The Miss Universe Cambodia 2019 beauty pageant is the third edition of the Miss Cambodia beauty pageant which started in the year 2016, and starting this year rechristened to Miss Universe Cambodia. The queens crowned in the previous two editions Miss Cambodia 2016 or Miss Universe Cambodia 2017 Sotheary By and Miss Cambodia 2017 or Miss Universe Cambodia 2018 Rern Sinat represented Cambodia in Miss Universe 2017 and Miss Universe 2018 respectively.
This year the finale of the pageant is scheduled to be held on 31st March 2019 in NABA Theatre, Naga 2, Phnom Penh with a live television broadcast on Cambodian Television Network (CTN). Twenty-five candidates selected from several cities and provinces across the country are set to compete for the title of Miss Universe Cambodia 2019.
The candidates were presented at the official press presentation held by the organizers Arise Agency on 1st March 2019 at Naga City Walk, NagaWorld Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Phnom Penh. The crowd cheered and applauded as each of the candidates went up on stage looking glamorous and elegant in their glittering gowns.
All the candidates will go through different activities designed to preserve cultural heritage and promote eco-tourism in Cambodia. Prior to the finale, Preliminary Long Gown competition will be held on 17th March 2019 at Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort.
The 25 contestants for Miss Universe Cambodia 2019 are –
Prek Siguek (Kampong Cham)
Khon Srey Nich (Phnom Penh)
Chhoy Panha (Phnom Penh)
Hom Srey Khouch (Kandal)
Suy Bonavin (Phnom Penh)
Chun Sok Linda (Preah Sihanouk)
Tham Malina (Phnom Penh)
Somnang Alyna (Phnom Penh)
Chan Sokny (Pursat)
In Leakena (Phnom Penh)
Att Nika (Takéo)
Po Kimtheng Sothida (Phnom Penh)
Roeun Youry (Banteay Meanchey)
John Sotima (Tbong Khmum)
Kong Socheata (Phnom Penh)
Nin Malyneth (Phnom Penh)
Thoung Mala (Kandal)
Oem Veasna (Phnom Penh)
U Lii Mey (Phnom Penh)
Ten Sokheng (Kampong Thom)
Kachnak Thyda Bon (Phnom Penh)
Sal Chandalin (Tbong Khmum)
Lim Danin (Kampong Cham)
Sok Chan Pich (Kampong Speu)
Pich Srey Net (Svay Rieng)