{{Distinguish|Miss Cosmo|Miss Cosmopolitan World}} {{Short description|Beauty pageant}} {{Infobox organization | name = Miss Cosmo World | formation = 2017 | type = Beauty pageant | logo = 150px | founding_location = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | membership = | headquarters = Kuala Lumpur | location = Malaysia | leader_name2 = Valeria Sizova<br>Australia | language = English | leader_title = Founder | leader_name = Carrie Lee Sze Kei | leader_title2 = Current titleholder | website = {{url|www.misscosmoworld.org}} }} '''Miss Cosmo World''' is an annual international beauty pageant established in 2017 and based in Malaysia. It is organized by a former beauty queen and entrepreneur Carrie Lee Sze Kei.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}}</ref>
The current titleholder of Miss Cosmo World 2024 is Valeria Sizova from Australia. This is the first time Australia has won a crown and the seventh edition of Miss Cosmo World. She won the title on November 20, 2024, held at St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=PH's Elda Aznar is Miss CosmoWorld 2023 1st runner-up, wins four special awards {{!}} GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/890048/ph-s-elda-aznar-is-miss-cosmoworld-2023-1st-runner-up-wins-four-special-awards/story/?amp |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=GMA Network GMA News}}</ref>
== History == Miss Cosmo World was founded by Carrie Lee Sze Kei,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pretty generous boost for Miss CosmoWorld |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/10/19/pretty-generous-boost-for-miss-cosmoworld |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The Star (Malaysia) |language=en}}</ref> winner of Miss Chinese Cosmos International Pageant in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The contest established in 2006 and developed into an international beauty pageant that was based in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=S. O. |date=2017-07-03 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2017 |url=https://selebritionline.com/miss-cosmoworld-2017/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Selebriti Online |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017, it was rebranded as Miss CosmoWorld,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=2024-11-07 |title=Another Binibini takes Miss CosmoWorld Philippines crown |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/584474/another-binibini-takes-miss-cosmoworld-philippines-crown |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> expanding its reach internationally.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-24 |title=About Miss Cosmoworld 2023 |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/about-miss-cosmoworld-2023/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Miss Cosmo World |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Irakoze |first=Eliane |date=2023-11-27 |title=Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/12663/entertainment/fashion/igiraneza-in-malaysia-for-miss-cosmo-world-2023 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The New Times (Rwanda) |language=en}}</ref>
Miss Cosmo World is a beauty pageant that highlights Malaysia's heritage and culture on an international stage. The event emphasizes beauty, talent, and cultural expression to foster global awareness and understanding of Malaysian identity. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Showcase of beauty, diversity and potential |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/08/16/showcase-of-beauty-diversity-and-potential |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The Star (Malaysia) |language=en}}</ref> It also focuses on women's empowerment, aiming to support and guide women in their personal and professional development.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Meet the Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023 delegates {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2023/09/10/2295284/meet-miss-cosmoworld-philippines-2023-delegates |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Philippine Star}}</ref> The pageant includes initiatives that provide participants with opportunities in areas such as grooming and entrepreneurship, aimed at developing skills and resources for future success.<ref name=":1"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nakaziko |first=Pinehas |date=2024-11-12 |title=Sheehama takes on Miss Cosmo World Malaysia |url=https://www.namibian.com.na/sheehama-takes-on-miss-cosmo-world-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=The Namibian |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Miss Cosmo World has implemented projects to support past contestants in their career and personal development. The organization also focuses on promoting cultural diversity and plans to expand its initiatives.