Ion Perez from Philippines won Mister Universe Tourism 2018

Mr. Philippines, Benigno "Ion" Perez won the title of Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 during an event held on May 30 in Tanghalang Pasigueno in Pasig City, Philippines. He was crowned by the outgoing winner, Ricardo Carter from Thailand.

1st run-up was Mr. Indonesia, Brata Manggala Putra K. While the 2nd run-up was Mr. India, Avjeet Singh Ramdhawa.

Senorita Panama 2018 Contestants

Senorita Panama 2018 (Miss Panama) has officially begun!

This year, it will be held at the Roberto Duran Arena, Ciudad de Panama on June 7. About 20 contestants from all over the country will compete for the prestigious crown. Señorita Panama 2017 winners, Laura de Sanctis, Julianne Britton, Darelys Santos and Erika Parker will crown their successors at the end of the competition.

The new batch of queens will be the official representatives of Panama in Miss Universe 2018, Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8, Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan on November 9, and in Miss Earth 2018 pageants.

MEET THE 20 OFFICIAL CANDIDATES OF SENORITA PANAMA 2018:

Miss Bocas del Toro Khadine Barria	Miss Chiriqui Kiara Sang
Miss Chiriqui Occidente Astrid Juarez	Miss Cocle Nicole Castillero
Miss Colon Naomy Mena	Miss Comarcas Rosa Montezuma
Miss Contadora Yasmeira Bennett	Miss Darien Hillary Hernandez
Miss Herrera Solaris Barba	Miss Barro Colorado Gloribeth Saavedra
Miss Isla del Rey Katherina Rios	Miss Isla Flamenco Ana Gabriela Garcia
Miss Isla San Jose Diana Lemos	Miss Los Santos Andrea Batista
Miss Panama Centro Shirel Ortiz	Miss Panama Este Nohelys Gonzalez
Miss Panama Norte Ayhemis Henriquez	Miss Panama Oeste Karla Rivas
Miss Taboga Zunilda Del Valle	Miss Veraguas Selena Gomez

* See Also Rosa Iveth Montezuma (Comarcas) Crowned Senorita Panama 2018

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