Francesca Mifsud wins Miss Universe Malta 2018

22 year old Francesca Mifsud from Zejtun competed against 24 other gorgeous candidates and was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2018 last July 13.

Francesca also won the Best Physique award. She is currenty a law student and placed fourth in the Miss Universe Malta 2016 contest. She will now be the official representative of the country at the upcoming Miss Universe 2018 pageant later this year.

Lyann Iles finished in second place and Marilena Gauca came in third.

Dee-Ann Rogers wins Miss Universe Great Britain 2018

25 year old Dee-Ann Rogers was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain last July 14 at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre in Newport.

Dee-Ann was a former Miss Anguilla and is a sports fanatic who competed in the Commonwealth Games. She will now be representing Great Britain at the upcoming Miss Universe 2018 pageant later this year.

Simren Vernon and Cara Frew finished as first and second runners-up respectively. Completing the top 5 finalists were Maria Gardner and Vicky Turner.

Miss Myanmar World 2018 is Han Thi

21 year old Han Thi was crowned Miss Myanmar World 2018 last July 14 at the Yay Kuu Amplified Broadcast Centre in Yangon.

Han Thi studied before at Myanmar Imperial College and currently studying at Stamford International University. She speaks Mandarin Chinese, Myanmar, English and Korean. She also works as an actress,model and singer.

Han Thi represented her country at Miss Supranational 2014 where she finished in the top 10 and won the continental title for Asia and Oceania. She will now be the official representative of Myanmar at the Miss World 2018 pageant in Sanya, China this coming November.

Lin Kalayar Oo and Ya Mone were the runners-up.

Namoey Chanaphan is Miss Grand Thailand 2018

24 year old Namoey Chanaphan representing Phuket was crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2018 held during a glittering event in Bangkok last July 14.

Nameoy stands 1.8m tall and defeated 76 other gorgeous delegates. She will now represent Thailand at Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar on October 25.

Jukjick Jirachaya from Nakon Pathom and Aink Ingchanok from Sakon Nakhon were the first and second runners-up. The third runner-up was Biw Nantapak from Buriram and the fourth runner-up was Sa Kaeo’s Tungmay Matawee.

Olivia Moller Crowned Miss Deutschland 2018

18 year old Olivia Moller representing North Rhine-Westphalia was recently crowned Miss Deutschland 2018 and is expected to represent Germany at Miss Intercontinental 2018 contest.

The runner-up was Mona Schafnitzl from Bayern while the third place went to Scarlett de Mesa, who represented Süddeutschland.

Miss Haiti 2018 Winners

The Miss Haiti 2018 pageant was held last July 5 at the Marriott Hotel.

Crowned as the Miss Universe Haiti 2018 was the 25 year old Samantha Colas. She will represent her country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

Meanwhile, 26 year old Merlie Fleurizard was crowned Miss International Haiti 2018 and will compete at the Miss International 2018 contest in Tokyo, Japan.

The runner-up was Cristina Cadet.

Francesca Hung Crowned Miss Universe Australia 2018

24 year old Francesca Hung was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2018. The daughter of a Chinese father and Irish Australia mother said she was delighted to "break the mould" in some ways and will be proud to represent Australia's ethnic diversity as she will be representing the country at the 2018 Miss Universe finals later this year.

Nicole Ocles wins Miss World Ecuador 2018

20 year old Nicole Ocles representing Imbabura made history when she became the first Miss World Ecuador of African descent. Shortly after her crowning, she stated that she aimed to become a voice against any kind of discrimination in her country. She will represent Ecuador at the 2018 Miss World pageant in Sanya, China on December 8.

Miss Guayas, Carla Prado, finished second and is expected to represent Ecuador at Miss Supranational 2018. Third place went to Nina Solorzano, Miss Manabi.

Miss Bolivia 2018 Winners

21 year old Joyce Prado representing Santa Cruz was crowned Miss Bolivia Universo 2018 and will be the official representative of Bolivia in the upcoming Miss Universe 2018 pageant.

In a separate segment during the same event, Miss Cochabamba, Vanessa Vargas, was crowned Miss World Bolivia 2018. She is 22 years old, stands 1.78m tall and will compete at the Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8. Vargas also won the Best Beauty With A Purpose Project award.

Miss Beni, Maria Elena Antelo was named Miss Bolivia Internacional 2018. She is 24 years old, stands 1.74m tall and will represent her country at Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.

