John Legend will perform at the Miss Universe 2023 coronation ceremony, marking his return to the event since 2010. The ceremony, taking place in San Salvador on November 18, 2023, will feature 86 contestants, including various diverse candidates. Further performer announcements are forthcoming from the Miss Universe Organization.
Ivan Alvarez crowns Mister RNB España Supranacional 2023 Alvaro Germes in Salou, Tarragona
Ivan Alvarez was crowned Mister RNB España Supranational 2022 in Nerja, Spain. On October 22, 2023, he along with fellow titleholders crowned their successors at the Alannia Salou Hotel. The event featured 52 candidates across multiple categories, with winners in various special awards like Mister Photogenic and Mister Elegance.
52 Mister RNB España 2023 candidates competing in Salou, Tarragona
Ivan Alvarez from Pontevedra was named Mister RNB España Supranational 2022 during an event in Nerja, Málaga. The upcoming Mister RNB España 2023 finals on October 22 will see 52 contestants vying for the titles, with Alvarez, Borxa Ramo, Pablo Estrada, and Jesús Miguel crowning their successors.
Colstrip, Montana’s Blake Johnston crowned Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 in Kuala Lumpur
On October 8, 2023, Blake Johnston from the USA won the inaugural Mister Cosmopolitan pageant held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Johnston, also an actor, wrestler, and fitness enthusiast, was previously Mister Supranational Montana 2022. He stands 6'0" and pursued his education on a wrestling scholarship at Minot State University.
26 Mister International 2023 candidates to compete in Baguio
Manu Franco won the title of Mister International 2022, representing the Dominican Republic among 34 contestants in Quezon City, Philippines. He was followed by runner-up Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India. The 15th Mister International competition takes place on October 20, 2023, with 26 new candidates competing for the crown.
15 Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 candidates competing in Kuala Lumpur
Mister Cosmopolitan, organized by DEMIT Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, crowns its first winner on October 8, 2023, during the International Fashion, Model and Culture Festival. Fifteen contestants from various countries compete. The event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, with Malveen Kaur Gill as host.
70 Miss International 2023 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Miss International is a major beauty pageant alongside Miss Universe and others. The 2023 event occurs on October 26 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, featuring 70 contestants from various countries. The previous titleholder, Jasmin Selberg from Germany, was crowned in December 2022.
Riskyana Hidayat crowns Miss Aura International 2023 Ketwalee Phonbodi in Kemer, Antalya
Miss Aura International, formerly Miss Kemer International, is an annual beauty pageant in Antalya, Turkiye. In 2023, Ketwalee Phonbodi of Thailand won the title, succeeding Riskyana Hidayat of Indonesia. The event featured 43 contestants, with various awards given, highlighting talent and national costumes among participants.
43 Miss Aura International 2023 candidates competing in Kemer, Antalya
Riskyana Hidayat, crowned Miss Aura International 2022, previously held titles such as Indonesian Top Model Makassar 2015. Competing against 33 candidates, she won on September 25, 2022. The 18th edition of the pageant will take place on September 29, 2023, with 43 contestants vying for the title.
Alia Guindi crowns Miss Universe Switzerland 2023 Lorena Santen in Geneva
Alia Guindi, a model and dance teacher from Valais, won the Miss Universe Switzerland 2022 title on September 2, 2022. She crowned Lorena Santen as her successor on September 23, 2023, who will represent Switzerland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. The competition included 15 candidates and featured various judges.
