PHOTOS: Miss Universe Croatia 2023 finalists revealed
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Miss Universe Croatia 2023 finalists revealed
The preparations for the Miss Universe Croatia pageant have officially begun, as 16 beautiful finalists compete for the title of the most beautiful. The pageant, now in its 27th year, will take place on May 3, 2023, at the Emerald Hall of the Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb.
The event will be streamed live on Jutarnja.hr for viewers around the world to watch.
During their stay in Zagreb, the finalists will reside at the luxurious Esplanade Hotel and participate in various activities, including shooting promotional postcards, selecting their wardrobe, and choosing the perfect shoes.
The girls will wear Bariba evening and cocktail dresses, Pletix swimwear, and Baldinini shoes. The finalists will also visit Hrvatsko Zagorje, more specifically Vuglec Breg and Veliki Tabor castle, to enjoy Zagorje specialties and appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
The finalists will then travel to Pula, where they will continue their preparations at the newly opened Grand Brioni Pula hotel. They will have their first official photo shoot with photographer Sama Mervar, practice their choreography, and receive hair and makeup treatments from Beauty Studio MZ and Salon Marcela. Dorian Gašparović will closely monitor their every step during the preparations, which viewers will have the opportunity to see during the final evening.
The director of Miss Universe Croatia, Marija Kraljević, revealed that Dr. Vivian Jurković, founder of Dr. Vivian Estetics, will provide the girls with useful tips for skin care, while the director of Studio Marcela Jadranka Pezo will give lectures on health and hair care. The preparations will take place at the hotels Park Plaza Histria and Grand Brioni Pula, thanks to the Arena Hospitality group, who are the hosts this year.
On May 3, the winner of Miss Universe Croatia 2023 Arijana Podgajski will be crown the winner with a crowd from Zlatarna Dodić, and she will represent Croatia at the Miss Universe pageant, which will take place in El Salvador in mid-December.
The winner will receive many valuable prizes, including the biggest scholarship from the Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZŠEM) for a four-year undergraduate study or an MBA study worth up to 20,000 Euros. Davor Garić will guide viewers through the program.
MISS UNIVERSE CROATIA 2023 FINALISTS:
Nina Amižić, 21, Žrnovnica
Nina Amižić
Matea Blažević, 22, Đakovo
Matea Blažević
Lucciana Ćebo, 19, Zagreb
Lucciana Ćebo
Andrea Erjavec, 23, Perušić
Andrea Erjavec
Sara Garac, 22, Stobreč
Sara Garac
Matea Josić, 20, Zagreb
Matea Josić
Paola Kliba, 21, Pula
Paola Kliba
Petra Marić, 22, Župa Dubrovačka
Petra Marić
Lucija Mlinarević, 18, Split
Lucija Mlinarević
Ana Mujkić Granić, 18, Vinkovci
Ana Mujkić Granić
Polina Mytko, 27, Split
Polina Mytko
Ema Numić–Meša, 19, Pula
Ema Numić-Meša
Klara Pelemiš, 27, Zagreb
Klara Pelemiš
Mihaela Posavec, 19, Zagreb
Mihaela Posavec
Matea Svjetličić, 20, Čazma
Matea Svjetličić
Ema Helena Vičar, 20, Zagreb
Ema Helena Vičar
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@missuniversecroatiaorg The Miss Universe® pageant has a 71-year tradition and is the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world. JKN Global Media Public Company Ltd., headquartered in Thailand, currently owns it.
The winner of the pageant becomes a goodwill ambassador at the UN and collaborates with organizations that help prevent the spread of HIV and aid AIDS patients. She also cooperates with organizations that help children with Down syndrome and Smile Train, an organization that provides free surgeries to children born with a “rabbit’s lip”. The Miss Universe® pageant is an international spectacle that is watched by up to a billion people in 170 countries worldwide, either directly or in a delayed broadcast.
The current Miss Universe®, R’Bonney Gabriel from the USA, is a 29-year-old eco-conscious fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor who loves life. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2018 with a degree in fashion design and is currently the president of her sustainable fashion brand, R’Bonney Nola. R’Bonney is the lead sewing instructor at Magpies & Peacocks, a Houston-based non-profit fashion house dedicated to “Fashion as a Force for Good” through sustainability and community impact.
As winners of the “Gucci Changemakers” award, they were awarded for their work and the transformation of waste textiles into fashion collections. Through the “MAKR” program, they teach women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence to sew.
