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Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 was the tenth Miss Universe Myanmar pageant, held at the Novotel Max Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, on 14 September 2023.
| Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 | |
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| Date | 14 September 2023 |
| Presenters | Kyaw Htet Aung |
| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Novotal Hotel Max Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar |
| Broadcaster |
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| Entrants | 32 |
| Placements | 16 |
| Winner | Amara Bo Keng Tung |
| Best National Costume | |
| Photogenic | Khaymar Budathoki
Bhamo |
Zar Li Moe of Bhamo crowned Amara Bo of Keng Tung her successor at the end of event. Amara represented Myanmar at Miss Universe 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Background
editSelection of participants
editThe 2023 edition saw the debut of Kutkai and Pyinmana, and the returns of Amarapura, Aungban, Bago, Bhamo, Falam, Hakha, Hpa-an, Hpakant, Keng Tung, Kyaukse, Lashio, Mandalay, Mawlamyine, Meiktila, Mogok, Monywa, Muse, Myitkyina, Naypyidaw, Pathein, Pyay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Sittwe, Tachileik, Taungoo, East Yangon, South Yangon and North Yangon.
Bago, Keng Tung, Kyaukse, Meiktila, Pyin Oo Lwin and Sittwe previously competed in 2018.
Lashio, Muse, Tachileik and West Yangon last competed in 2019.
Amarapura, Aungban, Bhamo, Falam, Hakha, Hpakant, Kawkareik, Mandalay, Mawlamyine, Mogok, Monywa, Myitkyina, Naypyidaw, Pathein, Pyay, Taungoo, Taunggyi, Thaton, East Yangon, South Yangon and North Yangon last competed in 2020.
Withdrawals
editOut of the original 36 contestants, Miss Universe Kyaukme, Lway Hseng Nom, withdrew from the competition for personal reasons.
City preliminary contests
editThe following is a list of the City or District that held the local preliminary contests for the Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 pageant.
| Host city/district | Pageant | Date & Venue | Entrants | Title(s) | Ref. |
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 Yamethin |
Miss Universe Yamethin | 27 April 2023 at Thilawa Hall, Yan Myo Naing St, Yamethin | 16 | 1 title
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| Myitkyina |
Miss Universe Myitkyina | 3 June 2023 at Manau Hall, December Hotel, Myitkyina | 21 | 1 title
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 Sittwe |
Miss Universe Sittwe (Casting) | 7 June 2023 at New World Bar and Restaurant, Sittwe | 11 | 1 title
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 Mawlamyine |
Miss Universe Mawlamyine & Thahtone | 10 June at Golden River Hotel, Mawlamyine | 18 | 2 titles
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 Taungoo |
Miss Universe Taungoo | 10 June 2023 at Bayinnaung Hall, KMA Kaytumadi Hotel, Taungoo | 21 | 2 titles
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| Tachileik |
Miss Universe Shan State East | 16 June 2023 at Tachileik | 13 | 2 titles
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 Naypyitaw |
Miss Universe Naypyitaw & Pyinmana | 18 June 2023 at New Ayeyar Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw | 13 | 4 titles
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 Yangon |
Miss Universe Yangon | 20 June 2023 at Wyndham Grand Hotel, Yangon | 22 | 6 titles
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| Bhamo |
Miss Universe Bhamo | 25 June 2023 at Friendship Hotel, Bhamo | 16 | 1 title
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| Pyin Oo Lwin |
Miss Universe Pyin Oo Lwin | 25 June 2023 at GOVERNOR’S HOUSE, Pyin Oo Lwin | 7 | 1 title
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| Bago |
Miss Universe Bago & Pathein | 30 June 2023 at Thuwana Shwe Bon Hall, Bago | 16 | 4 titles
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| Muse |
Miss Universe Muse | 30 June 2023 at Golden Dragon Hall, Muse | 19 | 3 title
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| Hpakant |
Miss Universe Hpakant | 4 July 2023 at Nan Taw Entertainment, Myitkyina | 14 | 1 title
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| Mandalay |
Miss Universe Mandalay | 5 July 2023 at Mandalay Convention Centre (MCC), Mandalay | 14 | 3 titles
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| Amarapura |
Miss Universe Amarapura & Kyaukse | 7 July 2023 at Hotel Shwe Pyi Thar, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Mandalay | 16 | 4 titles
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Results
editPlacements
edit| Placement | Contestant |
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| Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| 3rd Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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| 5th Runner-Up |
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| Top 11 | |
| Top 16 |
§ – Bigo Live Myanmar Voting
‡ – National Director Choice
Awards
editSpecial awards
edit| Award | Contestant |
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| Best in Swimsuit |
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| Best National Costume | |
| Miss Healthy Body |
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| Miss Real Beauty |
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| Miss Beautiful Smile |
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| Miss Elegant |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Popular Choice |
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| The Best Beauty Award |
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| Miss Glamorous |
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| Miss Intelligent |
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Challenge winners
edit| Title | Candidate | |
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| The Iconic Miss Universe Myanmar[4] | Winner |
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| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| "This is Me, Who I Am" | Winner | |
| Top 10[7][8] | ||
| Red Carpet Star | ||
| "I DESERVE" |
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| "Keywords Battle" |
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Contestants
edit32 contestants have been confirmed to participate, all representatives represent on the city level.
