Gloria Karsis was selected as the "Beauties of South Sudan 2013" on June 30th at the Freedom Hall of Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. She was crowned by the current Miss Earth Tereza Fajksova from the Czech Republic. Karis will represent her country in Miss Earth 2013 pageant to be held in November. The 1st runner-up is Ayak Abiel, who will compete in Miss International 2013.