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Vietnam's Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy has received a warm homecoming celebration after winning her country's first Miss International last week in Tokyo, Japan. Fans flocked to the international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, November 18 to welcome the 22-year-old beauty from Danang. Thuy made history for Vietnam after beating 70 other contestants to win the 62nd Miss International on November 12 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. In a heartfelt post after her crowning, the beauty queen expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support she received throughout her journey to the international stage. She attributes her victory not only to herself but to the beauty, kindness, and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thanh Thủy (@thanhthuy.hhvn) Photos: Miss International, Thanh Thuy / Instagram

Vietnam's Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy was crowned Miss International 2024 on Tuesday, November 12 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. The 22-year-old beauty from Da Nang became the first ever Vietnamese woman to become Miss International. She succeeds last year's winner Andrea Rubio from Venezuela. Camila Roca of Bolivia was named first runner-up while Alba Pérez of Spain, Sakra Guerrero of Venezuela, and Sophie Kirana of Indonesia finished as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Alina Dementjeva of the Czech Republic, Samantha Poole of New Zealand, and Ewa Jakubiec of Poland completed the Top 8 finalists. The Top 20 were from  Australia, Selina McCloskey, Cape Verde, Akysanna Veiga, Cuba, Shelbi Byrnes Garcia, Dominican Republic, Miyuki Cruz, Honduras, April Tobie, Ireland, Hannah-Kathleen Hawkshaw, Japan, Mei Ueda, Mongolia, Bayaraa Suvd-erdene, Nigeria, Perpetual Ukadike, South Africa, Belindé Schreuder, South Sudan, Amylia Deng, and Taiwan, Oceana Lin-Kurie. C

The Miss International organization has officially announced the names of the contestants who are vying for Miss International 2024. A total of 75 beauties from different countries and territories are expected to compete for the coveted international beauty title. The contestants will start arriving in Japan on October 29 and will be immersed in various social, cultural, and educational activities. Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio from Venezuela will crown her successor on November 12 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. "Sustainability in Pageantry" will be the main theme for the 62nd edition of the pageant. This is in line with its post-pandemic advocacy "Beauties for SDGs" which started in 2022. Albania and the British Virgin Islands will debut at this year's competition. Returning countries include Argentina, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, China, Germany, Ethiopia, Honduras, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Luxemburg, Romania, and South Sudan. Who will be crowned the ne

Liliam Ashby Barrera has been officially appointed Miss International Panama 2024 and will represent her country at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan this November. The 24-year-old medical student was crowned by her predecessor Linette Clement who placed in the Top 15 at last year's Miss International competition. Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio from Venezuela graced the special coronation ceremony held Monday, September 23 in Panama City. The new Miss International Panama was the first runner-up at Miss Universe Panama 2024. She represented Panama Centro during the national pageant last month. Panama won the Miss International crown once with Lía Victoria Borrero González in 1998. She was the first Panamanian representative in history to win a major international beauty pageant. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liliam Ashby Barrera (@liliamashby) Photos: Dario Moreno, Rafael Neuman

Loy Chanreaksmey was crowned Miss Cambodia 2024 (Miss International Cambodia 2024) in a national competition held on Friday, August 30 in Phnom Penh. The 23-year-old fashion design graduate beat 20 other contestants to win the title. She will represent Cambodia at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan this November. Savannah Richana Mean was named first runner-up and she will compete in the Miss CosmoWorld 2024 pageant in Malaysia. Mei Chann Lao placed second runner-up while Savuth Sarafiya, Kang Soton Le A, and Noun Sreyneang rounded out the Top 6 finalists. Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio of Venezuela visited Cambodia for the first time to attend the glittering event. The new Miss International Cambodia succeeds last year's titleholder Alyna Somnang. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Cambodia កញ្ញាឯកកម្ពុជា (@misscambodiaorganization) Photos: Miss Cambodia / CIM

