Critical Beauty

  Watch my fun i nterview with Melissa Bottema, Miss Grand Netherlands 2023, who will represent the Netherlands in Miss Grand International 2023 pageant to be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on October 25.

  Solange Dekker, 27, of the Netherlands has been crowned Miss International Queen 2023 just moments ago in  held on 24 June 2023 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in  Pattaya ,  Chonburi , Thailand.  She is the first European to win the title. The first runner-up is  Qatrisha Zairyah Kamsir of  Singapore and the second runner-up is  Melony Munro of USA. Rounding up the top six were the delegates from the Philippines, Mexico, and Thailand. 

Congratulations to Maria Alejandra Lopez , 28, representing Eje Cafetero, for winning Miss Grand Colombia 2023 on June 18 during a gala event in Bogotá. When the first runner-up was announced first, she thought she placed second until she realized that she had actually won. “Maleja” as her friends call her is a pageant veteran. She was Reina Hispanoamericana 2013, Miss World Colombia 2015, and first runner-up to Miss Universe Colombia 2021. She will now represent her country in Miss Grand International 2023 to take place in Vietnam on October 25. The first runner-up is Yuri Rey of Meta and the second runner-up is Valentina Cárdenas of Zona Andina. Isabella Menin, the current Miss Grand International, assisted in the coronation of the winner. Watch the Miss Grand Colombia 2023 Show:

Photo courtesy: Miss Brasil Official Adriana Yanca, a  26-year-old dental surgeon representing Zona da Mata Mineira,  was crowned Miss Grand Brasil 2023 during a gala event held on Saturday, June 10 at Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention in Foz Do Iguacu, Paraná.  She will now represent Brazil at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. The first runner-up and named Vice Miss Grand Brasil 2023 is Cinthya Moura of Pernambuco who will represent Brazil in Reina Hispanoamericana 2023. The second runner-up is Luciana Gomes of Tocantis who will compete in Reina Internacional del Cafe 2023. Fourth runner-up is   Júlia Castro of Minas Gerais who will compete in Miss United Continents 2023. Third runner-up is  Ana Finkler of Paraná who will probably be sent to another pageant next year. Last year's winner and reigning Miss Grand International Isabella Menin crowned her successor for the national title at the culmination of the event which lasted over four hours.

  New Delhi, 8th June 2023:  The Miss World Organization is pleased to announce that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant. The decision to award India with this prestigious honor recognizes the nation's rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion for empowering women. India's vibrant traditions, culture, and history make it a global beauty and fashion powerhouse, with captivating landscapes, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality. 71st Miss World 2023 in India will promote charitable causes through philanthropic activities, inspiring contestants to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to society. Renowned Bollywood names from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Priyanka Chopra to Yukta Mukhey, India has many beautiful women who have won world-level pageants. On the occasion,  Chairperson and CEO, Miss World Organization, Ms Julia Morley  expressed,  “I am delighted to ann