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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

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

Karolína Michalčíková has been revealed as the Slovak Republic's official representative to the Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines this November. The 23-year-old professional makeup artist from Trenčín was named Miss Universe Slovakia in a national competition held last month and is also expected to compete in the 71st Miss Universe pageant this January. This year also marks the return of Slovakia to the Miss Earth competition after two years of absence. The country first joined in 2005 and its highest placement so far was a Top 8 finish in 2014 with Dária Fabrici. It isn't the first time a Miss Universe Slovakia crossed over to Miss Earth. Back in 2006, Judita Hrubyová participated in Miss Universe and went on to place in the Top 16 at Miss Earth. The only exception this time is Karolina will go to Miss Earth prior to Miss Universe, and if she wins the Philippines-based pageant that would be another story. Miss Earth 2022 will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at Okad

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