Brinique Gibson wins Miss World Bahamas 2018

22 year old Brinique Gibson representing New Providence won the title Miss World Bahamas 2018 last May 27 where she beat out 10 other gorgeous contestants. She was crowned by Miss World Bahamas 2017, Geena Thompson.

The 1st run-up was Miss Grand Bahama, Serena Green, while Miss University of the Bahamas, Shelly Elisee finished as the 2nd run-up.

Brinique will be the official representative of the islands of the Bahamas at the 2018 Miss World beauty pageant to be held on December 8 in Sanya, China.

Katharine Walker is Miss Northern Ireland 2018

23 year old Katharine Walker was crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2018 during a pageant held in Belfast.

Standing 1.7m tall, Katharine is from Hillsborough and currently works as a nurse. She will now be the official representative of her country at the 2018 Miss World pageant to be held on December 8 in Sanya, China.

Tamaryn Green is Miss South Africa 2018

23 year old Tamaryn Green from Paarl in the Western Cape was crowned Miss South Africa 2018 during the annual event held at the Sun International's Times Square Sun Arena in Pretoria last May 27. She was crowned by Miss South Africa 2017 1st princess, Ade van Heerden.

The new Miss South Africa is a 6th year medical student but will now have to postpone her studies as she steps into her full time role as Miss South Africa. Tamaryn will represent the country in Miss Universe 2018 later this year.

Meanwhile, 26 year old Thulisa Keyi received the title of Miss World South Africa 2018. She is from East London in the Eastern Cape but now lives in Johannesburg. Thulisa will travel to Sanya, China to represent South Africa at Miss World 2018 finals on December 8.

Completing the top 5 were Karishma Ramdev, Thandokazi Mfundisi and Noxolo Ndebele.

The reigning Miss Universe 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was a special guest at the event. 43 other former Miss South Africa winners including Miss Worlds Penny Coelen-Rey, Anneline Kriel and Rolene Strauss and South Africa's first Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner graced the event celebrating it's 60th year.

* See also: Miss South Africa 2018 Top 12 Finalists

Yana Laurinaichute Crowned Queen of Ukraine 2018

26 year old Yana Laurinaichute wins Queen of Ukraine 2018 pageant last May 23. She stands 1.78m tall and will represent her country in Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar this coming October.

Miss World Guyana 2018 is Ambika Ramraj

Ambika Ramraj was crowned Miss World Guyana 2018 held at the Pegasus hotel on May 25. She will represent her country in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8.

The first princess was Tracy Smith, while the second princess was Joylyn Conway.

Estefany Mauricci Crowned Miss Mundo Peru 2018

25 year old Miss La Libertad, Estefany Mauricci was crowned Miss Mundo Peru 2018.

Estefany was third run-up in Miss Universe Peru 2016. She will now go to compete in Miss World 2018 on December 8th in Sanya, China.

Miss Amazonas, Mayra Dias wins Miss Brasil 2018

26 year old Mayra Dias representing Amazonas was crowned Miss Brasil Be Emotion 2018 on May 26 in Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro. She was crowned by Miss Brasil 2017, Monalysa Alcantara.

The 1st run-up was Miss Bahia, Maria Isabel, while Miss Ceara, Teresa Santos was the 2nd run-up.

Completing the top 5 were Miss Alagoas, Isabella Burgui and Miss Santa Catarina, Debora Silva.

One of the highlights of yesterday´s Miss Brazil pageant, was the tribute paid to Marta Vasconcellos, the last Brazilian woman to be crowned Miss Universe, 50 years ago.

The representatives of Piauí, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo and Goiás (the last one advanced after winning a make-up challenge called "Miss Be Emotion"), stopped in the Top 10. Quarter-finalists (Top 15) were Rio Grande do Sul, Paraíba, Minas Gerais, Distrito Federal and Espírito Santo.

Mayra from Itacoatiara stands 1.75m tall. She was a former Miss Amazonas World 2015 and competed in Miss Brazil World 2015 where she was top 20 quarter finalist and awarded "Best Runway". Then in 2016, she was appointed to represent Brazil in Hispanic-American Queen, and placed as 3rd run-up.

Dias will now be the official representative of Brazil in Miss Universe 2018 later this year.

Sarah Summers of Nebraska wins Miss USA 2018

23 year old Sarah Rose Summers won Nebraska's first Miss USA title. She was crowned by Miss USA 2017, Kira McCullough during the annual pageant held at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 21.

Sarah is a former Nebraska's National American Miss Junior Teen 2010, National American Miss Junior Teen 2010, Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2012 and also competed in Miss Teen USA 2012. Now, this 5'5" tall beauty queen will represent the USA at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant later this year.

Miss North Carolina, Caelynn Miller-Keyes finished as 1st run-up. While the 2nd run-up position went to Nevada's Carolina Urrea.

Completing the top 5 finalists were Miss South Dakota, Madison Nipe and former Miss World Puerto Rico 2014, Genesis Davila from Florida.

Top 10 Semi-Finalists were Kelley Johnson (California), Marianny Egurrola (Georgia), Marina Gray (Maine), Alexa Noone (New Jersey) and Alexandra Harper (Tennessee).

