Miss Universe Myanmar 2023

2023 beauty pageant in Myanmar

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Miss Universe Myanmar 2023

Date| 14 September 2023
Presenters| Kyaw Htet Aung
Entertainment|

* Aung Htet
* No No K

Venue| Novotal Hotel Max Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Broadcaster|

* Channel 9
* Skynet Teen Channel

Entrants| 32
Placements| 16
Winner| Amara Bo
Keng Tung
Best National Costume|

* Yoon May Aung
* Hakha
* No No May
* Pathein

Photogenic| Khaymar Budathoki
Bhamo

← 2022

2024 →

Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 was the tenth Miss Universe Myanmar pageant, held at the Novotel Max Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, on 14 September 2023.

Zar Li Moe of Bhamo crowned Amara Bo of Keng Tung her successor at the end of event. Amara represented Myanmar at Miss Universe 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador.

## Background

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### Selection of participants

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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

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

### City preliminary contests

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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/district | Pageant | Date & Venue | Entrants | Title(s) | Ref.

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Yamethin | Miss Universe Yamethin | 27 April 2023 at Thilawa Hall, Yan Myo Naing St, Yamethin | 16  |

1 title

* Miss Universe Yamethin

Myitkyina | Miss Universe Myitkyina | 3 June 2023 at Manau Hall, December Hotel, Myitkyina | 21  |

1 title

* Miss Universe Myitkyina

Sittwe | Miss Universe Sittwe (Casting) | 7 June 2023 at New World Bar and Restaurant, Sittwe | 11 |

1 title

* Miss Universe Sittwe

Mawlamyine | Miss Universe Mawlamyine & Thahtone | 10 June at Golden River Hotel, Mawlamyine | 18  |

2 titles

* Miss Universe Mawlamyine
* Miss Universe Thahtone

Taungoo | Miss Universe Taungoo | 10 June 2023 at Bayinnaung Hall, KMA Kaytumadi Hotel, Taungoo | 21  |

2 titles

* Miss Universe Taungoo
* Miss Universe Pyay

Tachileik | Miss Universe Shan State East | 16 June 2023 at Tachileik | 13  |

2 titles

* Miss Universe Keng Tung
* Miss Universe Tachileik

Naypyitaw | Miss Universe Naypyitaw & Pyinmana | 18 June 2023 at New Ayeyar Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw | 13  |

4 titles

* Miss Universe Falam
* Miss Universe Hakha
* Miss Universe Naypyitaw
* Miss Universe Pyinmana

Yangon | Miss Universe Yangon | 20 June 2023 at Wyndham Grand Hotel, Yangon | 22  |

6 titles

* Miss Universe Aungban
* Miss Universe Taunggyi
* Miss Universe Yangon (East)
* Miss Universe Yangon (West)
* Miss Universe Yangon (South)
* Miss Universe Yangon (North)

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Bhamo | Miss Universe Bhamo | 25 June 2023 at Friendship Hotel, Bhamo | 16  |

1 title

* Miss Universe Bhamo

Pyin Oo Lwin | Miss Universe Pyin Oo Lwin | 25 June 2023 at GOVERNOR’S HOUSE, Pyin Oo Lwin | 7  |

1 title

* Miss Universe Pyin Oo Lwin

Bago | Miss Universe Bago & Pathein | 30 June 2023 at Thuwana Shwe Bon Hall, Bago | 16  |

4 titles

* Miss Universe Bago
* Miss Universe Hpa-An
* Miss Universe Kawkareik
* Miss Universe Pathein

Muse | Miss Universe Muse | 30 June 2023 at Golden Dragon Hall, Muse | 19  |

3 title

* Miss Universe Kutkai
* Miss Universe Kyaukme
* Miss Universe Muse

Hpakant | Miss Universe Hpakant | 4 July 2023 at Nan Taw Entertainment, Myitkyina | 14  |

1 title

* Miss Universe Hpakant

Mandalay | Miss Universe Mandalay | 5 July 2023 at Mandalay Convention Centre (MCC), Mandalay | 14  |

