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Mister Malaysia Benedict Yu was proclaimed Mister National Universe 2023 on Tuesday, June 27 at the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The 27-year-old doctor from Kota Kinabalu bested over 20 other competitors to win the 5th edition of the international male pageant. Benedict succeeds last year's winner from Vietnam, Ngo Hoang Phi Viet. Aside from his title, he was also awarded Mister Popular and Mister Flawless Skin. "I have gained so much friendships from different countries, getting to experience Thailand cultures and this pageant is the definition of where pageantry meets luxury," he shared online after winning the competition. Marcus Charlie Bishop of England was named first runner-up while Kritti Nampradit of Thailand, Michael Ver Comaling of the Philippines, and Tishkin Vladislav of Latvia were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 semifinalists were from Japan (Takumi Ozawa), Pakistan (Jan Asad), Russia (Maxim Zvon

Austin Cabatana, representing Quezon City, was proclaimed Mister International Philippines 2023 in a national competition held on Wednesday, June 28 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City. The 24-year-old model and business management graduate of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde bested over 50 other competitors from across the country to win the national title. He succeeds MJ Ordillano and will now prepare to participate in the Mister International 2023 pageant in the Philippines this September. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Austin Dizon Cabatana (@austincabatana) Here are the rest of the winners: Mister National Universe Philippines 2023 - Ruslan Kulikov of Batangas City and Kenneth Aniban of Cavite City Mister Earth International Philippines 2024 - Nathaniel Tiu of Cebu City Mister Charm Philippines 2023 - Ryan Cruz of Cagayan Province Mister Globe Philippines 2023 - Gabriel Bautista of Pasig City Mister Beaute Internationale

Former Miss World Nigeria Nyekachi Douglas has officially applied to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 pageant. Her participation was confirmed when her official entry video to the competition was posted on both her and Miss Universe Nigeria Instagram accounts. "I just want people to be able to say I did it. I gave myself the opportunity to explore this dream whether I succeed at it or not. And I can't think of a better platform to amplify my voice in these pursuits than the Miss Universe platform," she said in the video. The 25-year-old model, actress, and philanthropist was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2019 and went on to join the 69th Miss World pageant where she placed in the Top 5 and was awarded the Miss World Africa continental title. Following the international final in London, Nyekachi went viral online for her priceless reaction when Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was announced Miss World winner. This year's Miss Universe Nigeria standalone competition w

Miss St. Julians, Ella Portelli, was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2023 in a national competition held on Friday, June 30 at the Hilton Malta in St. Julian's. The 24-year-old interior designer bested 24 other competitors to win the national title. She will now represent her country at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year. Julia Ann Cluett of Floriana and Ntombi Malinga of San Gwann were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Rebecca Camilleri of Sliema, Amy Spiteri of Ghaxaq, and Greta Craus of Rabat rounded out the Top 6 finalists. Last year's titleholder who bagged the Miss Congeniality award at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Maxine Formosa Gruppetta, relinquished her reign at the end of the event. The new Miss Universe Malta joined the pageant to "empower and inspire others to never stop believing in themselves and to show that you can do anything you set your mind to." "If I could spread

Ewa Jakubiec bested 19 other competitors to win Miss Polonia 2023 (Miss Poland 2023) in a national competition held on Friday, June 30 at the Nosalowy Dwór Resort & Spa in Zakopane. The 26-year-old model and certified nurse hails from a small town in the Opole region and currently lives in Wrocław. She is now expected to represent Poland at Miss World 2024. Natalia Grabowska and Kornelia Gołębiewska were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Sandra Samrowska and Agnieszka Orzoł rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The rest of the Top 10 were Weronika Falkowska, Julia Rychlik, Klaudia Archacka, Karolina Kulczyńska, and Linda Filipkowska. Krystyna Sokołowska, last year's winner who will participate in the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) in India later this year, crowned her successor at the end of the glittering event. Meet the new Miss Polonia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polonia Official (@miss.polonia) Photos

