Miss Universe Myanmar 2023
Date14 September 2023
PresentersKyaw Htet Aung
EntertainmentAung Htet, No No K
VenueNovotal Hotel Max Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
BroadcasterChannel 9, Skynet Teen Channel
Entrants32
Placements16
Debuts
Withdrawals
Returns
WinnerShan State Keng Tung
Amara
Best National Costume Hakha
Yoon May Aung
Pathein
No No May
Photogenic Bhamo
Khaymar Budathoki

Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 the 10th edition of the Miss Universe Myanmar pageant it was held on 14 September 2023 at Novotel Max Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. Zar Li Moe of Bhamo crowned Amara Bo of Keng Tung her successor at the end of event. The winner represented Myanmar at Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador.

Background

Selection of participants

The 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

Out of the original 36 contestants, Miss Universe Kyaukme, Lway Hseng Nom, withdrew from the competition due to personal reasons.


City preliminary contests

The following is a list of the City or District that held the local preliminary contests for the Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 pageant.

List of Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 city pageants, by the coronation date
Host city/districtPageantDate & VenueEntrantsTitle(s)Ref.
Mandalay Region YamethinMiss Universe Yamethin27 April 2023 at Thilawa Hall, Yan Myo Naing St, Yamethin16
1 title
  • Miss Universe Yamethin
Kachin State MyitkyinaMiss Universe Myitkyina3 June 2023 at Manau Hall, December Hotel, Myitkyina21
1 title
  • Miss Universe Myitkyina
Rakhine State SittweMiss Universe Sittwe (Casting)7 June 2023 at New World Bar and Restaurant, Sittwe11
1 title
  • Miss Universe Sittwe
Mon State MawlamyineMiss Universe Mawlamyine & Thahtone10 June at Golden River Hotel, Mawlamyine18
2 titles
  • Miss Universe Mawlamyine
  • Miss Universe Thahtone
Bago Region TaungooMiss Universe Taungoo10 June 2023 at Bayinnaung Hall, KMA Kaytumadi Hotel, Taungoo21
2 titles
  • Miss Universe Taungoo
  • Miss Universe Pyay
Shan State TachileikMiss Universe Shan State East16 June 2023 at Tachileik13
2 titles
  • Miss Universe Keng Tung
  • Miss Universe Tachileik
 NaypyitawMiss Universe Naypyitaw & Pyinmana18 June 2023 at New Ayeyar Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw13
4 titles
  • Miss Universe Falam
  • Miss Universe Hakha
  • Miss Universe Naypyitaw
  • Miss Universe Pyinmana
Yangon Region YangonMiss Universe Yangon20 June 2023 at Wyndham Grand Hotel, Yangon22
6 titles
  • Miss Universe Aungban
  • Miss Universe Taunggyi
  • Miss Universe Yangon (East)
  • Miss Universe Yangon (West)
  • Miss Universe Yangon (South)
  • Miss Universe Yangon (North)
[1][2]
Kachin State BhamoMiss Universe Bhamo25 June 2023 at Friendship Hotel, Bhamo16
1 title
  • Miss Universe Bhamo
Mandalay Region Pyin Oo LwinMiss Universe Pyin Oo Lwin25 June 2023 at GOVERNOR’S HOUSE, Pyin Oo Lwin7
1 title
  • Miss Universe Pyin Oo Lwin
Bago Region BagoMiss Universe Bago & Pathein30 June 2023 at Thuwana Shwe Bon Hall, Bago16
4 titles
  • Miss Universe Bago
  • Miss Universe Hpa-An
  • Miss Universe Kawkareik
  • Miss Universe Pathein
Shan State MuseMiss Universe Muse30 June 2023 at Golden Dragon Hall, Muse19
3 title
  • Miss Universe Kutkai
  • Miss Universe Kyaukme
  • Miss Universe Muse
Kachin State HpakantMiss Universe Hpakant4 July 2023 at Nan Taw Entertainment, Myitkyina14
1 title
  • Miss Universe Hpakant
Mandalay Region MandalayMiss Universe Mandalay5 July 2023 at Mandalay Convention Centre (MCC), Mandalay14
3 titles
  • Miss Universe Lashio
  • Miss Universe Mandalay
  • Miss Universe Mogok
Mandalay Region AmarapuraMiss Universe Amarapura & Kyaukse7 July 2023 at Hotel Shwe Pyi Thar, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Mandalay16
4 titles
  • Miss Universe Amarapura
  • Miss Universe Kyaukse
  • Miss Universe Meiktila
  • Miss Universe Monywa

Results


Placements

Final result Candidates
Miss Universe Myanmar 2023
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
5th runner-up
Top 11
Top 16

