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Miss Kampong Chhnang, Sotheary By, was crowned Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 in a glittering show on Friday, July 12 at Koh Pich Theater in Phnom Penh. The 26-year-old actress and model succeeds last year's winner Phoem Sreyno and will represent Cambodia at Miss Grand International 2024 this October. Sreyneth Ry of Svay Rieng finished as first runner-up while Panhavimealea Dy of Siem Reap, Davy Mach of Ratanakiri, and Phattiya Phou of Battambang were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Kampong Cham, Sreypi Phorn; Kampot, Kunthea Thy; Oddar Meanchey, Socheata Kong; Preah Sihanouk, Thida Pov; Stung Treng, Lida Sin; Takéo, Sovannrothana Morn were the Top 10 finalists and were named fifth runners-up.  This year's competition marked the 10th edition of the Miss Grand Cambodia pageant. Miss Grand International 2023 first runner-up Ni Ni Lin Eain from Myanmar was a special guest. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Grand Cambodia is a former

Let's walk down memory lane as 40 years ago, Fröken Sverige Yvonne Agneta Ryding was crowned Miss Universe 1984 during the 33rd Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Florida. At age 21, she became the third Swedish woman in history to become Miss Universe. The blue-eyed blondie received the crown from her predecessor Lorraine Downes of New Zealand following the glittering spectacle on July 9, 1984. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, exactly 40 years since she won the crown, Yvonne shared: "Celebrating my 40th anniversary today, the 9th of July. Thank you to all my sisters around the world. All the girls that were competing my year. My life changed overnight." "As my friend (the box champ Ingemar Johansson), told me the first week of my reign, "Yvonne remember a champ is always a champ. So that's what I'm celebrating today," she added. The former beauty queen turned TV personality and entrepreneur from Eskilstuna, who founded her own skincare company YR Skin

Miss Saint Paul's Bay, Beatrice Njoya, bested over 20 other contestants to win Miss Universe Malta 2024 on Thursday, July 11 at the Hilton Malta in St Julian's. The 39-year-old proud mother of three, originally from Cameroon, will represent Malta at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Beatrice succeeds last year's winner from St. Julian's, Ella Portelli. She made history as the first black African-born, mother, and oldest woman to be crowned Miss Universe Malta. Janie Desira of Zejtun and Julieth Casco of Floriana were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Didi Mizzi of Gharghur, Rachel Portelli of Gozo, and Cody Micaleff of Zebbug completed the Top 6 finalists. Meet the new Miss Universe Malta: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Malta Official (@miss_universe_malta) Photos: Stefan Stafrace, Miss Universe Malta / Instagram

Miss France 2023 Indira Ampiot officially confirmed she will head to Mexico to represent France at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) pageant this November. The 19-year-old shared the news on social media today. She said: "I am so happy to officially announce this news to you. I'm heading to Mexico to represent France at the Miss Universe competition next November." "Miss Universe has always been a dream to achieve. I am determined to make France shine and try to win the crown," she added and thanked the Miss France organization for the opportunity and their support. Indira hails from from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. She was crowned Miss Basse-Terre and Miss Guadeloupe 2022 before becoming the fourth woman from her region to win Miss France. Last December, she crowned her successor Miss France 2024 Eve Gilles of Nord Pas-de-Calais at the Zénith de Dijon in Dijon. Meet the new Miss Universe France: View this post on Instagram A post shar

The 51 state winners competing for Miss USA 2024 have already been crowned in their respective state competitions. This year's pageant is considered the most diverse in the 73-year history of Miss USA since the Miss Universe Organization changed rules allowing all women from age 18 to compete. There's a contestant over 40 years old, married women, mothers, and a transgender woman, all vying for the highly coveted national beauty title. Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz , who became Miss USA 2023 following Noelia Voigt's resignation, will crown her successor on Sunday, August 4 in Los Angeles, California. Miss USA 2024 is set to return to LA after nearly two decades. The final show is set to take place at the Peacock Theater and will air LIVE on The CW Network. Formerly Nokia Theatre and Microsoft Theater, the theater auditorium seats 7,100 and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States of America. Who will be crowned the 73rd Miss USA? Meet the 51 contestant

