Kleo Torres, an African-American beauty queen of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, represented Washington, D.C. in the 73rd Miss USA pageant. She is a graduate of Alabama State University and American University, founder of Youth of Incarcerated Parents United, and held positions at AT&T and Kforce. She turned 27 in June 2025.
10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2024 Diana Angono Mouhafo
Diana Dashaira Angono Mouhafo, crowned Miss Guinea Ecuatorial in 2024, represented Equatorial Guinea at the 73rd Miss Universe. A model and marketing coordinator, she is the first mother to compete for her country. Born in 1999, Mouhafo holds a commerce degree and began modeling in 2017.
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10 things about Morristown, Tennessee’s Connor Jordan
Connor Jordan, a 24-year-old basketball player from Morristown, Tennessee, has played for multiple universities including King and Tusculum. He earned a degree in sports science and is pursuing a master's at Lincoln Memorial. Notably, he reached 1,000 career points in 2024 and enjoys music and gaming in his free time.
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10 things about Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Charlie Adelson
Charles Jay "Charlie" Adelson hired Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to shoot Dan Markel in Tallahassee, Florida on July 18, 2014. Markel died on July 19, 2014. Adelson was sentenced to life in prison on December 12, 2023.
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13 things about University of North Florida alum Mateo Borda Boyanovich from Lima
Mateo Alberto Borda Boyanovich, a Peruvian man educated in Jacksonville, Florida, has a background in marketing and social media. Accused of sexual assault on multiple occasions, he faced legal issues, including an arrest for a mass shooting threat. Despite his skills, his personal conduct has raised significant concerns.
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10 things about Miss Africa France 2018 Deborah Djema
Déborah Djema, a Congolese beauty queen, entrepreneur, and technology consultant, was disqualified from representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Miss Universe 2025 three months prior to the event. Advocating for digital technology, she had previously won titles like Miss Africa France 2018 and Miss Universe DR Congo 2025 before her dethronement.
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10 things about Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025 Mackenzie Bergeron
Mackenzie Jo Bergeron from Hammond, Louisiana, was a contestant in the 42nd Miss Louisiana Teen USA, placing fourth runner-up. She's a beauty queen, student at Southeastern Louisiana University, and founder of a community organization. Notable titles include Miss Baton Rouge Teen USA 2023 and Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 Sakhile Dube
Sakhile Dube is a Zimbabwean psychotherapist, fashion entrepreneur, and beauty queen, notable for representing Zimbabwe in major pageants like Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Educated in psychology, she is a healthcare advocate and has garnered accolades in modeling and beauty competitions, including winning Miss Supranational Africa 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magali Benejam
Magalí Benejam Corthey, a trilingual Argentine actor, model, and beauty queen, won the 2024 Miss Universe Argentina title. Born in Villa Maria, she has modeled internationally and served as a judge for Mister RNB España 2024. She later faced dethronement in January 2025 after representing Argentina at Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Italy 2024 Glelany Cavalcante
Glelany Cavalcante, an Italian-Brazilian entrepreneur and model, won Miss Universe Italy 2024. Born in Bahia, Brazil, she started her modeling career in Brasília and later moved to Italy. While pursuing a degree from the University of Perugia, she made history as the first Brazilian to win the title, representing Italy in Miss Universe 2024.
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