Valerie Claire Pawid West, an American-Filipino from New York, is notable for being the first beauty queen to represent Ifugao in major pageants. A researcher and EMT, she competed in various talent shows and beauty contests, winning titles like Miss Reina Filipina North America 2025 and being a semifinalist in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
27 Mister France 2026 candidates competing in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France
Mathieu Bedini, representing Rhône-Alpes, won the title of Mister France 2025 on January 25, 2025, defeating 30 other contestants. Lucas Grindaine came in second, followed by William Sapin, Romain Biaggi, and Dan Misslin. Bedini will crown his successor on January 17, 2026, during the Mister France 2026 competition featuring 27 participants.
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24 Miss World Philippines 2026 candidates to compete in Pasay
Krishnah Gravidez, representing Baguio City, won the title at Miss World Philippines 2024, with Jasmine Omay and Sophia Bianca Santos as runners-up. The upcoming pageant on February 3, 2026, will see 24 contestants vying for three crowns, including representatives for Universal Woman 2026 and Miss Global 2026.
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MGI All Stars 2026 candidates to compete in Bangkok
Miss Grand International (MGI) was founded by Nawat Itsaragrisil in 2013. It is based in Bangkok, Thailand. On December 4, 2025, the MGI Organization announced the inaugural edition of MGI All Stars. On May 18, 2026, the series of activities of the competition will start. The contest is open to biological women and transwomen who … Continue reading MGI All Stars 2026 candidates to compete in Bangkok
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13 things about Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Martel
Christiane Martel, a French actress and beauty queen born in Nancy, is noted for being the second Miss Universe and the first French titleholder in 1953. She has had two marriages, three daughters, and one son. Martel appeared in numerous films, primarily in Mexico, across her career spanning from the 1950s onward.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela
Armi Kuusela, a Finnish-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, became the first Miss Universe in 1952. She has held various philanthropic roles and received numerous awards for her contributions to art and cancer research. Armi has been married twice and has five children, celebrating her 90th birthday in 2024.
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124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
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13 things about Man of the Year Ukraine 2025 Igor Cheban
Igor Cheban, originally from Ukraine, is a prominent figure in the hospitality industry and represented Singapore in Mister Grand International 2023, where he was the first runner-up. He has an impressive background, holding various managerial roles and earning a master’s degree in information security. He also participated in Man of the Year 2025.
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13 things about Mister World India 2014 Prateek Jain
Prateek Jain, an Indian investment banker, actor, and model, won the 18th Mister India title in 2014 and represented India in international contests. He gained fame as a finalist in Mister World 2014 and won the Asian Supermodel Contest in 2015. Jain has also appeared in film and music videos, continually engaging in modeling and judging events.
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13 things about Mister International 2023 second runner-up Edward Taiye Ogunniya
Edward Taiye Ogunniya, a model and English teacher, represented Amazonas, Brazil, in the 16th Mister Brasil CNB and was the second runner-up at Mister International 2023. Born in 1991, he has a diverse professional background, working in logistics and education while living in several countries. He holds a degree in business administration.
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