| City/District | Candidates | Age[a] | Height | Hometown | Placement |
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| Amarapura |
Pearl Pwint Phyu | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Mandalay | |
| Aungban |
Zin Ei Nwe | 18 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Yangon | |
| Bago |
Wint Shwe Sin | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Bago | |
| Bhamo |
Khaymar Budathoki | 18 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Bhamo | 2nd runner-up |
 Falam |
Khun Sett Cho | 27 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Yangon | |
| Hakha |
Yoon May Aung | 22 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Meiktila | |
 Hpa-An |
Amelia | 25 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Top 16 | |
| Hpakant |
Pyae Kaung Su Thant | 27 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Pakokku | Top 11 |
| Kawkareik |
Lily | 27 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Top 16 | |
| Kengtung |
Amara Bo | 26 | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | Mandalay | Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 |
| Kutkai |
Mai Zin Latt | 27 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Muse | |
| Kyaukse |
Ei Shwe Eain | 18 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Lashio |
Rosa | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Myitkyina | |
| Mandalay |
Wutt Hmone Han | 21 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Mandalay | Top 16 |
| Mawlamyine |
Dee[11] | 27 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Thanbyuzayat | 1st runner-up |
| Meiktila |
Su Myat Noe | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Mogok |
Saung Hay Man | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Myitkyina | Top 16 |
 Monywa |
Yu Wadi Aung | 23 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Muse |
Seng Pan Htoi | 20 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Muse | Top 16 |
| Myitkyina |
Rose Seng Htoi | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Myitkyina | Top 11 |
 Naypyitaw |
Sasha Viola | 24 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon | Top 11 |
 Pathein |
No No May | 20 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon | 4th runner-up |
| Pyay |
May Thinzar | 18 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | Yangon | |
| Pyinmana |
Kyi Phyu Khin | 27 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Yangon | |
| Pyin Oo Lwin |
Thin Sandar Pyae Thiha Aung | 22 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Pyin Oo Lwin | 5th runner-up |
| Sittwe |
Saw Myat Ei Khine | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Sittwe | Top 11 |
| Tachileik |
Nang Nandar Linn | 19 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Tachileik | 3rd runner-up |
| Taunggyi |
Hsu Myat Thu | 20 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Yangon | Top 11 |
| Taungoo |
Ei Kha Kha Mon | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Taungoo | |
| East Yangon |
Pandra | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Lawksawk | |
| North Yangon |
Phyu Zin Thant | 18 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon | |
| South Yangon |
El Linn | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Yangon |
Replacements
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Falam – Htoo Wint Thandar, Miss Universe Falam 2023 withdrew for personal reasons. Her 1st Runner up, Khun Sett Cho replaced it for the event.
Withdrawals
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Magway – no contestant.
Kyaukme – Lway Hseng Nom withdrew due to her personal reasons.
Thaton – Phoo Pwint Sone withdrew due to her mother's unstable health.
Yamethin – Chuu Chuu Kaung San withdrew due to her health condition.
West Yangon – Yoon Thiri Naing withdrew due to her education matters.
Crossovers and returnees
editContestants who competed in editions of Miss Universe Myanmar and other local and international beauty pageants with their respective placements:
City pageantsedit
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National Pageantsedit
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International Pageantsedit
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Note
edit- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
References
edit- ^ "Miss Universe Yangon 2023 အလှမယ် (၆) ဦး ပေါ်ထွက်". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 24 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Miss Universe Yangon 2023 Swimsuit Round". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 24 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "The winner of Challenge - 𝟬𝟱 "𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁" is 𝗗𝗲𝗲, representing 𝗠𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗲. This challenge winner is chosen by our judges during "Swimsuit Presentation" held at Lotus Pavilion". Facebook. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Our current Top 5 Best in Challenge - 01 "The Iconic Miss Universe Myanmar" as of 27th July, 2023 at 0𝟥:0𝟥0PM. Let's continue to Vote [give Love React] for your favorite contestants!". Facebook. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "The winner of Challenge - 01 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿" is Dee, representing "The Iconic Mawlamyine."". Facebook. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "The winner of Challenge - 𝟬𝟮 "𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 Soe Yu Wai" is Saw Myat Ei Khine, representing Sittwe". Facebook. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Our current TOP 10 contestants for Challenge-02 : 𝟱 with most views chosen by fans and 𝟱 chosen by MUMO. [Photos are in alphabetical orders]". Facebook. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "And the winner is ……. Let's find out the result at 12th August, 2023 at 06:00PM". Facebook. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "The winner of Challenge - 𝟬𝟯 "𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿" is 𝗡𝗼 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆, representing 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗻. This challenge winner is chosen by honorable guests attending our Media Launch & Welcome Gala Dinner yesterday at the end of the event". Facebook. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "The winner of Challenge - 𝟬𝟰 "𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲" is 𝗗𝗲𝗲, representing 𝗠𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗲. This challenge winner is chosen by all fans through our official YouTube Channel". Facebook. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Miss လောကမှာ သုညကနေ ပြန်ကြိုးစားမယ့် ဒီး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 21 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Miss Grand Yangon East Winner ဆုကို ရွှေခြူးငုံ ဆွတ်ခူး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 29 March 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations to @dee_msw, Winner of Miss Universe Mawlamyine 2023". Facebook. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Miss Universe Myanmar သရဖူ ဆွတ်ခူးခဲ့တဲ့ ဇာလီမိုး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 10 November 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.