12 Mister Africa International 2012 candidates competing in London

Mister Africa International, founded by Ayotunde "Twitch" Fabamwo in 2010, is an annual beauty pageant for African men. The inaugural coronation ceremony took place on October 7, 2012, in London. Thirteen contestants from various African nations competed for the title, showcasing the continent's diversity and cultural representation.

Ella Ran crowns Malkat HaYofi 2012 Shani Hazan in Haifa

Ella Ran, 21, from Herzlia, Israel, won the Malkat Hayofi 2011 title at the Haifa International Convention Center. She crowned her successor, Shani Hazan, in 2012. Other notable winners included Kim Idri, who became Na'arat Israel 2011, and Lina Machola, who would represent Israel at Miss Universe 2012.

Brittany Brannon crowns Miss Arizona USA 2012 Erika Frantzve in Mesa

Brittany Dawn Brannon, born in Phoenix, Arizona, won Miss Arizona USA 2011 and represented the state at Miss USA 2011, finishing in the Top 16. She previously placed third runner-up in Miss Arizona USA 2009 and was runner-up in 2010. Erika Lane Frantzve succeeded her in 2011.

Shavit Wiesel crowns Malkat HaYofi 2011 Ella Ran in Haifa

Shavit Wiesel, 20, from Be'eri, Israel, won the Malkat Hayofi (Miss Israel) 2010 title, held in Haifa. She crowned her successor, Ella Ran, who will represent Israel at Miss World 2011. Second place went to Bat-El Jobi, who will represent Israel at Miss Universe 2011. The event featured 20 candidates and notable judges.

Fonthip Watcharatrakul crowns Miss Thailand Universe 2011 Chanyasorn Sakornchan in Bangkok

Fonthip Watcharatrakul, born in Samut Prakan, Thailand, won the title of Miss Thailand Universe 2010 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2010, where she received the Best National Costume and Miss Photogenic awards. She later crowned Chanyasorn Sakornchan as her successor on March 26, 2011.

13 things about Miss Universe 1974 Amparo Muñoz

Amparo Muñoz Quesada, born in Vélez-Málaga, Spain, was a prominent actress and beauty queen, winning Miss Universe in 1974. She faced hardships in her youth, worked in various roles, and starred in notable films. She was married three times and passed away from a brain tumor in 2011 at age 56.

Nicole Flint crowns Miss South Africa 2010 Bokang Montjane in Sun City

Nicole Flint, born in Pretoria, won Miss South Africa 2009 and represented the country at Miss Universe 2010, finishing in the Top 10. She also competed in Miss World 2010, placing in the Top 25. On December 12, 2010, Flint crowned Bokang Montjane as her successor at the Sun City Superbowl.

Katherine Connors crowns Miss Iowa USA 2011 Rebecca Goldsmith in Ames

Katherine Anna "Katie" Connors, from Bettendorf, Iowa, won Miss Iowa USA 2010 but did not place at Miss USA 2010. After a playful exchange with MLB pitcher Miguel Batista, she threw a ceremonial pitch at a Nationals game. Connors later crowned Rebecca Goldsmith as Miss Iowa USA 2011.

Ukraine’s Oksana Moria crowns Miss Supranational 2010 Karina Pinilla in Plock Poland

Oksana Moria from Ukraine won Miss Supranational 2009 in Poland, competing against 35 candidates. On September 28, 2010, Karina Pinilla from Panama, who previously ranked in other pageants, succeeded her at the same venue, marking the event's second edition with 66 contestants and notable finalists from various countries.

66 Miss Supranational 2010 candidates competing in Plock, Poland

Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria will crown her successor at the Płock Amphitheatre in Poland on September 28, 2010. The Miss Supranational 2010 pageant features 66 candidates from various countries competing for the title, marking the event's second edition in Poland.