Miss England 2024- first runner up receives her sash at Miss Cosmo opening ceremony

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THE OFFICIAL SASHING CEREMONY FOR THE MISS COSMO 2024 DELEGATES – See Miss England first runner up Charlotte Grant from Liverpool in the competition 

On the afternoon of September 15, 2024, at the Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi, the Miss Cosmo Organization officially presented sashes to the delegates participating in the inaugural Miss Cosmo pageant. The organizers defined the ideal beauty queen as someone who embodies a new era of elegance, aligning with the modern values Miss Cosmo seeks to promote. The event also featured detailed information on the mission and privileges of the Miss Cosmo titleholders, including the Miss and Runners-up, during their year of reign and residency in Vietnam.

Charlotte Grant Miss England 2024 first runner up representing England at Miss Cosmo – receives her official sash

Miss Cosmo 2024 is being held with international professional standards and features an array of exciting and dynamic activities across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and many major tourist destinations in Vietnam. The competition has now entered its most critical phase. From September 12 to September 15, most delegates have arrived in Hanoi to commence their participation.

Upon arriving in Vietnam, many delegates expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the organizing committee’s enthusiastic support in the visa application process and other entry procedures. Additionally, for contestants experiencing health issues, the Miss Cosmo organization has continuously offered encouragement and support to ensure their full involvement in the pageant.

In the initial days, the contestants have primarily been engaged in glamshot photo sessions, promotional video shoots, interviews, and measurements. To prepare for the “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam” Fashion Show, the contestants have also visited designer Le Thanh Hoa’s showroom to try on their outfits. Additionally, in response to the unfortunate aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, the contestants and the Miss Cosmo Organization have dedicated time to visit and support those affected by the disaster in the Northern provinces.

Miss Cosmo 2024 is not only promoting Vietnam but also celebrating the diverse beauty and heritage of countries worldwide. The competition has generated significant online buzz, showcasing the global appeal of its contestants, with contestants’ captivating beauty sparking discussions in both domestic and international communities.

On September 15, at the beginning of the sash presentation ceremony, Mr. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, CEO of Miss Cosmo and Head of the Miss Cosmo 2024 Organizing Committee, expressed his sincere gratitude to the contestants and especially to the national directors for their confidence and support in this inaugural year of the competition. The representative of the organizing committee also provided an update on the situation in Vietnam following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, which had led to some adjustments in the event schedule.

The contestants beamed with joy as they received their sashes from Mr. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, the representative of the organizing committee. Cheers and shouts filled the air as they proudly announced their names and countries to the global audience. Each sash symbolized a nation’s pride and served as a powerful motivator for the contestants, boosting their confidence as they prepared to shine on the international beauty stage.

The list of delegates who have officially received their sashes for Miss Cosmo 2024 includes:

1. Miss Cosmo Armenia – Lilia Gzraryan
2. Miss Cosmo Australia – Lydia Caisley Harland
3. Miss Cosmo Bangladesh – Farzana Yasmin (Farzana Yasmin Ananna)
4. Miss Cosmo Bolivia – Hazel Holster
5. Miss Cosmo Belgium – Dina Derboven
6. Miss Cosmo Brazil – Cristielli Monize Camargo
7. Miss Cosmo Cambodia – In Leakena
8. Miss Cosmo Canada – Dominique Doucette
9. Miss Cosmo Colombia – Maria Alejandra Salazar Rojas
10. Miss Cosmo Chile – Anita-Maria Pascal Rojas (Anita-Maria Rojas)
11. Miss Cosmo Côte d’Ivoire – Boue Danielle
12. Miss Cosmo Dominican Republic – Heather Elley Nunez
13. Miss Cosmo Egypt – Norhan Mohamed Abdou Elhossiny (AlhossiniNoor)
14. Miss Cosmo El Salvador – Sara Sofia Cordova Moreno (Sofia Cordova)
15. Miss Cosmo England – Charlotte Cox (Charlotte Grant)
16. Miss Cosmo France – Pauline Thimon
17. Miss Cosmo Gibraltar – Ferrel Akisha Carmen
18. Miss Cosmo Greece – Konstantina Sotiriou
19. Miss Cosmo Guatemala – Ximena Carrillo Mendizabal (Ximena Carrillo)
20. Miss Cosmo Guinee – Kourouma Saran
21. Miss Cosmo Guyana – Misha Caleb
22. Miss Cosmo Honduras – Britthany Marroquin
23. Miss Cosmo Hong Kong – Lo Trinity Tan
24. Miss Cosmo India – Rajashree Dowarah
25. Miss Cosmo Indonesia – Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari (Ketut Permata Juliastrid)
26. Miss Cosmo Ireland – Katie O’Connor
27. Miss Cosmo Italy – Valentina (Valentina Filippi)
28. Miss Cosmo Japan – Chika Mizuno
29. Miss Cosmo Laos – Soliya Bounsayngam
30. Miss Cosmo Malaysia – Saranya Rajani Naidu
31. Miss Cosmo Mexico – Melody Deyanira Murguia Reyes (Melody Murguia)
32. Miss Cosmo Nepal – Nimita Regmi
33. Miss Cosmo Netherland – Serena Darder Aguilar
34. Miss Cosmo New Zealand – Frances Margaret Grant Russell (Franki Russell)
35. ZMiss Cosmo Nicaragua – Julia Auxiliadora Aguilar Guerrero (Julia Aguilar)
36. Miss Cosmo Pakistan – Anniqa Jamal Iqbal (Anniqa Meraj)
37. Miss Cosmo Peru – Romina Lozano Saldana (Romina Lozano)
38. Miss Cosmo Philippines – Maria Ahtisa Manalo (Ma Ahtisa Manalo)
39. Miss Cosmo Poland – Weronika Helena Kietlińska (Weronika Kietlińska)
40. Miss Cosmo Portugal – Stéphanie Rodrigues
41. Miss Cosmo Puerto Rico – (Keylianne Marie Rodriguez Marrero)
42. Miss Cosmo Russia – Anna Aleksandrovna Baranova (Alysa Oghanezova)
43. Miss Cosmo Russia – Anna Baranova
44. Miss Cosmo Singapore – Jade Jiahui Wu (Jiahui Jade Wu)
45. Miss Cosmo South Africa – Lebohang Raputsoe
46. Miss Cosmo Spain – Alexandra Cucu
47. Miss Cosmo Thailand – Karnruethai Tassabut
48. Miss Cosmo Ukraine – Anastasiia Panova
49. Miss Cosmo United States Of America – Samantha Jo Elliott(Samantha Elliott)
50. Miss Cosmo Venezuela – Zaren Belen Loyo
51. Miss Cosmo Vietnam – Bui Thi Xuan Hanh
52. Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe – Ruvimbo Tafadzwa Njomboro (Ruvimbo Tafadzwa)