3 titles

* Miss Universe Lashio
* Miss Universe Mandalay
* Miss Universe Mogok

Amarapura | Miss Universe Amarapura & Kyaukse | 7 July 2023 at Hotel Shwe Pyi Thar, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Mandalay | 16  |

4 titles

* Miss Universe Amarapura
* Miss Universe Kyaukse
* Miss Universe Meiktila
* Miss Universe Monywa

## Results

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### Placements

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Placement  | Contestant

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Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 |

* Keng Tung – Amara Bo

1st Runner-Up  |

* Mawlamyine – Dee

2nd Runner-Up  |

* Bhamo – Khaymar Budathoki

3rd Runner-Up  |

* Tachileik – Nang Nandar Linn

4th Runner-Up  |

* Pathein – No No May

5th Runner-Up  |

* Pyin Oo Lwin – Thin Sandar Pyae Thiha Aung §

Top 11  |

* Hpakant – Pyae Kaung Su Thant
* Myitkyina – Rose Seng Htoi
* Naypyitaw – Sasha Viola
* Sittwe – Saw Myat Ei Khine ‡
* Taunggyi – Hsu Myat Thu

Top 16  |

* Hpa-An – Amelia
* Kawkareik – Lily
* Mandalay – Wutt Hmone Han
* Mogok – Saung Hay Man
* Muse – Seng Pan Htoi

§ – Bigo Live Myanmar Voting
‡ – National Director Choice

## Awards

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### Special awards

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Award  | Contestant

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Best in Swimsuit |

* Mawlamyine \- Dee[3]‡
* Pathein \- No No May

Best National Costume |

* Tachileik \- Nang Nandar Linn ‡
* Hakha \- Yoon May Aung
* Pathein \- No No May

Miss Healthy Body |

* Mawlamyine \- Dee

Miss Real Beauty |

* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki

Miss Beautiful Smile |

* Hpakant \- Pyae Kaung Su Thant

Miss Elegant |

* Mawlamyine \- Dee

Miss Photogenic |

* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki

Miss Popular Choice |

* Sittwe \- Saw Myat Ei Khine

The Best Beauty Award |

* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki

Miss Glamorous |

* Keng Tung \- Amara Bo

Miss Intelligent |

* Pyin Oo Lwin \- Thin Sandar Pyae Thiha Aung

### Challenge winners

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Title | Candidate

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The Iconic Miss Universe Myanmar[4] | Winner  |

* Mawlamyine \- Dee[5]

1st runner-up  |

* Sittwe \- Saw Myat Ei Khine

2nd runner-up  |

* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki

3rd runner-up  |

* Kengtung \- Amara Bo

4th runner-up  |

* Myitkyina \- Rose Seng Htoi

"This is Me, Who I Am" | Winner  |

* Sittwe \- Saw Myat Ei Khine[6]

Top 10[7][8] |

* Amarapura \- Pearl Pwint Phyu
* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki
* Hpa-An \- Amelia
* Hpakant \- Pyae Kaung Su Thant
* Lashio \- Rosa
* Mawlamyine \- Dee
* Pathein \- No No May
* Pyinmana \- Kyi Phyu Khin
* Taunggyi \- Hsu Myat Thu

Red Carpet Star  |

* Pathein \- No No May[9]

"I DESERVE"  |

* Mawlamyine \- Dee[10]

