Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark won Miss Universe 2024 on November 16 in Mexico City. Theilvig will crown her successor on November 21, 2025, in Thailand, with 121 contestants competing. The event will be hosted by Steve Byrne and feature performances by Omar Harfouch and Jeff Satur, among others.
‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo protects Ariana Grande from crasher on Sentosa
Johnson Wen of Australia is a serial intruder. On November 13, 2025, he rushed towards Ariana Grande while she was walking down the carpet with her "Wicked: For Good" co-stars at Universal Studios Singapore in Sentosa, Singapore.
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13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, a Vietnamese beauty queen and model, won the 14th Miss Vietnam and the 2024 Miss Universe Vietnam titles. Born in Nam Định, she has a strong academic background and has explored interests in badminton and modeling. Duyên also participated in various television competitions and represented Vietnam at Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Uzbekistan 2024 Nigina Fakhriddinova
Nigina Fakhriddinova, an Uzbek actress and beauty queen, was born in Navoiy and represented Uzbekistan in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Universe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss International. Fluent in Uzbek, Russian, and English, she began modeling in 2017 and has gained recognition for her appearances and cultural contributions.
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13 things about Miss Universe UAE 2024 Emilia Dobreva
Emilia Dobreva is a Kosovar-Serbian entrepreneur and beauty queen based in Dubai. Fluent in six languages, she has participated in numerous international beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Friendship International 2019 and Miss Universe UAE 2024. Dobreva holds degrees in fashion design and journalism, and owns a clothing brand named Dashuri.
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10 things about Miss Universe Turkiye 2024 Ayliz Duman
Ayliz Duman, a Turkish beauty queen and social media influencer from Istanbul, won Miss Universe Turkiye in 2024 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2024. Fluent in German and English, she has co-founded a clothing brand and frequently travels, visiting countries like Italy, England, Mexico, and France.
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10 things about Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2024 Melloney Dassanayake
Melloney Dassanayake, a Sri Lankan banker and former national basketball player, won the Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born in 1999, she holds a business administration degree and advocates for women’s financial empowerment. She is active in community service and sports.
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10 things about Miss Universe South Korea 2024 Ariel Han
Ariel Han, a South Korean beauty queen born in 2002, won Miss Universe Korea 2024 and represented South Korea at the 73rd Miss Universe. A fashion business graduate, she is an advocate for sustainability and enjoys racing and traveling. Though unplaced at Miss Universe, she emphasizes embracing her Korean identity.
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13 things about Miss Universe Persia 2024 Ava Vahneshan
Ava Vahneshan, an Iranian-Portuguese singer and beauty queen, represented Iran in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, wearing a Miss Universe Persia sash. Born in Mashhad and based in Portugal, she has competed in "The Voice of Portugal" and held titles including Miss Persia USA 2023 and Miss Earth Persia 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, an Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe New Zealand. Born in Auckland, she holds two master’s degrees. Vincent has a complex history, including a kidnap incident in 1999, and participated in various international beauty pageants, culminating in Miss Universe 2024.
