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Indonesia's Ketut Permata Juliastrid was crowned Miss Cosmo 2024 on Saturday, October 5 at the Saigon Riverside Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 20-year-old student from Bali beat over 50 other contestants to win the inaugural edition of the pageant. Apart from the crown, she also bagged the Cosmo Beauty Icon Award. Karnruethai Tassabut from Thailand was named the runner-up while Romina Lozano of Peru, Samantha Elliott of the USA, and Bui Xuan Hanh of Vietnam rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 10 were Leakena In of Cambodia, Heather Nunez of the Dominican Republic, Melody Murguia of Mexico, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, and Ruvimbo Tafadzwa Njomboro of Zimbabwe. Contestants from Bangladesh, Farzana Yasmin Ananna, Brazil, Cristielli Monize Camargo, Chile, Anita-María Rojas, El Salvador, Sofia Cordova, Greece, Konstantina Sotiriou, and Guatemala, Ximena Carrillo made the Top 21. The rest of the semifinalists were from the Neth...

Clara Shafira Krebs was crowned Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 during the national final held on Thursday, September 19 in Jakarta. The 22-year-old edged out 13 other finalists to win the competition and will now prepare to represent Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Fiza Javaid Khan and Nadia Tjoa were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Maria Ardelia Purwaningrum, Cinta Iole Amidjaja, and Moriska completed the Top 6 finalists. The new Miss Universe Indonesia holds a degree in international business management. She is of German and Indonesian descent and is passionate about art, modeling, acting, and business. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zetrix Miss Universe Indonesia 🇮🇩 (@missuniverseindonesia2024) Photos: Miss Universe Indonesia / Instagram

Miss Supranational 2024 Harashta Haifa Zahra returned to her home country on Wednesday, July 17 for her homecoming after winning Indonesia's first Miss Supranational crown. The beauty queen was warmly welcomed by fans and supporters upon her arrival at the Bandara Soekarno Hatta International Airport. "I am so happy to be home at last. It's a moment I won’t forget and I know that this is a special time I want to share with my country," Harashta shared. The 20-year-old environmental engineering student from West Java was crowned the 15th Miss Supranational on July 6 in Nowy Sącz, Poland. She beat 67 other contestants to win the title. A press conference gala dinner was held on Thursday, July 18 at Hutan Kota Plataran, Senayan to celebrate her historic victory. The event was attended by important people from the Puteri Indonesia Foundation as well as the Miss and Mister Supranational Organization. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Sup...

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...

Monica Kezia Sembiring was crowned Miss Indonesia 2024 (Miss World Indonesia 2024) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, May 29 at Studio RCTI+ in Jakarta. The 22-year-old from the North Sumatra province bested 37 other contestants to win the national title. She is expected to represent her country at the 72nd Miss World festival. Carita Adity of D.I Yogyakarta placed first runner-up while Anna Dananjaya of Bali, Priyanka Ariffia of DKI Jakarta, and Arindina Taim of Aceh were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Martha Lena of Riau and Virginia Martina of the Highland Papua province were respectively awarded Miss Favorite and Miss Friendship. Hosted by Robby Purba and Amanda Zevannya, the final show was attended by the reigning Miss World from the Czech Republic, Krystyna Pyszková. The new Miss Indonesia succeeds Audrey Vanessa Susilo, Miss Indonesia 2022 from North Sulawesi who placed in the Top 40 at the 71st Miss World. Monica studied chemical enginee...

Nova Liana was crowned Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia 2024 (Miss Grand Indonesia 2024) on Sunday, May 19 at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. The 23-year-old beauty from Palembang, South Sumatra bested more than 40 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Indonesia at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Stevanie Tawana Sheldrick of Riau Islands placed second and was awarded the title of Miss Elite Indonesia 2024. She is expected to compete in Miss Elite 2024 in Egypt. The rest of the runners-up were Olivia Stevanie of DKI Jakarta 7, Yulinar Fitriani of West Java, Olla Levina of DKI Jakarta 2, and Anindya Gupita Prabandari of DI Yogyakarta. They received the titles Miss Aura Indonesia 2024, Miss Eco Indonesia 2025, Miss Planet Indonesia 2024, and World Top Model Indonesia 2024, respectively, and will go to the next Miss Aura International, Miss Eco International, Miss Planet International, and World Top Model competitions. This year's edition of ...

