Anouk Eman, an Aruban psychologist and model, represented Aruba in major beauty pageants, including Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Universe. A former synchronized swimmer, she faced severe scoliosis, ending her swimming career. Eman won Miss Universe Aruba 2024 and placed in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe Armenia 2024 Emma Avanesyan
Emma Avanesyan, an Armenian singer, model, and beauty queen, represented Armenia in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Yerevan, she has had an active modeling career and founded the Mona Gold agency. Notable achievements include being Miss Beauty of the World 2023 first runner-up and competing in various international beauty contests.
13 things about Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magali Benejam
Magalí Benejam Corthey, a trilingual Argentine actor, model, and beauty queen, won the 2024 Miss Universe Argentina title. Born in Villa Maria, she has modeled internationally and served as a judge for Mister RNB España 2024. She later faced dethronement in January 2025 after representing Argentina at Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Angola 2024 Nelma Ferreira
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2024 Franceska Rustem
Franceska Rustem, a German-Albanian television host and model, won the Miss Universe Albania 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born on January 31, 2005, in Durres, Albania, she has participated in various fashion events and traveled internationally, promoting her career through modeling and media engagements.
13 things about Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez
Katarina Sonja Rodriguez, born in Orlando to Filipino parents, is a multifaceted personality: an actress, athlete, model, and beauty queen. She represented the Philippines in various international beauty pageants, winning Miss World Philippines 2018 and finishing as runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017. She holds degrees from De La Salle University and has two children.
13 things about Miss World Myanmar 2018 Han Thi
Han Thi Thet Lwin, a Burmese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Golden Land Myanmar and represented her country in Miss Supranational and Miss World. Born in Yangon, she has also won various titles, pursued acting in New York, and participated in "Dancing with the Stars Myanmar." She is fluent in multiple languages.
Oceania’s handsomest sports star 2025 launched by CONAN Daily
CONAN Daily has launched Oceania's Handsomest Sports Star 2025, a non-commercial initiative celebrating athletes as cultural icons. Nominees are chosen based on their performance and public profile. This "People’s Choice" contest includes national rounds, regional semi-finals, and a grand final, allowing fans to engage and determine the ultimate winner.
13 things about Mister International Cuba 2023 Branden Alaen Cruz
Branden Alaen Cruz, a Cuban-American multifaceted talent from Miami, is known for his achievements in various beauty pageants, including Mister Universe and Mister International. He holds several titles, such as Mister Universe USA 2018 and Mister Global USA 2019. Cruz is also a recording artist, brand strategist, and certified growth coach.
13 things about Man of the World 2022 third runner-up Tjardo Vollema
Tjardo Vollema, a Dutch model, represented the Netherlands in the 2022 Man of the World pageant, finishing as third runner-up. He was born in Putten and educated at various colleges, including NHL Stenden. Vollema is also known for his title as Mister of the Netherlands in 2021 and has traveled extensively.
