International Titleholders Of 2021

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Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu Representing India

Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on 12th December 2021 in Eilat, Israel. She succeeds Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza of Mexico. She is 21 years of age and hails from Chandigarh. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Public Administration and loves acting, dancing, swimming, and horse riding. Harnaaz has always had a special connection with animals and is a fitness freak who likes swimming and yoga. Harnaaz won the crown for her country after 21 years breaking two decades long spell. Harnaaz has also been raising awareness about clefts in association with Smile Train India. Being the daughter of a successful doctor, Harnaaz calls her mother the biggest inspiration. Also, at the end of the event finale, Miss Universe Paraguay 2021 Nadia Ferreira and Miss Universe South Africa 2021 Lalela Mswane were adjudged first and second runners-up respectively.

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Miss Earth 2021 Destiny Wagner Representing Belize

Destiny Wagner of Belize was crowned Miss Earth 2021 at the virtual pageant held on 21st November 2021. Destiny bested 89 delegates to win the crown as she succeeded Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey of USA. Destiny made history by pioneering her country’s win at Miss Earth. Destiny Wagner is 25 years of age and stands 170 cm tall. Destiny is also a certified scuba diver and entrepreneur and author by profession. On being crowned Miss Earth 2021, Destiny exclaimed, “My country has never placed at Miss Earth before nor have we ever had an international crown. So right now, this is what we needed and I am happy to represent such a gorgeous country. I am overwhelmed right now with emotions. The words and the gratitude, it’s very hard to express. But I am thankful. I am thankful for the Miss Earth Organization and thankful for my team as well.” Miss Earth 2021 Destiny Wagner’s elemental court included Miss Earth Fire 2021 - Baitong Jareerat Petson of Thailand, Miss Earth Water 2021 – Romina Denecken of Chile and Miss Earth Air 2021 Marisa Butler of USA. Their predecessors Miss Earth Fire 2020 Michala Rubinstein of Denmark, Miss Earth Water 2020 Roxanne Allison Baeyens and Miss Earth Air 2020 Steohany Zreik of Venezuela also attended the virtual finale.

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Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien Representing Vietnam

Miss Grand International 2021, the 9th edition of the international pageant, was held on 4th December 2021 at the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok where Nguyen Thúc Thuy Tiên of Vietnam was crowned the new queen. She succeeded and was crowned by Miss Grand International 2020 Abena Appiah of USA. Vietnam pioneered its win at Miss Grand International in the 2021 edition. The 23-year-old Tiên studied hospitality management at Vatel France – Hotel and Tourism Management School in Nîmes, France. She is also Vatel Vietnam Investor and Co-founder of Adopt’ Vietnam. Nguyen focuses on her motto ‘Never regret. Keep moving forward’ and always tries to find silver lining in every situation even after all the neglect in her life. Not new to the pageant world, Nguyen was Miss Southern Vietnam 2017 first runner-up and a Miss Vietnam 2018 finalist. She was unplaced when she represented Vietnam at Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. On 13th August 2021, Nguyen was appointed as Miss Vietnam Peace 2021, making her Vietnam’s Miss Grand International 2021 representative. Runners-up to Nguyen were Andrea Victoria Aguilera Paredes of Ecuador, Lorena Goncalves Rodrigues of Brazil, Vivianie Diaz Arroyo of Puerto Rico and Jeanè Van Dam of South Africa who were adjudged as the first, second, third and fourth runners-up respectively.

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Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Faye Obenita Representing Philippines

Cinderella Faye Obeñita of Philippines was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2021 on 29th October 2021 at Hotel Sunrise Diamond Beach resort, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. She succeeded Miss Intercontinental 2019 Fanni Miko of Hungary. Obeñita became the second Filipina to win the Miss Intercontinental crown. The 25-year-old Cinderella, also popularly known as, Cindy, graduated Magna cum Laude from the Liceo de Cagayan University with a degree in Mass Communication. She is currently working as head of planning and events division of the Misamis Oriental provincial tourism office. During the Q/A portion, Obeñita was asked if speaking English is important for Miss Intercontinental. She answered, “As an ambassador, I don't think that speaking a specific language is very important here in Miss Intercontinental or any pageant at all. As long as that woman is a woman of power and grace, commitment, and intelligence.” She further mentioned that a woman should possess the power of substance of a modern-day Miss Intercontinental to cope with the challenges in the world at present. She also added, “And as a Miss Intercontinental, I would like to be that source of hope, that source of inspiration on the true power of beauty and that is felt on the kindness of our hearts and definitely on the sincerity of our loving actions.” Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Faye Obeñita’s court included Paulina Uceda Escorcia of Mexico, Romy Simpkins of England, Kelly-Mary Anette of Seychelles, Kaitlyn Li of Canada and Maria Paula Castillo Lopez of Colombia who were adjudged first, second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up respectively.

