Miss Intercontinental Netherlands 2018 will soon hold its grand finale to find out who of the twelve announced contestants will be taking over Miss Intercontinental Netherlands 2017 Cathelijne Heppenhuis’ crown. The newly crowned queen will then represent the Netherlands at the Miss Intercontinental 2018 Pageant where Miss Intercontinental 2017 Veronica Salas Vallejo of Mexico will crown her successor.

Netherlands’ last placement at Miss Intercontinental was at last year’s Miss Intercontinental 2017 when Miss Intercontinental Netherlands 2017 Cathelijne Heppenhuis was adjudged Miss Europe and the 2nd runner-up at Miss Intercontinental 2017.

Of all the contestants, we chose 5 that we believe are the ones standing out in the race to the crown currently, and here is the scoop on one of our favourites.

Eleanor van der Leij, is a 19-year-old living in Groningen. At the moment she is completing her training for caring IG / stall care. She would eventually like to become a maternity nurse.

Explaining her winning moment she said, “When I heard that I had become Miss Intercontinental Groningen I first thought that I was dreaming, I did not expect anything at all. When it dawned on me I was super happy and I immediately looked forward to everything that is to come.”

She participated in the Miss Intercontinental Groningen 2018 election because she wanted to develop herself in all areas and hopes that next year she would be able to help and guide the possible successors.

In her spare time she likes to meet up with friends, or relax by reading a good book or watching Netflix. Being creative is also a way she loves to express herself.

(Photo Credits: Eleanor van der Leij Facebook Official)

What makes her unique is that she is tru to herself at all times, sometimes a bit clumsy and dreamy, but that's part of her and she embraces it.

Miss Beauty of the Netherlands is the proud owner of Miss Intercontinental Netherlands. This year 12 provincial missions compete for the title of Miss Intercontinental Netherlands. Miss Intercontinental has been around since 1971 and is one of the longest running international elections. Every year the location has a different international venue and there are always around 60 countries. The final will take place this year in November in India.