Nuriyyih Gerrard is Miss Guyana World 2016

Actress and radio personality Nuriyyih Gerrard was crowned Miss Guyana World 2016 as the local leg of the annual pageant concluded with a simple coronation ceremony at Parc Rayne.

While she is widely known for her vibrant personality on the ‘Jump Start’ show, a local morning radio programme, Gerrard proved to a panel of judges that she also has what it takes to walk away with the coveted title of Miss Guyana World 2016 as she beat out six other contestants in her successful quest for the crown.

The first runner-up was Treasure James and the second runner-up was Najuma Nelson.

Nuriyyih will be the official representative of Guyana in Miss World 2016 pageant later this year.

Miss Kyrgyzstan 2016 is Perizat Rasulbek Kyzy

18 year old Perizat Rasulbek Kyzy won the title Miss Kyrgyzstan 2016 at the conclusion of the national finale held at the Mansion Music Hall, in Bishkek. A native of the capital city of Bishkek, Perizat will now get ready to compete in Miss World 2016 pageant.

Ekaterina Zabolotnova and Begim Almasbekova were 1st and 2nd runners-up respectively.

Dominican Republic's Clarissa Molina wins Nuestra Belleza Latina VIP 2016

Reigning Miss Dominican Republic Universe, Clarissa Molina was crowned the winner of Univision’s Nuestra Belleza Latina VIP 2016 reality show on May 22nd. The VIP version featured notable contestants who have already competed for the NBL title in the past, being Molina one of the most charismatic.

Molina received the crown and sash from last year’s winner Francisca Lachapel, also a Dominican. 12 contestants competed in the popular show for several weeks, trying to bag the title and the big prizes. Setareh Khatib (Mexico) took the 2nd place and won a scholarship. In 3rd place was Catherine Castro (Puerto Rico) and in 4th place was Barbara Turbay (Colombia).

Among the attendants at the gala was Molina’s current director, Magali Febles, who was overwhelmed with happiness and celebrating the victory with her fellow Dominicans at the Univision studios in Miami.

Shirly Karvinen Crowned Miss Suomi 2016

23 year old Shirly Karvinen was crowned Miss Suomi 2016, celebrating it's 79th year. The event was held at Vanajanlinna Pavilion, with a gorgeous lake view and was telecast live on TV Nelonen.

Standing 1.70m tall, Shirly has a Finnish and Chinese descent and currently works as a model. She will be the official representative of Finland in the Miss Universe 2016 competition to be held later this year.

2nd place went to Heta Sallinen (photo, right), 21, 1.71 m-tall, who will represent her country in Miss World 2016.

Emilia Seppanen (photo, left) came in the 3rd position and will enter the Miss International 2016 contest in Tokyo, Japan.

Lisa Nagashima is Miss Supranational Japan 2016

Lisa Nagashima from Yamagata was crowned Miss Supranational Japan 2016 and will be representing the country at the Miss Supranational 2016 pageant later this year.

1st runner up is Yuki Sonoda from Kagoshima and 2nd runner up Emily Shimizu from Gunma.

Special Awards of the night:

Best Regional Costume – Chiba (Rie Yoshida)

Miss Fitness – Yamagata (Lisa Nagashima)

Miss Elegance – Kagoshima (Yuki Sonoda)

Top Model Award – Kumamoto (Saki Naganuma)

Miss Photogenic -Gunma (Emily Shimizu)

Miss Friendship – Okinawa (Elea Taira)

Miss Personality – Okinawa (Elea Taira)

Best in Social Media – Kagoshima (Yuki Sonoda)

Most Beautiful Skin (by dermozone) – Okinawa – Elea Taira.