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Tonight, the inaugural edition of the Miss Cosmo pageant will take place at the Saigon Riverside Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fifty-six contestants from around the world will be competing for the crown, 100,000 US dollars in cash, and a luxury apartment in Vietnam for one year. Tonight's grand final show will be hosted by former Miss International Kylie Verzosa from the Philippines and Vietnamese award-winning TV personality Bui Duc Bao. Phan Le Hoang An and Vinh Phu are the commentators. Former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu from India and former president of the Miss Universe Organization Paula Shugart will be part of the esteemed panel of judges. Live streaming of the highly anticipated event is available on AXN, the official YouTube channel of Miss Cosmo, VTV9, and VieON from 8 p.m. local time. Who will become the first-ever Miss Cosmo titleholder? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Cosmo (@misscosmointernational) --- FINAL RESULTS --- T

The winning crown for the inaugural edition of the newest international pageant Miss Cosmo has been officially unveiled. Designed by Vietnamese artist Tran Chi Nguyen, the "Impactful Crown" was sponsored and made by Ngoc Chau Au (NCA Diamonds & Jewelry). The exquisite masterpiece was selected following an extensive international crown design competition. It comprises a 22-carat emerald blue diamond, 122 carats white diamonds, and 116 carats blue sapphires. Inspired by the vast galaxy, the "Impactful Crown" conveys a message of harnessing inner strength to spread positive impact and contribute to the world's mission. It also comes with an equally captivating tiara for the runner-up which was crafted in pure platinum with a central blue sapphire, adorned with 81 carats marquis sapphires and 86 carats white diamonds. Miss Cosmo 2024 will be held this Saturday, October 5 at the Saigon Riverside Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. View this post on Instagr

Valeria Vasilieva was crowned Miss Universe Estonia 2024 in a glittering national competition held on Tuesday, October 1 in Tallinn. The 22-year-old entrepreneur, actress, and designer bested 10 other finalists to win the title. She was crowned by former titleholder, Miss Universe Estonia 2012 Natalie Korneitsik. Romina Krizanovskaya was named first runner-up while Sophia Gordejev, Viktoria Igben Fondeh, and Merili Carola Kriisa were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Izabel Stoliar bagged the People's Choice award. Estonia last joined Miss Universe in 2013 with Kristina Karjalainen. The country made the Top 10 twice with Kristiina Heinmets in 1997 and Evelyn Mikomägi in 2000. "Words cannot fully express my gratitude for the incredible support I've received on this journey. I am overjoyed that my dream has come true, and I feel so blessed to experience this moment of triumph," said the new Miss Universe Estonia. "After 11 years, Estonia will

After a 23-year hiatus, Hong Kong is set to return to the Miss Universe stage this year with Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes. The 24-year-old art advisor and model edged out 15 other finalists to win the competition on September 26 at the Go Park Sai Sha. Aside from the crown, she also bagged the Fan Favorite and Miss Photogenic awards. Yan Kiu and Juliette Louie were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Hong Kong's last participation at Miss Universe was in 2000 with Hong Kongese actress and model Sonija Kwok. Its highest placement was second runner-up in 1954 with Virginia June Lee. The new Miss Universe Hong Kong will now prepare to compete in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐉𝐨𝐣𝐨 𝐑. 姚祖恩 (@joannejosephinerhodes) Photos: Joanne Josephine Rhodes / Instagram

Ofir Natalie Korsia was crowned Miss Universe Israel 2024 in a national competition held on Sunday, September 29 at the Hilton Aventura Miami in Florida. The 23-year-old actress, dancer, and model from Rishon LeZion will now prepare to represent Israel at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. This year's event marked the return of Israel to the Miss Universe pageant after a 2-year hiatus. A total of eight contestants competed for the crown. It was organized under the new national director Edgar Saakyan of Edgar Entertainment (USA), in partnership with Blue Ocean Venture Funds. Israel's last participation at Miss Universe was in 2021 with Noa Cochva. The country once won the coveted crown with Rina Mor, Miss Universe 1976. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIGI FLOWERS | FLORAL DESIGN | MIAMI (@gigi.flowers.mia) Photos: Gigi Flowers Miami / Instagram

