Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, the Philippines' first Miss Universe, won the title in 1969. She is an actor, model, and beauty queen, with a rich history in film and pageantry. Born in Manila, she has three children and received multiple awards for her acting career. Diaz remains an influential figure in Filipino culture.
13 things about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray, a Filipino-Australian beauty queen, singer, and model, gained prominence after winning Miss Universe 2018 and representing the Philippines in various international beauty contests. Born in Australia, she has a strong educational background and engages in charitable work. Gray is also known for her relationships and television appearances in the beauty pageant industry.
13 things about Miss Supranational BVI 2026 Deyounce Lowenfield
Deyounce E. Lowenfield, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and beauty queen from Tortola, has represented the British Virgin Islands in both Miss Universe and Miss Supranational competitions. She graduated from Elmore Stoutt High School and H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, earning a degree in business administration and winning Miss Universe British Virgin Islands in 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2026 Juliana Myers
Juliana Myers, a British-Honduran-Caymanian real estate agent, won the Miss Universe Cayman Islands title in 2026 and will compete in the 75th Miss Universe pageant. A native of Grand Cayman, she champions youth empowerment and has pursued education and career opportunities in real estate across the Cayman Islands.
130 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 130 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
13 things about Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Angela Aumonier
Angela Pitao Aumonier, a public health researcher and beauty queen of English-Filipino descent, represented London in the 18th Miss Universe Great Britain and won in 2026. She founded the Marsha’s Hope Foundation to address women’s health issues. Aumonier also holds degrees from the University of Exeter and Imperial College London.
13 things about Miss Universe Bangladesh 2025 Tangia Methila
Tangia Zaman Methila is a Bangladeshi actress, model, and beauty queen, crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh and representing her country in the 74th Miss Universe. Born in Dhaka, she has participated in various competitions and films. Key achievements include winning Miss Supranational Bangladesh 2019 and accolades at fashion events in Europe.
13 things about Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 Malique Bowe
Maliqué Maranda Bowe is a Bahamian accountant and model who represented Grand Bahama in the Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 and Miss Supranational 2023. She is a Florida Memorial University graduate and has held various accounting roles. Bowe founded The Social Bay and Empowered by Purpose, a mentorship initiative. She turned 26 in May 2026.
10 things about Miss Universe Australia 2025 Lexie Brant
Lexie Brant, a 22-year-old Australian model from Brisbane, won Miss Universe Australia 2025 while studying occupational therapy and working as a medical secretary. She traveled extensively, competed in Miss Universe 2025, and is a Formula 1 enthusiast. Brant has modeled for various brands and enjoys outdoor activities and flowers.
13 things about Miss Universe Bonaire 2026 Caroline Porras
Caroline Porras, a Bonairean model and beauty queen from Antriol, has competed in various beauty pageants, including Miss Bonaire and Miss Universe Bonaire, where she won the title in 2026. She is also an actress and a student pursuing a degree in financial administration while balancing motherhood.
