Face of Beauty International

Face of Beauty International is an annual international beauty pageant that features contestants from various countries and territories. It was started in 2011 and established on 2012, in Auckland, New Zealand, under the leadership of Mila Manuel.^[1]

Face of Beauty International

FOBI
Formation	March 2, 2012
Type	Beauty pageant
Headquarters	Auckland
Location	New Zealand
Official language	English
Founder	Mila Manuel
Current titleholder	Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano Philippines
Parent organization	Face Of Beauty International Ltd.
Website	www.faceofbeautyinternational.com

The pageant has gained popularity in international competitions and has been hosted in various countries, including Thailand, Taiwan, Mongolia, India, and, most recently, the Philippines.^[2]

The current titleholder of Face of Beauty International 2024 is Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines, who was crowned in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.^[2]

History

The pageant began in 2011, but it was not until 2012 that its CEO and founder, Mila Manuel, officially registered the company, Face of Beauty International Ltd., in Auckland, New Zealand.^[3] The first international event was held in 2012, titled Miss Teen Face of Beauty International, and featured over 14 contestants from various countries and territories. It took place at the Valentine Garden Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2013, the pageant adopted its current name, Face of Beauty International. Face of Beauty International is a global beauty pageant that emphasizes international tourism, public entertainment, and the promotion of a clean and safe environment for all living beings.^[4][5]

The age range for contestants is 15 to 24 years old, with no restrictions on height or weight. The event promotes an end to violence against women and the protection of vulnerable individuals. It aims to develop young leaders.^[6] Contestants participate in charity events, workshops, symposiums, and competitions in categories such as swimwear, national costume, and evening gown. They also take part in activities throughout the host country.^[7][8] In 2015, the Teen Face of Beauty International title was introduced as an additional award given on the same night as the main event.^[9]

Titleholders

Edition	Year	Face of Beauty International	Teen Face of Beauty International	Venue	Entrants	Ref.
1st	2012	Not awarded	Josefine Emilie Egebjerg Denmark	Chiang Mai, Thailand	14	[10]
2nd	2013	Diamond Langi Tonga	Not awarded	Na Chom Thian, Thailand	37	[11]
3rd	2014	Gimena Ghilarducci Argentina		Taichung, Taiwan	38	[12]
4th	2015	Gisela Yeraldi Barraza Mexico	Neilymarie Soto Lozada Puerto Rico	Kaohsiung, Taiwan	42	[10][13]
5th	2016	Alena Raeva Russia	Chuu Thaint Myat Noe Myanmar	Ulan Bator, Mongolia	47	[14][15][16]
6th	2017	Tanisa Panyapoo Thailand	Elizabeth "Lizzy" Moolman South Africa	New Delhi, India	40	[17]
7th	2018	Myint Mo May Myanmar	Amandine Bonehill Benelux		42	[18][19]
8th	2019	Peerachada Khunrak Thailand	Leia Edmonds New Zealand	Mabalacat, Philippines	37	[18]
2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
9th	2023	Caroline Dias Tozaki (Resigned) Brazil	Kendra Kaing Zar Thant Myanmar	Camaligan, Philippines	27	[20]
		Kendra Kaing Zar Thant (Assumed) Myanmar
10th	2024	Jeanna Isabelle Bilasano Philippines	Elvia Marie Torres Sanchez Puerto Rico	Kaohsiung, Taiwan	34	[21]

Face of Beauty International	Teen Face of Beauty International
Countries/Territories by number of wins Country/Territory Titles Year(s) Thailand 2 2017, 2019, Myanmar 2018, 2023[a] Philippines 1 2024 Brazil 2023[b] Russia 2016 Mexico 2015 Argentina 2014 Tonga 2013	Countries/Territories by number of wins Country/Territory Titles Year(s) Puerto Rico 2 2015, 2024 Myanmar 2016, 2023[a] New Zealand 1 2019 Benelux 2018 South Africa 2017 Puerto Rico 2015 Denmark 2012

Crossovers

• Kendra Kaing Zar Thant from Myanmar fulfilled both Face Of Beauty International 2023 & Teen Face Of Beauty International 2023 duties at once. After a year , she participated in Miss International 2024 and remained unplaced.
• Josefine Emilie Egebjerg from Denmark crowned Face of Beauty International 2012, she withdraw from Miss International 2013 competition representing Denmark.^[22][23]
• Diamond Langi from Tonga who was crowned Face of Beauty International 2013, after a year she participated in Miss Earth 2017 and finished top 16 semi-finalists.^[24]
• Alena Raeva of Russia crowned Face of Beauty International 2016, she was then participated in Miss Eco Universe 2016 and ended top 16 semi-finalists.^[25]

See also

• List of beauty pageants

Notes

1. Kendra Kaing Zar Thant from Myanmar (Assumed) the title after the winner unable to fulfill her duties.
2. Caroline Dias Tozaki of Brazil who won the Face of Beauty International 2023 (Resigned) from the title.