There are many international beauty contests held every year around the world. In which, 4 largest and most famous pageants are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.
Miss World 2014
The Miss World is the oldest major world beauty contest. Last year, the Miss World 2013 contest was held in Bali, Indonesia with the participating of 86 candidates. The crown holder is Miss Gabriela Isler from Venezuela. The crown holder is Miss Megan Young from the Philippines. This year, Miss World 2014 will be held in London, United Kingdom with 137 candidates registered so far. And Miss World 2015 will be held in Sanya, China. (Update: Winner of Miss World 2015)
Miss Universe 2014
Miss Universe is a yearly international beauty pageant that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. Last year, the Miss Universe 2013 contest was held in Moscow, Russia with the participating of 127 candidates. This year, Miss Universe 2014 will be held in another country than Brazil which was announced before.
Miss International 2014
Miss International is also named “Miss International Beauty”. Contestants are expected to serve as “Ambassadors of Peace and Beauty”, showing tenderness, benevolence, friendship, beauty, intelligence, ability to take action, and great international sensibility. Last year, the Miss Internation 2013 beauty contest was held in Tokyo, Japan with the participating of 67 candidates. The crown holder is Miss Bea Santiago from the Philippines. This year, Miss International 2014 will be held in Tokyo, Japan again with 80 candidates registered so far.
Miss Earth 2014
Miss Earth is an annual beauty pageant organized by Manila-based carousel productions, through the Miss Earth Foundation. Last year, the Miss Earth 2013 beauty contest was held in Muntinlupa City, Philippines with the participating of 89 candidates. The crown holder is Miss Alyz Henrich from Venezuela. This year, Miss Earth 2014 will be held on November 29, 2014. The organizing venue will be soon announced.