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Miss Teen Venezuela, Bárbara Parraga, was crowned Miss Teen International 2023 on Thursday, June 22 at Aeon Mall Sen Sok City in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The 18-year-old old model from Guárico bested 20 other competitors to win the international title. She also bagged the Best Body and Best in Swimsuit awards. Mannat Siwach of India was named first runner-up while Nidanath Sok of Cambodia, Itamar Salcedo of the Dominican Republic, and Bui Vu Xuan Nghi of Vietnam were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 8 finalists were Floortje Timmer of the Netherlands, Angel Jed Latorre of the Philippines, and Chanoknan Rochanasmith of Thailand. The rest of the Top 15 were from Botswana, Rosa Osenotse, Cuba, Jennifer Duquesne, Laos, Vanvisa Namsena, Malaysia, Alice Ong Hui Ling, Mexico, Paulina Rodriguez, Namibia, Zoë Karsten, and South Africa, Washu Masindi Hlabioa. Last year's winner from Vietnam, Ngo Ngoc Gia Han, relinquished her reign at the

The Beauty of Africa International Pageant (BAIP) organization officially announced Zuleihat Yusuf Oyarazi as Nigeria's representative for Miss Teen International 2023 in Cambodia. Prior to her quest to become the first Nigerian and African beauty to win the international title, the Kogi-born model was declared fifth runner-up during the 15th BAIP finals in Abuja last year. BAIP believes that with Zuleihat's exceptional modeling skills and elegant physical attributes, the 20-year-old will make a lasting impression on the global stage. "She will bring a distinctive blend of Nigerian culture, style, and grace to the global platform, showcasing the rich heritage and diversity of Nigeria to an international audience," reads an official announcement on social media. This year's Miss Teen International 2023 final competition will be held on Saturday, June 24 in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mis