"Keywords Battle"  |

* Bhamo \- Khaymar Budathoki

## Contestants

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

City/District | Candidates | Age[a] | Height | Hometown | Placement

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Amarapura | Pearl Pwint Phyu | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Mandalay |
Aungban | Zin Ei Nwe | 18 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Yangon |
Bago | Wint Shwe Sin | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Bago |
Bhamo | Khaymar Budathoki | 18 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Bhamo | 2nd runner-up
Falam | Khun Sett Cho | 27 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Yangon |
Hakha | Yoon May Aung | 22 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Meiktila |
Hpa-An | Amelia | 25 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |  | Top 16
Hpakant | Pyae Kaung Su Thant | 27 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Pakokku | Top 11
Kawkareik | Lily | 27 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |  | Top 16
Kengtung | Amara Bo | 26 | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | Mandalay | Miss Universe Myanmar 2023
Kutkai | Mai Zin Latt | 27 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Muse |
Kyaukse | Ei Shwe Eain | 18 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |  |
Lashio | Rosa | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Myitkyina |
Mandalay | Wutt Hmone Han | 21 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Mandalay | Top 16
Mawlamyine | Dee[11] | 27 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Thanbyuzayat | 1st runner-up
Meiktila | Su Myat Noe | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |  |
Mogok | Saung Hay Man | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Myitkyina | Top 16
Monywa | Yu Wadi Aung | 23 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |  |
Muse | Seng Pan Htoi | 20 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Muse | Top 16
Myitkyina | Rose Seng Htoi | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Myitkyina | Top 11
Naypyitaw | Sasha Viola | 24 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon | Top 11
Pathein | No No May | 20 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon | 4th runner-up
Pyay | May Thinzar | 18 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | Yangon |
Pyinmana | Kyi Phyu Khin | 27 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Yangon |
Pyin Oo Lwin | Thin Sandar Pyae Thiha Aung | 22 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Pyin Oo Lwin | 5th runner-up
Sittwe | Saw Myat Ei Khine | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Sittwe | Top 11
Tachileik | Nang Nandar Linn | 19 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Tachileik | 3rd runner-up
Taunggyi | Hsu Myat Thu | 20 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Yangon | Top 11
Taungoo | Ei Kha Kha Mon | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Taungoo |
East Yangon | Pandra | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Lawksawk |
North Yangon | Phyu Zin Thant | 18 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Yangon |
South Yangon | El Linn | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Yangon |

### Replacements

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

### Withdrawals

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* Magway – no contestant.
* Kyaukme – Lway Hseng Nom withdrew due to her personal reasons.
* Thaton – Phoo Pwint Sone withdrew due to her mother's unstable health.
* Yamethin – Chuu Chuu Kaung San withdrew due to her health condition.
* West Yangon – Yoon Thiri Naing withdrew due to her education matters.

## Crossovers and returnees

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

### City pageants

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Miss Grand Yangon

* 2024: Kyi Phyu Khin (1st runner-up)[12]
* 2024: Yu Wadi Aung (Top 20)
* 2024: Phyu Zin Thant (Unplaced)[12]

Miss Universe Yamethin

* 2023:Yoon May Aung (2nd runner-up)

Miss Universe Myitkyina

* 2023:Rosa Tinggaw Ji San (4th runner-up)

Miss Universe Mawlamyine

* 2017: Dee (2nd runner-up)[13]

Miss Tsai Lat (Miss Laiza)

* 2023:Saung Hay Hman (Winner)
* 2020:Rosa Tinngaw Ji San (Winner)

Miss Golden Land Yangon Region

* 2019: Sasha Viola (Winner - Yangon (North))

Miss Golden Land Magway Region

* 2016: Pyae Kaung Su THant (1st runner-up)

### National Pageants

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Miss Universe Myanmar

* 2022: Amara Bo (Top 10)[14]
* 2022: Sasha Viola (Top 10)[14]

Miss Earth Myanmar

* 2022: Kyi Phyu Khin (2nd runner-up (Miss Earth Myanmar Water))

Miss Myanmar World

* 2018: Kyi Phyu Khin (N/A)
* 2018: Pyae Kaung Su Thant (Unplaced)

### International Pageants

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Miss Tourism of the Globe

* 2018: Pyae Kaung Su Thant (Unplaced)

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## Note

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1. ^ Ages at the time of the pageant

## References

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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.
11. ^ "Miss လောကမှာ သုညကနေ ပြန်ကြိုးစားမယ့် ဒီး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 21 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
12. ^ a b "Miss Grand Yangon East Winner ဆုကို ရွှေခြူးငုံ ဆွတ်ခူး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 29 March 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
13. ^ "Congratulations to @dee_msw, Winner of Miss Universe Mawlamyine 2023". Facebook. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
14. ^ a b "Miss Universe Myanmar သရဖူ ဆွတ်ခူးခဲ့တဲ့ ဇာလီမိုး". Myanmar Celebrity (in Burmese). 10 November 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.

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