Face of Beauty International
{{Short description|International beauty pageant}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Face of Beauty International
| logo_caption = FOBI
| image =
| caption =
| formation = March 2, 2012
| logo = Face of Beauty International.jpg
| type = Beauty pageant
| purpose =
| headquarters = Auckland
| location = New Zealand
| language = English
| leader_title = Founder
| leader_name = Mila Manuel
| leader_title2 = Current titleholder
| leader_name2 = Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano
Philippines
| parent_organization = Face Of Beauty International Ltd.
| website = [https://www.faceofbeautyinternational.com/ www.faceofbeautyinternational.com]
}}
Face of Beauty International is an annual international beauty pageant that features contestants from various countries and territories. It was started in 2011 and established on 2012, in Auckland, New Zealand, under the leadership of Mila Manuel.{{cite web|access-date=2 October 2018 |archive-date=10 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910144841/http://www.faceofbeautyinternational.com/about-us.html |language=en |title=Face of Beauty International - About |url=https://www.faceofbeautyinternational.com/about-us.html}}
The pageant has gained popularity in international competitions and has been hosted in various countries, including Thailand, Taiwan, Mongolia, India, and, most recently, the Philippines.
The current titleholder of Face of Beauty International 2024 is Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines, who was crowned in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.{{Cite web |title=Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano wins Philippines' 1st Face of Beauty International 2024 crown {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/09/21/2386926/jeanne-isabelle-bilasano-wins-philippines-1st-face-beauty-international-2024-crown |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Philippine Star}}
History
The pageant began in 2011, but it was not until 2012 that its CEO and founder, Mila Manuel, officially registered the company, Face of Beauty International Ltd., in Auckland, New Zealand.{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=2016-04-01 |title=Salmi Face of Beauty envoy |url=https://neweralive.na/salmi-face-beauty-envoy-4/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=New Era Namibia |language=en-US}} The first international event was held in 2012, titled Miss Teen Face of Beauty International, and featured over 14 contestants from various countries and territories. It took place at the Valentine Garden Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2013, the pageant adopted its current name, Face of Beauty International. Face of Beauty International is a global beauty pageant that emphasizes international tourism, public entertainment, and the promotion of a clean and safe environment for all living beings.{{cite web|access-date=3 October 2018 |language=en |title=Face Of Beauty International Limited |url=https://www.bizdb.co.nz/company/9429030766730/}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2013-12-10 |title=Face of Beauty International 2013 |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/face-of-beauty-international-2013-1859 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Daily Star (Bangladesh) |language=en}}
The age range for contestants is 15 to 24 years old, with no restrictions on height or weight. The event promotes an end to violence against women and the protection of vulnerable individuals. It aims to develop young leaders.{{Cite web |last=Nepal |first=Glamour |date=2015-09-14 |title=Iradha Neupane to represent at Face of Beauty International 2015 |url=https://glamournepal.com/iradha-neupane-to-represent-at-face-of-beauty-international-2015 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Glamour Nepal |language=en-US}} Contestants participate in charity events, workshops, symposiums, and competitions in categories such as swimwear, national costume, and evening gown. They also take part in activities throughout the host country.{{Cite web |date=2018-09-07 |title=Nicaragua por primera vez en el certamen Face of Beauty International 2018 • El Nuevo Diario |url=https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/variedades/474080-nicaragua-primera-vez-certamen-face-of-beauty/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=El Nuevo Diario|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907094338/https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/variedades/474080-nicaragua-primera-vez-certamen-face-of-beauty/ |archive-date=7 September 2018 }}{{Cite news |date=October 23, 2024 |title=Nura Ladi Makes Ghana Proud At Face Of Beauty International. |url=http://dailyguideafrica.com/nura-ladi-makes-ghana-proud-at-face-of-beauty-international/ |work=Daily Guide Africa}} In 2015, the Teen Face of Beauty International title was introduced as an additional award given on the same night as the main event.{{cite web|access-date=3 October 2018 |language=en |title=Face of Beauty International 2017 Winners |url=http://www.pageanthology101.com/2017/09/full-face-of-beauty-international.html}}
Titleholders
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align:center;"
!Edition !Year !Face of Beauty International !Teen Face of Beauty International !Venue !Entrants !Ref. |
| 1st
|2012 |{{n/a|Not awarded}} |Josefine Emilie Egebjerg |14 |
| 2nd
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2013 | Diamond Langi | rowspan="2" {{n/a|Not awarded}} |37 |
| 3rd
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2014 | Gimena Ghilarducci |38 |
| 4th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2015 | Gisela Yeraldi Barraza |Neilymarie Soto Lozada |42 |{{Cite web |title=Face of Beauty International 2015 held in Taiwan and Miss Earth Malaysia 2015 – Pocket News |url=https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2015/07/27/miss-malaysia-face-of-beauty-international-2015-and-miss-earth-malaysia-2015/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=en-US}} |
