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Kimberly de Boer was crowned Miss Universe Curacao 2024 on Saturday, May 25 in a glittering show held at Sandals Royal Curacao in Willemstad. The 18-year-old artist, painter and mental health advocate triumphed over eight other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Kim Rossen. Jesmelys Zink Angelista was the first runner-up while Milayne Simon finished as the second runner-up. Ryanne Busropan and Aleeza van Eenenaam rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Curacao will now prepare to represent Curacao at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant to be held in Mexico later this year. "I am beyond thrilled and humbled to see my dream turn into reality. This incredible journey has been filled with challenges, growth, and unwavering support from all of you," Kimberly shared on social media. "I am deeply thankful for the encouragement and love that have propelled me to this moment. With immense pride and excitement, I am ready to bring

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

Kim Rossen bested six other competitors to win Miss Universe Curacao 2023 on Saturday, May 27 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Willemstad. The 25-year-old model, athlete, and occupational therapist living in Rotterdam, Netherlands will now prepare to represent Curacao at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. No stranger to pageantry, the University of Rotterdam graduate was first runner-up when she participated in Miss Curacao Holland 2023 last December. This year's Miss Universe Curacao final competition was hosted by Venezuelan television presenter Maite Delgado. Bianty Gomperts was named first runner-up while Kimberly Fernandes was announced as the second runner-up. The rest of the finalists were Kimberley Becker, Nethania Hill, Julia Schreiber, and Thianny Braafhart. Last year's winner and Miss Universe 2022 Top 5 finalist Gabriëla Dos Santos relinquished her reign at the end of the event. Meet the new Miss Universe Curacao: View this post on Instagra

The Miss Universe Curacao 2023 final competition will be held on Saturday, May 27 at the World Trade Center in Curacao's capital city Willemstad. Seven of the most beautiful and talented young Curaçaoan women have been announced by the Curaçao Beauty Pageant Committee to compete for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RockSnakes media (@rocksnakes) One of them will take home the opportunity to represent Curacao at Miss Universe 2023 which is expected to be held in El Salvador this December. The reigning queen who placed in the Top 5 at the 71st Miss Universe pageant, Gabriëla Dos Santos, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Who will be the next Miss Universe Curacao? Meet the contestants: Bianty Gomperts Kimberley Becker Nethania Hill Kimberly Fernandes Julia Schreiber Kim Rossen Thianny Braafhart Photos: Curaçao Beauty Pageant Committee, Rocksnakes / Instagram

Miss Universe Curacao 2022 second runner-up Andreina Pereira has been officially designated as Miss Supranational Curacao 2023 on Wednesday, February 22 in Willemstad. The 28-year-old University of Curacao graduate with a degree in business and marketing management succeeded last year's titleholder Risandra Simon and will now represent Curacao at Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland this July. Attending her coronation ceremony as a special guest was the reigning Miss Supranational from South Africa, Lalela Mswane. No stranger to pageantry, Andreina placed third to Miss Universe 2022 Top 5 finalist Gabriela Dos Santos and Miss Universe Curacao 2022 first runner-up Mariana Pietersz during last year's national competition held at the Renaissance Resort Hotel & Casino. "It’s an honor to represent my beautiful island Curaçao at the next [Miss Supranational]. I am very excited about this journey and I cannot wait to share wonderful things with you all," she wrote on social

Miss Universe Curacao 2022 Gabriëla Dos Santos received a warm welcome when she arrived back in her home country from the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans. The 20-year-old certified life coach managed to achieve a Top 5 placement among 84 contestants during the Miss Universe 2022 final telecast on January 14 despite having tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the competition. It was Curacao's third-highest placement at Miss Universe next to Annemarie Braafheid (Miss Universe 1968 first runner-up) and Verna Vasquez (Miss Universe 1997 Top 6 finalist). A welcome parade was organized for Gabriëla on Sunday, January 22 to celebrate her well-deserved success on the prestigious international stage. "Yesterday was an experience like no other. I am so grateful for the incredible welcome home parade I received from my dushi Kòrsou," she shared on social media. "Words cannot describe how touched and honored I felt to see people from all walks of life, young and old

Miss Universe Curacao Gabriëla Dos Santos has finally been able to return to the 71st Miss Universe competition following her ordeal with COVID-19 infection. The 20-year-old certified life coach had to be put under quarantine when she tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after her arrival in New Orleans for the international pageant. Despite not knowing if she will be able to make it back to the competition, the beauty queen remained optimistic amid her unfortunate situation. She said: "These moments of difficulty should motivate us to become even stronger. It is challenging, but I chose to look at the silver lining and accept that life is full of unexpected twists and turns." "No matter what comes our way, we must never give up on ourselves or our dreams. I feel empowered knowing that I'm stronger than any challenge and ready to conquer anything," she added. Gabriëla was allowed to join her fellow contestants and continue her fight for her Miss Universe dream a

Nashaira Belisa Balentien was officially crowned as Miss World Curacao 2022 in a special coronation ceremony held on Saturday, October 29 in Willemstad. The 25-year-old philanthropist, entrepreneur, and future lawyer succeeded last year's titleholder Alvinette Soliana and will now prepare to represent Curacao at the 71st Miss World pageant. No stranger to pageantry, Nashaira previously held the title Miss Universe Curacao. She went on to participate in Miss Universe 2017 which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA but unfortunately missed placing in the Top 16. The new Miss World Curacao is passionate about helping other people. She started a foundation in 2013 and has been organizing projects in Curacao, Colombia, and some African countries. Her company, Pageant House Limited, is actively involved in philanthropy through the Pageant House Foundation. Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island, has yet to win the Miss World pageant since joining in 1975. Its highest placement was Top 20 in 202

Former Miss Universe Curacao Kanisha Sluis has been officially announced by the Curacao Beauty Pageant Committee as Miss Grand Curacao 2022 on Wednesday, August 17. The 26-year-old speech therapy student will represent Curacao at Miss Grand International 2022 final this October 25 in Indonesia. Kanisha was crowned Miss Universe Curacao 2015 and went on to compete at the 64th Miss Universe pageant at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, where she made it to the Top 10. "After 7 years I’m stepping back into the beauty pageant world as your Miss Grand international Curacao 2022," she wrote in a statement on social media. "I humbly accept this responsibility and challenge to represent my beautiful island Curacao with pride and love," she added. Photo: Delbert Daal / Curacao Beauty Pageant Committee

Gabriela Dos Santos was crowned Miss Universe Curacao 2022 in a glittering event held at Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort in Willemstad on Saturday, May 28. The 20-year-old beauty from Willemstad edged out two other finalists to win her national title. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Shariengela Cijntje. Mariana Pietersz and Andreina Pereira were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Former Miss Universe Colombia and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Valeria Ayos, and Miss Universe Colombia national director Natalie Ackerman were special guests at the recently held competition. The new Miss Universe Curacao will now prepare to represent Curacao at the 71st Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2022) pageant, whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Gabriela founded the Light4change foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness against cyberbullying. Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island known for its beaches, has yet to win the Miss Universe pagea