PAGEANT Circle

The 72nd Miss Universe preliminary competition took place last night at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador. More than 80 contestants from around the world dazzled in their Clarisse Designs opening dresses, swimsuits by Rubin Singer, footwear by Jojo Bragais, and their choice of evening gowns. Hosted by reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and former Miss Universe El Salvador Vanessa Velásquez, last night's spectacular show is considered the most inclusive in the 72-year history of Miss Universe. There were two mothers (Colombia and Guatemala), two transgender women (Netherlands and Portugal), and one plus-sized (Nepal). Also, two contestants (Bahrain and Pakistan) walked on stage during the swimsuit competition wearing a burkini, a swimsuit marketed toward Muslim women. The preliminary competition will help the distinguished selection committee decide who will make it to the Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 in the upcoming final this Saturday, Nov

The Miss Universe 2023 Voice for Change Top 10 silver finalists have been announced on Wednesday, November 15 during the 72nd Miss Universe preliminary competition in El Salvador. Chosen by an esteemed selection committee and public voting, the finalists who are making waves with their impactful messages consist of Angola, Brazil, Chile, Lebanon, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe. Their inspiring stories and powerful advocacy can be watched on the CI Talks official website. "On behalf of Mouawad, CI Talks, and Miss Universe, congratulations to all the delegates who participated in the Voice for Change campaign," said CI Talks founder Fred Mouawad. "At CI Talks, our mission is to continue enabling all the Miss Universe delegates on their journey of being ambassadors for their country and for social change. We aim to amplify their voice so they can continue improving lives, society, and ultimately the world," he continued. &quo

The live streaming of the Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition has been moved to YouTube, due to a technical issue with its live stream platform partner Live Bash. According to the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), "The viewership and ticket purchasing from our fanbase overwhelmed the Live Bash host site, so in order to avoid any delays we are pushing to YouTube." The organization also announced that those who have already purchased their virtual tickets will be refunded by Live Bash. Refunds will be processed within approximately 5-10 business days. Head over to the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant to witness the spectacular preliminary competition of the 72nd Miss Universe live from El Salvador. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe Miss Universe 2023: Here's where to watch the preliminary competition livestream Miss Universe 2023 official run of show announced Mi

The highly anticipated preliminary competition of the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant will take place tonight at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. More than 80 contestants will walk the stage for the first time in their evening gowns and swimsuits to impress the distinguished selection committee. Their preliminary performances tonight will help determine the semifinalists to be announced during the final show this Saturday, November 18. If you can't make it to the venue, you can still enjoy the show in the comfort of your own home. The preliminary competition show will be streamed live tonight from 8 p.m. CST (local time) only on  prelim.livebash.com/ Due to technical issues, the show has been moved to the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant. Also, the live streaming for the national costume show will happen this coming Thursday, November 16 from 8 p.m. CST (local time). See the schedules below: View this post on I

The Miss Universe Organization has revealed today the official selection rounds for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) competition. From the 85 contestants, only 20 will be announced to proceed to the semifinals during the final show this Saturday, November 18 in San Salvador. The Top 20 will compete in their swimsuits then only 10 will continue to the next round and compete in their evening gowns. From the Top 10, the 5 finalists will be selected and they will go through the question and answer round. Then, only the Top 3 will go to the last round which is the final question and answer. The competition will culminate in the much-awaited crowning moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe 2023: Meet the selection committee FAVORITES: Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 favorites before the preliminary competition Miss Universe 2023 final show all-female ho

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has just announced the phenomenal selection committee for the 72nd annual Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) competition to be held this Saturday, November 18 in San Salvador. In keeping with the hosts and other talent in this year's groundbreaking event, the selection committee features a female majority with an impressive range of personalities and professional backgrounds. Meet the selection committee: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Halima Aden: Halima Aden is a trailblazing supermodel known for breaking barriers in the fashion industry. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, she moved to the United States at a young age. In 2016, she made history as the first hijab-wearing model to sign with a major agency and later became the first to wear a hijab and burkini in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. Aden has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runways for renowne

Eighty-five contestants from around the world are currently vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2023 in the beautiful country of El Salvador. Since their arrival, the beauties have been very busy with their pre-pageant activities. They have been enjoying the vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating beauty of the host country. After carefully observing all the contestants after arrival, here are our Top 20 favorites before the crucial preliminary competition: (in alphabetical order) Australia - Moraya Wilson Bolivia - Estefany Rivero Brazil - Maria Brechane Cameroon - Issie Princesse Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Camila Avella Costa Rica - Lisbeth Valverde Dominican Republic - Mariana Downing Ecuador - Delary Stoffers El Salvador - Isabella García-Manzo France - Diane Leyre Great Britain - Jessica Page India - Shweta Sharda Mexico - Melissa Flores Nicaragua - Sheynis Palacios Philippines - Michelle Dee Puerto Rico - Karla Guilfú Acevedo South Africa - Bry

Five contestants vying for Miss Universe 2023 have been selected for a special photoshoot with MUBA Cosmetics, the official makeup sponsor of the 72nd Miss Universe competition. They were Camila Avella of Colombia, Mariana Downing of the Dominican Republic, Rikkie Valerie Kollé of the Netherlands, Athenea Pérez of Spain, and Anntonia Porsild of Thailand. The photoshoot which was themed Appetite for MUBA "Eat, Sleep, Do Makeup & Repeat" took place at InterContinental San Salvador-Metrocentro Mall, the official hotel residence of this year's pageant in El Salvador. Wearing Lugó Lugó Brothers creations and glam looks courtesy of the cosmetic line's makeup artists, the contestants were shot by official photographer Enmanuel Baez. MUBA Cosmetics has been the official makeup sponsor of the Miss Universe pageant since 2020. The company was founded by Miami-based Colombian makeup artist and hairstylist Andres Felipe Cabrera. View this post on Instagram

Miss Universe branches into e-commerce and merchandising, launches swimwear line with top designer Rubin Singer The Miss Universe Organization has just announced "Miss Universe by Rubin Singer" as their first-ever collaboration with another brand to create a merchandise line, as well as their first line of e-commerce merchandise. As the official swimwear of the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador this month, the contestants will wear its first limited collection "Off the Runway" for the upcoming preliminary and final show's swimsuit competition. The collection includes plus-size and modest offerings, in addition to dozens of high-fashion looks from the renowned womenswear designer. It will be available for pre-order on November 15 and shipping start in late December 2023 to January 2024. All the looks are designed and produced by Rubin Singer, and sold through Miss Universe, under a new combined logo. The line will be updated with quarterly drops and new

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) officially announced on Monday, November 7 the all-female hosts for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe competition. Model, actress, and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, and advocate Jeannie Mai will return as hosts. They will be joined by television host, presenter, actress, New York Times-bestselling author, entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and former Miss Teen Massachusetts, Maria Menounos. Also returning as backstage correspondence are Filipina model, singer, television personality, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, and Emmy Award-winning TV host, actress, and producer Zuri Hall. "I'm so glad to be working with such a talented, funny, and knowledgeable group of women presenters. Our hosts this year exemplify the best of the Miss Universe family, and this is going to be a fantastic show," said the President of MUO Paula Shugart. The Miss Universe 2023 final broadcast around the