Miss Teen World is a global

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for teenagers, based in

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. That was established in 2001 by Cesar Montece, its founder, and is currently operated by Rodrigo Moreira, who owns all

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. (original in Spanish) (original in Spanish) The current Miss Teen World is Luana Pestana of

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who was crowned on November 25, 2024 in

History

Miss Teen World pageant was launched in the year 2001 in Ecuador and was continued in the coming year as well. Its founder César Montecé, a businessman of beauty with more than 40 years of experience in the field, died in 2010. In October 2012, Cesar Montecé's sister, who was listed as a partner in her brother's company, sold all the rights of the contest in front of the notary public; however, the international competition was officially relaunched in Ecuador, in 2014.

Charity Participation

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Miss Teen World is a competition for teens that is committed to social responsibility. It is for that reason that its founder has raised 50% of ticket sales of the competition to help the Center for Social Pediatrics and Rehabilitation called "Kinderzentrum" in conjunction with the Foundation "Herta Seebass" based in

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Miss Teen World helps children between 0 and 12 years old who have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, hyperactivity, language and physical problems, congenital or acquired. The organization is directed by Rodrigo Moreira its current president who, since he has taken office, has initiated a Pediasure collection campaign to help raise awareness about childhood cancer and donate it to children with treatment at the Hospital Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cancer SOLCA, also each contestant brings with them gifts that are donated to children in the pediatric and intensive area. In this context, the reigning Miss Teen World 2020 Tyana Maldonado from the Dominican Republic attended the St. Jude Walk / Run 5k event held in the United States to raise money for childhood cancer research and the kids of

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, who have the opportunity to receive treatments regardless of their family's economic situation.

Titleholders

Country/Territory by number of wins

List of runners-up

This table shows the runners-up of the competition, from its 2021 edition.

Best International Typical Costume

The following contestants have won the competition.

Titleholders crossover

Miss Teen World titleholders in the world's major beauty contests.

Mister Teen World

Mister Teen World is the male version that was based in

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, Ecuador, since its inception in 2003. The current Mister Teen World is SJ Pretorius of South Africa, who was crowned on 19 October 2022. Titleholders

Notes

References

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External links

Official website
Beauty pageants in Ecuador Beauty pageants for youth Recurring events established in 2001 International beauty pageants Organizations established in 2001 Events in Guayaquil