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Miss Universe 2024 standouts in the preliminary competition

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The spectacular Miss Universe 2024 preliminary competition and national costume show was held last night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Hosted by reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios and Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, the important event kicked off with the contestants parading in their colorful and stunning national costumes. After the national costume segment, each contestant walked on stage in their swimsuits and capes, and then by group during the evening gown. An esteemed panel of selection committee carefully assessed each of their performances. Scores from last night's event including their closed-door interviews, will help determine the semifinalists. Standouts were from Aruba, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Cuba, Curacao, DR Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Martinique, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belarus, Bolivia, China, Colombia,

Here's where to watch Miss Universe 2024 preliminary competition

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The Miss Universe 2024 preliminary competition and national costume show will take place tonight at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Contestants from 127 countries and territories will each present themselves in their swimsuits, evening gowns, and national costumes. Tonight's show, to be hosted by reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios and former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel, will start at 8 p.m. local time. The crucial event will help the  selection committee determine who will advance to the Top 30 to be announced during this Saturday's final show. If you can't be at the venue, you can also watch the preliminaries in the comfort of your own home. Live streaming will be available on Telemundo  and the official Miss Universe YouTube channel (accessible only for members). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe

Here's where to watch Miss Supranational 2024 preliminary evaluation show

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The Miss Supranational 2024 preliminary evaluation show took place on Monday, July 1 in Nowy Sącz, Poland. It was streamed live on the Miss and Mister Supranational official YouTube channel. Sixty-eight supra contestants from around the world walked the runway in their swimsuits and evening gowns. The judges scored them for their confidence and elegance. Forty percent (40%) of their scores will come from tonight's round and will help determine who will make it to the Top 24 to be announced during the final competition on Saturday. Reigning Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador, Mister Supranational Iván Álvarez Guedes from Spain, and Miss Supranational 2022 second runner-up Nguyen Huyn Kim Duyen from Vietnam were part of the panel of judges In case you missed it, here's where you can watch the Miss Supranational 2024 preliminary evaluation: Photo: Miss Supranational

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024: Meet the winners of the preliminary competition

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The preliminary competition of the highly anticipated Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 pageant took place on Sunday, June 23 in San Juan. Hosted by Nicole Chacón, the show featured 28 contestants strutting the runway in their cocktail dresses by Corte Frances, swimsuits designed by Lorel Aurora (Mare Cheia), and glittering evening gowns. One of them will walk away with the crown at the culmination of the upcoming final competition this Thursday, June 27 at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré. While we eagerly await the successor of Karla Guilfú Acevedo, who will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November, here are the winners of the preliminary competition: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr) L´Oréal Most Beautiful Hair - Salinas (Carolina Mía Gómez Cumba) L´Oréal Most Radiant Skin - Orocovis (Jennifer Colón Alvarado) Total Look Award - San Juan (Kellyan Soto) Colgate Impactful Smile Award -

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Miss Alabama (Brianna Burrell), Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), and Miss Texas (Ellie Breaux), were announced as the three Preliminary Evening Gown winners. They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. The Miss America 2024 Preliminary Evening Gown competition was presented by Miss America's official fashion partner, JOVANI. Don't miss the upcoming final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Out of 51 contestants, three contestants have been announced as the winners of the Preliminary Fitness segment which was presented by Miss America's official fitness wear partner, Rebel Athletic. The winners were Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), Miss Mississippi (Vivian O'Neal), and Miss Tennessee (Brandee Mills). They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. Don't miss the Miss America 2024 final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming  channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition standouts

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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

Miss Universe 2023: Fans break the internet, prelims now on YouTube

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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

Miss Universe 2023: Here's where to watch the preliminary competition livestream

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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

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 preliminary, award winners announced

