Winner announced search for Victoria’s cutest toddler of 2023

The search for Victoria’s cutest toddler has ended and we have found a winner. Find out who it is.

The search for Victoria's cutest toddler has reached the finals

After a search far and wide, we have found 2023’s cutest Victorian toddler.

Two-year-old Anthony Malacria from Hampton Park has captured the hearts of the state.

Taking out the crown by just a few votes, Anthony’s parents said it was “amazing” he had been voted the cutest tot of 2023.

Mum Voula Malacria said her son was a “loving, gentle, and inquisitive soul”.

“He is so well mannered with all his please and thank yous and he will greet absolutely anyone with a big hug,” she said.

Anthony Malacria has won 2023’s crown for cutest toddler.

Mrs Malacria said his “cute full cheeks, long eyelashes and luscious golden curls paired with his sweet caring nature”, made young Anthony worthy of the title.

Anthony loves to dance, build and fix things.

“He loves fixing things with his tools,” Mrs Malacira said.

Anthony also loves his family.

Anthony Malacria loves cuddling his younger brother.

He has a younger brother, eight-month-old Jamie, who he calls his “cute baby brother”.

“He loves to cuddle with this little brother and hang out and do absolutely anything with his daddy, Vince, who he calls his best friend,” Mrs Malacira said.

Anthony Malacria loves to dance and fix things with his tools.

Anthony pipped Ivy at the post who came in second place.

Ivy in cutest toddler competition.

There was a tie for third place, with Jasper and Zane both rounding out the competition.

Zane in cutest toddler competition

Jasper in cutest toddler competition

Congratulations to all our finalists.

Thank you to everyone that entered. See the hundreds of toddlers that entered below.