January 18, 2023
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the US and Thailand-based Miss Universe Organization.
It is one of the most-watched pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500m viewers in over 190 territories.
Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants
The Miss Universe Organization is currently owned by JK Global Group.
The pageant's advocacy is humanitarian issues and is a voice to affect positive change in the world.
The current Miss Universe is R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States who was crowned on January 14, 2023, in New Orleans, US.
Usually, a country's candidate selection involves pageants in the nation's local subdivisions.
Miss Universe is a global organization that celebrates women of all cultures & backgrounds & empowers them.
Recent countries that debuted in the pageant include Cameroon 2020, Bahrain 2021 & Bhutan 2022. Laos is the latest newcomer.
Cultural barriers, particularly with the swimsuit competition, have prevented some countries from participating.
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