Fatou Bintou Gueye, a Senegalese model and beauty queen born in 2001, represented Senegal in Miss Universe 2024 but was unplaced. She is an advocate for women's education and culture, and held titles including Miss Louga 2024 and Miss Universe Senegal 2024. In 2025, she became the national president of Mothers Army.
10 things about Miss Asia Pacific USA 2025 Kayla Usison
Kayla Jane Usison, a Filipino-American beauty queen, represented the U.S. in Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Born on August 20, 1998, in California, she holds a business degree and has worked in HR. With accolades like Miss Filipina International 2022 second runner-up, she actively engages with the Filipino community and travels frequently.
10 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Janelis Leyba
Janelis Leyba, a Dominican-American model from New York City, won Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 after representing the United States. She previously competed in Miss Supranational USA 2024 and has traveled extensively. Born in 2004, she's also an educator and was a Miss Grand Philippines 2025 judge.
10 things about Miss Universe El Salvador 2023 Isabella Garcia Manzo
Isabella Garcia Manzo Gutierrez, a Guatemalan-Salvadoran beauty queen from San Salvador, represented El Salvador at the Miss Universe 2023 and finished in the Top 10. She won Miss El Salvador 2023 and is pursuing hospitality studies in Spain. Isabella is notable for her travel experiences and family background in beauty pageants.
13 things about Miss Universe El Salvador 2024 Florence Garcia
Florence Gisselle Garcia represented El Salvador at the 73rd Miss Universe but did not place. A Salvadoran-American based in Miami, she has a rich history in pageantry, including winning Miss Universe El Salvador 2024. She faced personal challenges, including her father's passing, and has participated in various beauty contests and events throughout her career.
13 things about Miss Universe Switzerland 2023 Lorena Santen
Lorena Mameli Santen, a Swiss bank employee and model, represented Switzerland in Miss Universe 2023, where Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won. Born in Wettingen, she holds degrees from ZHAW and KV Business School. Married in 2022, Santen became a mother in 2024 and is the first married Swiss contestant in Miss Universe.
10 things about Mister International Canada 2025 Liam Thibault
Liam Thibault, a Canadian lifeguard and swim instructor from Ontario, competed in the 17th Mister International pageant. Born in 2007, he won the Mister International Canada 2025 title and finished in the Top 11 at the international competition, earning Mister Influencer and Most Telegenic awards. He has a diverse athletic background.
10 things about Mister International 2025 second runner-up Choi Seung Ho
Choi Seung Ho, a South Korean actor, singer, and model, represented South Korea in the 2025 Mister International pageant in Thailand, finishing as second runner-up. Born in 1996, he holds a degree in musical theatre and has extensive experience in dance and sports. His influences include K-pop star G-Dragon.
10 things about Mister International Asia 2025 Saadedine Heneine
Saadedine Ghassan Heneine, a Lebanese model from Beirut, competed in the 17th Mister International pageant. Born in 1991, he is a survivor of partial paralysis and a bachelor's degree holder in architecture. He won Mister Lebanon 2025, placed second at Mister International 2025, and emerged as Mister International Asia 2025.
10 things about Mister International DR Congo 2025 Charles Mateus
Charles Bondo Mateus represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 2025 Mister International pageant in Bangkok. Born in 1997 in Kinshasa, he is a trilingual web developer and model. He previously held titles like Mister Berne Francophone and has a passion for animal shelters and sports.
