Martha Maria Cordeiro Vasconcellos, a Brazilian psychologist and beauty queen born in Salvador, Bahia, won Miss Bahia and Miss Brasil titles in 1968, later becoming Miss Universe. Married twice, she had two children and earned a master's degree in public health. Vasconcellos wrote an autobiography published in 2015.
Miss Universe Laos 2025 Lattana Munvilay turns 32
Lattana Munvilay, a Laotian actor and model, competed in Miss Universe Laos three times and won the title in 2025. She was second runner-up in 2019 and 2022, represented Laos at the Miss Universe 2025 competition, and participated in the MGI All Stars. Munvilay holds a degree in architecture.
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Mister World Bangladesh 2024 B Proshad Das stars in fashion film
B Proshad Das, a Bangladeshi fitness coach and model, won Mister World Bangladesh 2024. Born on December 24, 1999, he is a certified bodybuilding coach and an alumnus of British Standard School. Das has participated in various modeling events, including the Asia Model Festival, and has made significant achievements in his career.
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Cote d’Ivoire’s Elye Wahi investigated for alleged spot-fixing before World Cup 2026
Elye Wahi, a 23-year-old Ivorian footballer, was arrested by French authorities for suspected match manipulation prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Amid an investigation into potential spot-fixing related to a Ligue 1 match, Wahi was released without charges. He has since played in the World Cup despite ongoing legal uncertainties.
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Miss Universe Cambodia 2025 Nearysocheata Thai turns 31
Nearysocheata Thai, a Cambodian entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Cambodia at the 74th Miss Universe. Known as Fi Yata, she won Miss Universe Cambodia in 2025. Born in Phnom Penh, she owns a skincare brand and is a single mother. Despite her efforts, she remained unplaced in the competition.
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48 Mister Universe 2026 candidates to compete in Los Angeles, California
Patrick Callahan from Ireland won the Mister Universe 2024 title, held on December 22, 2024, at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Cormac Murphy was the runner-up, followed by Yusuf Hendratno, Xavier Rodriguez, and Markki Stroem. Callahan will crown his successor at the Dolby Theatre on September 27, 2026.
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Hpa-An’s May Grace Parry to represent Myanmar at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
May Grace Parry, an Australian-Burmese model and actress born in Bangladesh, represented Hpa-An, Myanmar, in the 13th Miss Universe Myanmar and won the title in 2026. She studied at the International School of Myanmar and the University of Melbourne, and she is set to compete in the 75th Miss Universe.
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Myat Yadanar Soe crowns Miss Universe Myanmar 2026 May Grace Parry in Yangon
Myat Yadanar Soe from Pyin Oo Lwin won Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 on June 27, 2025, with 35 contestants. Her successor, May Grace Parry from Hpa-An, was crowned on June 17, 2026, at a venue in Yangon, amidst 38 competitors. Special awards were given for various categories.
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25 Miss Universe Uganda 2026 candidates revealed
Uganda will make its Miss Universe debut in 2026, alongside Niger. Joram Job Muzira leads Miss Universe Uganda as national director. The 25 contestants were announced on June 11, 2026, with the inaugural ceremony planned for August 1, 2026, in Kampala. Notable judges included Susan Geurts and Rachel K.
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Mister World Albania 2024 Algert Beraj turns 30
Algert Beraj is an Albanian finance specialist and model who represented Albania in Mister World 2024. Born on June 16, 1996, he has a strong educational background in finance and modeling experience since 2017. He is bilingual, 6'1⁄2" tall, and has traveled extensively for both work and leisure.
