Elizabeth "Liz" Cash Voight, a Pennsylvania native, is an accomplished teacher, basketball coach, and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2026 after competing twice and finished as a runner-up in Miss USA 2026. Voight has a strong background in academics and pageantry, reflecting her dedication and versatility.
Gomel’s Barys Kaplan wins Mister Empyrean Belarus 2026 in Minsk
Barys Kaplan, 25, from Gomel, won the Mister Empyrean Belarus 2026 title on August 29, 2026, in Minsk. Yahor Volkov of Brest was crowned Mister Imperial World Belarus 2026, while Nazar Novik from Minsk will represent Belarus at World's Handsomest Mannequin. Finalists included five other candidates from various regions.
Chiba’s Mitsunori Takahashi wins Mister Empyrean Japan 2026 in Shibuya, Tokyo
Mitsunori Takahashi from Chiba won Mister Empyrean Japan 2026 on August 28 in Tokyo, with Denji Oshiro from Okinawa crowned as Mister Imperial World Japan 2026. Taishi Yamamoto of Hiroshima will represent Japan at the World's Handsomest Mannequin. The pageant also recognized several runners-up and special award winners.
Kópavogur’s Magnus Jónsson wins Mister Empyrean Iceland 2026 in Reykjavik
Magnus Jónsson from Kópavogur won the title of Mister Empyrean Iceland 2026 in a pageant held on August 28, 2026, in Reykjavik. Gunnar Ulfsson was named Mister Imperial World Iceland 2026, while Ígull Bjornsson represented Iceland in World's Handsomest Mannequin. Various awards were given, highlighting several contestants' talents.
19 Mister Empyrean Iraq 2026 candidates to compete in Baghdad
The Mister Empyrean Iraq 2026 coronation ceremony will be held in Baghdad, Iraq on September 2, 2026. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Empyrean candidate of the country. Aside from the main titleholder, two more kings will be crowned. They will represent Iraq at Mister Imperial World … Continue reading 19 Mister Empyrean Iraq 2026 candidates to compete in Baghdad
Belleair Beach, Florida’s Aileen Cerchiara is Miss USA 2026 first runner-up
Aileen Valerie Cerchiara Lopez competed in Miss Florida USA three times. She represented Florida, United States in the 75th edition of Miss USA. BIOGRAPHY Cerchiara is an American registered nurse, health coach, real estate agent and beauty queen from Belleair Beach, Florida. She is of Colombian and Argentine descent. As a cardiac progressive care nurse, … Continue reading Belleair Beach, Florida’s Aileen Cerchiara is Miss USA 2026 first runner-up
Arlington, Virginia’s Justus Kelley wins Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
Justus Anye Coleman Kelley is a beauty queen and philanthropic advisor from Arlington, Virginia. She recently won Miss USA 2026 and will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2026. Kelley has a strong academic background, numerous pageant titles, and extensive experience in philanthropy and volunteer work.
Audrey Eckert crowns Miss USA 2026 Justus Kelley in Miami, Florida
Audrey Eckert won the Miss USA 2025 title on October 24, 2025, and crowned her successor Justus Kelley of Virginia on August 27, 2026. The competition featured 51 candidates. Kelley will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2026 on November 24, 2026, after Eckert placed in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2025.
Waikato’s Adam Trembath wins Mister Empyrean New Zealand 2026 in Auckland
Adam Trembath from Waikato won the Mister Empyrean New Zealand 2026 title among 16 candidates in Auckland on August 27, 2026. Hunter Shaw from Auckland was named Mister Imperial World 2026, while Zion Michael Drummond from Tasman will represent New Zealand at the World's Handsomest Mannequin competition.
Stockton, California’s Brijet Finister represents Kentucky at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
Brijet Finister represented Kentucky, United States in the 75th edition of Miss USA. BIOGRAPHY Finister is an American beauty queen. Here are 13 more things about her: She is from Stockton, California, USa. She is Miss Kentucky USA 2026. She is a Miss USA 2026 candidate. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. More details will be added soon. TIMELINE … Continue reading Stockton, California’s Brijet Finister represents Kentucky at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
