Krishnah Marie E. Gravidez, a Filipino beauty queen and entrepreneur from Baguio City, represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2025, after winning Miss World Philippines 2024. She has participated in various beauty competitions, advocating for youth empowerment, and has a background in industrial and civil engineering.
13 things about Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad
Kirk Bondad Wachsmuth, a German-Igorot model from the Philippines, has achieved notable success in pageantry by representing the country in Mister World 2024 and winning Mister International 2025. He was previously crowned Mister World Philippines 2022 and has had various roles as a judge in beauty competitions while navigating personal relationships and career milestones.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza
Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
13 things about Miss World 2025 Suchata Chuangsri
Suchata Chuangsri, a Thai model and beauty queen, made history as the first Miss World from Thailand. Born in Phuket, she graduated from Bangkok's Triam Udom Suksa School. Chuangsri won Miss Universe Thailand 2024 and took third place in Miss Universe 2024, later becoming Miss World 2025, showcasing her travel and advocacy throughout various international events.
13 things about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray is a Filipino-Australian singer, model, and beauty queen, known for being the fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines. Born in Australia, she has participated in and won several prestigious beauty contests. In addition to her modeling career, she has released music and served as a judge and host for various competitions.
33 Face of Beauty International 2025 candidates competing in Taichung
Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines won the Face of Beauty International 2024 title in Taiwan, with Anita Wang from Taiwan as the runner-up. The next competition for 2025 will feature 33 contestants, and Bilasano will crown her successor on November 30, 2025, in Taichung, Taiwan.
Kevin Mruskovic crowns Man of the Year 2025 Ven Lee in Denpasar, Bali
Kevin Mruškovič won the Man of the Year 2024 title in Chiang Mai, Thailand, competing against 18 candidates. He later crowned Lee Jun Long from Taiwan as his successor on November 21, 2025, in Bali, Indonesia. The event featured 21 contestants, culminating in a grand pageant with various special awards.
13 things about Baguio City’s Mark Striegl
Mark Edward Martinez Striegl, known as Mugen, is a professional mixed martial artist and actor born in Tokyo, Japan. He has a diverse heritage and has achieved significant milestones, including winning MMA titles, acting in films, and earning medals in sambo competitions. He lives in Baguio City, Philippines, with his family.
13 things about Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel
R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is a Filipino-American fashion designer and beauty queen from Texas. She made history by being the first Miss Texas USA of Filipino descent and later won the Miss USA title. In 2023, she crowned Miss Universe 2023, making her the ninth American Miss Universe. She is also a sustainability advocate in fashion.
13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang
Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
