Jenelle Thongs Andrews became the first married woman to represent Trinidad and Tobago in Miss Universe, winning the title on August 4, 2024. She crowned her successor, Dr. Sihlé Letren, on July 20, 2025, who will participate in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Trinidad and Tobago has nine overall placements in Miss Universe history.
13 things about Miss Louisiana USA 2021 Tanya Crowe
Tanya Lea Crowe Wade, representing Louisiana, competed in the 70th Miss USA, won by Elle Smith. An entrepreneur and former NFL cheerleader, she has held multiple titles in the Miss Louisiana USA pageant, culminating in her win in 2021. Tanya is married to Cody Wade and turned 31 in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 second runner-up Kristell Ruiz
Kristell Angelik Ruiz Freeman, a Costa Rican journalist and beauty queen, has represented her country in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Eco International and Miss Grand International. Born in San Jose and raised in Limon, she holds degrees in journalism and audiovisual production. Her notable placements include runner-up in Miss Costa Rica 2022 and second runner-up in Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025.
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13 things about UFC fighter Islam Dulatov from Dusseldorf
Islam Dulatov is a Chechen-German mixed martial artist, boxer, and model fluent in four languages. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 1 loss. After moving to Germany as a refugee in 2007, Dulatov has achieved significant success in various championships.
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13 things about UFC fighter Paulo Costa from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Paulo Henrique Costa is a professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, competing in the UFC middleweight division. With a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, he has faced numerous opponents since his debut in 2012. Costa's journey includes personal challenges and notable victories, including significant matches from 2017 to 2025.
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10 things about UFC fighter Nikolay Veretennikov from Astana
Nikolay Veretennikov, a Kazakh mixed martial artist and boxer from Astana, is signed with the UFC. A combat sambo master, he previously worked as a security guard, Uber driver, and construction worker. With a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 6 losses, he debuted in UFC on January 2, 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 Karla Guilfu
Karla Inelisse Guilfú Acevedo is a Puerto Rican model, yoga instructor, and beauty queen from Patillas. She has competed in Miss Supranational and Miss Universe, winning significant titles. Guilfu holds a degree in psychology and is also pursuing a master's degree. She is known for her vegan lifestyle and advocacy work.
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Prisca Anyolo crowns Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi in Ongwediva, Oshana
Prisca Anyolo, a NUST alumna, served as Orit Entertainment's media marketing manager in Dubai (2022-2023). She finished in the Top 15 of Miss Namibia 2021 and won Miss Namibia 2024. On July 19, 2025, she crowned Johanna Swartbooi as Miss Namibia 2025, who will compete in Miss Universe 2025.
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13 things about UFC fighter Adam Fugitt from Eugene, Oregon
Adam Fugitt is a professional mixed martial artist from Eugene, Oregon, competing in the UFC's welterweight division. With a record of 10 wins and 5 losses, he has fought various opponents since his debut in 2016, including five UFC matches from 2022 to 2025. He holds a brown belt in jiujitsu.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios
Sheynnis Alondra Cornejo Palacios, the first Miss Universe from Nicaragua, has a diverse background as a television host, model, and beauty queen. Born in Managua, she won multiple beauty titles including Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 and Miss World Nicaragua 2020 before her Miss Universe victory in 2023. She speaks three languages and has a passion for volleyball.
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