vying for the national title currently held by Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2023 and Miss Earth 2023 Top 12 finalist, Victoria Arocho . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Earth Puerto Rico Oficial (@missearthproficial) The winner of this year's competition will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Earth 2024 which is expected to be held in Vietnam later this year. Last year's Miss Global Puerto Rico, Ashley Melendez , who clinched Miss Global 2023, will also crown her successor at the end of the upcoming event. The next Miss Global Puerto Rico will participate in Miss Global 2024. Who will be crowned Miss Earth Puerto Rico and Miss Global Puerto Rico 2024? Meet the contestants: Aguadilla - Natasha Gisela Barranquitas - Ediris Joan Rivera Bayamón - Yarivel Pinto Caguas - Karla

Miss America 2024 will be the 96th edition of the Miss America pageant — the nation's leading provider of scholarships for young women. The 51 state representatives have already been crowned and they will compete for the national title on January 14 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. Apart from raising the age limits to between 18 and 28, the 2024 competition under the new CEO Robin Ross-Fleming will also see other changes. For the first time since scrapping the swimsuit competition in 2018, there will be a segment that focuses on health and fitness. The CEO clarified, that the contestants will not be judged based on their physical appearance. "There is NO SCORE given on appearance, the health & fitness segment is to bring awareness to women's health issues and give a platform to women to inspire and inform all women on best health practices." Those without a performing arts background will have the option

A total of 23 contestants from Asia and Oceania are currently vying for Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. Five returning countries from the region this year consist of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, and the Northern Marianas. Asia and Oceania have held the title of Miss Earth six times since the first edition of the pageant in 2001. The Philippines leads with four wins, two of which were back-to-back in 2014 and 2015. Will there be another winner from this region this year? Meet the contestants: AUSTRALIA  - Helen Lātūkefu BANGLADESH  - Anika Bushra Mariya CAMBODIA  - Pouvjessica Tan CHINA  - Mingyang Wang INDIA  - Priyan Sain INDONESIA  - Cindy Inanto JAPAN  - Kilali Oshiro KAZAKHSTAN  - Dilnaz Tilaeva KOREA  - Jang Da-yeon LAOS  - Nou Lao Wamenglor MALAYSIA  - Nadira Isaac MONGOLIA  - Munkhchimeg Batjargal MYANMAR  - Soung Hnin San NEPAL  - Rainyusha Majgaiya NEW ZEALAND  - Caitlyn Dulcie NORTHERN MARIANAS  - Jan Zowie Cruz PAKISTAN  - Kapotaqkhy Chanchala PALESTINE  - Yara Bis

Twenty-seven of the 86 contestants currently vying for Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam came from the region of Europe. Returning countries this year include Armenia, Denmark, Germany and Ukraine. After winning the inaugural Miss Earth competition in 2001 with Denmark's Catharina Svensson, the region managed to achieve two more victories — Bosnia and Herzegovina's Dzejla Glavovic in 2002 (dethroned) and Czech Republic's Tereza Fajksova in 2012. Europe's last placement in the Top 4 was in 2020 with Michala Rubinstein of Denmark who bagged the Miss Earth - Fire title. With the largest number of participants coming from this region, will there be another European winner this year? Meet the contestants: ALBANIA  - Drita Ziri ARMENIA  - Paolin Ahangari BELARUS  - Karyna Kisialiova BELGIUM  - Jolien Pede BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA  - Verica Mihajlović BULGARIA  - Victoria Lazarova CROATIA  - Michelle Salome Kursar CZECH REPUBLIC  - Kristýna Pavlovičová DENMARK  - Silvia Topholm ENGLA

Twenty-one contestants from the region of the Americas are currently vying for Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. A total of four countries returned to the pageant this year — Honduras, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the US Virgin Islands. The Americas held the Miss Earth title 12 times in the pageant's 23-year history. Brazil, Ecuador, and Venezuela lead with two wins each. Will there be another winner from the region this year? Meet the contestants: ARGENTINA  - Selene Bublitz BELIZE  - Reyna Choj BOLIVIA  - Ivana Girard BRAZIL  - Morgana Carlos CANADA  - Layanna Robinson CHILE  - Ximena Huala COLOMBIA  - Luz Adriana López CUBA  - Aleida Josefa Perez DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  - Elianny Capellán ECUADOR  - Naomi Viteri HAITI  - Valentchina Dantes HONDURAS  - Ariana Gomez MEXICO  - Daniela Landín PANAMA  - Nicole Castillero PARAGUAY  - Gretha Matiauda PERU  - Nancy Salazar PUERTO RICO  - Victoria Arocho TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO  - Shalyma Boisselle USA  - Danielle Mullins US VIRGIN ISLANDS  - Ma

A total of 15 contestants from the region of Africa are currently vying for Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. Three returning countries this year consist of Kenya, Liberia, and Madagascar. The region held the Miss Earth title once with Winfred Omwakwe of Kenya in 2002. Its last placement in the Top 4 was in 2008 with Tanzania's Miriam Odemba. Will Africa win its second crown after 21 years? Meet the contestants: CAMEROON  - Noella Atem ETHIOPIA  - Hebron Beyene GHANA  - Priscilla Asante KENYA  - Abigael Kombo LIBERIA  - Cassandra Peters MADAGASCAR  - Valisoa Fifaliana Ratsimbazafy MAURITIUS  - Hateefa Low Kom NAMIBIA  - Martha Kautanevali NIGERIA  - Shelly Usman REUNION ISLAND  - Shanel Malouda SIERRA LEONE  - Mary Juliet Sia Kanessie SOUTH AFRICA  - Belindé Schreuder SOUTH SUDAN  - Alek Malaak Ayuen ZAMBIA  - Kunda Mwamulima ZIMBABWE  - Courtney Jongwe The 23rd Miss Earth final will be held this December 22 at Van Phuc City. Mina Sue Choi of South Korea will crown her successor at the e