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By Syune Arakelyan

Armenian Liana Shahinyan became the winner of the MyDream Miss International America beauty pageant. The competition took place on April 2 in Seattle, Washington.

A total of 62 representatives from various countries participated in this competition organized by MyDream Entertainment. It was held in several phases. The competition had no age limit. The representatives of Armenia, Russia, and Ukraine took place in the top three, and Liana, representing Armenia, was declared the winner. She was crowned by Miss World 1997 Diana Hayden and Miss America 2021 Shree Saini.

In an interview with NEWS.am STYLE, the representative of Armenia noted that with her victory she wants to inspire women of different ages and societal positions.

"I want all women to be positive and confidently walk towards their dreams. I did it, so you can, too," she said.

As the MyDream Miss International America beauty pageant winner, Liana will have the opportunity to compete in the Miss/Mrs. South Asia beauty pageant, will participate in the shooting of films by the MyDream Entertainment company, and will also have social exposure.

Liana Shahinyan is 45 years old. Moved to Washington in 2000 after marriage. Liana is a mother of three children. Her daughter is 21 years old, and her sons are 17 and 13 years old. This Armenian woman is a dermatologist and makeup artist by profession. She has been working in this field for 17 years.

The photos were provided by Liana Shahinyan

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