<ref name=":1"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-16 |title=BYD Launch, Honda Open House, Miss CosmoWorld Reveal & More: Dope Events We Hit Up This Week! {{!}} Hype Malaysia |url=https://hype.my/2024/438110/byd-launch-honda-open-house-miss-cosmoworld-reveal-more-dope-events-we-hit-up-this-week/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Titleholders == This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align:center" ! rowspan="2" | Editions ! rowspan="2" | Year ! rowspan="2" | Miss Cosmo World ! colspan="2" | Runners-up ! rowspan="2" | Venue ! rowspan="2" | City ! rowspan="2" | Entrants ! rowspan="2" | Ref. |- !First !Second |- |7th |2024 |{{flag|Australia}}<br>Valeria Sizova |{{flag|Iceland}}<br>Disa Dungal |{{Flag|Philippines}}<br>Samantha Acosta<ref name=":4" /> | rowspan="5" |St. Regis Hotel | rowspan="7" |Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |30 |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=Miss CosmoWorld Beacon Of International Unity, Empowerment {{!}} New Sarawak Tribune |url=https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/miss-cosmoworld-beacon-of-international-unity-empowerment/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=2024-11-21 |title=Philippines posts 3rd straight podium finish at Miss CosmoWorld pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/586329/philippines-posts-3rd-straight-podium-finish-at-miss-cosmoworld-pageant |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-15 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2024 brings global talent to Malaysia - Citizens Journal |url=https://cj.my/150263/miss-cosmoworld-2024-brings-global-talent-to-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Iqmal |date=2024-10-30 |title=YONG KE LING TO REPRESENT MALAYSIA AT THE MISS COSMOWORLD INTERNATIONAL WORLD FINAL 2024 |url=https://www.kr8tifexpress.com.my/yong-ke-ling-to-represent-malaysia-at-the-miss-cosmoworld-international-world-final-2024/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Kr8tif Express |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |6th | 2023 |{{flag|United States}}<br>Shelby Ann Howell |{{Flag|Philippines}}<br>Elda Louise Aznar |{{Flag|Ukraine}}<br>Maryna Karpeka |25 |<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=tankc |date=2024-04-11 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2023 Winner |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/2023-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=MissCosmoWorld 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jr |first=Jose Patao |date=2023-11-30 |title=Two Pinays shine in Miss CosmoWorld 2023 |url=https://archive.malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/two-pinays-shine-in-miss-cosmoworld-2023/?amp |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Malaya Philippines |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |5th | 2022 |{{flag|Philippines}}<br>Meiji Aculana Cruz |{{Flag|Uzbekistan}}<br>Amaliya Shakirova |{{Flag|Thailand}}<br>Onnapun Na Chiangmai |22 |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lago |first=Amanda |date=2022-12-01 |title=Philippines' Meiji Cruz wins Miss CosmoWorld 2022 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/philippines-meiji-cruz-wins-miss-cosmoworld-2022/ |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=RAPPLER Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |title=P1-million cash prize for Miss CosmoWorld PH winner |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/494972/p1-million-cash-prize-for-miss-cosmoworld-ph-winner/amp |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023 launched with a bang |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/18/miss-cosmo-world-philippines-2023-launched-with-a-bang |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NEWS |first=E. |date=2022-12-01 |title=22 Countries Compete For The Biggest Cash Prize In Pageantry History At The Miss Cosmoworld 2022 World Finals |url=https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2022/12/01/22-countries-compete-for-the-biggest-cash-prize-in-pageantry-history-at-the-miss-cosmoworld-2022-world-finals/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Life News Agency |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=2023-06-04 |title=Miss CosmoWorld PH opens applications for 2023 pageant |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-cosmoworld-philippines-2023-opens-applications/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=RAPPLER Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-03 |title=Pinay Meiji Cruz waging Miss Cosmo World sa Malaysia |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2022/12/03/pinay-meiji-cruz-waging-miss-cosmo-world-sa-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Abante Una sa Balita |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |4th | 2020 |{{flag|Malaysia}}<br>Shirley Yeap (叶雪丽) |{{Flag|Perak}}<br>Malaysia Joyce Chao (周栋燕) |23px Ipoh<br>Malaysia Tiffany Lee (李俐吟) | 