She’s the first Albanian to win the Miss Earth crown.

Albanian model and TV host Drita Ziri bested 84 other delegates for the Miss Earth crown on Friday night, December 22, at the Vạn Phúc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Yllana Marie Aduana of the Philippines, Do Thi Lan Anh of Vietnam and Cora Bliault of Thailand were crowned Miss Earth Air, Miss Earth Water, and Miss Earth Fire, respectively.

Ziri was asked: “An official at the recent climate conference was quoted as saying there is no science behind the phaseout of fossil fuels. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?” Ziri answered: “I do believe that a lot that’s happening to our Earth right now regarding also this problem is because of people is because of unawareness is because of not thinking that they do really have the impact to do the undoing, to actually make progress in this world.”

The Albanian beauty queen succeeds the previous titleholder Mina Sue Choi of South Korea.

The event was streamed live on the official Facebook and YouTube pages of Miss Earth, TNA Entertainment, and Miss Earth Vietnam

Historic back-to-back victory of Thailand at Miss Tourism International 2023

Tia Taveepanichpan of Thailand was crowned the 2023/24 Miss Tourism International during the pageant’s grand coronation night at Sabah International Convention Center (SICC) here, last Saturday, out of 43 other world beauties.  She was crowned by Miss Tourism International 2022 Suphatra Kliangprom of Thailand, and brought home RM10,000, a crown, sash and a trophy.

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Min Worawalan from Thailand was crowned by Maria Luisa Abaño Varela as the Winner.

Loraine Lumatelli from Brazil is 1st runner-up, Kateryn Kim Diep from Vietnam is 2nd runner-up, Angelica Briceno is 3rd runner-up, Marian Pérez from Venezuela is 4th runner-up, Yumiko Nishimori from Japan is 5th runner-up, Alina Garaeva from Russia is 6th runner-up, Athanasia Kofinioti from Greece, Martha Alvarez from Ecuador and Sindy Dam from Cambodia are Top 10.

Miss Universe is Latina! Nicaraguan Sheyniss Palacios has made history as the most beautiful woman in the universe.

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe 2023 late Saturday night in El Salvador, marking her country’s first win at the international beauty pageant.

Palacios is a 23-year-old communicologist and TV presenter, who said she wants to work to promote mental health after suffering debilitating bouts of anxiety herself.

Miss Thailand, Anntonia Porsild, was first runner-up and Miss Australia, Moraya Wilson, the second runner-up.

Winner • Malaysia • Aanavi Kher
1st RU • Spain • Katia Rodriguez
2nd RU • Philippines • Anna Lakrini
3rd RU • Nigeria • Duru Esther Chidera
4th RU • USA • Kirstin Yvonne Bangs

Top 15 also included delegates from Jamaica, USA, Norway, Albania, India, Nigeria, China, Ukraine, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Spain, Poland, Thailand and Venezuela.

The President of the Miss Universe Organization, Paula Shugart, exits after 23 years

Paula Shugart has announced that she is stepping down as the President of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO).

She made the announcement after the National Costume show of Miss Universe 2023 at the National Gymnasium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday night, November 16, 2023.

In her speech, Paula shared her initial apprehension about hosting Miss Universe in El Salvador.

Despite her reservations, she praised the host country for surpassing expectations.

She then announced that this would mark the end of her 22-year tenure as the President of MUO.

“I’ve decided that this Saturday will be my last show, and to be clear this decision has been months in the making and is not in response to recent events,” she said during her speech.

She continued: “I have always passionately believed Miss Universe is not about any one woman, it’s about community, our community. It’s about the passionate fans, the titleholders, the national directors who have remained dedicated to this brand through thick and thin, and because of them the Miss Universe brand is strong and will remain resilient.”

Paula also left a valuable message — “If I can leave you with anything, what I have learned as president is there is a critical difference between declaring the words transformational leadership and being a real transformational leader.”

“Transformational leadership is not about one person, it can and it must be about putting the needs of the team above all else in creating a vision for the future. It can and must be empathetic beyond self-interest, it can and must be committed to building confidence through inspiration and teamwork, not insecurity and chaos, it can and must be about motivation, not denigration, and above all, it must be about honesty, respect, integrity, and living by your word. One cannot just talk the talk, one must walk the walk,” she added.

