Blake Johnston from Colstrip, Montana, was a high school football player and wrestled at Minot State University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. On October 8, 2023, he won the inaugural Mister Cosmopolitan title in Kuala Lumpur. The second edition in 2024 will see 18 contestants competing for the crown.
13 things about Miss Indiana USA 2022 Samantha Paige Toney
Samantha Paige Toney, originally from Indianapolis, represented Indiana at the 71st Miss USA pageant. A former NFL cheerleader, she holds various titles in beauty pageants, including Miss Indiana USA 2022. Toney is also an accomplished photographer and fitness professional, with a background in marketing and boutique ownership.
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13 things about Miss Idaho USA 2024 Kaitlyn Widmyer
Kaitlyn "Kit" Widmyer, a fashion stylist and model from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, competed in the 73rd Miss USA, finishing unplaced. With a background in academics and sports, she won Miss Idaho USA 2024 and has participated in various beauty pageants, earning accolades such as Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. She actively engages in community service.
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21 Caballero Universal 2024 candidates competing in Caracas
Leandro Mendoza from the Dominican Republic won the Caballero Universal 2023 title on October 28 in Caracas, Venezuela, competing against 19 candidates. Ailton Rodrigues de Oliveira from Brazil was named Virrey, with runners-up from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico, and Canada. The next contest will take place on October 25, 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters
Rachel Louise Obregon Peters Villafuerte is a British-Filipino model and beauty queen from Camarines Sur. Married to former governor Miguel Villafuerte, they have two children. Rachel is notable for her Miss Universe participation and various academic achievements. Born in Bahrain, she has lived in the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.
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Ketwalee Phonbodi crowns Miss Aura International 2024 Yuri Rey in Kemer, Antalya
Miss Aura International, originally Miss Kemer International, is an annual beauty pageant held in Antalya, Turkiye. In 2023, Ketwalee Phonbodi of Thailand won the title, later crowning Colombia's Yuri Rey as her successor in 2024. The event featured 44 candidates, showcasing diverse talents and national costumes.
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Shubila Stanton crowns Miss Universe Tanzania 2024 Judith Ngusa in Dar es Salaam
Shubila Stanton, 23, from Dar es Salaam, won Miss Universe Tanzania in 2019 while studying environmental science and modeling. Originally from Morogoro, she previously held the title of Miss Morogoro. Stanton also represented Tanzania at Miss Universe 2019 but did not place. The 2024 edition will feature 13 candidates.
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10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2023 Rio Miyazaki
Rio Miyazaki, a Japanese child advocate and beauty queen from Shizuoka, represented Japan in Miss Universe 2023, which was won by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. At 21, she advocates for children in poverty and earned her degree in early childhood education while competing in various events and training throughout 2023.
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44 Miss Aura International 2024 candidates competing in Kemer, Antalya
Ketwalee Phonbodi from Thailand is the reigning Miss Aura International 2023, having competed against 42 candidates. The pageant, originally established in 2006 and renamed in 2018, will see its 2024 edition crown a new winner on October 18, 2024. This year, 44 candidates are vying for the title.
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76 Miss Earth 2024 candidates to compete in Parañaque
Drita Ziri of Albania was named Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. The event also recognized Yllana Aduana, Đỗ Thị Lan Anh, and Cora Bliault as the respective titleholders for Miss Earth-Air, Water, and Fire. The next Miss Earth competition will take place on November 9, 2024, with 76 contestants participating.
