10 things about Miss Texas USA 2023 Lluvia Alzate

Lluvia Camila Alzate, a Colombian-American real estate agent and beauty queen from Houston, Texas, gained recognition as Miss Texas USA 2023 and fourth runner-up at Miss USA 2023. Advocating for ALS awareness, she graduated from the University of Houston in 2022 and faced her mother’s ALS diagnosis, leading to her passing in December 2022.

Alejandro Martínez, Fezile Mkhize, Alberto Nodale, Jack Heslewood, Brian Faugier, JB Saliba

Jack Heslewood crowns Mister World 2024 Danny Mejia in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan

Jack Anthony Heslewood of the UK won Mister World 2019 in Manila and crowned Danny Mejia from Puerto Rico as his successor on November 23, 2024, in Vietnam. The 2024 pageant featured 60 candidates, with awards for various categories, including talent and sports, highlighting the global nature of the competition.

10 things about Miss Universe China 2024 Jia Qi

Jia Qi, born in 1998 in Qingdao, China, won the Miss Universe China 2023 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 event. A fitness enthusiast and former athlete, she is notable for being the fifth Chinese contestant to advance in the competition. Qi withdrew from the 2023 Miss Universe pageant.

Phạm Tuấn Ngọc, Antonio Company, Tomas Haring, Santosh Lokshum Limbu, Kirk Bondad

60 Mister World 2024 candidates competing in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan

Jack Heslewood from the UK won Mister World 2019, with South Africa's Fezile Mkhize as the runner-up. Heslewood will crown his successor in Vietnam on November 23, 2024, during the 11th edition of the pageant, featuring 60 contestants from various countries competing for the title.

10 things about Miss Earth Cambodia 2024 Rotha Phyadeth

Rotha Phyadeth is a Cambodian presenter, model, and beauty queen who represented Cambodia in prestigious pageants like Miss Earth and Miss Universe Cambodia, finishing in the Top 11 and winning Best in Evening Gown. She gained attention as a medal bearer at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games and has engaged in various cultural activities and fashion events.

13 things about Miss Universe Cebu 2023 Emmanuelle Vera

Emmanuelle Vera, a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, and beauty queen, born in Taguig, has competed in various beauty contests, notably Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines. She was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 and placed third runner-up in Reina Hispanoamericana 2021. Vera has also starred in multiple television shows and films since 2010.

13 things about Miss Universe Bulgaria 2024 Elena Vian

Elena Ruseva Vian is a Bulgarian designer and beauty queen born in 1986, standing 5'8" tall. She represented Bulgaria in Miss Universe 2024 after competing in the Miss Universe Bulgaria 2024 finals. Vian has traveled extensively, visiting numerous countries between 2016 and 2023, and is an alumna of New Bulgarian University.

13 things about Miss Universe Cyprus 2024 Katerina Dimitriou

Katerina Dimitriou, born in 1995 in Nicosia, Cyprus, is a beauty queen and entrepreneur. She represented Cyprus in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Living in Dubai, she held various managerial roles, including a business development manager. Fluent in multiple languages, she is also vegan and holds a 2024 Miss Universe title.

10 things about Miss Universe Gibraltar 2024 Shyanne McIntosh

Shyanne McIntosh, a Gibraltarian accountant and beauty queen, was born in 1999. She competed in Miss Universe 2024 after winning Miss Universe Gibraltar 2024. Previously, she worked various jobs in Gibraltar and studied accounting. Despite her efforts, she was unplaced in both the Miss Gibraltar 2022 and Miss Universe 2024 competitions.

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Sheynnis Palacios crowns Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig in Mexico City

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won Miss Universe 2023 on November 18, 2023, in El Salvador, and crowned her successor, Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark, on November 16, 2024. The crown was crafted by Filipino artisans. The pageant introduced a new age requirement, allowing candidates to be 18 and older.