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The Miss Universe Organization has officially announced Chelsea Manalo of the Philippines as the Best in National Costume winner at Miss Universe 2024. Completing the Top 3 finalists for the special award were Emilia Dides from Chile (second place) and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen from Vietnam (third place). Chelsea's national costume "Hiraya" meaning "the fruit of one's hopes, dreams, and aspirations" was voted the ultimate winner among 125 costumes showcased on this year's Miss Universe stage. Created by Filipino fashion designer Manny Halasan, the winning costume was a homage to the Philippines' diverse history and culture. It depicted the complex yet rich relationship between the Philippines and Mexico. The stunning creation was also an artistic interpretation of the introduction of both Christianity and Islam to the Philippines. Aside from winning the Best in National Costume, Chelsea also placed in the Top 30 during the recently concluded 73rd Miss Univ...

Valeria Cannavo, the representative of Dependencias Federales, was crowned Miss Venezuela World 2024 on Saturday, November 23 in Caracas. The 24-year-old fashion designer succeeds Ariagny Daboin (Miss Venezuela World 2021) and will now prepare to represent Venezuela at the Miss World 2025 competition. Alessandra Guillen of Delta Amacuro was crowned Miss Venezuela International 2024 at the same event. She succeeds Guárico's Sakra Guerrero (Miss International 2024 third runner-up) and will be sent to the Miss International 2025 pageant in Japan. Karin Aridi of Amazonas, Stephany Abasali of Anzoátegui, Stefanía Gonzalez of Barinas, Paola Giampaolo of Mérida, and Marian Villegas of Sucre rounded out the Top 7 finalists. The rest of the 25 contestants will continue to compete for Miss Venezuela 2024 (Miss Universe Venezuela) on December 5. Ileana Marquez Pedroza (Miss Universe 2024 fourth runner-up) will crown her successor who will go to Miss Universe 2025. Road to the 72nd Miss World:...

Daniel Mejía from Puerto Rico was proclaimed the winner of the Mr World 2024 competition on Saturday, November 23 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. The 28-year-old talented singer became the first Puerto Rican to win the international title. He holds a degree in health sciences and works as a mortgage loan originator. Pham Tuan Nhoc of Vietnam, Antonio Company of Spain, and Felipe Salvador Maria of Angola were announced as the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively. Tomas Haring of the Czech Republic, Gokul Ganesan of India, Teddy Rossiter of Kenya, Megha Sooriyaarachchi of Sri Lanka, Ege Karabenli of Turkey, and Juan Alberto García of Venezuela were the Top 10 finalists. Contestants from Argentina, Tomas Ghigo, Belgium, Nathan de Schepper, Italy, Bruno Barbieri Roggiero, Lebanon, Mario El Hajj, Mexico, Alan Salazar, Myanmar, Sai Toung Law, Peru, Mickael Peña Olivieri, Philippines, Kirk Bondad, Sierra Leone, Alhaji Hassan Mansaray, and the USA, Daryn Friedman completed the Top 20. Thi...

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has officially released a response to a recent controversial documentary that aired on Hulu. According to MUO, IMPACT x Nightline's documentary "Cracks in the Crown: Miss Universe in Crisis" is "disseminating false claims with the intention of smearing" the organization. "It falsely targets not only our organization but also our executives and members, who are individuals of recognized honorability, living the values of our organization daily." Here's MUO's entire statement: "The Miss Universe Organization, a celebrated institution showcasing the empowerment of women globally for over 73 years, stands resolute in addressing recent unfounded allegations presented in a newly released documentary. The content alleged contains misleading information intended to undermine the integrity and values for which our organization is known and esteemed. Throughout decades, the Miss Universe Organization has exemplif...