The Miss Universe Canada 2024 preliminary competition will be held on July 25 while the final is on July 27 at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, Ontario. Over 60 contestants from around the country will battle it out to win the coveted national title currently held by last year's winner Madison Kvaltin. You may vote for your favorite contestants on the official website of Miss Universe Canada. The Top 3 highest-voted contestants will be announced during the preliminary competition. The next Miss Universe Canada will represent the Great White North at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico this November. Here are the names of contestants vying for the national title: Aly Lozoff Alysha Chetty Amber Scarlett Anna Haghdoust Ashley Callingbull Audrey Addo Brittany Campbell Bryanna Trece Carly Lee Daniela Pragosa Dassie Persaud-van der Westhuizen Elise Rose Cushnie Erum Naseeb Fawnda Bullshields Honey Anvarova Itisha Chowdhury Ivonn Novikova Jasmine Gawdis Jaspreet Kaur-Batr

The 5th edition of the annual Miss Teen International pageant was held on Sunday, July 7 at the Zee Studios in Jaipur, India. Ly Muy Leang from Cambodia was crowned Miss Teen International 2024 by her predecessor from Venezuela, Bárbara Párraga. The advocate against bullying and discrimination also bagged the Miss Fashion Icon, Miss Multimedia, and Best in Ramp Walk special awards. A total of 28 teen contestants from around the world took part in this year's competition. Anette Marrero of Cuba was named first runner-up, while Oriana Ribeiro of Namibia, Onkatlile Koolatotse of Botswana, and Regina Gonzalez of Mexico were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 8 finalists were Sejal Gupta of India, Zahra Khairunnisa Setiawan of Indonesia, and Morgan Brooke Greco of the USA. Completing the Top 15 were from the Dominican Republic, Delylah Sophia Tineo; Germany, Aylin Kart; Mongolia Solongo Jargalsaikhan; Netherlands, Mevy Lumamuly; Spain, Camila Gomes Garcia; V

The Miss Teen and Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2024 final competition was held on Saturday, July 6 at Studio 21 in Hilversum. Faylinn Pattileamonia was crowned Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2024 and at the same time earned the title of Miss Earth Netherlands 2024. The 20-year-old beauty from Almelo in the province of Overijssel will represent her country at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant in Southeast Asia later this year. She succeeds last year's winner from the same province, Noa Claus, who placed in the Top 8 at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam last December. The title Miss Teen of the Netherlands 2024 went to 17-year-old Liora Smith of Groningen. She is expected to represent the Netherlands in the next Miss Teen International pageant. Meet the new Miss Teen and Miss Beauty of the Netherlands: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS BEAUTY OF THE NETHERLANDS (@missbeautyofthenetherlands) Photos: Roy Froma, Miss Beauty of the Netherlands / Instagram

The final of the Miss World Philippines 2024 Head to Head Challenge took place on Monday, July 8 at the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas City. Eight semifinalists showcased their speaking and presentation skills, along with their intelligence and quick thinking during the fast-track event. The challenge culminated with the announcement of the Top 3 finalists. They are Dolly Ceballos Cruz of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Jasmine Urquico Omay of Tarlac Province, and Patricia Bianca Tapia of Batangas. Rounding out the Top 8 were Riana Pangindian of Kapitolyo, Pasig, Gabrielle Lantzer of Manila, Marianel Tan of Bacolod, Krishna Gravidez of Baguio City, and Christine Chagas of Quezon City. The winner of the Head to Head Challenge will automatically secure a spot in the Miss World Philippines 2024 finals on July 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES (@msworldphil) Photo: Miss W

Andrea Radford was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 during the national competition held on Sunday, July 7 at Centro Cultural César Brañas in the historic colonial city of Antigua. The 29-year-old TV host and model bested over 20 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds Michelle Cohn, last year's winner and the first-ever mother to represent Guatemala at the Miss Universe pageant. Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón was named first runner-up. At the same time, Zoochiel Dubón, Ximena Carrillo Mendizábal, Melissa Morales, and Debbie Nohemy Ruiz finished second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. This year's competition marked the 53rd edition of the Miss Universe Guatemala pageant. Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua graced the event as special guest. The new Miss Universe Guatemala is no stranger to pageantry. She participated in Miss Supranational 2019 in Poland where she made the Top 25 and then Miss Grand International 2022 in I