| 5th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2016 | Alena Raeva |Chuu Thaint Myat Noe |47 |{{Cite web |date=2016-10-10 |title=Face of beauty International 2016 /Фото мэдээ/ |url=https://www.infomongol.mn/a/72568 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Infomongol}}{{Cite web |date=2016-03-15 |title="Face of Beauty International -2016" in Mongolia - News.MN |url=https://news.mn/en/237920/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=News.MN - The source of news |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=ОХУ-ын мисс "Face of beauty internationa-2016" тэмцээний титмийн эзэн боллоо |url=http://www.mglnews.mn/content/read/67997/OKhU-iin-miss-%E2%80%9CFace-of-beauty-internationa-2016%E2%80%9D-temtseenii-titmiin-ezen-bolloo.htm |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=MGL News |language=mn}} |
| 6th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2017 | Tanisa Panyapoo |Elizabeth "Lizzy" Moolman | rowspan="2" |New Delhi, India |40 |
| 7th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2018 | Myint Mo May |Amandine Bonehill |42 |{{Cite web |title=Miss Face of Beauty International 2018 - Myint Mo May {{!}} Miss Universe Myanmar |url=http://www.missuniversemyanmar.com/missuniverse/miss-face-beauty-international-2018-myint-mo-may |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=}} |
| 8th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2019 | Peerachada Khunrak |Leia Edmonds |37 |
| colspan="7" {{n/a|2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.}} |
| rowspan="2" |9th
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |2023 | Caroline Dias Tozaki (Resigned) | rowspan="2" | Kendra Kaing Zar Thant | rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | Camaligan, Philippines | rowspan="2" |27 |
| Kendra Kaing Zar Thant (Assumed) {{Flag|Myanmar}} |
| 10th
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" |2024 | Jeanna Isabelle Bilasano |Elvia Marie Torres Sanchez |34
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| style="font-size:100%;" |
| style="text-align:center;"
| style="width:50%; "| Face of Beauty International | style="width:50%; "| Teen Face of Beauty International |
| valign="top"
| {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:85%;" |+ {{nowrap|Countries/Territories by number of wins}} !width="150"|Country/Territory !width="20"|Titles !width="100"|Year(s) |
| {{Flag|Thailand}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |2 | style="text-align:center;" |2017, 2019, |
| {{Flag|Myanmar}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2018, 2023{{efn|name=2023a}} |
| {{Flag|Philippines}}
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" |1 | style="text-align:center;" |2024 |
| {{Flag|Brazil}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2023 |
| {{Flag|Russia}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2016 |
| {{Flag|Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2015 |
| {{Flag|Argentina}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2014 |
| {{Flag|Tonga}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2013 |
|
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:85%;"
|+ {{nowrap|Countries/Territories by number of wins}} !width="150"|Country/Territory !width="20"|Titles !width="100"|Year(s) |
| {{Flag|Puerto Rico}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |2 | style="text-align:center;" |2015, 2024 |
| {{Flag|Myanmar}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2016, 2023{{efn|name=2023a|Kendra Kaing Zar Thant from Myanmar (Assumed) the title after the winner unable to fulfill her duties.}} |
| {{Flag|New Zealand}}
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" |1 | style="text-align:center;" |2019 |
| {{Flag|Benelux}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2018 |
| {{Flag|South Africa}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2017 |
| {{Flag|Puerto Rico}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2015 |
| {{flag|Denmark}}
| style="text-align:center;" |2012 |
|}
Crossovers
- Kendra Kaing Zar Thant from Myanmar fulfilled both Face Of Beauty International 2023 & Teen Face Of Beauty International 2023 duties at once. After a year , she participated in Miss International 2024 and remained unplaced.
- Josefine Emilie Egebjerg from Denmark crowned Face of Beauty International 2012, she withdraw from Miss International 2013 competition representing Denmark.{{cite web|access-date=3 October 2018 |language=en |title=Miss Internacional 2010-2019 |url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/2010-2019.html}}{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Michael Josh |date=2013-12-17 |title=Miss Philippines wins Miss International 2013 |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/46111-miss-international-2013/#:~:text=The%20Top%2015%20were%20Gibraltar,%20Brazil,%20Puerto%20Rico,,Zealand,%20Lithuania,%20Iceland,%20Colombia,%20Russia,%20Thailand,%20and%20Spain |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=RAPPLER Rappler |language=en-US}}
- Diamond Langi from Tonga who was crowned Face of Beauty International 2013, after a year she participated in Miss Earth 2017 and finished top 16 semi-finalists.{{cite web |date=4 November 2017 |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Miss Earth 2017 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/186402-miss-earth-2017-winners-list-karen-ibasco/ |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=Rappler}}
- Alena Raeva of Russia crowned Face of Beauty International 2016, she was then participated in Miss Eco Universe 2016 and ended top 16 semi-finalists.{{Cite web |last=Wangalwa |first=Elayne |date=2016-04-13 |title=Egypt hosts Miss Eco Universe 2016 |url=https://www.africanews.com/2016/04/13/egypt-hosts-miss-eco-universe-2016/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=African News |language=en}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://www.faceofbeautyinternational.com/ Official website]
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Category:International beauty pageants
Category:Recurring events established in 2012