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Miss Supranational 2021 Chanique Rabe Representing Namibia

Chanique Rabe of Namibia was crowned Miss Supranational 2021 was held on 22nd August 2021 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater, Nowy Sacz. She has succeeded Miss Supranational 2019 Anntonia Porsild of Thailand. Chanique is 23-years-old and is a fashion designer who also holds a certificate in makeup artistry and photography. The diva also bagged the Woman of Substance Award at the end of the event finale. The diva is the owner of her own label, ‘Chanique Designs’ and serves as an ambassador for Hope Village Orphanage. She also has her own charity project named The Mending Project where she teaches the children especially girls sewing skills that she believes could help them in future. Rabe is no stranger to pageants as she was crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2014 which allowed her to travel the world and represent Namibia at Miss Teen Continents 2015 where she was crowned as the winner. The newly crowned Miss Supranational 2021 Chanique Rabe’s court included 1st Runner-up – Karla Guilfú Acevedo Miss Supranational Puerto Rico 2021, 2nd Runner-up – Thato Thelma Mosehle Miss Supranational South Africa 2021, 3rd Runner-up – Valentina Sánchez Trivella Miss Supranational Venezuela 2021, 4th Runner-up – Eoanna Constanza Miss Supranational Dominican Republic 2021.

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Miss Tourism International 2021 Jessy Silana Wongsodiharjo Representing Indonesia

The virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 was held on 19th December 2021 where Jessy Silana Wongsodiharjo of Indonesia was crowned the new queen. Jessy succeeds Miss Tourism International 2020 Carol Vinharski of Brazil. It is second win for Indonesia as Rr. Astari Vernideani previously won the crown for her country in 2019. Jessy is a news anchor by profession who holds a Master of Comm. Intl Business and Development degree.

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The Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne Representing Philippines

Maureen Montagne of Philippines was crowned The Miss Globe 2021 on 5th November at Opera Theater in Tirana, Albania. She succeeded Miss Globe 2020 Lorinda Kolgeci of Kosovo. Maureen is a 28 years-old beauty pageant veteran, hailing from Taguig city, of Filipina and American heritage. The diva is no new to pageantry as she was earlier crowned as Miss Arizona USA 2015. The diva also competed in Miss World Philippines 2018 where she placed as the first runner up. The diva then finally, competed in Miss Eco International 2019 where again, she was placed as the first runner up. Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne’s court included First runner-up – Ester Ogechi Gabriel of Nigeria, Second runner-up – Melika Bali of Turkey, Third runner-up - Jhosskaren Carrizo Smiler of Venezuela, Fourth runner-up – Hailey Hamelin-Wilson of Canada.

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Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2021 Hoang Thi Huong Ly Representing Vietnam

Hoang Thi Huong Ly of Vietnam was crowned Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2021 at the virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 held on 19th December 2021. Hoang is 25 years of age and graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Not new to pageantry, she competed in Miss Vietnam Sea 2016, entered the top 5 finalists and won the sub-title of Beauty with the best body. For the past five years, she has been active as a model, so she has experience in taking photos and performing catwalks. In 2019, she received a bronze award at the Vietnam Fashion Festival Awards in Korea.