“It has been my honor to work beside all of you. Miss Universe is a very, very special brand deserving of love, proper leadership, support, and investment. To our fans, you are the best in the world, and I am happy to be joining your ranks. To all of you, thank you for this incredible adventure, I have been truly blessed. And to all of the women claiming their place in the world, never ever be afraid to use your voice, use this platform we’ve been given and you can truly change the world.”

Paula joined MUO in 1998 as the Vice President of Production and was appointed President in 2001. Her role has included overseeing all business transactions and as well as production of the live, worldwide telecast each year.

Since starting at the organization, she transformed the competition into a powerful, year-round, international organization that advances and supports opportunities for women, as well as philanthropic initiatives around the world. During her tenure as president, she has been honored by numerous philanthropic organizations, including Smile Train and Gilda’s Club.

She has served as the Commissioner to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, and was previously a member of the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Also, she sits on the Dean Advisory Council to Ohio University Scripps College of Communication, her alma mater, and is a recipient of the University’s prestigious Medal of Merit for Achievement in Entertainment and Television Production.

After Miss Universe, Paula plans to concentrate on several other projects that she has in the works, many focused on philanthropy, including Harnaaz Sandhu’s Global Menstrual Equity Accelerator, which launched last year at the Global Citizen Festival.

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The triumph makes history since it is the first crown for a Spanish delegate. The Miss Teen Supranational pageant’s second place was awarded to Miss Teen Mexico while third place went to Miss Teen Supranational Ecuador.

• It is one of the most important international beauty pageants in the world for teens between 15 and 19 years old.
• Lorena Ruiz Sanchez, representative of Spain, wins the sixth edition of the Miss Teen Supranational pageant held in Ecuador

Lorena Ruiz Sánchez was crowned Miss Teen Supranational 2023 at an exciting gala held in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Spanish representative competed alongside twenty other candidates from various countries around the world. Lorena Ruiz impressed the judges and the public during the different stages of the contest, showing off her elegance and beauty. The young Spanish woman paraded in an opening dress, a swimsuit and a gala, demonstrating her talent at every moment.

“It is a true honor to have been crowned Miss Teen Supranational 2023,” said Lorena Ruiz Sánchez. «Representing my country in this prestigious competition has been a dream come true. I thank everyone who has supported me on this incredible journey, especially my family and my work team.

A legacy of fashion and beauty

Lorena Ruiz Sánchez carries with her the legacy of fashion and beauty, since she is the daughter of the renowned TV presenter, model and influencer Lorena Sánchez. Through her family connection, Lorena has grown up immersed in the world of fashion, absorbing knowledge and experience that has made her a leading professional in the field. Her admirable career is a reflection of her influence and passion for fashion that she has inherited from her mother, which has undoubtedly contributed to her growth and success in the industry.

The pageant, which has been held for five years, has become one of the most important international beauty contests in the world for models between 15 and 19 years old.

Miss Teen Supranational is a world class event under the direction of the renowned Ecuadorian producer Rodrigo Moreira.

Veroniqué became the first South African woman to win the world title

The 2023 Miss Teen Intercontinental pageant took place from November 11 to 15 in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, also called the “Pearl of the Pacific”, and was hosted by Rodrigo Moreira, who returned to the international stage opening the show accompanied by the 22 talented and ambitious delegates from all over the world in the 50th anniversary celebration.

Right before Veroniqué Van der Merwe as the winner was announced, the show added a segment to let each contestant share her closing statement and it was also announced that Miss Teen Intercontinental South Africa was the winner of the 2023 National Costume competition held in the city of Milagro, Ecuador.

The internationally-recognized Miss Teen Intercontinental Pageant which began in 1973 as a tourism event, celebrated its fantastic 50th anniversary in 2023.

Miss Teen Intercontinental Ecuador, 19-year-old Ashlee Mariscal took first runner-up in the international competition.

She became the successor to last year’s winner Caesy Rivadeneira from Ecuador.

About 20 teen beauty queens competed for the international title.

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