§ – Bigo Live Myanmar Voting
– National Director Choice

Awards

Special awards

Award Contestant
Best in Swimsuit
Best National Costume
Miss Healthy Body
Miss Real Beauty
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki
Miss Beautiful Smile
Miss Elegant
Miss Photogenic
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki
Miss Popular Choice
The Best Beauty Award
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki
Miss Glamorous
Miss Intelligent

Challenge winners

TitleCandidate
The Iconic Miss Universe Myanmar[4]Winner
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
"This is Me, Who I Am"Winner
Top 10[7][8]
Red Carpet Star
"I DESERVE"
"Keywords Battel"
  • Kachin State Bhamo - Khaymar Budathoki

Contestants

32 contestants have been confirmed to participate, all representatives represent on the city level.

City/DistrictCandidatesAge[lower-alpha 1]HeightHometownPlacementNote
Mandalay Region AmarapuraPearl Pwint Phyu201.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Mandalay
Shan State AungbanZin Ei Nwe181.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Yangon
Bago Region BagoWint Shwe Sin231.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Bago
Kachin State BhamoKhaymar Budathoki181.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Bhamo 2nd runner-up
Chin State FalamKhun Sett Cho271.65 m (5 ft 5 in)Yangon
Chin State HakhaYoon May Aung221.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Meiktila
Kayin State Hpa-AnAmelia251.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Top 16
Kachin State HpakantPyae Kaung Su Thant271.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Pakokku Top 11
Kayin State KawkareikLily271.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Top 16
Shan State KengtungAmara Bo261.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)Mandalay Miss Universe Myanmar 2023
Shan State KutkaiMai Zin Latt271.73 m (5 ft 8 in)Muse
Mandalay Region KyaukseEi Shwe Eain181.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Shan State LashioRosa231.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Myitkyina
Mandalay Region MandalayWutt Hmone Han211.63 m (5 ft 4 in)Mandalay Top 16
Mon State MawlamyineDee[11]271.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Thanbyuzayat 1st runner-up
Mandalay Region MeiktilaSu Myat Noe211.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Mandalay Region MogokSaung Hay Man201.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Myitkyina Top 16
Sagaing Region MonywaYu Wadi Aung231.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Shan State MuseSeng Pan Htoi201.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Muse Top 16
Kachin State MyitkyinaRose Seng Htoi231.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Myitkyina Top 11
NaypyitawSasha Viola241.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)Yangon Top 11
Ayeyarwady Region PatheinNo No May201.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)Yangon 4th runner-up
Bago Region PyayMay Thinzar181.62 m (5 ft 4 in)Yangon
PyinmanaKyi Phyu Khin271.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Yangon
Mandalay Region Pyin Oo LwinThin Sandar Pyae Thiha Aung221.63 m (5 ft 4 in)Pyin Oo Lwin 5th runner-up Miss Popular Vote
Rakhine State SittweSaw Myat Ei Khine231.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Sittwe Top 11
Shan State TachileikNang Nandar Linn191.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Tachileik 3rd runner-up
Shan State TaunggyiHsu Myat Thu201.65 m (5 ft 5 in)Yangon Top 11
Bago Region TaungooEi Kha Kha Mon201.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Taungoo
Yangon Region East YangonPandra221.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Lawksawk
Yangon Region North YangonPhyu Zin Thant181.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)Yangon
Yangon Region South YangonEl Linn221.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Yangon

Replacements

  • Chin State Falam – Htoo Wint Thandar, Miss Universe Falam 2023 withdrew due to personal reasons. Her 1st Runner up, Khun Sett Cho replaced it for the event.

Withdrawals

  • Shan State Kyaukme – Lway Hseng Nom withdrew due to her personal reasons.
  • Mon State Thaton – Phoo Pwint Sone withdrew due to her mother's unstable health.
  • Mandalay Region Yamethin – Chuu Chuu Kaung San withdrew due to her health condition.
  • Yangon Region West Yangon – Yoon Thiri Naing withdrew due to her education matters.

Crossovers and returnees

Contestants who competed in editions of Miss Universe Myanmar and other local and international beauty pageants with their respective placements:

Note

  1. Ages at the time of the pageant

References

  1. "Miss Universe Yangon 2023 အလှမယ် (၆) ဦး ပေါ်ထွက်". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 24 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  2. "Miss Universe Yangon 2023 Swimsuit Round". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 24 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "The winner of Challenge - 01 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿" is Dee, representing "The Iconic Mawlamyine."". Facebook. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. "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.
  10. "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.
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  13. "Congratulations to @dee_msw, Winner of Miss Universe Mawlamyine 2023". Facebook. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
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