Reigning Puteri Indonesia Harashta Haifa Zahra has been officially designated by the Puteri Indonesia organization as Miss Supranational Indonesia 2024. The 20-year-old environmental engineering student was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2024 while representing Jawa Barat (West Java) in Jakarta last March. She will represent Indonesia at Miss Supranational 2024 to be held in Nowy Sącz, Poland this July. Her runners-up Sophie Kirana, Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari, and Melati Tedja were awarded the titles Miss International Indonesia, Miss Cosmo Indonesia, and Miss Charm Indonesia 2024, respectively. They will each represent the country at Miss International 2024 in Japan, Miss Cosmo 2024 in Vietnam, and Miss Charm 2024, also in Vietnam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PUTERI INDONESIA (@officialputeriindonesia) Photos: Noviana Pramushinta, Puteri Indonesia / Instagram

Harashta Haifa Zahra, representing Jawa Barat, was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2024 last Friday, March 8 at the  Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center. The 20-year-old environmental engineering student bested more than 40 other contestants to win the title. She succeeds last year's winner  Farhana Nariswari. Rounding out the Top 4 finalists, Sophie Kirana Indriyagi, Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari, and Melati Tedja were respectively crowned Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2024, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2024, Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan 2024. The winners are now expected to represent Indonesia at Miss International 2024 in Japan, Miss Supranational 2024 in Poland, Miss Charm 2024 in Vietnam, and Miss Cosmo 2024, also in Vietnam. Ghina Raihanah Tadjoedin and Latisa Safa Maura were the fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. This year's Puteri Indonesia competition marked the 27th edition of the national pageant. The event was attended by reigning interna...

Indonesia's Cindy Inanto bagged the Miss People's Choice award and earned a spot in the Top 20 at Miss Earth 2023. Hosted by TNA Entertainment, the 23rd Miss Earth competition culminated on Friday, December 22 at Van Phuc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cindy went on to place in the Top 12 and accomplished her country's highest placement in Miss Earth's 23-year history. She is 27-years-old, hailing from North Sumatra. The Miss People's Choice online voting was conducted on Eventista's portal. Paraguay placed second while the Philippines, South Sudan, and France were third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. Miss Earth 2023 was won by Albania's Drita Ziri with Philippines' Yllana Aduana, Vietnam's Do Thi Lan Anh, and Thailand's Cora Bliault as elemental queens. Photo: Kiengcan Team / Miss Earth RELATED POSTS: LIVE UPDATES: Miss Earth 2023 Final Competition Results Miss Earth 2023: Here's where to watch final show livestream FAVORITES: Miss Ea...

Cindy Inanto was crowned Miss Earth Indonesia 2023 during the Putri Nusantara 2023 final held last July 27 at Rennaisance, Nusa Dua in Bali. The 27-year-old computer engineer and data scientist succeeded last year's titleholder Karina Basrewan and will now represent Indonesia at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam this December. A total of 20 finalists have been selected to take part in the national competition which was attended by former Miss Earth Karen Ibasco with the reigning Miss Earth Mina Sue Choi and Miss Global Shane Tormes. Also crowned during the same event were Miss Global Indonesia 2023 Cynthia Kurniawan and Miss Aesthetic Indonesia 2023 Jennifer Calista. They are expected to compete in Miss Global and Miss Aesthetic International pageants, respectively. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Putri Nusantara (@mahakaryadutapesonaindonesia) Photos: Putri Nusantara / Instagram

The Miss Universe Organization released an official statement today regarding its decision to part ways with PT Capella Swastika Karya and Indonesian national director Poppy Capella. This is amid allegations of sexual harassment from several contestants of the recently concluded Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 competition. Unfortunately, this also resulted in the cancellation of this year's Miss Universe Malaysia pageant whose license was granted to the same company. Read the entire statement from MUO: The Miss Universe Organization has decided to terminate the relationship with its current franchisee in Indonesia, PT Capella Swastika Karya, and its National Director, Poppy Capella. In light of what we have learned took place at Miss Universe Indonesia, it has become clear that this franchise has not lived up to our brand standards, ethics, or expectations as outlined in our franchise handbook and code of conduct. Providing a safe place for women is the Miss Universe Organization'...

The Miss Universe Indonesia Organization has issued a statement in response to allegations of sexual harassment following the recently held Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 competition. "In response to media coverage about the incidents at the Miss Universe Indonesia pageant, we at Miss Universe Indonesia are closely monitoring the situation," said the national director and owner Poppy Capella. "We are actively investigating the allegations that have been reported in the mass media. We will conduct a [thorough] investigation and review the allegations made against us." According to Reuters , several contestants have filed a police report against the organizers after they allegedly underwent a physical examination in their underwear and were photographed "topless" in a room with more than 20 people. Meanwhile, the Miss Universe Organization said they have recently been made aware of the allegations concerning their Indonesian franchisee. "Miss Universe tak...

Following the successful staging of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 in Jakarta, the Miss Universe Indonesia Organization has just announced a significant change in its competition rules. National director and owner Poppy Capella released an official statement on Monday, August 7 regarding her decision to remove the minimum height requirement as there were concerns several provincial winners did not meet the previous qualification. "This change is not merely a response to the outcomes of the early-stage provincial events, but also a reflection of our commitment to inclusivity at both the provincial and national levels," she clarified. "These events were organized in good faith, and it would be unjust to disqualify their winners based on a criterion that can be considered non-essential." In case you missed it, here's the full statement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Indonesia (@missuniverse_id) Photos: Miss Universe I...