Former Miss Polonia, Ewa Jakubiec, has been officially appointed Miss International Poland 2024 and will head to Miss International 2024. The 27-year-old was the winner of Miss Polonia 2023 who went on to represent Poland at Miss Earth 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last December. Ewa is a model and certified nurse from a small town in the Opole region. She recently graduated from the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw with a degree in public health. This year's Miss International pageant, the 62nd edition, will take place this November at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Meet the new Miss International Poland: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polonia Official (@miss.polonia) Photos: Miss Polonia / Instagram

Selina McCloskey was crowned Miss International Australia 2024 in a special ceremony held on Saturday, July 13 Sir Stamford Circular Quay in Sydney. The 23-year-old model from Eleebana, New South Wales succeeds last year's titleholder Jazel Alarca and will represent Australia at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan this November. "Words can't explain this feeling. Being appointed to my dream job, Miss International Australia, is a surreal moment I'll never forget. To be able to represent my country with such pride is a true honour, knowing my younger self would be so proud," she wrote online. "This title is more than just a sash and a crown, but rather an opportunity for self-development and a platform to ignite my voice," she added. "I'm excited that my passion for women empowerment, has the capacity to be showcased on a greater platform through my campaign, 'Her Voice, Our Future.' Look forward to involving and sharing this journey

Miss Greater London, Tiny Simbani, was crowned Miss International UK 2024 on Saturday, May 18 at the Parr Hall in Warrington, England. The 23-year-old former youth mayor of Derby succeeds last year's winner  Alisha Cowie . She will represent the United Kingdom at the Miss International 2024 pageant in Japan this autumn. Brooke Nicola Smith of Suffolk was named first runner-up while Brittany Feeney of Sefton, Jodie Whitehead of Lincolnshire, and Caitlin Ochana of Middlesex were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International UK is a graduate of policy, politics, and economics from the University of Birmingham. She is of Zimbabwean descent and the sister of former Miss Universe Great Britain Noky Simbani. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss International UK (@missinternationaluk) Photos: Brian Hayes, Miss International UK / Instagram

Maya Dmitri was crowned Miss International Sri Lanka 2024 in a special ceremony held on Sunday, May 5 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Colombo. The 20-year-old model and software engineering student will now prepare to represent her country at Miss International 2024 in  Tokyo, Japan this November. "With overwhelming gratitude, I embrace the privilege of being crowned Miss International Sri Lanka, a moment that symbolizes the culmination of countless dreams and aspirations," she wrote on social media. "To my family, friends and sponsors, your unwavering support has been the bedrock upon which I stand today, and for that, I am eternally grateful," she added. The new Miss International Sri Lanka also shared what the title means to her. She said, "This title is not merely a crown but a responsibility, one that I pledge to fulfill with integrity, compassion, and a fervent desire to effect positive change." "With this platform, I am committed to advocating for ca

Samantha Poole bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss New Zealand 2024 (Miss International New Zealand 2024) on Sunday, May 5 at Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna Beach. The 21-year-old model and digital design graduate of Auckland University of Technology will represent New Zealand at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan later this year. "What an incredible night. I'm so grateful for all the messages and kind words, thank you for all the support. It all still feels surreal, but everyone on that stage had worked so hard to be there," she wrote on social media. Rovelyn Milford was named first runner-up and Miss Supranational New Zealand 2025. She is expected to participate in Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland. Sharlene Sharma, the second runner-up and Miss Intercontinental New Zealand 2024 will go to the Miss Intercontinental 2024 competition later this year. Maria Anna Franchezca Cabatay and Charlotte Meiklejohn were announced as the third and fourth runners-up, res

Helen Morales was crowned Miss International Guatemala 2024 during the Miss Guatemala 2024 final on Wednesday, May 1 at Teatro Dick Smith in Guatemala City. The 26-year-old representative of Izabal succeeds last year's titleholder  María Ranee Díaz . She will travel to Tokyo, Japan for Miss International 2024 in November. Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio from Venezuela was among the special guests at the glittering national competition. Guatemala first and last won the Miss International pageant 40 years ago, in 1984 with Ilma Urrutia. The country's last placement was in 1993 when Diana Lucrecia Galván Flores made it to the Top 10. Meet the new Miss International Guatemala: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International / Instagram