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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

Camille Platroz was crowned Miss International France 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 14 in the northern French city of Roubaix. The 24-year-old beauty, representing Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, will head to Tokyo, Japan this November to compete in the Miss International 2024 pageant. She succeeds last year's winner Lysia Allaire. Alix Heugas of Nouvelle-Aquitaine Saint-Jean-de-Luz was named first runner-up while Christelle Lefebvre of Provence-Alpes-côte-D'azur Marseille and Assia Gaye of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes were the second and third runners-up, respectively. "I am extremely proud to have been elected Miss International France, an unforgettable experience that marks the beginning of an incredible journey," said the new Miss International France. "It's an honor for me to represent our beautiful country on the international stage in Japan, and to proudly defend the colors of the French flag," she added. Road to the 62nd Miss

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

Eunice Rivadeneira was crowned Miss Ecuador 2024 on Saturday, August 17 at the Salinas Golf & Tennis Club in the beautiful coastal city of Salinas. The 24-year-old architect from Guayaquil beat 20 other contestants to win the national pageant. She is now expected to represent Ecuador at Miss International 2025. Galia Garcia was named first runner-up while Dagmar Prieto, Romina Murillo, Melany Padilla, and Isabella Sotomayor were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Ecuador succeeds last year's winner Delary Stoffers, who went on to compete in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last November. This year, the Concurso Nacional de Belleza Ecuador (CNB Ecuador) took over the license for Miss Universe Ecuador from the Miss Ecuador organization. A standalone pageant for Miss Universe Ecuador was held last June where Mara Topic was selected as Ecuador's representative to Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Meet the new Miss Ecuador:

The Miss Nepal 2024 final competition was held on Saturday, August 3 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. A total of 26 contestants from across the country competed during the 28th edition of the annual competition. Crowned Miss Nepal World 2024 is a 26-year-old entrepreneur and social worker from Kathmandu, Ashma Kumari KC. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Srichchha Pradhan, and will represent Nepal at the 73rd Miss World. Raina Majgaiya and Prasiddhy Shah also crowned their respective successors during the live telecast on Himalaya TV. Miss Nepal Earth 2024 Sumana KC from Chitwan and Miss Nepal International 2024 Karuna Rawat from Tanahun will represent Nepal at Miss Earth 2024 and Miss International 2024, respectively. Simrika Manandhar, Preravita Swar, and Shraddha Suman Silwal rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The rest of the Top 13 were Ambika Rana, Anisha Malla, Anjana Pun, Irina Shrestha, Kimti Shrestha, Nivita Chapagain, and Saamin Koirala. Meet the w

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 International 2023 Andrea Rubio touched down in the Philippines on Wednesday, July 3 as an invited guest of the upcoming Binibining Pilipinas 2024 pageant. The beauty queen from Venezuela will be gracing the 60th edition's grand coronation night this Sunday, July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Andrea will stay at Novotel Manila Araneta City throughout her official visit to the country. She was warmly welcomed at the hotel by members of the media and some Filipina beauty queens. Present during her arrival were Miss International 2013 Bea Santiago, reigning Miss International Philippines Angelica Lopez, and Miss International 2023 third runner-up Nicole Borromeo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Photos: Binibining Pilipinas / Instagram

Brand new crowns and prizes for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 winners and runners-up have been officially revealed during the press presentation of contestants on June 7 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Designed by Filipino fashion and jewelry designer Manny Halasan, the exquisite new crowns were inspired by the iconic Binibining Pilipinas logo. "Each crown features ethical diamonds, reflecting not only their brilliance but also our commitment to responsible sourcing," shared by Binibining Pilipinas. "The design beautifully incorporates three stars and a radiant sun, symbolizing the essence of the Philippines and our nation's proud heritage. Truly fitting for future queens." This year's competition marks the 60th edition of the annual Binibining Pilipinas pageant. The grand coronation night will be held on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The winners, Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024 will each receive a