Tya Jané La Shon Ramey, a Trinidad and Tobago beauty queen and activist, has represented her country in both Miss World and Miss Universe, advocating for migrant integration and welfare. A graduate in social work, Ramey is notable for her humanitarian efforts, particularly for Venezuelan migrant children, and has achieved various beauty titles.
Ginger Gaetz biography: 22 more things about UCSB alum from Niceville, Florida
Ginger E. Luckey Gaetz, from Niceville, Florida, attended UCSB and UCB, and is 12 years younger than her husband, Republican Matt Gaetz. She has a background in finance and sustainable business, with experience at companies like PwC and KPMG. Ginger married Matt in 2021 and actively participates in political events.
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10 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2019 Didia Mukwala
Didia Dilonz Mukwala won the Miss Universe Zambia title in 2019 but could not compete internationally due to sponsorship issues. A model and fitness instructor from Lusaka, she has participated in several pageants since 2015, including Miss Zambia and Miss Heritage International. Mukwala currently resides in the United States.
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13 things about Miss Arizona USA 2023 Candace Kanavel
Candace Leigh Kanavel, a Japanese-American police officer and beauty queen, represented Arizona in Miss USA 2023. Born in San Jose, California, she earned a degree in political science and criminal justice from Arizona State University. Kanavel has held multiple titles in various Miss USA pageants and has worked with the Tempe Police Department.
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13 things about Ames, Iowa native Brian Thompson
Brian Robert "B.T." Thompson, an accomplished American CPA and businessman, served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Born in Ames, Iowa, he had a distinguished educational background and held various leadership roles within UHC and UnitedHealth Group. Tragically, he was fatally shot during an investor conference in New York City on December 4, 2024.
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Yanina Gonzalez biography: 13 things about Miss Earth-Fire 2004
Yanina Alicia González Jorgge is a Paraguayan actor, model, and beauty queen, known for being Miss Universe 2004 third runner-up. She has a diploma in coaching and has represented Paraguay in several beauty contests. Yanina is active in travel and community engagement, and she became the national director of Universal Woman Paraguay in 2022.
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10 things about Fullerton, California’s Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez
Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez, an American from Fullerton, California, has a background as a tax preparer and previously owned a freight shipping company. In 2021, he fatally shot four individuals related to his business, leading to multiple charges. He was ruled incompetent to stand trial in 2021, and conservatorship proceedings began in 2022.
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10 things about Mammoth Lakes, California’s Arlene Bunch
Arlene Consuelo Bunch, a Mexican-American real estate broker from Mammoth Lakes, California, has faced multiple legal challenges, including tax cases and a criminal lawsuit.
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10 things about Miss Earth Netherlands 2023 Noa Claus
Noa Claus, a Dutch model from Enschede, represented the Netherlands at Miss Earth 2023, finishing as a runner-up. Born on December 5, 2001, she is an alumna of ROC van Twente with a degree in travel and hospitality management. Claus actively promotes environmental education and won the Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2023 title.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2021 first runner-up Maureen Wroblewitz
Maureen Wrob, born in Riyadh to a German father and Filipino mother, is a model, actress, and TV host. Rising to fame by winning "Asia's Next Top Model" Season 5 in 2017, she has since engaged in various projects, including co-hosting "Eat Bulaga" and competing in Miss Universe Philippines 2021.
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