Formation | March 2, 2012 |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
Headquarters | Auckland |
Location | |
Official language | English |
Founder | Mila Manuel |
Current titleholder | Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano Philippines |
Parent organization | Face Of Beauty International Ltd. |
Website | www.faceofbeautyinternational.com |
Face of Beauty International is an annual international beauty pageant that features contestants from various countries and territories. It was started in 2011 and established on 2012, in Auckland, New Zealand, under the leadership of Mila Manuel. [1]
The pageant has gained popularity in international competitions and has been hosted in various countries, including Thailand, Taiwan, Mongolia, India, and, most recently, the Philippines. [2] [3]
The current titleholder of Face of Beauty International 2024 is Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines, who was crowned in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. [3]
The pageant began in 2011, but it was not until 2012 that its CEO and founder, Mila Manuel, officially registered the company, Face of Beauty International Ltd., in Auckland, New Zealand. [4] The first international event was held in 2012, titled Miss Teen Face of Beauty International, and featured over 14 contestants from various countries and territories. It took place at the Valentine Garden Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2013, the pageant adopted its current name, Face of Beauty International. Face of Beauty International is a global beauty pageant that emphasizes international tourism, public entertainment, and the promotion of a clean and safe environment for all living beings. [5] [6]
The age range for contestants is 15 to 24 years old, with no restrictions on height or weight. The event promotes an end to violence against women and the protection of vulnerable individuals. It aims to develop young leaders. [7] Contestants participate in charity events, workshops, symposiums, and competitions in categories such as swimwear, national costume, and evening gown. They also take part in activities throughout the host country. [8] [9] In 2015, the Teen Face of Beauty International title was introduced as an additional award given on the same night as the main event. [10]
Edition | Year | Face of Beauty International | Venue | Ref. |
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1st | 2012 | Josefine Emilie Egebjerg Denmark | Chiang Mai, Thailand | [11] |
2nd | 2013 | Diamond Langi Tonga | Na Chom Thian, Thailand | [12] |
3rd | 2014 | Gimena Ghilarducci Argentina | Taichung, Taiwan | [13] |
4th | 2015 | Gisela Yeraldi Barraza Mexico | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | [11] [14] |
5th | 2016 | Alena Raeva Russia | Ulan Bator, Mongolia | [15] [16] [17] |
6th | 2017 | Tanisa Panyapoo Thailand | New Delhi, India | [18] |
7th | 2018 | Myint Mo May Myanmar | [19] [20] | |
8th | 2019 | Peerachada Khunrak Thailand | Mabalacat, Philippines | [19] |
2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||
9th | 2023 | Caroline Dias Tozaki(Resigned) Brazil | Camaligan, Philippines | [21] |
Kaing Zar Thant(Assumed) Myanmar | ||||
10th | 2024 | Jeanna Isabelle Bilasano Philippines | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [2] [27] |
Country/Territory | Titles | Year(s) |
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Thailand | 2 | 2017, 2019, |
Myanmar | 2018, 2023 [a] | |
Philippines | 1 | 2024 |
Brazil | 2023 | |
Russia | 2016 | |
Mexico | 2015 | |
Argentina | 2014 | |
Tonga | 2013 | |
Denmark | 2012 |
Edition | Year | Teen Face of Beauty International | Venue |
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7th | 2024 | Elvia Marie Torres Sanchez Puerto Rico | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
6th | 2023 | Kaing Zar Thant Myanmar | Camaligan, Philippines |
2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |||
5th | 2019 | Leia Edmonds New Zealand | Mabalacat, Philippines |
4th | 2018 | Amandine Bonehill Benelux | New Delhi, India |
3rd | 2017 | Elizabeth "Lizzy" Moolman South Africa | |
2nd | 2016 | Chuu Thaint Myat Noe Myanmar | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
1st | 2015 | Neilymarie Soto Lozada Puerto Rico | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
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