Barbara Parraga of Venezuela wins Miss Teen International 2023

Barbara Parraga of Venezuela wins Miss Teen International 2023

National, 27th June 2023: Barabara Parraga, an 18-year-old model from Venezuela, was crowned Miss Teen International 2023. The 25th Edition of Miss Teen International was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where 24 countries across the world were competing for the prestigious title. Ngô Ngọc Gia Hân of Vietnam crowned her successor Bárbara Párraga.

India’s Mannat Siwach became the first Runner-Up, while Sok Nidananth of Cambodia was crowned the 2nd Runner-Up. The event commenced from June 16 to June 24. 

After a series of activities, including closed-door interviews and preliminaries, the week-long pageant had the finale and coronation night at the Aeon Hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia- this year’s host country. 

The Preliminary competition was held on 18th June when the contestants showcased their national costumes, walked in Khmer Dresses, and in their evening gowns. 

The Grand Finale consisted of Introduction Round, Swimsuit Round, Evening Gown, and Question Answer Rounds before the winners were announced. The Filipino Singer and Host Lance Raymundo hosted the gran finale. The Indian Show Director Sham Khan directed the Grand Finale. 

Parraga, 18 years old and a language student, also won Best Body and Best in Swimsuit awards. 

Miss Teen International is the most significant and longest-running beauty pageant for young girls, headed by Nikhil Anand, the owner of Glamanand Group. 

On winning the title, Barbara Paragga said,“ If teens rule the world, it will be a tough task as they do not have the knowledge or the experience to rule the world. They should treat the elders with respect and love as they have us with all the love and gave us the knowledge we have.”

Barbara Paragga, after winning, expressed joy and gratitude towards Miss Teen International Organization. She thanked her mentors, parents, and god for always supporting her. 

Barabara Paragga will return to Venezuela and have her homecoming by the end of June 2023.