Costa Rica's very own Fernanda Fernández was crowned Miss Orb International 2024 on Monday, September 30 in San José, Costa Rica. The 23-year-old fashion model bested 14 other contestants to win the international title. She succeeds Camila Canto from Mexico. Andreina Quintero from Venezuela and Rebecca Drouin from Canada were first and second runners-up, respectively. Xiadani Saucedo from Mexico and Allison Ojeda from Puerto Rico rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The rest of the Top 10 were from Bolivia, Anabel Guzman, Colombia, Maria Camila Medrano, El Salvador, Eva Barrera, Guatemala, Verónica Mejía and USA, Azalia Arredondo. This year's glittering competition marked the second edition of the newest international pageant based in Costa Rica. Meet the new Miss Orb International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS ORB INTERNATIONAL (@missorbinternational) Photos: Miss Orb International / Instagram

Christine Juliane Opiaza was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024 on Sunday, September 29 at the  Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The 25-year-old host, model and runway coach from Castillejos, Zambales beat 19 other contestants to win the national competition. She succeeds last year's winner Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro and will now represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. Sophia Bianca Santos of Pampanga was named Universal Woman Philippines 2025 and will go to the Universal Woman 2025 pageant. Anna Margaret Mercado of Quirino clinched the title of Miss Teen International Philippines 2025 and will compete in Miss Teen International 2025. Jubilee Therese Acosta of Manila and Alexandra Mae Rosales of Laguna were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Julianne Rose Reyes of Cavite, Geralyn de Klerk of Himamaylan, Jenesse Viktoria Mejia of Pangasinan, Selena Antonio-Reyes of

Victoria Velasquez Vincent was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 in a national final on Sunday, September 29 at the Dorothy Winstone Centre in Auckland. The 29-year-old Filipina-Kiwi beauty will represent New Zealand at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico City this November. Gazelle Garcia and Inge Carolus were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe New Zealand previously competed in Miss Universe Philippines twice. She placed in the Top 5 in 2021 and Top 10 in 2024. New Zealand's last participation at Miss Universe was in 2019 with Diamond Langi. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by V V V (@victoriavelasquezvincent) Photos: Johans Lucena / Miss Universe New Zealand, Steven Pascua

Laura Bircher was crowned Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 in a glittering national competition held on Saturday, September 28 at the Kursaal Arena in Bern. The 23-year-old mental health advocate from Stans succeeds last year's winner Lorena Santen and will now prepare to represent Switzerland at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Barbara Suter and Nadiya Karplyuk were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last night's event was hosted by Mister Colombia International 2012 Rey Rodríguez with Swiss media personality Virgil Jamie. Former Miss Universe Nepal and Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 semifinalist Jane Dipika Garrett graced the event as one of the judges. The 73rd Miss Universe pageant will be held at the Mexico City Arena (Arena CDMX) in Mexico City, Mexico on November 16. Meet the new Miss Universe Switzerland: View this post on Instagram A post shared by od_photography (@od_fashionphotography) Photos: Oliver Dütschler / Miss Univers

Nora Kenez edged out 11 other contestants to win Miss Universe Hungary 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 28 at the Budapest Operetta Theater. The 28-year-old pharmacist and freelance model from Szombathely will represent Hungary at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Szimonetta Fekszi was named first runner-up while Molnár Mira and Kis Laura Dóra were the second and third runners-up, respectively. Petróczy Panna bagged the Audience award. The new Miss Universe Hungary succeeds last year's winner Tünde Blága. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nora Kenez (@dr_norakenez) Photos: Esztergályos-Stankovics Beáta, Tóth Szabolcs