Antoine Joseph Wiertz was a Belgian painter, sculptor, lithographer and art writer. He is known for his religious, historical, and allegorical works and portraits. He was an eccentric figure who originally was much influenced by the works of Peter Paul Rubens and Michelangelo. Some of his works are erotic and macabre and presage Belgian Symbolism. While snubbed by contemporary art critics, he enjoyed the support of the new Belgian state, which in return for his paintings assisted him in building his personal studio/home in Brussels, where the artist worked on his art and writings as a recluse.
The Miss Belgium is a national beauty pageant in Belgium. The winner of Miss Belgium automatically represents her country at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants if the dates do not overlap.
Véronique De Kock is a Belgian business owner, television presenter and beauty pageant titleholder.
Miss Nigeria is an annual pageant showcasing positive attributes of Nigerian women, and awarding university scholarships.The winner is expected to portray exemplary qualities whilst serving as a role model to young women in the country. The pageant is currently organised by Daily Times.
Miss Universe 1961 was the tenth Miss Universe pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on 15 July 1961.
Cilou Annys is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Belgium 2010 on 10 January 2010. She is also Miss West Flanders. Annys, the 80th Miss Belgium, accepted the crown from Zeynep Sever, Miss Belgium 2009.
Justine De Jonckheere is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2011 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2011 and Miss World 2011 pageants.
Laura Beyne; is a Belgian TV host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2012 and represented her country in the 2012 Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. She is also a TV host and has been the host of Belgian TV shows Place Royale and Plug People.
Miss World 2013, the 63rd edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 28 September 2013 at Bali International Convention Center, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. It was the first time in Southeast Asia and it also was the first time in the pageant's history that the event was held in a Muslim majority country. Contestants from 127 countries and territories competed in this year's Miss World pageant, marking the biggest turnout for any beauty pageant globally as of 2024. Yu Wenxia of China crowned her successor Megan Young of the Philippines at the end of the event, marking the only time to date that the Philippines has won the Miss World title. This victory also made the Philippines the third country to win all of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
Miss International 2013, the 53rd Miss International pageant, was held on December 17, 2013 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Alejandra Andreu, Miss International 2008, crowned Bea Santiago of the Philippines at the end of the event. This was the second consecutive year Japan hosted the pageant.
Noémie Happart is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2013. She represented her country at Miss Universe 2013 and Miss World 2013.
Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ramos Ruais is a Filipino-French actress, model, TV presenter and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2011. She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2011 pageant in London, England and placed 1st Runner-Up.
Anissa Blondin is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 1st runner up in Miss Belgium 2014. She competed at Miss World 2014 and Miss Universe 2014.
Miss Earth Belgium is a title given to a woman who is selected to represent Belgium at Miss Earth, an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. The national pageant of Miss Earth for Belgium is conducted by Miss Exclusive to which Carousel Productions, the owner of Miss Earth, awarded the franchise in 2014. The winner of Miss Exclusive gets the title of Miss Earth Belgium.
Miss Belgium 2015 the 47th Miss Belgium pageant, held on January 10, 2015 at the Plopsaland Theater in De Panne, Belgium. There were 30 contestants representing provinces and municipalities of Belgium.
Miss Belgium 2017 the 49th Miss Belgium pageant, held on January 14, 2017 at the Plopsaland Theater in De Panne, Belgium.
Miss International 2018, the 58th Miss International pageant, was held on 9 November 2018, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Kevin Lilliana from Indonesia crowned her successor Mariem Velazco from Venezuela at the end of the event. This marks Venezuela's eighth victory at Miss International - the most in the pageant's history. This is the third time in Miss International history that the finals night saw the return of the previous year's runners-up to crown their respective successors. This year Miss International comeback edition with the theme "Cheer All Woman" alongside Miss International Japan 2019.
Catherine Haduca is a Belgian-Filipina model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Liège 2014. She represented her province at Miss Belgium 2014. At the age of 15, Catherine won the public award at Top Model Belgium 2006. She was crowned 2nd runner-up at Miss Philippine-Europe Supermodel 2007 held in Antwerp, Belgium and won the best in swimsuit award. Catherine became Miss Philippine Europe International 2009 in Germany and Miss photogenic. She joined Ford Models Supermodel of the World Philippines 2013 in Manila, Philippines and won the photogenic award together with Masters School for models classes. She became the 1st runner up at the Hair Asia 23rd national open championship in the Philippines. Ms. Haduca won several model competitions such as GINI, the ultimate ice breaker and Jack Link's Europe model search. In 2013, she became GINI's new face and Jack's girl brand ambassador 2015. She was selected as a national finalist to represent Belgium at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2015 in Los Angeles, United States. In 2018, Ms. Haduca was crowned Miss World Beauty & Talent 3rd runner-up in South-Korea and received the Miss waves award. Haduca appeared in French features films such as J'ai perdu Albert, Rattrapage, Le jour attendra and Raid Dingue. She also starred in the film The Bouncer with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Céline Van Ouytsel is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2020. She was chosen to represent Belgium at Miss World 2022.
Kedist Deltour is a Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2021. She represented her country at Miss World 2023 on March 9, 2024.
