The 60th edition of Miss International i.e., Miss International 2020/21 will be held in the month of October at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan where delegates from all over the world will compete for the title. The winner will succeed Miss International 2019 Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand for the title. The competition has been postponed because of the pandemic. The organization has decided to change the age limit from 27-years to 30-years-old.
Isbel Cristina Parra Santos was crowned as the new Miss International Venezuela 2020 on 24th September 2020 in Caracas, Venezuela in Venevisión Studio 1. She is 26-years-old and stands 175 cm tall and she is currently a cooch of artistic gymnastics which has taught her the fundamentals of who she is and what she. She would like to carry her message to promote and highlight the importance of doing some sporting activity from an early age, not only for physical health but also for mental health, thus achieving psychological well-being and a general balance. She would also look forward to open a second headquarters of her Gymnastics Club in the East of Caracas and create a casual / urban clothing brand for a target of women between 18 and 28 years old.
Isbel has mentioned that her family’s unconditional support and love motivates her to keep going. She explained that with their immense support she wants to keep educating and teaching the young girls the values and tools for their growth and development. She is strong and confident woman who aspires to win the title.
Mariem Claret Velazco represented Venezuela at Miss International 2018 on 9th November 2018 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan and was crowned at the end of the event finale. She won both her Miss Venezuela International 2018 and Miss International 2018 titles on her 20th birthday. The diva showcased a Venezuelan native headdress and an evening gown composed of pearls during her competition. Mariem’s win at the Miss International 2018 gave Venezuela it’s 8th Miss International crown; the greatest number of crowns titles won by a single country in the history of pageant.
The delegates of the competition to express their plans if they are crowned and share their personal advocacies. Mariem mentioned, "It’s a very special day for all Miss International delegates, but for me, it’s doubly special as today I am also celebrating my birthday. In my country, we have the custom of not revealing our birthday wish, but today I want to make an exception. My dream, my birthday wish is that if I were to be privileged enough to be your next Miss International, I can continue to stimulate children around the world to read. In Venezuela, I have devoted a great part of my time serving as a storyteller for less favoured populations, and I’m living proof that reading is the way towards knowledge. My goal as Miss International is that every child around the world have access to books that speak about tolerance, respect, and happiness. I firmly believe in the power of dreams to change societies and think if everyone of us takes on the duty of reading a story to a child, that child will be more educated and the world will be happier. That is my birthday wish."
Just like Mariem, Isbel Cristina Parra Santos is strong, determined, and focused woman who wants to bring back the crown of Miss International to Venezuela. She maintains herself with the gymnastics and urges everyone to do the same in order to stay stress-free and bring in the positivity. With confidence, and dedication she performed at the Miss Venezuela 2020 competition, she is expected to perform at the Miss International 2020 stage. Can Isbel Cristina Parra Santos make a sandwich win happen for Venezuela at the Miss International 2020 with her performance?