Miss Universe Cambodia 2022
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| Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 | |
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| Date | June 15, 2022 |
| Presenters | Sarita Reth Try Davaruth Na Sady |
| Venue | Bayon TV Steung Meanchey Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Broadcaster | Bayon Television |
| Entrants | 20 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Manita Hang  Phnom Penh |
| Congeniality | Manita Hang Phnom Penh |
Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 was the 4th edition of the Miss Universe Cambodia pageant held on June 15, 2022 in Phnom Penh. Ngin Marady crowned Manita Hang as her successor at the end of the event.[1]
Background
[edit]Location and date
[edit]The fourth edition of the Miss Universe Cambodia beauty contest was scheduled to be held on 15 June 2022. The press conference of the contest was conducted at the Oakwood Premier in Phnom Penh on 30 April, in which the Bayon TV Steung Meanchey Studio in Phnom Penh will be served as the venue for the national costume parade, preliminary competition and the grand final coronation whereas R&F City Swimming Pool of R&F City Phnom Penh will be served as the venue for the swimsuit competition.
| Location | Date | Event | Venue | Ref. |
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| Final venue: Phnom Penh (20 May – 15 June) |
20 May | Press Presentation | Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh City Center | |
| 8 June | National Costume and Preliminary Competition | Bayon TV Steung Meanchey Studio, Phnom Penh | ||
| 10 June | Maharlika Night | Nagaworld Hotel Ballroom 1, Nagaworld Phnom Penh | ||
| 12 June | Swimsuit Competition | R&F City Swimming Pool, R&F City Phnom Penh | ||
| 15 June | Grand Final Coronation | Bayon TV Steung Meanchey Studio, Phnom Penh |
Hosts and Performer
[edit]Like the 2021 edition, Try Davaruth (Cambodia's Man of the Year 2019) hosted the preliminary competition with the reigning Miss Universe Cambodia (Ngin Marady) to host the preliminary competition as well as Somnang Alyna hosting as well.[2] As for the final however, instead of Somnang Alyna, Na sady and Sarita Reth (Miss Universe Cambodia 2020 and official mentor of Miss Universe Cambodia) hosted the event with Try Davaruth.
Selection of Participants
[edit]Applications for Miss Universe Cambodia started on 1st April 2022[3] and the official press presentation for Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 was on 20th May 2022.
'Queen Indradevi' Crown
[edit]A new crown will be used to award the winner of the Miss Universe Cambodia pageant for the 2022 edition. The headwear is known as the "Queen Indradevi" crown and was crafted by CSNJ Samnang Jewellery. The crown costs USD $180,000 (KHR 736,394,760 ៛)
The crown was inspired from the headwear of Queen Indradevi, wife of Jayavarman VII. It is said to be designed to follow the greatness of Queen Indradevi’s Crown, which shows power and prestige of Khmer women from the past and the present.
Results
[edit]- Color keys
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| Final results | Contestant | International pageant | International Results |
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| Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 (Winner) |
Miss Universe 2022 | Unplaced | |
| 1st runner-up | |||
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3rd runner-up |
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Miss Eco International 2023 | 3rd Runner-Up |
| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 10 | |||
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Miss Petite Global 2022 | Winner | |
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KBJ Ratu Kebaya International 2022 | Top 8 | |
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Contestants
[edit]20 contestants competed for the title.
| No. | Contestants | Age | Hometown | Placement |
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| 1 | Reasey Samoeun Angkea[7] | 27 |  Canada
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Top 10 |
| 2 | Kaknika Heng | 20 | Tboung Khmum | |
| 3 | Soriyan Hang[8] | 28 | Phnom Penh
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Top 10 |
| 4 | Bonika Heng | 24 | Kratié | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 5 | Valiza Phay | 18 | Kampong Cham | |
| 6 | Sreykhouch Houn | 27 | Phnom Penh
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Top 10 |
| 7 | Chakriya Sokun | 22 | Kampong Cham | |
| 8 | Sokhavatey Ratana | 20 | Phnom Penh
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3rd Runner-Up |
| 9 | Nisay Heng | 25 | Kandal | 1st Runner-Up |
| 10 | Munyratha Loeung | 19 | Kratié | |
| 11 | Sreylis Kong | 23 | Kampong Cham | |
| 12 | Marineth Morm | 18 | Phnom Penh
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| 13 | Chenda Dorm | 24 | Phnom Penh
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| 14 | Sodalin Sieb | 21 | Kampot | |
| 15 | Sreyleak Pok | 22 | Kandal | |
| 16 | Sokundavy Uch | 22 | Phnom Penh
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Top 10 |
| 17 | Geklang Hun | 21 | Kampot | 4th Runner-Up |
| 18 | Manita Hang | 23 | Phnom Penh
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Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 |
| 19 | Sreypich Sary | 21 | Kampong Chhnang | Top 10 |
| 20 | Panha Chhoy | 25 | Phnom Penh
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Crossovers and returnees
[edit]Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at other beauty pageants:
National Pageants[edit]
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International Pageants[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ Rinith Taing. "Fairest of all: Passions and dreams of Miss Universe Cambodia 2022". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "មិនធម្មតា! ងិន ម៉ារ៉ាឌី ធ្វើជាពិធីការិនី MUC 2022 ផ្អើលអស់អ្នកគាំទ្រ កាលពីយប់មិញ". 9 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Sunly Chhun (31 March 2022). "Miss Universe Cambodia applications open tomorrow". Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 crowned last night". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Miss Universe Cambodia runner-up says her ambition is now to compete on the international stage". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "In Pictures: 20 candidates ready for Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 season". 19 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Người đẹp Campuchia đeo nạng gỗ trình diễn dạ hội". 11 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Miss Global Cambodia bids for Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 crown". 26 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.