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Reina Hispanoamericana 2021 Andrea Bazarte Representing Mexico

Andrea Bazarte of Mexico was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2021 on 30th October 2021 at the Estudio 5, Red Uno de Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. She succeeds and was crowned by Regina Peredo Gutierrez from Mexico. It was a back-to-back win for Mexico under Andrea’s delegation. Andrea is an entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Not new to the pageantry, in 2018, Bazarte competed against 19 other candidates in the 11th edition of Nuestra Belleza Latina where she finished 13th. Bazarte represented Nueva Leon at Mexicana Universal 2020 at Hotel Misión Grand Juriquilla in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico in November 2020 where she ranked second and was crowned Mexicana Hispanoamericana 2021. Ana Lucia Tejiera from Panama was crowned Virreina Hispanoamericana 2021. Maria Alejandra Vengoechea from Colombia, Andrea Romero from Venezuela, Emmanuelle Vera from Philippines, Bruna Zanardo from Brazil and Theresa Agonia from Portugal were adjudged first, second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up respectively.

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Miss Tourism Queen of The Year International 2021 Lily Korpela Representing Finland

Lily Anni Sofia Korpela of Finland was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of The Year International 2021 at the virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 held on 19th December 2021. Lily hails from Tampere and is 18 years of age. Lily took to her social media to share her win as she wrote, “I can’t describe with words how grateful I am to be the new Miss Tourism Queen of The Year International 2021/22. I want to thank everyone who has supported me during this project and made this possible.”

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Miss Tourism Global 2021 Toluwalope Olarewaju Representing Nigeria

Toluwalope Olarewaju of Nigeria was crowned Miss Tourism Global 2021 at the virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 held on 19th December 2021. Toluwalope is 23 years of age and is a model and graduate of Marketing from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH. She emerged 2nd runner-up at the Baip 2021 Nigeria Finals. Toluwalope hails from Osun State, a South-west region of Nigeria. She is a serial entrepreneur and advocate for early childhood care and education. After winning the title, the diva took to her social media to share, “This win is for my late Dad, Engr. Abimbola Olarewaju. He was my number one fan and one of his wishes was to see me go international. I never thought that dream would come true but here we are!!! Daddy, I am Miss Tourism Global!! I made you proud!”

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Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2021 How Zo Ee Representing Malaysia

How Zo Ee of Malaysia was crowned Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2021 at the virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 held on 19th December 2021. How Zo Ee likes to spend her time practicing boxing and enjoying her friends’ company and is proud to have represented Malaysia at the international pageant. She is 20 years of age who believes in the saying, ‘Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.’

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Miss Culture International 2021 Samela Aubrey Godin Representing Philippines

Samela Aubrey Godin of Philippines was crowned Miss Culture International 2021 on 5th December 2021 at The Lyric Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa. It was the inaugural edition of the international crown. Samela is a licensed professional teacher, an event coordinator and a businesswoman. She is a also Special Education (SPED) teacher with the passion to serve children with special needs. At the finale, Samela also bagged best in swimwear and best in national costume awards. Not new to the pageant world, Samela holds various local titles under her belt such as Mutya han Jiabong Samar 2012, Lakambini 2013, OLFU Eco Queen 2016, Binibining Quezon City 2019. She also made it to the Top 24 of Miss World Philippines 2021. Samela stands for women empowerment and believes in supporting other women. The newly crowned Miss Culture International 2021 Samela Aubrey Godin’s court included first Runner-up – Pauline Deborah Marere of Zimbabwe and second Runner-up – Reatile Molefe of Lesotho.

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Miss Aura International 2021 Alexandra Faith Garcia Representing Philippines

Alexandra Faith Garcia was crowned Miss Aura international 2021 on 5th October 2021 at the heavenly Rixos Sungate Resorts, Antalya city, Turkey. She succeeded Miss Aura International 2020 Andreia Correia of Portugal for the title. Alexandra, hailing from Olongapo, Philippines has graduated with a degree in BS Tourism from the Columban College. She stands 170 cm tall. Not new to pageantry, she has been a part of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014 where her confident and positive attitude helped her place in the Top 10 finalists and later, she also rocked the stage of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 competition with her appealing charisma and high confidence. Recently she represented the Olongapo City at the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 where she was awarded with the Miss World Balance 2021 title. Miss Aura International 2021 Alexandra Faith Garcia’s court included Miss Romania Alexandra Stroe, Miss Ukraine Katerina Pidkopai, Miss Colombia Maria Del Mar Meza and Miss France Cassandra de Soussa who were adjudged first, second, third and fourth runners-up respectively.