Venezuelan model Mariem Velazco, 20, who was crowned Miss Venezuela International 2017, has won the title, succeeding Kevin Lilliana, 22, of Indonesia.
Contestants from South Africa, Romania, and Colombia were selected second, third, and fourth runners-up respectively.
Along with Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth, this contest is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonThe winner of Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, attending the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
The winner of Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, attending the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© AFP 2023 / Behrouz MehriMiss Venezuela Mariem Claret Vlazco Garcia (L) receives the crown from 2017 winner Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia during the Miss International Beauty Pageant final in Tokyo on November 9, 2018.
Miss Venezuela Mariem Claret Vlazco Garcia (L) receives the crown from 2017 winner Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia during the Miss International Beauty Pageant final in Tokyo on November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonHinano Sugimoto of Japan competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Hinano Sugimoto of Japan competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonWang Chaoyuan of China competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Wang Chaoyuan of China competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonContestants hug each other after the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Contestants hug each other after the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon2nd runner-up Reabetswe Sechoaro of South Africa competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
2nd runner-up Reabetswe Sechoaro of South Africa competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonSusana Sanchez Hernandez of Spain competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Susana Sanchez Hernandez of Spain competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonBonnie Walls of the US competes at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Bonnie Walls of the US competes at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonThe winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, attending the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
The winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, attending the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon1st Runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Philippines competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
1st Runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Philippines competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonThe winner of Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia (C), representing Venezuela, celebrating with (L-R) 2nd runner-up Reabetswe Sechoaro of South Africa, 4th runner-up Anabella Castro Sierra of Colombia, 1st runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, and 3rd runner-up Bianca Tirsin of Romania at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
The winner of Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia (C), representing Venezuela, celebrating with (L-R) 2nd runner-up Reabetswe Sechoaro of South Africa, 4th runner-up Anabella Castro Sierra of Colombia, 1st runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, and 3rd runner-up Bianca Tirsin of Romania at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonSeo Ye-jin of South Korea competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
Seo Ye-jin of South Korea competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© AFP 2023 / Behrouz MehriMiss Venezuela Mariem Claret Vlazco Garcia (L) receiving the crown from 2017 winner Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia during the Miss International Beauty Pageant final in Tokyo on November 9, 2018.
Miss Venezuela Mariem Claret Vlazco Garcia (L) receiving the crown from 2017 winner Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia during the Miss International Beauty Pageant final in Tokyo on November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonThe winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
The winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia, representing Venezuela, competing at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonThe winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia (C), representing Venezuela, reacting with other contestants coming in second to fifth places at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.
The winner of the Miss International 2018, Mariem Claret Velazco Garcia (C), representing Venezuela, reacting with other contestants coming in second to fifth places at the 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2018.