Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
10 things about Miss Grand Albania 2025 Dajana Gjoka
Dajana Gjoka will represent Albania in the 13th Miss Grand International pageant. She is an advocate for women's rights, previously competed in Miss Universe Albania 2022, and holds a finance degree. Gjoka, originally from Mirdita, is the eighth Albanian contestant in this competition, set to take place in Bangkok on October 18, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia
Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.
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10 things about Jilin’s Xuhe Hou
Xuhe Hou, a Chinese model and beauty queen, withdrew from Miss Universe 2025 one month prior to the event. Born in 2006 in Jilin, China, she won Miss Universe China 2024 and participated in notable fashion weeks. She later crowned her successor for Miss Universe 2026 before her withdrawal.
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13 things about The Miss Globe 2024 Diana Moreno
Diana Moreno is a Colombian beauty queen from Cundinamarca, notable for winning The Miss Globe 2024. With a bachelor's in international business, she speaks Spanish, English, and Japanese. She has participated in various events and travels, including visits to the U.S. and other locations in Colombia over the years.
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13 things about The Miss Globe Philippines 2025 Annabelle McDonnell
Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell, a Filipino beauty queen from Lanao del Norte, has represented the Philippines in various pageants, including Miss Charm and upcoming The Miss Globe 2025. Born in the UK, she was abandoned as a child. McDonnell has won titles like Miss Iligan, Miss Lanao Del Norte, and Miss Kuyamis.
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10 things about Miss Earth China 2024 Yang Ling
Yang Ling, also known as Eileen Yang, represented China in Miss Earth 2024 after winning Miss Earth China 2024. A 20-year-old bilingual beauty queen from Jiangsu, she competed internationally but did not place. Notable visits include Japan and the Philippines, and she crowned her successor in October 2025.
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10 things about Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 Nourane Khammari
Nourane Khammari was replaced as Miss International Tunisia 2025 by Oumaima Moussa. Khammari, a quadrilingual Tunisian beauty queen born in 2001, pursued marketing at Fontys University. She was previously Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 and participated in beauty events before Mouasa's appointment for the competition in Tokyo.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 first runner-up Anita Gomez
Anita Rose Gomez, a Filipino model and beauty queen from Zambales, has participated in multiple pageants including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines. She was crowned Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 and finished as first runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Anita is pursuing a bachelor's degree while achieving notable pageant successes.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel
Sharifa Mangatong Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel Mangudadatu, a Filipino beauty queen and model, made history as the first Muslim woman to win Miss Asia Pacific International 2018. Raised in Sultan Kudarat, she has a background in education and political involvement. Married to Toto, she has two daughters and has participated in various beauty contests and political elections.
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