Deshauna Barber from DC wins Miss USA 2016

26 year old Deshauna Barber was crowed Miss USA 2016 last June 5 at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The daughter of retired U.S. military sergeant, Deshauna is an officer in the U.S. Army. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia State University, she moved to Washington D.C. where she is currently working as an IT Analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is currently commissioned as a logistics commander for the 988th Quartermaster Detachment Unit.

In her spare time, she works closely with organizations that focus on PTSD treatment for soldiers returning from deployments and suicide prevention in the armed forces.

The first-runner up was Miss Hawaii, Chelsea Keolani Hardin, and the second-runner up was Miss Georgia, Emanii Davis. Miss California, Nadia Mejia and Miss Alabama, Peyton Brown completed the Top 5 finalists.

The annual event was televised live from FOX which had the performances of popular Australian EDM duo Nervo, country singer Chris Brown, and the reunion of the Backstreet Boys who are kicking off their new summer tour.

Also present at the event to crown the new winner were the outgoing Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan, the reigning Miss Teen USA 2015, Katherine Haik and Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach.

Standing 1.76m tall, Barber will represent the USA in the upcoming Miss Universe 2016 pageant on December.

Myat Thiri Lwin wins Miss Myanmar World 2016

17-year old Myat Thiri Lwin was crowned Miss Myanmar World 2016 during a gala event held at the Gandamar Grand Ballroom in Yangon on June 4th, and televised live through Channel 7. Lwin will now represent the Golden Land of Myanmar during the Miss World 2016 finals later this year.

The runners-up were M Ja Seng (who competed in Miss Grand International 2014) and La Yate Pyar.

Lindita Idrizi wins Miss Albania Universe 2016

19 year old Lindita Idrizi from Elbasani was crowned Miss Universe Albania held at the Tirana Palace Congress last June 2.

Standing 1.78m tall, Lindita currently works as a professional model. She will now be the official entry of Albania at the Miss Universe 2016 competition this December.

The 1st runner-up place went to 21 year old Endrra Kovaci from Tirana. She receives the title Miss World Albania 2016 and will now represent her country at the Miss World 2016 finals to be held later this year.

Miss Gibraltar 2016 is Kayley Mifsud

23 year old Kayley Mifsud was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2016 at the end of the annual event held at the John Mackintosh Hall.

Mifsud, who beat 8 other contestants for the title, was visibly surprised with her victory, who is an aspiring Health and Safety adviser and wants to continue the her work as raising funds for Calpe House, a facility in the United Kingdom where Gibraltar residents can obtain proper medical treatment.

Standing 1.73 m tall, Kayley will now represent Gibraltar at the Miss World 2016 finals later this year.

The 1st runner-up was Joseanne Barr, 23-year old law student who will travel to Tokyo, Japan to compete for the Miss International 2016 title in October. The 2nd runner-up is Aicha Ben Yahya, a 23-year old yoga enthusiast and clerk who will compete in the Miss Supranational 2016 pageant in Poland on December.

Renato Barabino wins Mister Venezuela 2016

18 year old Renato Barabino Gandica won the title of Mister Venezuela 2016, where 14 handsome contestants competed. Walfred Crespo and Gustavo Acedo placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Renato will be the representative of Venezuela in Mr World 2016 contest in Southport, England on July 19.

Miss USA 2016 Preliminary Competition Video

Last June 2, 52 stunning contestants, representing the 50 States, the District of Columbia and the winner of #Miss52USA, competed in swimsuit and evening gown categories for a chance to enter the Top 15 semi-finals and to eventually win the crown of Miss USA 2016 which will be held on Sunday, June 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Watch the preliminary show and pick your favorites! Video Courtesy IMG Universe, LLC.

Michelle Leon is Miss Grand United States 2016

19 year old Michelle Leon won in her homestate and was crowned Miss Grand United States 2016 during a ceremony held May 28 in New York. Michelle stands 1.72 m tall and will be the host contestant during the Miss Grand International 2016 international finals to take place in Las Vegas on October 25.

A professional model, Michelle is of Ecuadorian descent having won the title of Miss Ecuador New York in 2013. She also competed in the Miss New York Teen USA pageant in recent years where she became a finalist.

Miss and Mr. World Sweden 2016 Crowned

The election of the Swedish representatives to both the Miss World and Mr. World competitions took place in Stockholm on May 28.

The winner of Miss World Sweden 2016 is 19-year old Emma Strandberg. The 1.76 m beauty will represent her country during the 2016 Miss World finals expected to take place in November-December.

Elected as Mr. World Sweden 2016 is 26-year old Robin Mahler. The 1.81 m model will travel to Southport, England, to compete for the Mr. World 2016 title on July 19.

Thailand's Bet to Miss World 2016 is Jinnita Buddi

Jinnita Buddi from Chiang Mai was crowned Miss Thailand World 2016 held at the Bangkok Convention Centre. Aside from the title and the crown, she also received a THB1 million cash prize, a new house and brand-new Nissan car.

The first runner-up was Patlada Kulphakthanapat and the second runner-up was Nutkamon Suwansin.

Jinnita will now represent Thailand in the upcoming Miss World 2016 pageant later this year.