Miss Universe Spain 2023 final gala will be held this Saturday, July 1 at the Los Olivos Beach Resort in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. The winner succeeds Alicia Faubel, Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist, and will represent Spain at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year. Former titleholder Sarah Loinaz (Miss Universe Spain 2021) and Puerto Rican singer Victor Santiago will host the event. Who will be the next Miss Universe Spain? Here are the names of the 17 contestants and the cities, communities, or regions they represent: ANDALUCIA - Laura Mederos ARAGON - Elisabet Cid ASTURIAS - Helena Sanchez BALEARES - Nahla Kai CANARIAS - Carolina Espeso CANTABRIA - Yolanda Francisco CASTILLA LA MANCHA - Beatriz Cuevas CASTILLA Y LEON - Angie Valencia CATALUÑA - Laura Toro COMUNIDAD DE MADRID - Mariana Mujica COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA - Julia Rodrigo EXTREMADURA - Paula Villalobos GALICIA - Luna del Valle LA RIOJA - Nicka Ruiz MURCIA - Athenea Pérez NAVARRA

The Miss Polonia 2023 (Miss Poland 2023) final gala will be held tonight at the Nosalowy Dwór Resort & Spa in Zakopane. Hosted by reigning queen Krystyna Sokołowska, former titleholder Izabella Krzan, Polish presenter Aleksander Sikora and journalist Mateusz Szymkowiak, the show will air live from 8:10 p.m. local time on TVP2. Special guest performers include Doda, Komodo, Piotr Kupicha, and Dominik Dudek while reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska will be part of the distinguished panel of judges. The next Miss Polonia is expected to represent Poland at Miss World 2024. Meet this year's finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Polonia Official (@miss.polonia) Alicja Adamiak Adrianna Śmiałek Adrianna Koperska Angelika Kopcińska Sandra Samrowska Klaudia Archacka Linda Filipkowska Martyna Mendelska Izabela Daszkowska Katarzyna Socha Ewa Jakubiec Agnieszka Orzoł Aleksandra Wolak Zuzanna Gazda Agnieszka Sobczyk Kornelia Gołębiewska Natalia

Miss Supranational 2023, the 14th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant has officially kicked off in Małopolska, Poland. Following their arrival to the host country, over 60 Supra beauties from around the world were officially introduced during the opening ceremony on Tuesday, June 27 at the Hotel Czarny Potok Resort Spa & Conference in Krynica Zdrój. Standouts were from Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Czarny Potok Resort&Spa (@hotel_czarnypotok_krynicazdroj) This year's final will take place on Friday, July 14 at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz. Former Miss South Africa  Jo-Ann Strauss will host the much-awaited event. Photo: Miss Supranational RELATED POST: Miss Supranational 2023: Meet the contestants

A total of 33 beauties, officially presented last May 16, have been selected to compete for the title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023. The preliminary competition will take place on August 20 while the national final will air live on August 24 from the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in San Juan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr) Ashley Cariño, last year's winner who placed in the Top 5 at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next Miss Universe Puerto Rico will participate in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year. Who will take home the coveted national title? Meet the contestants: AGUADA - Jinny Valentín AGUADILLA - Paola Crystal Rosa Badillo AIBONITO - Melanie Rivera Sánchez AÑASCO - Ninoshka Rodríguez Muñoz BARCELONETA - Nemesie Naara Martínez Negrón BARRANQUITAS - Rocío del Mar Avilés Mercado BAYAMÓ

The Miss Universe Germany 2023 final competition will be held this July 15 at Holiday Inn Düsseldorf - Neuss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Germany (@missuniversegermany) A total of 23 equally stunning beauties have been selected to fight for the highly coveted national title currently held by Soraya Kohlmann. Her successor will proudly represent Germany at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant (Miss Universe 2023) to take place in El Salvador later this year. Who will be crowned the next Miss Universe Germany? Meet the contestants: Christina Fischer Christina Vogt Débora Goulart Diana Syvous Elisabeth Zbarashchuk Geraldine Burger Helena Bleicher Imelda Schweighart Ioanna Palamarcuk Katharina Hausmann Latisha Fleckenstein Luisa Pahl Maria Kalinina Mona Schafnitzl Roxana Saiedeh Sarah Kosian Seda Arslan Silvia Dörre Sophie Else Seyfarth Susanne Seel Tamila Lambrecht Tara Khosravi Victoria Mihajlenko Photos: Miss Universe Germany / Instagram