25 |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ham |first=Adam |date=2021-12-31 |title=SHIRLEY YEAP 叶雪丽 WELCOMES NEW YEAR AS NEWLY CROWNED MISS COSMO WORLD 2021 MALAYSIA WINNER |url=https://www.kr8tifexpress.com.my/shirley-yeap-%E5%8F%B6%E9%9B%AA%E4%B8%BD-welcomes-new-year-as-newly-crowned-miss-cosmo-world-2021-malaysia-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Kr8tif Express |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-28 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2020 Winner |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/2020-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Miss Cosmo World |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |3rd | 2019 |{{flag|India}}<br>Sandra Soman |{{Flag|Korea}}<br>Shin Chaein |{{Flag|Philippines}}<br>Jessa Mae | 24 |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-05 |title=India’s Sandra Soman crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2019 - Citizens Journal |url=https://cj.my/114910/miss-india-sandra-soman-crowned-miss-cosmoworld-2019/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-28 |title=The Miss CosmoWorld 2019 Winner |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/2019-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=MissCosmoWorld 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anil |first=Revathy |date=2019-12-03 |title=Miss Cosmo World From Kerala, Sandra's Success Story! |url=https://b4blaze.com/news/miss-cosmo-world-from-kerala-sandras-success-story-53204/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Blaze |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pornel |first=Atom |date=2019-11-06 |title=Pangasinan's Jessa Mae Magyano De Vera wins Ms. Cosmo World 2019 2nd place honors in Malaysia |url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/pangasinans-jessa-mae-magyano-de-vera-wins-ms-cosmo-world-2019-2nd-place-honors-in-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Good News Pilipinas |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2nd | 2018 |{{flag|Indonesia}}<br>Delvia Wirajaya |{{Flag|Philippines}}<br>Jeanyfer Ozbot |{{Flag|Serbia}}<br>Milica Vuklis | JW Marriott Hotel | 27 |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Indonesia wins MissCosmo World 2018 title |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/beauty-pageants/foreign-pageants/miss-indonesia-wins-misscosmo-world-2018-title/videoshow/67232055.cms |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-27 |title=The Miss CosmoWorld 2018 Winner |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/2018-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=MissCosmoWorld 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Indonesia wins MissCosmo World 2018 title |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/others/miss-indonesia-wins-misscosmo-world-2018-title/amp_videoshow/67232053.cms |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Femina India |language=en}}</ref> |- |1st | 2017 |{{flag|Thailand}}<br>Natthapat Pongpraphan |{{Flag|China}}<br>Michelle Chen |{{Flag|Russia}}<br>Svetlana Sheyko | St. Regis Hotel | 20 |<ref>{{Cite web |last=misscosmoworld |date=2023-11-27 |title=The Miss CosmoWorld 2017 Winner |url=https://www.misscosmoworld.org/2017-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=MissCosmoWorld 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-20 |title=Thai model, 24, wins Miss CosmoWorld 2017 - Citizens Journal |url=https://cj.my/110861/thai-model-24-wins-miss-cosmoworld-2017/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Citizens Journal |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-18 |title=Miss CosmoWorld 2017 Finals at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur |url=https://timchew.net/2017/11/19/miss-cosmoworld-2017-finals-at-the-st-regis-kuala-lumpur/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Timchew Net |language=en}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:85%;" |+ {{nowrap|Countries/Territories by number of wins}} !width="100"|Country/Territory !width="20"|Titles !width="100"|Year(s) |- |{{flagu|Australia}} | rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;" | 1 | style="text-align:center;"|2024 |- |{{Flagu|United States}} | style="text-align:center;"|2023 |- |{{Flagu|Philippines}} | style="text-align:center;"|2022 |- |{{Flagu|Malaysia}} | style="text-align:center;"|2020 |- |{{Flagu|India}} | style="text-align:center;"|2019 |- |{{Flagu|Indonesia}} | style="text-align:center;"|2018 |- |{{Flagu|Thailand}} | style="text-align:center;"|2017 |}
== See also == * List of beauty pageants
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:Beauty pageants Category:International beauty pageants Category:Recurring events established in 2017 Category:Beauty pageants for youth Category:Beauty pageants in Malaysia Category:2017 establishments in Malaysia
== External links == * {{official website|www.misscosmoworld.org}} {{Authority control}}