Miss Nepal 2023, the 27th edition of the Miss Nepal pageant presented by Dabur Vatika will be held on May 27 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. Following rounds of auditions across all provinces of the country, a total of 24 contestants were officially sashed last March 31 by The Hidden Treasure Director Diwakar Rajkarnikar at Park Village Resort, Budalinkantha. Three new titleholders will be crowned by outgoing queens Miss Nepal World 2022 Priyanka Rani Joshi, Miss Nepal Earth 2022 Sareesha Shrestha, and Miss Nepal International 2022 Nancy Khadka at the culmination of this year's event. Their respective successors will go on to represent Nepal at international competitions — Miss World 2024, Miss Earth 2023 (Vietnam), and Miss International 2023 (Japan) pageants. The grand coronation show of Miss Nepal 2023 will be broadcast exclusively on Kantipur Television (KTV) and live streaming on the pageant's official YouTube channel. Meet the 24 contestants:
Miss Kansas City, Autumn Black was crowned Miss Missouri USA 2023 on Sunday, May 21 at The Mansion Theatre for the Performing in Branson, Missouri. The 24-year-old content marketing specialist and a Mizzou alumna bested 25 other competitors to win the state title. She initiated "The Flawless Movement" to "women and girls to lead a life well lived." Autumn succeeds last year's winner and Top 16 semifinalist at Miss USA 2022, Mikala McGhee, and will now prepare to represent Missouri at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this fall. Her first runners-up was Olivia Henson of Springfield while Alyssa Chandler of Green County, Sydney Wilhelm of Webster Groves, and Ashlyn Hoock of Ladue were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Autumn Black (@autumn_ellece) Rounding out the Top 13 semifinalists were Madison Homer, Elexandria Simon, Hannah Nalley, Jasmine Wells, Destiny Davis, Sy
Miss Central Ohio, Mackenzie Schutt was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2023 in a state competition held on Saturday, May 20 at The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts in Portsmouth. The 27-year-old model and personal trainer from Columbus holds a degree in kinesiology and exercise science from Calvin University (formerly Calvin College) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mackenzie joined the pageant several times before finally winning the title. She succeeds last year's winner and Miss USA 2022 third runner-up Sir'Quora Carroll, and will now represent the state of Ohio at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this fall. Her runners-up for the state title were finalists Emily Quinn, Macy Hudson, Katarina Putnick, Argisa Deda, and Allison Greenwood. Katelyn Zhao, Andrea Hunter, Morgan Murchland, Mercia Stephens, Lillian Kish, Brooke Stanley, Kiyasia Hudson, Allie Moon, Megan Hiler, and Cassandra Ponzi rounded out the Top 16 semifinalists. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Macke
The Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal 2023 final competition was held on Saturday, May 27 at the Godawari Convention Hall in Lalitpur. Contestant number 17 Srichchha Pradhan, a Bennington College graduate with a degree in environmental studies, was proclaimed Miss Nepal World 2023. Raina Majgaiya, a commercial pilot, clinched the title Miss Nepal Earth 2023 while Prasiddhy Shah, also an environmental studies graduate, was named Miss Nepal International 2023. They are expected to represent Nepal at Miss World 2024, Miss Earth 2023 (Vietnam), and Miss International 2023 (Japan), respectively. A total of 24 contestants from around the country were selected to take part in the 27th edition of the Miss Nepal pageant. Last year's titleholders Priyanka Rani Joshi, Sareesha Shrestha, and Nancy Khadka crowned their respective successors at the end of the event. In case you missed it, here's the full show: Photo: Miss Nepal - The Hidden Treasure / Instagram
The state finals for the Miss Universe Australia 2023 pageant kicked off on Tuesday, May 16 at The Feathers Hotel in Burnside. From South Australia, the winners Mia Dalkos and Emily Rogers will now proceed to the national final this September in Melbourne. For Queensland, held on Wednesday, May 17 at Transcontinental Hotel in Brisbane, a total of five finalists have been chosen. Also moving closer to the coveted crown and beauty title are Breanna Monck, Sabrina D'Odorico, Lily Goodare, Emily Outridge, and Dominique Ross. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) Up next: New South Wales, West Coast, and Victoria Photos: Miss Universe Australia / Instagram
