Miss Cosmo World

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Miss Cosmo World
Formation2017
Founded at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Kuala Lumpur
Location
Official language
English
Founder
Carrie Lee Sze Kei
Current titleholder
Valeria Sizova
Australia
Key people
Tay Cheah
Website www.misscosmoworld.org

Miss Cosmo World is an annual international beauty pageant established in 2017 and based in Malaysia. It is organized by Carrie Lee, a former beauty queen and entrepreneur. [1]

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Miss Cosmo World 2024 is Valeria Sizova from Australia. This is the first time Australia has won a crown and the seventh edition of Miss Cosmo World. She won the title on November 20, 2024, held at St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [2]

History

Miss Cosmo World was founded by Carrie Lee Sze Kei, [3] winner of Miss Chinese Cosmos International Pageant in 2004. [4] [5] The contest established in 2006 and developed into an international beauty pageant that was based in Malaysia. [6] In 2017, it was rebranded as Miss CosmoWorld, [7] expanding its reach internationally. [8] [9]

Miss Cosmo World is a beauty pageant that highlights Malaysia's heritage and culture on an international stage. The event emphasizes beauty, talent, and cultural expression to foster global awareness and understanding of Malaysian identity. [10] It also focuses on women's empowerment, aiming to support and guide women in their personal and professional development. [11] The pageant includes initiatives that provide participants with opportunities in areas such as grooming and entrepreneurship, aimed at developing skills and resources for future success. [8] [12]

Miss Cosmo World has implemented projects to support past contestants in their career and personal development. The organization also focuses on promoting cultural diversity and plans to expand its initiatives. [8] [13]

Titleholders

This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years.

EditionsYearMiss Cosmo WorldRunners-upVenueCityEntrantsRef.
FirstSecond
7th2024Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Valeria Sizova
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland
Disa Dungal
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Samantha Acosta [7]
St. Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30 [14] [15] [16] [17]
6th2023Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Shelby Ann Howell
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Elda Louise Aznar
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Maryna Karpeka
25 [2] [11] [18] [19]
5th2022Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Meiji Aculana Cruz
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Amaliya Shakirova
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Onnapun Na Chiangmai
22 [5] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]
4th2020Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Shirley Yeap (叶雪丽)
Flag of Perak.svg  Perak
Malaysia Joyce Chao (周栋燕)
Flag of Ipoh, Perak.svg Ipoh
Malaysia Tiffany Lee (李俐吟)
25 [25] [26]
3rd2019Flag of India.svg  India
Sandra Soman
Flag of Korea (1899).svg  Korea
Shin Chaein
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Jessa Mae
24 [27] [28] [29] [30]
2nd2018Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Delvia Wirajaya
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Jeanyfer Ozbot
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
Milica Vuklis
JW Marriott Hotel27 [31] [32] [33]
1st2017Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Natthapat Pongpraphan
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Michelle Chen
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Svetlana Sheyko
St. Regis Hotel20 [34] [35] [36]
Countries/Territories by number of wins
Country/TerritoryTitlesYear(s)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia12024
Flag of the United States.svg United States2023
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines2022
Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia2020
Flag of India.svg India2019
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia2018
Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand2017

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