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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mr. Brazil CNB 2026: Amazonian Eduardo Castillo wins the competition; watch the video

Eduardo Castillo, a 28-year-old model and businessman from Amazon, was crowned Mister Brasil CNB 2026 in a contest held in Pernambuco.

Feb 28 • 05:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Miss Italia initiates legal action against Ditonellapiaga: 'Improper use of our name'

The Miss Italia beauty pageant has launched legal measures against singer Ditonellapiaga for allegedly misusing the name 'Miss Italia' in her music.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Miss Italy against Ditonellapiaga: 'Hands off the title'. She: 'I talk about myself, I insult no one'

The Miss Italia competition challenges singer Ditonellapiaga's use of the title 'Miss Italia' for her new song and album, claiming it harms the dignity of its participants.

Feb 25 • 10:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, Miss Italy against Ditonellapiaga: 'Name used in the album title in a harmful way'

The Miss Italia pageant is contesting the use of the name 'Miss Italia' by artist Ditonellapiaga, describing it as harmful, coinciding with high viewership ratings of the Sanremo 2026 festival.

Feb 25 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Miss Brazil Supranational 2026: With rule change, mothers are among candidates; see

The Miss Brazil Supranational 2026 pageant will feature 20 candidates, including mothers and divorced women, for the first time due to new rules.

Feb 23 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kiia, 25, who succeeded in Miss competitions, competes in The Voice of Finland

Kiia Pitkänen, a 25-year-old successful participant in beauty pageants, is set to appear on The Voice of Finland today, fulfilling her longtime dream.

Feb 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mister Brazil 2026: Bearded and Northeastern Candidates Predominate

The Mister Brazil 2026 beauty pageant features a diverse group of 23 male contestants, predominantly from Northeast Brazil, with the competition set to take place in Pernambuco.

Feb 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tahiz Panus, director of Miss Universe Ecuador: ‘I was proud to see Nadia Mejía and Mara Topic applauded’

The recent Fruit and Flower Festival in Ecuador showcased key figures from the Miss Universe pageant, raising questions about the roles of the current and future titleholders.

Feb 20 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch, arrives today in Ecuador: The center of the world calls me

Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch from Mexico, is arriving in Ecuador as part of her tour through various countries.

Feb 14 • 15:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Emma Coronel gathers support for a young woman; this is what 'El Chapo's' wife asks for

Emma Coronel is leveraging her social media influence to support a young candidate in a local beauty pageant.

Feb 8 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Queen of Queens: get to know the beauty and fantasy contest in Pará held for almost 80 years

The Rainha das Rainhas beauty and fantasy contest, held in Pará since 1947, is recognized as an important cultural heritage event in Brazil, celebrating intricate costumes and cultural representation.

Feb 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The granddaughter of Mario Vargas Llosa will compete for the Miss Peru USA 2026 crown

Ariadna Vargas Llosa, granddaughter of the writer and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, has been officially presented as a candidate for Miss Peru USA 2026, with the event to be recorded and later available as a documentary on Prime Video.

Feb 7 • 01:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'It was Sergipe that gave me wings to fly,' says Minas Gerais winner of Miss Brazil World representing the state

Gabriela Botelho, Miss Brazil World representing Sergipe, shares her connection with the state and her selection process for the national beauty pageant.

Feb 6 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Queen of Queens: 2005 Winner Remembers the Choreography She Learned in Three Days and Rehearsal in the Street

Past winners of the Queen of Queens beauty pageant reflect on their experiences as the 78th edition of the contest approaches its finale, with Paula Diocesano recalling her preparations for the event in 2005.

Feb 4 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Miss Brazil World 2026: Gabriela Botelho talks about mental health and her journey to victory

Gabriela Botelho, recently crowned Miss Brazil World 2026, shares her experiences with depression and aims to inspire others to seek help while recounting her journey to success as a representative of Sergipe.

Feb 2 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Who is the new Miss Brasil Mundo? Meet Gabriela Botelho

Gabriela Botelho, a 25-year-old model and entrepreneur from Minas Gerais, was crowned Miss Brasil Mundo 2026 and will represent Brazil at the Miss World pageant.

Feb 1 • 21:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Armed gang robbing gas stations and mini-markets in Attica, a member had participated in a beauty contest

A gang in Attica has been robbing gas stations and mini-markets using firearms, and one member of the gang was previously a contestant in a beauty pageant.

Jan 16 • 11:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Photo: Our Miss didn't ask for help from a mechanic, see how she solved the problem herself

Laura Gnjatović, representing Croatia in the Miss Universe pageant, showcased her car repair skills by changing a battery herself in a recent Instagram post.

Jan 13 • 18:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

VIDEO Do you remember? Here’s why the whole of Yugoslavia closely watched the beauty pageant in London

Former Miss Yugoslavia and 'Pipi Girl' Ana Sasso, at the age of 63, was a semi-finalist in the prestigious pageant held in London 44 years ago, as nostalgic videos and photos resurface on social media celebrating her youthful elegance and charisma.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

MISS INDEX One day until the announcement. Last year's winner currently in the lead

The competition for the title of the most beautiful Croatian woman of 2025 is more uncertain than ever, with boxer Mariela Šteko currently leading the rankings ahead of the final announcement.

Dec 29 • 22:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Bertrand de Saint Vincent: 'Miss Chaos 2026'

Hinaupoko Devèze was crowned Miss France 2026, capturing the attention of over 6 million viewers with her stunning green eyes and celebrated personality.

Dec 27 • 16:00 UTC

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