Miss International Queen 2020
Miss International Queen 2020 was the 15th Miss International Queen pageant, held at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, on March 7, 2020.
Jazell Barbie Royale of the United States crowned Valentina Fluchaire of Mexico as her successor at the end of the event. This is the second time that Mexico claimed the title.
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss International Queen 2020 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| Top 6 |
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| Top 12 |
§ – placed into the Top 12 by winning Most Popular Introductory Video
Special awards
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| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best National Costume |  Malaysia – Wanie Mohtar
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| Miss Congeniality |  Indonesia – Gebby Vesta
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| Miss Photogenic |  Philippines – Jess Labares
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| Best in Evening Gown |  Mexico – Valentina Fluchaire
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| Best in Talent |  France – Louiz Louiz
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| Most Popular Introductory Video |  Vietnam – Bùi Đình Hoài Sa
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Best in Talent
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winner |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 13 |
Contestants
21 contestants competed for the title.
| Country or territory | Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia
|
Jan Brielle | Melbourne | Nurse | |
 Brazil
|
Ariella Moura | 22 | São Paulo | Model |
 China
|
Lacey Wang Xinlei | 32 | Shanghai | Model |
| France
|
Louiz Avendei | 36 | Réunion Island | Musician Teacher, Singer & Writer |
 India
|
Nithush Alimaishani | 29 | Karnataka | Tattoo Artist & Yoga Expert |
| Indonesia
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Gebby Vesta | 33 | Bali | Professional DJ, Model & Song Writer |
 Japan
|
Rio Takahashi | 21 | Tokyo | Model |
 Laos
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Aliya Sirisopha | 23 | Vientiane | Student, Actress & Model |
| Malaysia
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Wanie Mohtar | 26 | Sabah | Performer & Business Owner |
| Mexico
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Valentina Fluchaire | 25 | Colima | Model |
 Mongolia
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Uyanga Hokyatwoklem | 30 | Ulaanbaatar | Model |
 Myanmar
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May Than Yo † | 21 | Yangon | Model |
 Norway
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Eirin Grinde Tunheim | 27 | Tromsø | Dentistry Medicine Student |
 Peru
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Nataly Saavedra | 34 | Lima | Model, Chef & Activist |
| Philippines
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Jess Labares | 26 | Manila | Flight Attendant |
 Singapore
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Andrea Razali | 29 | Singapore | Business Owner & LGBT Rights Advocate |
 Sweden
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Victoria Tran | Stockholm | Model | |
 Taiwan ROC
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Loey Wang | Taipei City | Model | |
 Thailand
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Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee | 27 | Khon Kaen | Liberal Arts Student |
 United States
|
Kayley Whalen | Los Angeles | LGBT Rights Advocate | |
| Vietnam
|
Bùi Đình Hoài Sa | 28 | An Giang | Model & Singer |
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