Katarina Sonja Rodriguez, born in Orlando to Filipino parents, is a multifaceted personality: an actress, athlete, model, and beauty queen. She represented the Philippines in various international beauty pageants, winning Miss World Philippines 2018 and finishing as runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017. She holds degrees from De La Salle University and has two children.
13 things about Miss World Myanmar 2018 Han Thi
Han Thi Thet Lwin, a Burmese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Golden Land Myanmar and represented her country in Miss Supranational and Miss World. Born in Yangon, she has also won various titles, pursued acting in New York, and participated in "Dancing with the Stars Myanmar." She is fluent in multiple languages.
13 things about Man of the World 2022 first runner-up Vladimir Grand
Vladimir Grand, a Ukrainian model and comedian based in the Philippines, represented Ukraine in the Man of the World 2022 pageant, finishing as first runner-up. Born in Kyiv, he holds a law degree and transitioned from selling gadgets to modeling. Active on social media, he has gained millions of TikTok followers.
13 things about Man of the World 2022 Aditya Khurana
Aditya Khurana, a Pune-born actor, singer, and model, represented India at the international beauty pageant Man of the World, winning the title in 2022. He has faced numerous challenges, including 132 failed auditions, before achieving success. In 2024, he became India's Mr. Universe national director and served as a judge in Vietnam.
13 things about Miss Universe La Union 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski
Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan-Windorski, a Filipino-American beauty queen from Wisconsin, represents La Union, Philippines in Miss Universe Philippines 2026 after achieving titles like Miss Earth USA 2024 and Miss Wisconsin Earth 2023. She is an advocate for climate refugee rights and holds degrees in history and international relations.
Nguyen Huu Hung crowns Mister Tourism World 2026 Phacharaphon Suksamran in Chiang Mai
Nguyễn Hữu Hưng from Vietnam was crowned Mister Tourism World 2025 on February 18, 2025. He later crowned Phacharaphon Suksamran of Thailand as his successor on February 12, 2026, in Chiang Mai. The 2026 competition showcased 19 candidates, with various winners across continental titles and special awards.
19 Mister Tourism World 2026 candidates competing in Chiang Mai
Nguyễn Hữu Hưng of Vietnam won the Mister Tourism World 2025 competition, held on February 18, 2025. The first runner-up was Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Dasli from Malaysia. The next edition, Mister Tourism World 2026, will feature 19 contestants and is set for February 12, 2026, hosted by Luke Ishikawa Plowden.
28 Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 candidates competing in Santa Cruz
Deanna Marie "Dia" Remulla Maté from the Philippines won Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 on February 9, 2025, in Bolivia. Sofia Férnandez from Venezuela was named Virreina Hispanoamericana. Maté will crown her successor at the 18th edition on February 22, 2026, where 28 candidates will compete for the title.
112 Miss World 2026 candidates
Suchata Chuangsri (สุชาตา ช่วงศรี) is the first Miss World from Thailand. Before winning the title, she was Miss Universe 2024 third runner-up. On May 31, 2025, Chuangsri represented Thailand at Miss World 2025 and competed against 107 other candidates at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She won the title. Miss World 2026 contestants … Continue reading 112 Miss World 2026 candidates
13 things about Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson
Asia Rose Simpson, an American-Filipino artist and beauty queen, represented New Mexico in Miss Teen USA and the Philippines in Miss World Philippines. Born in 2008, she made history by winning Miss World Philippines 2026 and is set to compete in Miss World 2026. She is also part of the acrobat group The Simpson Tribe.
