13 things about Miss Universe Guadeloupe 2025 Ophely Mezino

Ophély Joëlle Mézino is a French model and beauty queen from Réunion, currently residing in Guadeloupe. She has participated in various beauty contests, including Miss World 2019 and is the 2025 Miss Universe representative for Guadeloupe. Mézino holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and is fluent in several languages.

10 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas

Lyshanda Moyas, a nurse and model from Gweru, Zimbabwe, won Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 and represented her country at the 74th Miss Universe. She has competed in multiple beauty pageants, holds a commerce degree, and is an advocate for industry and innovation. Moyas is of mixed heritage and was a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2025.

13 things about Miss Universe Rwanda 2025 Solange Keita

Solange Tuyishime Keita, a Rwandan-Canadian humanitarian and beauty queen, is notable for representing Canada in Mrs. World and Rwanda in Miss Universe. She founded Naylah’s Legacy and Elevate International to support maternal care and women's leadership. Fluent in multiple languages, Keita has held various influential roles and continues to advance social causes.

10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2025 Carmen Obama

Carmen Ismelda Avomo Obama Mohamed Idris represented Equatorial Guinea in the 74th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 2006 in Mongomo, she speaks Spanish, French, and English. A model, she won Miss Guadalupe Mongomo 2024 and was crowned Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2025. She competed in the 2025 Miss Universe but did not place.

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10 things about Miss Universe DR Congo 2025 Dorcas Dienda Kasinde

Dorcas Dienda Kasinde, a Congolese entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented the DR Congo in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Universe. She has won titles like Miss Africa Calabar and graduated from ESCE in Paris. Dienda faced controversy for her comments in 2016 but continues to be an influential figure in pageantry.

13 things about Miss Universe Cabo Verde 2025 Prissy Gomes

Priscilla "Prissy" Gomes is a Cape Verdean architect, model, and beauty queen, representing her country in various international beauty pageants. She is notably the first Miss Grand and Miss Universe Cape Verde. With a bachelor's degree in interior design from Paris, she has also participated in World Next Top Model competitions, achieving significant placements.

10 things about Miss Universe Angola 2025 Maria Cunha

Maria Augusta Mendes da Cunha, an Angolan model and beauty queen from Luanda, competed in the 27th Miss Angola Universo and the 74th Miss Universe. Born on March 8, 2003, she advocates for deaf girls in Angola and won multiple titles, including Miss Luanda 2024 and Miss Angola Universo 2024.

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13 things about Miss Universe 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe

Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe Gandhi, a Botswanan political economist and former beauty queen, won Miss Universe 1999 and founded the MPULE Foundation and MPULE Institute for AI. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Global Leader for Tomorrow. Fluent in Tswana and English, she is an influential advocate for development.

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10 things about Miss World Cameroon 2026 Noura Njikam

Noura Raïssa Njikam, crowned Miss Cameroun 2024, is an environmental advocate from Cameroon's North Region. She represented Cameroon at Miss Universe 2024 and will compete in Miss World 2026. Njikam, born in Douala, is the first from her region to win Miss Cameroun and actively promotes sustainability initiatives.

13 things about Kampala native Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American politician, was born in Uganda to Indian-descended parents. He has a background in housing counseling and music, notably as an artist. A Democrat, he became a New York State Assembly member in 2021 and will assume office as New York City mayor in 2026.