Valeria Sizova, representing Australia, was crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2024 on Wednesday, November 20 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The 32-year-old model bested over 30 other contestants to win the international pageant. She succeeds last year's winner Shelby Ann Howell from the USA. Disa Dungal from Iceland and Samantha Viktoria Acosta from the Philippines were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss CosmoWorld is originally from Russia. She is a former contestant in "Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels" reality TV show (ninth season). Valeria runs her own dance entertainment company in Sydney. No stranger to pageantry, she has previously won the titles of Miss Multiverse, Miss Swimsuit Australia, and Miss Russia Australia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valeria Sizova (@valeria.sizova) Photos: Miss CosmoWorld, Valeria Sizova / Instagram

Athenna Crosby of California bested over 40 other contestants to win the Miss World America 2024 pageant on Sunday, November 17 in Seattle, Washington. The 26-year-old American-Venezuelan model and actress succeeds last year's winner Victoria DiSorbo and will now prepare to represent the United States of America at the 72nd Miss World. Kimberly Nwankolo of Oregon was named first runner-up while Anne Li of the District of Columbia, Aishwarya Kumar of Central Washington, and Heather Alexia Santos of Washington were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss World America is a devoted advocate for people with disabilities. Aside from modeling and acting, she is also a journalist, singer, and a TV presenter. No stranger to pageantry, Athenna is a former Miss California Teen USA who went on to compete at Miss Teen USA 2016 and made the Top 15. She also joined last year's Miss World America while representing Utah and placed first runner-up. The Miss World ...

Vietnam's Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy has received a warm homecoming celebration after winning her country's first Miss International last week in Tokyo, Japan. Fans flocked to the international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, November 18 to welcome the 22-year-old beauty from Danang. Thuy made history for Vietnam after beating 70 other contestants to win the 62nd Miss International on November 12 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. In a heartfelt post after her crowning, the beauty queen expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support she received throughout her journey to the international stage. She attributes her victory not only to herself but to the beauty, kindness, and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thanh Thủy (@thanhthuy.hhvn) Photos: Miss International, Thanh Thuy / Instagram

Catalina Duque Abréu was crowned Señorita Colombia 2024 (Miss Colombia 2024) on November 10 at the Cartagena Convention Center. The 25-year-old beauty representing Antioquia bested over 30 other contestants to win the national title. She became the seventh winner from Antioquia and the first in 28 years after Claudia Elena Vásquez in 1996. Nicolle Ospina of Atlántico placed second and was named Virreina while Juliana Osorio of Region Caribe, Valentina Tafur of Valle, and Olga Álvarez of Riohacha were the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively. Sharon Gamarra of Barranquilla, Yaniris Castellar of Cartagena, Ángela Capella of Chocó, Liz Zamara Yanquen of Norte de Santander, and María José Chacon of Tolima were the rest of the Top 10. The new Señorita Colombia succeeds Sofía Osío Luna and is now expected to represent Colombia at Miss International 2025 in Japan. Road to the 63rd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Concur...

Marcel Roux was proclaimed Mister South Africa 2024 in a national competition held on November 9 at Vodacom World Events in Midrand. The 26-year-old educator and sports organizer from Cape Town bested nine other finalists to win the title. He succeeds last year's winner Tiaan Massyn. Luca Pontiggia and Dylan Majavie were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. "Honoured, humbled, and beyond grateful to be crowned Mr. South Africa. This journey has been about resilience, dedication, and the unwavering support of everyone who believed in me," said the new Mister South Africa. "Thank you to my family, friends, and every person who stood by me and fueled my purpose. Together, we've shown that dreams, hard work, and passion can truly transform lives," he added.  Marcel is expected to represent South Africa at the Mister Universe pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister South Africa (@mr.southafrica_official) P...

Puerto Rico's Daniel Mejía was declared the overall winner of the Mr World 2024 Sports Challenge following the combined results of swimming and running events. The swimming round was held on November 14, while the running round took place on Sunday in conjunction with the Strong Vietnam Marathon in Vung Tau City. Kirk Bondad of the Philipines came second while Bruno Barbieri of Italy, Manu Turner of England, and Vincent Gobuamang of Botswana were third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. The Sports Challenge winner officially earns direct entry into the Top 20 to be announced at the upcoming final show on November 23 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr World (@mrworld.official) Photos: Ricardo Siviero / Mr World