Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza from Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines, won the Miss Grand Philippines 2024 title. She will crown her successor on August 12, 2025, during a competition featuring four titles. Opiaza was runner-up in Miss Grand International 2024, later becoming the titleholder after Gupta's dethronement.
10 things about UFC fighter Nikolay Veretennikov from Astana
Nikolay Veretennikov, a Kazakh mixed martial artist and boxer from Astana, is signed with the UFC. A combat sambo master, he previously worked as a security guard, Uber driver, and construction worker. With a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 6 losses, he debuted in UFC on January 2, 2023.
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77 Miss Universe Thailand 2025 candidates competing in Bangkok
Nawat Itsaragrisil established Miss Grand International in 2013 and became the Miss Universe Thailand national director in 2025. The Miss Universe Thailand 2025 coronation features 77 candidates. The ceremony will occur on August 23, 2025, in Bangkok, showcasing diverse participants from various regions of Thailand.
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Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
Ofir Natalie Korsia is originally from Rishon Lezion, Israel. She is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. On October 24, 2021, Korsia represented Rishion Lezion at Malkat HaYofi 2021 and competed against 11 other finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. On September 29, 2024, Korsia represented Rishon … Continue reading Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
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10 things about Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia
Ofir Natalie Korsia, an Israeli actor and dancer, won Miss Universe Israel 2024 and represented Israel at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Originally from Rishon Lezion, she has traveled extensively and studied acting in Los Angeles. Korsia is multilingual and became the 67th representative for Israel in Miss Universe.
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10 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 Hoang Thuy
Hoàng Thị Thùy is a Vietnamese model and beauty queen, born in Thanh Hóa. She became Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 and was a semifinalist at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. Hoang has a background in industrial design and fashion, winning "Vietnam's Next Top Model" in 2012 and coaching on "The Face Vietnam."
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13 things about Miss Universe India 2019 Vartika Singh
Vartika Brij Nath Singh is an Indian model and health advocate who represented India in Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. Born in Lucknow, she has a bachelor's in clinical nutrition and a master's in public health. She has won several beauty titles, founded a nonprofit, and has appeared in music videos.
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3 Miss Universe Egypt 2025 candidates competing in Kottefaru, Raa Atoll
Logina Salah, born in Alexandria, Egypt, diagnosed with vitiligo early, earned her beauty credentials in New York. A mother since 2015, she became an Abu Dhabi TV reporter in 2019. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Egypt, representing Egypt at Miss Universe 2024, placing in the Top 30. The next pageant occurs in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Fukui 2025 Naomi Kamidate
Naomi Monique Kamidate is a Japanese-American film producer and beauty queen from Aomori, Japan. She holds a degree from Louisiana State University and has held several marketing roles in Tokyo. Kamidate was the first runner-up in Miss Universe Japan 2024 and finished in the Top 5 in 2025, representing Fukui.
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10 things about Miss Universe Gunma 2025 Yoko Fueki
Yoko Fueki, a Japanese actor and model, represented Gunma in Miss Universe Japan 2025. A single mother, she had a son in 2021 after separating from her partner. Fueki has appeared in film and commercials, traveled internationally, and held titles like Miss Gunma 2020 and Miss Japan 2020 finalist.
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