In a few hours, the 71st Miss World will finally be crowned at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. After three weeks of public appearances and pocket competitions, where early favorites faded and new ones emerged, here’s my … Continue reading 71st Miss World: The Final Wishlist

AUSTRALIA – Kristen Wright. The Land Down Under is back after skipping the last edition, and this biomedical science student advanced in the Head to Head Challenge and Talent Fast Track. Signs are hinting at a fruitful return. BANGLADESH – … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: RED TEAM (Asia and Oceania)

BELGIUM – Kedist Deltour. Three years since her Miss Universe stint, her tragic back story continues to tug heartstrings. While her exclusion in Israel remains a heartbreaker, there’s a heavy chance this Ethiopian immigrant will finally, and rightfully, earn her … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: BLUE TEAM (Europe)

ANGOLA – Florinda José. This country’s best showing here to date was a threepeat Top 5/Top 6 placement from 2006 to 2008. While this primary school teacher appears to be of that caliber, she’s so far overshadowed by other African … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: YELLOW TEAM (Africa)

ARGENTINA – Mariela Fuchs. Since ending its three-decade drought in 2017, the Land of Tango managed to place at least once more – in the previous edition, to be exact and courtesy of Amira Hidalgo. This educator is a solid … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round Up: GREEN TEAM (Americas/Caribbean)

Perhaps, they were right in biding their time, even if it wasn’t completely by choice. As most would recall, the 70th contest in Puerto Rico ended in chaos. What was meant to be a milestone edition was tainted with several … Continue reading The 71st Miss World: A Primer