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The Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 pageant held its crucial preliminary competition on Sunday, August 20 at Teatro Tapia in San Juan. Television and radio host, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Nicole Chacón hosted the event that will help determine this year's semifinalists. Thirty contestants sashayed onstage wearing their official swimsuits by Mare Cheia and glittering evening gowns to impress a distinguished panel of judges consisting of professionals from various industries. The judges were hematologist-oncologist Anna Di Marco, former Mr World Puerto Rico Fernando Álvarez Soto, performing arts director Ismanuel Rodríguez, blogger Uka Green, aesthetic doctor Wanda González, and De La Cruz president Carlos Thompson. Presented by L'Oréal Paris, the preliminary event culminated with six contestants taking home the special awards. Mejor Cabello L'Oréal (Best Hair) - Miss Cayey, Neysha Marie Mendoza Castro Mejor Piel Radiante de Ceravé y Vichy (Best Radiant Skin) - Miss

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 preliminary competition is tonight, here's where to watch

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Tonight is the much-awaited preliminary competition of the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Nonthaburi. The crucial part of the annual competition will help determine the semifinalists to be announced during the final show on Sunday, August 20. Fifty-three contestants representing different provinces of the country will walk the runway facing the judges in their swimsuits and evening gowns. PPTV HD 36 will broadcast the show from 8:30 p.m. GMT+7 (Thailand time) while live streaming will be available on the official TPNG YouTube channel. Who will rock tonight's preliminary competition? Stay tuned for our favorites! RELATED POST: Miss Universe Thailand 2023: Meet the contestants

Miss Supranational 2023 preliminary competition standouts

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The Miss Supranational 2023 preliminary competition was held on Tuesday, July 11 in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland. Following the withdrawal of Albania, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, and Somalia for various reasons, 65 contestants were left competing in their swimsuits and evening gowns during yesterday's evaluation event hosted by Ivan Podrez. The judges were reigning Mister Supranational Luis Daniel Gálvez, reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane, former Miss Supranational Srinidhi Shetty, Miss Supranational 2022 third runner-up Adinda Cresheilla, and creative director of the organization Andre Sleigh. Standouts for their exceptional performances on stage were the contestants from Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gibraltar, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Also worth mentioning were Canada, Cuba, Curacao, El Salvador, Iceland, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Togo, U

FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary evening gown competition

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition took place on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans where the 84 contestants glided onstage with confidence, poise, and elegance wearing their chosen evening gowns. Based on their preliminary evening gown presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez Founier Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño Thailand - Anna Sueangam-iam USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Mexico, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced

FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition

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Eighty-four contestants confidently walked the stage wearing their Jacqueline Aguilera swimsuits, personalized capes, and Jojo Bragais shoes during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans. Based on their preliminary swimsuit presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Aruba - Kiara Arends Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Australia, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced 71st Miss Universe: Meet the hosts, where to watch the final show

71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competition took place on Wednesday, January 11 at the New Orleans Ernest E. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Hosted by WDSU News Channel 6 anchor Randi Rousseau and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, the event featured 84 of the world's most ambitious and beautifully confident women competing for coveted spots in the semifinals. The contestants paraded in their Portia and Scarlett dresses, swimsuits and evening gowns to impress an all-women selection committee consisting of sports broadcaster, TV host, and activist Emily Austin; author, model, TV host, producer, and Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam; Emmy-award winning journalist, TV and radio host, and author Myrka Dellanos; model, mom, women's advocate, and co-founder of Vyral Media PR Mara Martin; Senior Vice-President and Board Member of ImpactWayv Kathleen Ventrella; and actress, model, and Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan. During the preliminar

71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch preliminary and national costume competition

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition will be held on Wednesday, January 11 from 7 p.m. CST at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana, USA. Following the crucial part of the pageant where the contestants will parade in their opening dresses, evening gowns, and swimsuits in front of the judges, the national costume competition will take place at 9 p.m. CST. Their preliminary scores will help determine who will make it to the semifinals which will be announced during the final show on Saturday, January 14 from 7 p.m. CST at the same venue. Don't miss the extravaganza of beauty, confidence, elegance, and poise as the contestants make an impression on the selection committee and afterward showcase their rich cultures and traditions through their national costumes. Both important events will be streamed live across the world on the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant (@OfficialMissUniverse) and on Lazada App in the Philippines.