Miss Venezuela is the national beauty pageant of Venezuela, traditionally held in September. It is preceded by two or three months of preliminary events, with the awarding of corporate prizes. The final televised competition generally lasts about four hours and is broadcast live across Latin America by Venevisión and produced by the networks parent company Cisneros Group, with edited versions to the United States and Mexico on the Univision and Telemundo networks. From 2013 to 2015, the national contest was split into two separate pageants: Miss Venezuela and Miss Venezuela Mundo. The pageant is also closely observed by other countries seeking to level competition due to its illustrious record of pageant victories. In 2016, the Venezuelan franchise for Miss Earth was awarded to Miss Earth Venezuela organized by National Directors Julio César Cruz and Alyz Henrich.
Miss Perú is the national beauty pageant of the Republic of Peru. The contest gathers participants from all over the nation, including Peruvian women representing their community overseas. Having been broadcast by all the major television networks in the country during its history, the pageant is currently broadcast by Latina Television.
Miss Spain is a national beauty pageant in Spain that selects Spanish representatives to compete in three of the big four major international beauty pageants: the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International competitions.
Miss Universe 1999, the 48th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 26 May 1999 at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago. Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana was crowned by Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago at the end of the event. 84 contestants competed in this year.
Miss World 1979, the 29th staging of the Miss World pageant, was held on 15 November 1979 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. The winner was Gina Swainson from Bermuda. She was crowned by Miss World 1978, Silvana Suarez of Argentina. First runner-up was Carolyn Seaward representing the United Kingdom and second runner-up was Debbie Campbell from Jamaica. Swainson was a first runner-up in Miss Universe 1979 represented Bermuda and Carolyn Seaward was a second runner-up in same pageant represented England.
Nguyễn Thùy Lâm is a Vietnamese singer and actress, and was the winner of the Miss Universe Vietnam 2008 contest on May 31, 2008. Thuy Lam represented Vietnam in the Miss Universe 2008 competition.
Miss Aruba is a national beauty pageant in Aruba.
Miss Universe Sri Lanka is a national pageant in Sri Lanka to choose ambassador for the Miss Universe pageant.
The Miss Perú 2006 was held on April 19, 2006. That year, only 24 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner represented Peru at the Miss Universe 2006. The Miss Earth Perú would enter in Miss Earth 2006.
The Miss Perú 2008 was held on May 1, 2008. That year, only 16 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner represented Peru at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant which was held in Vietnam. The Miss Earth Perú would enter in Miss Earth 2008. The first runner up would enter in Miss Continente Americano 2008. The second runner up would in Miss Tourism World 2008.
Miss Universe 2010, the 59th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 23 August 2010 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Jimena Navarrete of Mexico was crowned by Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela as her successor at the end of the event. This is Mexico's second win at Miss Universe.
The Miss Universe Germany 2009 pageant was held on July 5, 2009. This year only 7 candidates were competing for the national crown. Each delegate represents a states and regions of the country. The chosen winner will represent Germany at the Miss Universe 2009. The winner of best national costume, the costume will be use in Miss Universe 2009.
Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 6 November 2011 at the Earls Court Two in London, United Kingdom. As part of the events, the contestants also travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland between 23 and 27 October. Alexandria Mills of the United States crowned her successor Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela at the end of the event, she is the sixth Venezuelan woman to win Miss World. Although over 120 delegates were expected to compete, problems regarding the timely acquisition of visas prevented several candidates from participating, thus reducing the final number to 113. Miss World 2011 was viewed by over 1 billion people worldwide.
Miss Guatemala is a national Beauty pageant in Guatemala.
Miss Panamá 2012 the 46th Annual Miss Panamá pageant was held at the Riu Plaza Panamá Hotel, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama, on Friday 30, March 2012.
The Miss Perú 1998 pageant was held on April 16, 1998. That year, 20 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner represented Peru at the Miss Universe 1998. The rest of the finalists would enter in different pageants.
The Miss Guatemala 2011 pageant was held on November 25, 2011 at Centro de Convenciones Ilumina in the capital city Guatemala City, Guatemala. This year only 18 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner will represent Guatemala at the Miss Universe 2012 and at Miss Continente Americano 2012. The winner of best national costume, the costume will be use in Miss Universe 2012. Miss World Guatemala will represent Guatemala at the Miss World 2012. Miss Guatemala Internacional will represent Guatemala at the Miss International 2012. The First Runner-Up will enter Miss Intercontinental 2012 and the Second Runner-Up will enter Top Model of the World 2012. The Top 10 Semifinalists entered Reina Internacional del Café 2012, Reina Hispanoamericana 2012, Reina Mundial del Banano 2012, Miss Globe International 2012, and Miss Tourism International 2012.
The Miss Guatemala 2010 pageant was held on April 25, 2010 at Auditorio Nacional in the capital city Guatemala City, Guatemala. This year only 14 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner represented Guatemala at the Miss Universe 2010 and at Miss Continente Americano 2010. The winner of best national costume, the costume was use in Miss Universe 2010. Miss World Guatemala represented Guatemala at the Miss World 2010. Miss Guatemala Internacional represented Guatemala at the Miss International 2010. The Semifinalist entered Miss Intercontinental 2010, Top Model of the World 2010 and Reina Hispanoamericana 2010.
The Miss Guatemala 2009 pageant was held on May 25, 2009 at Auditorio Nacionalin the capital city Guatemala City, Guatemala. This year only 24 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner will represent Guatemala at the Miss Universe 2009 and at Miss Continente Americano 2009. The winner of best national costume, the costume will be use in Miss Universe 2009. Miss World Guatemala will represent Guatemala at the Miss World 2009. Miss Guatemala Internacional will represent Guatemala at the Miss International 2009. The First Runner-Up will enter Miss Intercontinental 2009 and the Second Runner-Up will enter Top Model of the World 2009. The Top 10 Semifinalists entered Reina Internacional del Café 2009, Reina Hispanoamericana 2009, Reina Mundial del Banano 2009, Miss Globe International 2009, and Miss Tourism International 2009.
The Miss Guatemala 2007 pageant was held on April 1, 2007 at Auditorio Nacionalin the capital city Guatemala City, Guatemala. This year only 12 candidates were competing for the national crown. The chosen winner will represent Guatemala at the Miss Universe 2007 and at Miss Continente Americano 2007. The winner of best national costume, the costume was used in Miss Universe 2007. Miss World Guatemala entered at the Miss World 2007. Miss Guatemala Internacional entered at the Miss International 2007. The Semifinalists entered Miss Intercontinental 2007 and Top Model of the World 2007.
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