After weeks of anticipation, the much-awaited Binibining Pilipinas 2023 grand coronation night, the 59th edition, will be held this Sunday, May 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City, Cubao. Forty contestants from all over the Philippines are vying for the coveted national titles at stake — Binibining Pilipinas Globe and Binibining Pilipinas International 2023. This year's winners will have the opportunity to represent their country at The Miss Globe 2023 in Albania and Miss International 2024 in Japan. Who will be crowned the next Binibining Pilipinas queens? Meet our FINAL Top 16 favorites: TOP 5 Mirjan Hipolito (Angeles City) Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano (Albay) Atasha Reign Parani (General Trias, Cavite) Anna Valencia Lakrini (Bataan) Lea Macapagal (Dinalupihan, Bataan) TOP 16 Elaiza Dee Alzona (Zambales) Paulina Marie Labayo (Naga City, Bicol) Angelica Lopez (Palawan) Kiaragiel Gregorio (Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija) Xena Ramos (Santolan, Pasig) Paola Allison Araño (Batangas)
Over 20 competitors from around the country took part in the recently concluded Mister and Miss Supranational United 2023 pageant. Hosted by reigning Miss California USA Tiffany Johnson, the glittering show was held on Sunday, May 21 at The East Angel in Los Angeles, California. Meet the winners: Miss Supranational United States 2023 - Rylee Spinks of Nebraska First runner-up - Heather Thompson of New York Second runner-up - Tina Glaze of Iowa Mister Supranational United States 2023 - Daniel Zemeida of Arizona First runner-up - Shaquille Urie of Vermont Second runner-up - Kevin Puri of Colorado View this post on Instagram A post shared by Supranational United States (@supranationalunitedstates) The new Mister and Miss Supranational United States will respectively represent their country at Mister Supranational and Miss Supranational 2023 in Nowy Sącz, Poland this July. They will also receive a prize package that includes cash, cosmetic and aesthetic services, and
The last group of finalists vying for Miss Universe Australia 2023 were announced during the Miss West Coast state final held on Wednesday, May 24 at The Camfield in Perth. Representing Western Australia in September's national final are Vimbayi Hakutangwi, Somaya O'Donnell, Natasha Huisman, Brooklyn Metropolis, Mary Lopez, and Khloe Hicks. The title of Miss West Coast 2023 went to Brooklyn, a model and registered nurse at Perth Children's Hospital. She was handed over her sash by her predecessor Briana Demaio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) Honored to win her beauty title, she went to social media and shared: "I can't believe I'm heading to the Miss Universe Australia National Final with 5 other remarkable finalists representing WA." "This is a dream come true and I'm very excited to share the journey with these beautiful girls," she added. Miss Univ
The Top 30 contestants vying to become Miss South Africa 2023 have been officially revealed on Wednesday, May 24 exclusively on the Miss SA App. From 30, only the Top 12, to be announced this June, will have the chance to move on to the finals whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Fan voting on the pageant's official app is now open and will close on Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m. local time (SAST) so don't miss voting for your favorites to enter the next round of the competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) A few familiar faces gave the competition another shot especially Natasha Joubert, Miss South Africa 2020 Top 3 finalist who competed in Miss Universe 2020. Also, finalists from previous years Van der Vyver, Keaoleboga Nkashe, Melissa Nayimuli, and Bryoni Govender are among the contenders for this year's crown. Who will make it to the Top 12? Here are the Top 30: Ané Oosthuysen Anelisa Nxele A
Following several rounds of auditions across the country, the Top 30 state winners of Femina Miss India 2023 have been officially revealed. The national pageant is expected to hold its 59th edition this April at Imphal, Manipur, but the exact date of the final competition is yet to be announced. Last year's winner Sini Shetty of Karnataka, who will represent India at the 71st Miss World edition (Miss World 2023) in the UAE, will crown her successor at the end of the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) After two years of online pageant activities due to the pandemic, this year's pageant will be held entirely in person. This is also the very first time in history for the grand coronation of Femina Miss India to be hosted in northeast India. The next Femina Miss India is expected to represent her country at the 72nd Miss World pageant. Meet the contestants: ANDHRA PRADESH - Gomathy Reddy ARUNACHAL PRADESH - T
Miss Denmark 2023: Meet the Top 30 contestants
