photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 21:45:23 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102480023.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu spent a day interacting with the women of Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and their General Secretary, Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:33:45 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101542295.cmsMiss Universe Ecuador 2023 finale was recently held where beauty queen Delary Stoffers Villon was crowned as the winner. She represented Guayaquil at the event and competed against 22 other candidates to win the crown. Hailing from Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, Delary advocates for environmental protection and volunteers in rescuing animals. Interestingly, the stunning beauty queen is not new to the world of pageantry. The Guayaquil native participated at the Concurso Nacional de Belleza Ecuador 2020 which was held via a virtual ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic. A student of Business Administration and a successful model, the 22-year-old posses qualities to shine on the international stage. With her newfound status, she will now proudly represent her country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, set to take place in El Salvador. Sharing pictures from the crowning moment, Delary wrote, "Today I have the honor of being the ambassador of the beauty of my culture before the universe! I still have feelings on the surface of my skin as at the right moment when they pronounced my name together with that of my country." Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:17:35 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101358210.cmsElicena Andrada was crowned Miss Universe Paraguay 2023 during the grand finale of the national pageant, held at Paseo La Galería, Asunción, Paraguay on June 25, 2023. Elicena became the official representative of Paraguay at Miss Universe 2023. Elicena Andrada is 28 years of age and holds a degree in fine arts. She works as a commercial model in Spain and took courses at Harvard University on child protection and children’s rights. She is also a tattoo artist, who loves drawing and snowboarding. While Elicena Andrada became Miss Universe Paraguay 2023, Yanina Gómez was crowned Miss World Paraguay 2023 and became the official representative of Paraguay at Miss World 2024. Jimena Sosa was chosen as Miss International Paraguay 2023, who will also travel next year to Japan at Miss International. Gretha Matiauda was selected as Miss Earth Paraguay 2023 and will represent her country at the next edition of Miss Earth. (All photos: Elicena Andrada/Instagram)Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:50:13 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97001852.cmsThe 71st Miss Universe pageant was held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Contestants from over 84 countries participated in this year's pageant. At the end of the event Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu crowned her successor, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel. She dazzles in a sparkling gown at the finale evening and styled it with statement jewels. The pageant was hosted by Jeannie Mai and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Cageantpulpo. Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel wears many hats. She is a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design with a Minor in Fibers in 2018 from the University of North Texas. Gabriel is currently the CEO of her own sustainable clothing line, R’Bonney Nola. Meanwhile, Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel is the first runner-up and Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez was crowned as the second runner up. India's Divita Rai reached to top 16 but missed out on the beauty pageant. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:43:46 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/94148540.cmsMonique Riley of New South Wales was crowned as Miss Universe Australia 2022 during a gala event, held at the Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland on September 09, 2022. The 27-year-old model, actress, and executive assistant will now represent Australia at the 71st Miss Universe beauty pageant. Monique Riley succeeds last year's titleholder, Daria Varlamova. While Monique Riley was crowned as Miss Universe Australia 2022, Annalise Dalinis was sashed as the first runner-up, Ciara Grehan was adjudged as the second runner-up , Hànni Rose Howe was chosen as the third runner-up and Alana Deutsher-Moore was selected as the fourth runner-up. Australia has won the Miss Universe pageant twice with Kerry Anne Wells in 1972 and Jennifer Hawkins in 2004. (All pictures: Monique Riley/Instagram)Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:38:35 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/92516797.cmsSofia Depassier, who was crowned Miss Universe Chile 2022, is all set to represent Chile at Miss Universe 2022. Miss Universe Chile 2021 Antonia Figueroa crowned her successor at the end of the event finale. Post winning the crown, Sofia Depassier took to her Instagram and wrote, "I want to thank all the people who have supported me, who have taught me and above all those who believed in me. A dream is fulfilled, which is to represent all of you before the Universe, and I always knew that it would be a great responsibility, where I will put all of myself and work hard on my evolution and on what I want the world to see of me. I carry with me your hearts, your energy and that will be the engine that drives you to work day by day to be a worthy representative of this beautiful country. Thank you Chile for this opportunity ❤️." Sofia Depassier, 24, who was born in the capital city of Santiago, migrated to the United States at a young age, represented Communidad Extranjera. She is a professional model, a beautician and an actress. Not a stranger in the world of beauty pageants, she has participated at Miss Teen South Florida 2004, where she was awarded Miss Photogenic. (All pictures: Sofia Depassier/Instagram)Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:24:38 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90699547.cmsMaxine Medina, who won Miss Universe Philippines title in 2016, is now engaged to her longtime boyfriend Timmy Llana after he popped the question during their romantic vacation in Palawan. Timmy Llana is a diving instructor by profession. The beauty queen announced her engagement by flaunting her ring on her social media a few days ago. "Finally my forever �� @timmyllana," Medina wrote. She also shared a video and captioned it as, "This is the start of my ALWAYS. @timmyllana I LOVE YOU! swipe left for more ����." Medina and Llana got engaged while they were on a holiday at a resort in Coron, Palawan. They were all having dinner by the beach when Llana proposed the beauty queen. Maxine Medina received congratulatory messages from friends and beauty queens Rayver Cruz, Iza Calzado, Cassy Legaspi, Winwyn Marquez and Miriam Quiambao among others. The couple has been together since three years. Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina represented Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016 where she finished as a top 6 finalist. (All pictures: Maxine Medina/Instagram)Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:22:35 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90607392.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu had a gala celebration and enjoyed a grand dinner party with family and friends at The Brew Estate, Elante Mall, Chandigarh.Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:40:35 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90538597.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu is all smiles during a press conference, held at JW Marriott in ChandigarhWed, 30 Mar 2022 14:34:11 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90489791.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu looked gorgeous in a shimmery silver v-neck designer gown by Shantanu and Nikhil, style by Bharat Gupta. The diva accessorised the look with Prism jewellery and her hair and makeup was done by Ank Chikara during a royal diplomat’s dinner party, held at the Japanese restaurant Guppy in New Delhi.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:20:44 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90485829.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu glows in a bright yellow co-ordinate, having a high-waist bell-bottom trouser and an open blazer. She wore a black t-shirt inside the chic yellow two-piece set, and tucked the t-shirt in as she visited the Bennett University campus in Greater Noida.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:34:19 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90436105.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu with a child patient during the Smile Train event, held at the National Heart Institute, Kailash Colony in Delhi.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:29:54 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90398168.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu receives a grand welcome at the Delhi airport.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:59:29 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90388439.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu speaks during the launch of menstrual equity initiative in Mumbai.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:35:38 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90373079.cmsMiss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu looks stunning in a shimmery gown during the success party held at Estella, Juhu, Mumbai on March 21, 2022. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:31:14 +0530BCCL