Audrey Eckert, born in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a prominent beauty queen who has participated in Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. A graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she advocates for digital safety and female empowerment. In 2025, she won both Miss USA and finished as a semifinalist in Miss Universe.
13 things about Miss Universe Paraguay 2025 Yanina Gomez
Yanina Magali Anahí Gómez Ojeda, a Paraguayan lawyer and model, gained recognition as Miss Mundo Paraguay 2023 and Miss Universe Paraguay 2025. She founded a nonprofit to support indigenous peoples and is a dance teacher. Gómez has traveled extensively, participating in international beauty pageants and earning accolades throughout her career.
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10 things about Miss Universe Palestine 2025 Nadeen Ayoub
Nadeen Ayoub represents Palestine in international beauty pageants as Miss Palestine 2022, Miss Earth-Water 2022, and Miss Universe Palestine 2025. A model, teacher, and entrepreneur from Ramallah, she has notable experiences in fitness and humanitarian work. She placed as second runner-up in Miss Earth 2022 and reached the Top 30 in Miss Universe 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 Itza Castillo
Itza Helen Castillo Maradiaga Rivas, a Nicaraguan model, represented Nicaragua at the 74th Miss Universe. Born in Managua, she holds a postgraduate degree in marketing and previously competed as Miss Teen Nicaragua. Now based in New York, she won Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 and reached the semifinals at Miss Universe 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada
Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada, a Dutch beauty queen from Amsterdam, won Miss Universe Netherlands 2025. She has held various titles, including Miss Grand Netherlands 2021 and represented the Netherlands in multiple international competitions. Fluent in several languages, she balances her modeling career with education, pursuing a degree in creative business.
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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez
Yamilex Hernández del Orbe, a Dominican-American beauty queen and teacher, has competed in Miss Republica Dominicana twice, finishing as second runner-up in 2021 and winning Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023. She represented the Dominican Republic in Miss International 2023 and the U.S. Latino community in Miss Universe 2025. Born in Santiago, she moved to New Jersey, earning degrees in communication.
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10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2025 Kaori Hashimoto
Kaori Hashimoto, a bilingual kendoka from Tochigi, Japan, won the 28th Miss Universe Japan title and competed in the 74th Miss Universe. Born in 2004, she is pursuing a business degree and has shown success in various beauty competitions while maintaining interests in dancing and lifesaving courses.
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13 things about Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma
Manika Suthar, an Indian visual artist, model, and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe India twice and won the title in 2025. Acknowledged for her advocacy of neurodivergence, she is pursuing degrees in psychology and political science. Born in 2003, she has also participated in various internships and founded NeuroNova.
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13 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2025 Raschel Paz
Raschel Alexandra Paz Archila, a 24-year-old Guatemalan model and beauty queen, won the title of Miss Universe Guatemala 2025. She previously participated in Miss Grand International 2023. Paz graduated from Universidad Francisco Marroquín in political studies and international relations, speaks several languages, and enjoys various sports and travel.
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10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2025 Carmen Obama
Carmen Ismelda Avomo Obama Mohamed Idris represented Equatorial Guinea in the 74th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 2006 in Mongomo, she speaks Spanish, French, and English. A model, she won Miss Guadalupe Mongomo 2024 and was crowned Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2025. She competed in the 2025 Miss Universe but did not place.
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