Miss Grand Bolivia 2018 is Miss Chuquisaca, Elena Antonia Romero. She is 19, stands 1.72m tall and will travel to Myanmar to compete for the Miss Grand International 2018 title.

Miss Tarija, 18 year old Valentina Ramallo was crowned Miss Continentes Bolivia 2018 and will enter the Miss United Continents 2018 competition.

Sophida Kanchanarin wins Miss Universe Thailand 2018

23 year old Sophida Kanchanarin from Bangkok was crowned as the new Miss Universe Thailand 2018 during the annual event held at the Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon, Bangkok last June 30.

Finished as the 1st runner up was Thitaree Kasorn. While Valentina Giardullo, Praveena Singh and Palita Puttharassu was the 2nd runners-up.

Completing the top 10 finalists were Vanaporn Makaduangkeo, Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan, Natharuetai Akkarakijwattanakul, Aniphan Chalermburanawong andd Supatra Kiatjarungphan.

The rest of the top 15 semi-finalists were Penpimon Sasithammawong, Lilikarn Phornnipatkul, Pichaya Suwansawek, Ruechanok Meesang, Menisa Chumsaisakul and Watusiri Jaiklang.

Standing 5'7" tall, Sohpida will be the official representative of Thailand in Miss Universe 2018 pageant later this year.

Transgender Angela Ponce Crowned Miss Universe Spain 2018

27 year old Angela Ponce made history for the LGBTQ community when she became the first transgender woman to win the Miss Universe Spain title. She will continue to breaking ground when she steps on the Miss Universe stage, which will also be a first for this 67 year old competition.

Angela said her mission will be to teach the world a lesson about respect for yourself and others with her new title. Miriam Paredas finished as 1st run-up, while Sheila Monjas was the 2nd run-up. Raquel Arias and Vanesa Fernandez finished in fourth and fifth places respectively.

Anukreethy Vas Crowned Femina Miss India 2018

Representing Tamil Nadu, 19 year old Anukreethy Vas was crowned as the new Femina Miss India for the year 2018 beating out 29 other gorgeous contestants. The event was held last June 19 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium in Mumbai.

Anukreethy stands 5'6" tall and is a dancer and an athlete. She will represent her country at the Miss World 2018 pageant in Sanya, China on December 8.

Crowned as Femina Miss India Grand International 2018 (1st run-up) was Meenakshi Chaudhary representing Haryana. She is 21 years of age and stands 5'7" tall. She will enter the Miss Grand International 2018 competition this coming October in Myanmar.

Meanwhile, 25 year old Shreya Rao Kamavarapu representing Andhra Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India United Continents 2018 (2nd run-up). She stands 5'9" tall and will compete at the Miss India United Continents 2018 contest later this year.

Reigning Miss World 2017 - Manushi Chhillar, Miss India United Continents 2017- Sana Dua and Miss India Intercontinental 2017 - Priyanka Kumari crowned their successors respectively.

Rest of the top 5 finalists were Gayatri Bhardwaj (Delhi) and Stefy Patel (Jharkhand).

Spandana Palli (Chhattisgarh), Bhavana Durgam Reddy (Karnataka), Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia (Manipur), Mary Khyriem (Meghalaya), Lily Lalremkimi Darnei (Mizoram), Shrutiksha Nayak (Odisha), and Anna Kler (Punjab) completed the top 12 semi-finalists.

Rosa Iveth Montezuma Crowned Senorita Panama 2018

25 year old Rosa Iveth Montezuma representing Comarcas was crowned Señorita Panama 2018 during the annual event held last June 7 at the Roberto Duran Arena in Panama City.

Rosa Iveth stands 1.68m tall has a degree in Food Technology and is currently pursuing a major in Informative Education. She will now the official representative of Panama in Miss Universe 2018 later this year.

Meanwhile, 19 year old Solaris Barba representing Herrera was crowned Senorita Panama Mundo 2018. She stands 1.75m tall and works as a professional dancer and a 2nd year student of Marketing and Business Administration. She will enter the Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8.

Representing Panama Centro, 23 year old Shirel Ortiz was crowned Senorita Panama Internacional 2018. She stands 1.73m tall and will go to Miss International 2018 pageant in Tokyo, Japan on November 9.

