Miss Universe Cambodia 2022

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]

Miss Universe Cambodia 2022
DateJune 15, 2022
PresentersSarita Reth
Try Davaruth
Na Sady
VenueBayon TV Steung Meanchey Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
BroadcasterBayon Television
Entrants20
Placements10
WinnerManita Hang
Phnom Penh
CongenialityManita Hang
Phnom Penh
← 2021
2023 →

Background

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Location and date

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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.

List of the main events in the Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 pageant
Location Date Event Venue Ref.
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

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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

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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

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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

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Color keys
Final results Contestant International pageant International Results
Miss Universe Cambodia 2022
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2022 Unplaced
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up

3rd runner-up
(Miss Eco Cambodia 2022)

Miss Eco International 2023 3rd Runner-Up
4th runner-up
Top 10
Miss Petite Global 2022 Winner
KBJ Ratu Kebaya International 2022 Top 8
  •   Canada – Reasey Samoeun Angkea

Contestants

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20 contestants competed for the title.

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No. Contestants Age Hometown Placement
1 Reasey Samoeun Angkea[7] 27   Canada Top 10
2 Kaknika Heng 20 Tboung Khmum
3 Soriyan Hang[8] 28   Phnom Penh Top 10
4 Bonika Heng 24 Kratié 2nd Runner-Up
5 Valiza Phay 18 Kampong Cham
6 Sreykhouch Houn 27   Phnom Penh Top 10
7 Chakriya Sokun 22 Kampong Cham
8 Sokhavatey Ratana 20   Phnom Penh 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
13 Chenda Dorm 24   Phnom Penh
14 Sodalin Sieb 21 Kampot
15 Sreyleak Pok 22 Kandal
16 Sokundavy Uch 22   Phnom Penh Top 10
17 Geklang Hun 21 Kampot 4th Runner-Up
18 Manita Hang 23   Phnom Penh Miss Universe Cambodia 2022
19 Sreypich Sary 21 Kampong Chhnang Top 10
20 Panha Chhoy 25   Phnom Penh

Crossovers and returnees

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Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at other beauty pageants:


References

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  1. ^ Rinith Taing. "Fairest of all: Passions and dreams of Miss Universe Cambodia 2022". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  2. ^ "មិនធម្មតា! ងិន ម៉ារ៉ាឌី ធ្វើជាពិធីការិនី MUC 2022 ផ្អើលអស់អ្នកគាំទ្រ កាលពីយប់មិញ". 9 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ^ Sunly Chhun (31 March 2022). "Miss Universe Cambodia applications open tomorrow". Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 crowned last night". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Miss Universe Cambodia runner-up says her ambition is now to compete on the international stage". Khmer Times. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  6. ^ "In Pictures: 20 candidates ready for Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 season". 19 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Người đẹp Campuchia đeo nạng gỗ trình diễn dạ hội". 11 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Miss Global Cambodia bids for Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 crown". 26 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.