Ahtisa Manalo represented Quezon in Miss Universe Philippines 2024, finishing as second runner-up. In 2025, she won the title. On May 1, 2026, she will crown her successor at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, where 50 contestants are competing for Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
13 things about former Miss Cosmo Myanmar national director Htoo Ant Lwin
Htoo Ant Lwin is a prominent Burmese model and beauty pageant representative, born in Yangon. He has held various titles, including Man of the Year Myanmar 2016 and Mister Supranational Myanmar 2017. In addition to modeling, he was involved in directing national beauty contests and faced a lifetime ban for unprofessional behavior in 2024.
Man of the World 2026 candidates to compete in the Philippines
Juul Missiaen represented Spain at Man of the World 2025 and competed against 26 other candidates at the SM Skydome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 31, 2025. He won the title. Runner-up to Messian was Israel Sierra of Mexico. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Sittichok Panitloedtewa of Thailand, Honza Jiránek of the … Continue reading Man of the World 2026 candidates to compete in the Philippines
10 things about Mister World New Zealand 2024 Tim Kiriwi
Timoti "Tim" Wiremu Edsel Kiriwi is a New Zealand model based in California who represented his country in the 2024 Mister World pageant. Born in Auckland in 1990, he is the third Mister World New Zealand, but withdrew from the competition before the coronation. He has participated in media and advocacy throughout his career.
13 things about Miss Universe Kalibo 2026 Imelda Schweighart
Imelda Bautista Schweighart, a German-Filipino actress and beauty queen, represented Puerto Princesa in various pageants, including Miss Earth 2016, where she won the title. Born in Cyprus and raised in the Philippines, she's also known as Imee Hart. She has pursued a career in both modeling and acting while raising her son.
13 things about Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Ailava Samuels
Ailava Samuels, a Samoan-Fijian beauty queen from Nasinu, Fiji, made history in 2026 as the second Miss Pacific Islands from Fiji. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Valelevu 2025 and Miss Fiji 2025 first runner-up. Alongside beauty, she advocates cancer awareness through the Fiji Cancer Society.
Mister USA 2026 candidates to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael Chadwick represented West Virginia, United States at Mister USA 2025 and competed against 31 other candidates at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA on August 30, 2025. He won the title, which makes him Mister Universe USA 2025. Finishing second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, were Mister World USA 2025 … Continue reading Mister USA 2026 candidates to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada
13 things about Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidate Gwen Soriano
Gwendoline Meliz "Gwen" F. Soriano, a Filipino actor, model, and beauty queen from Pangasinan, Philippines, has held titles such as Limgas na Pangasinan 2019 and Miss Baguio 2024. She is a candidate for Bb. Pilipinas 2026 and has previously competed in major beauty pageants, showcasing her talents and achievements in media and fashion.
36 Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidates announced
Katrina Johnson won Bb. Pilipinas International 2025, representing the Davao Region. Annabelle Mae McDonnell secured the title of Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2025. Both will crown successors in June 2026, when 36 new candidates will compete. Johnson will later represent the Philippines at Miss International 2026 in Tokyo.
13 things about Mister World 2014 second runner-up Jose Pablo Minor
José Pablo Minor Medrano, a Mexican actor and model, represented Mexico in Mister World 2014, finishing as the second runner-up. Born and raised in Cancun, he attended Televisa's acting school, appeared in various telenovelas, and has lived in France since 2023. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