Lastly, Senorita Isla San Jose, Diana Lemus won the title of Senorita Panama Tierra 2018. She will be competing in Miss Earth 2018 pageant.

The 1st run-up was Zunilda Del Valle representing Taboga. While Senorita Los Santos, Andrea Batista was the 2nd run-up.

Completing the top 10 semi-finalists were Kiara Sang (Chiriqui), Nohelys Gonzalez (Panama Este), Karla Rivas (Panama Oeste) and Selena Gomez (Veraguas).

* See also: Meet the 20 Miss Panama 2018 Contestants

Miss Aruba 2018 is Kimberly Julsing

20 year old Kimberly Julsing beat other 3 delegates vying for the crown ofMiss Aruba 2018. The event was held on June 7 at the Alhambra Ballroom in Divi Resorts, Oranjestad.

Kimberly stands 1.80cm tall and will represent the Caribbean island in Miss Universe 2018 later this year.

Miss Aruba World 2018 title went to Nurianne Arias Helder (23, 1.65 cm). She will compete in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8.

Miss Aruba Hispanoamericana 2018 title was given to Raquelle Reeberg (25, 1.75 cm) and she will be sent to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana 2018 contest.

Lastly, Hannah Arends (21, 1.75cm) won the title of Miss Aruba Internacional del Cafe 2018 and she go to Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2019 pageant next year.

Trejsi Sejdini wins Miss Universe Albania 2018

18 year old model from Elbasan, Trejsi Sejdini was crowned Miss Universe Albania 2018 held on June 6 at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana.

Trejsi was also received Miss Social Media award. She will now represent Albania in Miss Universe 2018 later this year.

1st run-up place went to Irene Dama, while Ajli Hoxhaj finished as the 2nd run-up.

Completing the top 6 finalists were Belinda Dragoti, Enxhi Hida and Anisa Metuku.

The special awards went to Altea Noka (Miss Bikini), Anisa Metuku (Miss Elegance) and Xhesi Prendi (Miss Photogenic).

Andrea Toscano Crowned Mexicana Universal 2018

19 year old Andrea Toscano Ramirez representing Colima became the very first woman from her state, and the first one to win the title of Mexicana Universal 2018 (formerly known as Nuestra Belleza Mexico) which was held last June 3 at the Foro de TV Azteca in Mexico City. She was crowned by Denisse Franco, Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2017.

Toscano competed against 5 other delegates during the final telecast. The competition was held in a reality style format this year. 32 young women started off competing for the crown and they were narrowed down to only 6 for the final show.

Andrea stands 1.75m tall and will represent Mexico in Miss Universe 2018 pageant later this year.

The 1st run-up was Miss Tabasco, Aranza Molina, while the 2nd run-up was Miss Sinaloa, Maryely Leal. Lupita Valero (Guerero), Nebai Torres (Jalisco) and Karely Sandoval (Zacatecas) finished as the 3rd, 4th and 5th runners-up respectively.

Completing the top 10 were Leslie Gonzalez (Michoacan), Montserrat Curis (Puebla), Martha Briano (Veracruz) and AnaPaola de Anda (Yucatan).

Rest of the top 16 were Juliana Marinez (Baja California Sur), Priscilla Leal (Coahuila), Andrea Merodio (Nuevo Leon), Yarith Ceron (Oaxaca), Maria Jose Hernandez (Queretaro) and Geraldine Machado (San Luis Potosi).

Ceska Miss 2018 winner is Lea Steflickova

20 year old Lea Steflickova was crowned as the 2018 Ceska Miss during a pageant held on June 3 in Gong, Ostrava.

Lea stands 1.8m tall and she will represent the Czech Republic in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China on December 8.

The 1st run-up was Jana Siskova. She is 23 years of age and will compete in Miss Supranational 2018 to be held on December 7 in Poland.

Lastly, 23 year old Tereza Krivankova finished as 2nd run-up. She will enter the Miss Earth 2018 contest later this year.

Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2018 is Mary Danielle Suy Fatem

19 year old Mary Danielle Suy Fatem received was the most highest number of fan votes and also crowned Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2018. She stands 1.68m tall and she will represent her country at the Miss World 2018 pageant on December 8 in Sanya, China.

The 1st run-up was Jemima Gbato, while the 2nd run-up was Lathy Bakayoko. Completing the top 5 Assadiya Kouablan and Melissa Sery.

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.