Ailava Samuels, a Samoan-Fijian beauty queen from Nasinu, Fiji, made history in 2026 as the second Miss Pacific Islands from Fiji. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Valelevu 2025 and Miss Fiji 2025 first runner-up. Alongside beauty, she advocates cancer awareness through the Fiji Cancer Society.
13 things about Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidate Gwen Soriano
Gwendoline Meliz "Gwen" F. Soriano, a Filipino actor, model, and beauty queen from Pangasinan, Philippines, has held titles such as Limgas na Pangasinan 2019 and Miss Baguio 2024. She is a candidate for Bb. Pilipinas 2026 and has previously competed in major beauty pageants, showcasing her talents and achievements in media and fashion.
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13 things about Mister World 2014 second runner-up Jose Pablo Minor
José Pablo Minor Medrano, a Mexican actor and model, represented Mexico in Mister World 2014, finishing as the second runner-up. Born and raised in Cancun, he attended Televisa's acting school, appeared in various telenovelas, and has lived in France since 2023. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
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13 things about Mister World 2014 first runner-up Emmanuel Ikubese
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and model, known for winning Mr. Nigeria 2014 and being the first runner-up at Mister World 2014. He studied at USIU-Africa and has engaged in various projects, including producing and acting in films and TV series, while also founding the Emmanuel Ikubese Foundation.
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13 things about Mister World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen
Nicklas Pedersen, a Danish carpenter and model, made history by becoming the first man from Denmark to win the Mister World title in 2014. Born in Copenhagen, he has lived in various countries, worked as an operations manager and brand manager, and traveled extensively. He turned 35 in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig
Victoria Kjær Theilvig is a Danish entrepreneur, dancer, and beauty queen from Søborg. She holds a business degree and is an animal advocate. Theilvig became the first Miss Universe from Denmark after competing internationally. In 2024, she was crowned Miss Universe 2024, representing Denmark amidst 124 candidates.
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13 things about Manhunt Dominican Republic Male Supermodel 2026 Leandro Mendoza
Leandro Mendoza is a prominent Dominican model and presenter who won the Caballero Universal 2023 title and is set to represent the Dominican Republic at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2026. An alumnus of various educational institutions, he has participated in numerous beauty competitions and international visits, showcasing his modeling career.
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10 things about Man of the World 2023 Kim Jinwook
Kim Jinwook, a South Korean bodybuilder and model, won the title of Man of the World 2023, becoming the first from South Korea to achieve this honor. A former managing director in fashion, he has participated in various competitions and traveled to multiple countries since 2022, including Japan and Vietnam.
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13 things about MGI All Stars 2026 candidate Gazini Ganados
Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados, a Palestinian-Filipino beauty queen from Talisay, Cebu, represented the Philippines in Miss Universe 2019 and is set to compete in Miss Grand International All Stars 2026. An accomplished model, she has numerous accolades, including Miss Cesafi 2016 and Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2019, and holds a degree in tourism management.
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10 things about Antique’s Joshua Daj Lawrence
Joshua Daj Lawrence, a 24-year-old English-Filipino model from Antique, Philippines, represented his hometown in the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 pageant. Standing 6'6", he was the tallest finalist. Lawrence has a background in fitness and basketball, graduated with a degree in international studies, and has worked as a community engagement manager.
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