Currently, due to various external reasons, nearly 10 contestants representing different countries have not yet arrived in Vietnam. They are still in the process of waiting and completing the necessary entry procedures to participate in the upcoming activities of the competition.

At the event, Dr. Bich Na, the Health Director of Miss Cosmo 2024, shared valuable and insightful tips with the contestants on beauty care and health care throughout their long journey in the Miss Cosmo. Dr. Bich Na also presented the delegates with special gifts, including the notable ruffled scarf, a cultural symbol of the people from the Southern region of Vietnam.

Before embarking on the busy schedule of the competition, Mr. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, the Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized to the contestants the competition’s slogan: “IMPACTFUL BEAUTY.” The distinguished women of Miss Cosmo not only embody the beauty and qualities of a new generation of resilient female leaders but are also empowered to realize their action plans in collaboration with the Miss Cosmo Organization.

Following the coronation, Miss Cosmo will reside and work primarily in Vietnam throughout her reign, collaborating closely with the Miss Cosmo Organization to carry out her duties and fulfill her term. The Runners-up will also participate in various activities alongside the Miss during the reign. She will join Miss Cosmo in committing to positive actions aimed at advancing global communities towards a better future.

Further information about Miss Cosmo 2024 will be continuously updated by the organizing committee to the public through the competition’s official media platforms and the Cosmo+ ecosystem.

Miss Cosmo 2024 is honored to have the participation and sponsorship of: Nam A Bank – Main Sponsor & Official Green Bank; DOIDEP – Indispensable to each other – Gold Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Best Of Vietnam Festival”; Gamuda Land – Gold Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Best Of The World Festival”; Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – Silver Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam”; Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone – Silver Sponsor – Hosting Partner “National Costume Show”; Ngoc Chau Au Diamond & Jewelry – Official Crown Sponsor; Cosmo Bird’s Nest – Gold Sponsor; Cosmo Academy – Training & Image Coach Partner; Royal Long An Golf & Villas – Silver Sponsor; Vietravel Airlines – Silver Sponsor; Eventista – Official Ticketing & Voting Partner; BH MED – Tripollar Official Health Sponsor; POTEDOMA – Official Fashion Co-Sponsor; Jojo Bragais – Official Footwear Partner; FUTA Bus Lines – Official Transportation Sponsor; Semi Collagen Soymilk – Official Nutrition Drink Co-Sponsor; WESET English Center – Official English Language Partner; Hanoi Daewoo Hotel – Accommodation Partner; Somerset Ho Chi Minh City – Premium Hotel Partner In Ho Chi Minh; Gem Center – Venue Partner; Vertu –  Luxury Phone Partner; La Rose Flowers – Official Flowers Sponsor; Co-Sponsors: FV Hospital, Hottour, Ninh Binh Legend Hotel & Convention Center, Dalat Palace, Du Parc Hotel, Diamond Stars Ben Tre, Diamond Bay Nha Trang Hotel, Pharmekal, etc.

About Miss Cosmo 2024

Miss Cosmo is the International Beauty Pageant – Festivals,  founded by Unimedia, organized in Vietnam for the first season in 2024.

Bearing the slogan “IMPACTFUL BEAUTY” Miss Cosmo aspires to be a trailblazing organization for pioneering women, enabling and accompanying them in creating a civilized community and achieving excellent values for the community using voice and action. Not only does Miss Cosmo honor outstanding women with intelligence, beauty, perseverance, and inner strength, but it also provides an opportunity to promote and commemorate each country’s national pride and identity.

In 2024, Miss Cosmo was organized to international standards, featuring captivating events in Ho Chi Minh City and other major cities in Vietnam. With participants from around the world, the pageant was one of the most anticipated events, garnering significant attention from both domestic and international fans and media.

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