Completing the top 15 were Brittinay Nicolette (Maryland), Allissa Latham (Massachusetts), Elizabeth Johnson (Michigan), Toneata Morgan (Oregon) and Logan Lester (Texas).

Vanessa and Nick Lachey hosted the 2-hour event, while Carson Kressley and Lu Sierra serve as commentators. Musical guests were 98 Degrees and Lee Brice.

See also: Miss USA 2018 Official Candidates

Silvia Celeste Cortesi Crowned Miss Earth Philippines 2018

Miss Fil-Rome, Italy, Silvia Celeste Cortesi was crowned Miss Earth Philippines 2018 last May 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She was crowned by Miss Earth 2017, Karen Ibasco.

20 year old Silvia stands 5'7" tall and will represent the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2018 later this year.

MISS EARTH PHILIPPINES 2018 COMPLETE RESULT:

TOP 5:

Miss Earth Philippines: Fil-Rome, Italy - Silvia Celeste Cortesi

Miss Air: Las Piñas City - Zahra Bianca Saldua

Miss Water: Balingasag, Misamis Oriental - Berjayneth Chee

Miss Fire: San Rafael, Bulacan - Jean Nicole de Jesus

Miss Eco Tourism: Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay - Halimatu Yushawu

TOP 10:

Cebu City- Marla Alforque

Taguig City- Lovely Lamptey

Dumaguete City- Nathalie Louise Roxas

Fil-Queensland, Australia- Theressa Anne Mariano

Fil-Vienna, Austria- Brazzirie Yanson

TOP 18:

Tagum City- Trixie Dadula

Parañaque City- Ma. Divine Angela Veranga

Davao City- We'am Ahmed

Tacloban City- Gabrielle Camille Basiano

Fil-Sydney, Australia- Naomie Hannah White

Tangalan, Aklan- Noelle Uy-Tuazon

Cateel, Davao Oriental- Marra Cristy Dianne Silvosa

Zamboanga City- Joanna Krystel Cabrezos

Hailey Colborn from Kansas wins Miss Teen USA 2018

17 year old Miss Kansas, Hailey Colborn won the Miss Teen USA 2018 crown during a pageant held at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 18.

Hailey from Wichita stands 5'4" tall. She was crowned by Miss Teen USA 2017, Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff of Missouri.

Miss Alabama, Kennedy Cromeens was voted by her co-candidates as Miss Congeniality.

MISS TEEN USA 2018 COMPLETE RESULTS:

TOP 5

MISS TEEN USA 2018 - Miss Kansas, Hailey Colborn

1st Runner-Up – Miss South Carolina, Kirby Elizabeth Self

2nd Runner-Up - Miss Colorado, Chloe Zambrano

3rd Runner-Up - Miss Illinois, Sydni-Dion Bennett

4th Runner-Up - Miss North Carolina, Kaaviya Sambasivam

TOP 10

Miss Florida, Lou Schieffelin

Miss Georgia, Savannah Miles

Miss Louisiana, Lindsey Conque

Miss Tennessee, Sofie Rovenstine

Miss Utah, Madilen Kellogg

TOP 15

Miss California, Janeice Love

Miss Maryland, Caleigh Shade

Miss Michigan, Anane Loveday

Miss Nevada, Britney Barnhart

Miss West Virginia, Trinity Tiffany

* See also Miss Teen USA 2018 Candidates

Tamara Zaretcaia crowned Miss Moldova 2018

Tamara Zaretcaia was crowned Miss Moldova 2018 on May 13 during the a pageant held at the RadissonBlu Hotel in Chisinau where 22 gorgeous ladies competed.


21 year old Tamara from Chisinau currently works as a model. She will now be the official representative of Moldova in Miss World 2018 to be held in China in December.

Alina Nikolaeva, the youngest among all the candidates at 16 years old, placed first runner-up.

Miss International Hungary 2018 is Frida Maczko

22 year old Frida Maczko from Budapest was crowned Miss International Hungary 2018. She will be the official entry of her country in Miss International 2018 on November 9 in Tokyo, Japan.

"I was very surprised by the crown, but of course I was happy my first job will be refreshing the English language, and there is a lot of preparation for me before the October World Cup in Tokyo" Maczko said.

Niki Rudolf finished as the 1st run-up while Polgar Dotti was the 2nd run-up.

This year's pageant has made a lot of changes as the audience got the right to vote for the Top 3 finalists together with the judges' votes.

Yurika Nakamoto is Miss Supranational Japan 2018

23 year old Yurika Nakamoto representing Okinawa was crowned Miss Supranational 2018 in an event held in Tokyo. She will be the official representative of Japan in Miss Supranational 2018 later this year.

Miss Kanagawa, Momoe Yada was chosent to compete in the Miss Asia Pacific pageant. While Miss Higashi Tokyo, Haruka Komagata will enter the Miss United Continents contest.

Miss Osaka, Yuho Ohtomo was named the 1st runner-up while Miss Ibaraki, Nanami Tomita, finished as the 2nd runner-up.

The reigning Miss Supranational, Jenny Kim from Korea graced the event as a special guest.