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Kinga Puhová was proclaimed Miss Universe Slovakia 2023 during the Miss Slovensko 2023 final on Saturday, June 24 in Bratislava. The 22-year-old model and student from Dunajská Streda will now prepare to represent the Slovak Republic at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year. Kinga is now in her third year pursuing a degree in fashion product management at Mod'Spe Paris Central Europe in her country's capital city and in the future plans to continue her studies in Paris. After pageantry, she wants to be actively involved in sustainability education. She said, "My generation and humanity, in general, is currently very materialistic and commercially oriented." "I want to spread ideas, teach people and talk about sustainable fashion. I want to build my own brand with this philosophy," she added. The new Miss Universe Slovakia succeeds last year's titleholder Karolina Michálčiková who won under the Miss Slovakia organizati

Daniela Vojtasová was crowned Miss Slovensko 2023 (Miss Slovakia 2023) in a glittering competition held on Saturday, June 24 in Bratislava. The 23-year-old student and professional dancer from Dolný Kubín bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent Slovakia at Miss World 2024. Petra Siváková from Šamorín was named first runner-up and bagged the title of EVA Miss Sympatia 2023 while Sonja Kopčanová from Banská Bystrica finished as the second runners-up. Kinga Puhová from Dunajská Streda clinched the title of Miss Universe Slovakia 2023 and will now prepare to represent her country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. This year's competition marked the 27th edition of the Miss Slovensko pageant. Hosted by TV personality and former professional ice hockey defenceman Boris Valábik, the show aired live on TV JOJ. Miss Slovensko 2021 Sophia Hrivňáková, who will compete in Miss World 2023 in India later this year, has crowned her

Former Miss Slovensko finalist Simona Leskovská has been officially appointed as Miss Supranational Slovakia 2023. Miss Slovakia organization made the announcement on Monday, April 3 via social media. The 31-year-old beauty is a well-known influencer and sports editor from Bratislava. She took part as one of the 12 finalists of Miss Slovensko 2015 and bagged the special title Miss Pierot for her beautiful hair. Simona succeeded last year's titleholder Jana Vozárová and will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Supranational 2023 final in Poland this July. Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, has yet to win the Miss Supranational competition since its debut in 2013 with Luciána Čvirková. The country's highest achievements at the Poland-based international pageant were Top 10 placements in 2015 and 2016 courtesy of Petra Denková and Lenka Tekeljaková. Here's the new Miss Supranational Slovakia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by

The finalists vying for Miss Slovensko 2023 (Miss Slovakia) were officially revealed last Tuesday, February 7 at DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava. From hundreds of applicants, a total of 12 beauties were chosen by an esteemed panel of judges consisting of national director Michael Kováčik, Miss Slovensko 2021 Sophia Hrivňáková, stylist Alex Lindov, and photographer Lukáš Kimlička to name a few. In the next few months, the finalists will go through training sessions, workshops, and preparations including trips to exciting locations in the country and abroad, leading up to the final that will air on TV JOJ next June. Prizes for the winner include a contract with LGM Production, a luxury apartment from Proxenta, and a car (DS 4) during her reign, plus a holiday trip for two to Senegal courtesy of Hydrotour. The next Miss Slovensko is expected to represent the Slovak Republic at Miss World while the runners-up will have the opportunity to compete in Miss International, Miss Intercontinental

Miss Slovensko 2020 first runner-up Viktória Podmanická will finally represent her country at the 60th Miss International pageant in Japan this December. The 20-year-old beauty grew up in a central Slovakian city called Banská Bystrica. Apart from placing second in the national pageant two years ago, she also bagged the Miss Sympathy title after getting the highest number of votes from the public. Miss International Slovakia 2022 is not only young and beautiful but she is also nice and caring. Coming from a family of doctors, she enjoys helping others especially the less fortunate. When she was only 15, she supported an association that specializes in helping disabled children and young people. Recently, she helped in summer camp as an assistant with all sorts of activities such as riding horses, bowling, and driving ATVs. Viktória was supposed to compete in Miss International 2020 but the pageant took a 2-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious event will, at last, ta

Karolína Michalčíková bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Slovakia 2022 on Sunday, September 11 at the Ministry of Fun in Banská Bystrica. The 23-year-old beauty from Trenčín is a makeup artist and a student of human resources and personnel management. She will represent the Slovak Republic at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Klaudia Korlová, 20, from Košice, and Mária Glatzová, 25, from Prešov were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Slovakia succeeds last year's titleholder Veronika Ščepánková, who was appointed to represent her country at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Israel. Last April, Karolína was also awarded the title Miss Costa in a special event sponsored by the pageant's main partner Costa Cruises. Slovakia has yet to win the Miss Universe pageant. The country's highest placement was in 1994 with its first-ever representative Silvia Lakatošová who finished in the Top 6. Meet the new Miss Universe Slovaki

The long wait is almost over, Miss Universe Slovakia 2022 will finally be held on Sunday, September 11 at the Ministry of Fun in Banská Bystrica. A total of 12 beauties are vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent the Slovak Republic at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. The final show will stream live on the official YouTube channel of Miss Universe Slovakia from 7:30 p.m. local time. Who will succeed last year's titleholder Veronika Ščepánková? Get to know this year's 12 finalists: Karin Dibdiaková - 24, from Bratislava, is working in a development company and at the same time taking an interior design course. Ráchel Karnižová - 20, from Košice, is a business owner who is currently building her own fashion brand. Paulina Bošková -  25, from Bratislava, is working as an office manager. Vanessa Kyjaková - 20, from Koplotovce, is a dental hygiene student. Sandra Šinová - 21, from Bratislava, is a photography enthusiast working as a bartender and a game ro