Miss Cosmo World
{{Distinguish|Miss Cosmo|Miss Cosmopolitan World}}
{{Short description|Beauty pageant}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Miss Cosmo World
| formation = 2017
| type = Beauty pageant
| logo = 150px
| founding_location = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| membership =
| headquarters = Kuala Lumpur
| location = Malaysia
| leader_name2 = Valeria Sizova
Australia
| key_people = Tay Cheah
| language = English
| leader_title = Founder
| leader_name = Carrie Lee Sze Kei
| leader_title2 = Current titleholder
| motto =
| website = {{url|www.misscosmoworld.org}}
}}
Miss Cosmo World is an annual international beauty pageant established in 2017 and based in Malaysia. It is organized by a former beauty queen and entrepreneur Carrie Lee Sze Kei.{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}}
The current titleholder of Miss Cosmo World 2024 is Valeria Sizova from Australia. This is the first time Australia has won a crown and the seventh edition of Miss Cosmo World. She won the title on November 20, 2024, held at St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.{{Cite web |title=PH's Elda Aznar is Miss CosmoWorld 2023 1st runner-up, wins four special awards {{!}} GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/890048/ph-s-elda-aznar-is-miss-cosmoworld-2023-1st-runner-up-wins-four-special-awards/story/?amp |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=GMA Network GMA News}}
History
Miss Cosmo World was founded by Carrie Lee Sze Kei,{{Cite web |title=Pretty generous boost for Miss CosmoWorld |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/10/19/pretty-generous-boost-for-miss-cosmoworld |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The Star (Malaysia) |language=en}} winner of Miss Chinese Cosmos International Pageant in 2004.{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}} The contest established in 2006 and developed into an international beauty pageant that was based in Malaysia.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=S. O. |date=2017-07-03 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2017 |url=https://selebritionline.com/miss-cosmoworld-2017/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Selebriti Online |language=en-US}} In 2017, it was rebranded as Miss CosmoWorld,{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=2024-11-07 |title=Another Binibini takes Miss CosmoWorld Philippines crown |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/584474/another-binibini-takes-miss-cosmoworld-philippines-crown |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}} expanding its reach internationally.{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-24 |title=About Miss Cosmoworld 2023 |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/about-miss-cosmoworld-2023/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Miss Cosmo World |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}}
Miss Cosmo World is a beauty pageant that highlights Malaysia's heritage and culture on an international stage. The event emphasizes beauty, talent, and cultural expression to foster global awareness and understanding of Malaysian identity.
{{Cite web |title=Showcase of beauty, diversity and potential |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/08/16/showcase-of-beauty-diversity-and-potential |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The Star (Malaysia) |language=en}} It also focuses on women's empowerment, aiming to support and guide women in their personal and professional development.{{Cite web |title=Meet the Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023 delegates {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2023/09/10/2295284/meet-miss-cosmoworld-philippines-2023-delegates |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Philippine Star}} The pageant includes initiatives that provide participants with opportunities in areas such as grooming and entrepreneurship, aimed at developing skills and resources for future success.{{Cite web |last=Nakaziko |first=Pinehas |date=2024-11-12 |title=Sheehama takes on Miss Cosmo World Malaysia |url=https://www.namibian.com.na/sheehama-takes-on-miss-cosmo-world-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=The Namibian |language=en-GB}}
Miss Cosmo World has implemented projects to support past contestants in their career and personal development. The organization also focuses on promoting cultural diversity and plans to expand its initiatives.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-16 |title=BYD Launch, Honda Open House, Miss CosmoWorld Reveal & More: Dope Events We Hit Up This Week! {{!}} Hype Malaysia |url=https://hype.my/2024/438110/byd-launch-honda-open-house-miss-cosmoworld-reveal-more-dope-events-we-hit-up-this-week/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |language=en-US}}
Titleholders
This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years.
class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:85%;"
|+ {{nowrap|Countries/Territories by number of wins}} !width="100"|Country/Territory !width="20"|Titles !width="100"|Year(s) |
{{flagu|Australia}}
| rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;" | 1 | style="text-align:center;"|2024 |
{{Flagu|United States}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2023 |
{{Flagu|Philippines}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2022 |
{{Flagu|Malaysia}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2020 |
{{Flagu|India}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2019 |
{{Flagu|Indonesia}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2018 |
{{Flagu|Thailand}}
| style="text-align:center;"|2017 |
See also
References
External links
- {{official website|www.misscosmoworld.org}}
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