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 UAE 2025 Mariam Mohamed
Mariam Mohamed represented the UAE in Miss Universe 2025 and previously competed in Miss Arab World and Miss Arab Asia. Born in Sharjah, she studied fashion in Dubai and later earned a degree in economics from the University of Sydney. She achieved notable placements in various beauty pageants, promoting Emirati culture.
10 things about Miss Universe Turkiye 2025 Ceren Arslan
Ceren Arslan, a Hacettepe University alumna and bilingual model, became Miss Universe Turkiye 2025, competing in the global pageant. Born in Istanbul, she studied radiotherapy and engages in dance. Notable trips include visits to Cyprus, Serbia, and the UAE. She is the daughter of Cengiz and Tulay Arslan.
10 things about Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025 Lihasha White
Lihasha Lindsay White represented Sri Lanka in the 74th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1998, she is a mental health advocate and entrepreneur. White made her national beauty pageant debut in 2025, becoming the second Miss Universe Sri Lanka. Despite her efforts, she was unplaced at Miss Universe 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe South Korea 2025 Lee Soo Yeon
Lee Soo Yeon, a South Korean actor and model from Gimhae, competed in the 61st Miss Korea and represented South Korea in the 74th Miss Universe. She was crowned Miss Universe South Korea 2025 and has a background in media acting. Lee has traveled extensively and starred in series like "Two Universes."
13 things about Miss Universe Singapore 2025 Annika Sager
Annika Xue Sager, a Singaporean-German model, competed twice in Miss Universe Singapore, winning in 2025. Born in 2000, she holds degrees in hospitality and luxury marketing. She has experience in various internships and roles, including in marketing and fitness, while advocating for sustainable fashion. Sager has ranked in international modeling competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Serbia 2025 Jelena Egorova
Jelena Egorova, also known as Elena Egorova, is a Russian model and beauty queen from Yakutia. She has represented Mongolia and Serbia in international beauty pageants, including Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. Additionally, she is involved in cryptocurrency and has faced challenges like sextortion. Egorova achieved titles including Miss Earth Middle East 2024 and Miss Universe Serbia 2025.
10 things about Miss Universe Pakistan 2025 Roma Riaz
Roma Riaz, a British-Pakistani from Lahore, won Miss Universe Pakistan 2025, marking her first beauty pageant victory. She studied business at Manchester Metropolitan University and worked in merchandising. Riaz traveled extensively and represented Pakistan in the 74th Miss Universe, competing against 119 candidates but did not place.
