Manita Devkota represented Nepal in the 67th Miss Universe competition, won by Catriona Gray. A women's health advocate, she was born in Sankhuwasabha and raised in Gorkha, Nepal, later moving to North Carolina. She holds a public health degree, was Miss Nepal 2018, and has engaged in international advocacy and training initiatives.
37 Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2025 candidates competing in Bangkok
Manhunt International Male Supermodel, established in 1993, is the leading global competition for male models. Kevin Dasom from Thailand won the 2024 title. In 2025, 37 contestants will vie for the crown, with Dasom crowning his successor on June 10 in Bangkok, marking the competition's 23rd edition.
10 things about Miss World Asia 2016 Natasha Mannuela Halim
Natasha Mannuela Halim, an Indonesian architect, fashion designer, and model, represented Indonesia in the 66th Miss World, where she was second runner-up. She won Miss Indonesia 2016 and is also recognized as Miss World Asia 2016. Halim married Giovanni Vergio in 2021 and became a mother in 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori
Riyo Mori is Japan's second Miss Universe, winning in 2007 after Akiko Kojima's 1959 victory. Born in Shizuoka, she is a model, actor, and dancer. Mori graduated from Canadian schools, starred in reality shows, and has a daughter with attorney husband Brent Kaspar. She remains active in pageantry as a judge.
13 things about Miss Charm 2023 second runner-up Olivia Tan
Olivia Aten, an Indonesian beauty queen and content creator, participated in Miss Charm 2023, finishing as the second runner-up. Born in Pontianak, she studied in four countries and has traveled extensively. Aten has also been involved in teaching languages to children in orphanages while holding various beauty titles and achievements.
10 things about Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2024 Maya Turdalieva
Maya Turdalieva is a Kyrgyz model and beauty queen from Bishkek. She ranked second in Miss Kyrgyzstan 2023 and participated in various international events and travels. She was unplaced in the Miss Universe 2024 competition.
10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2022 Marybelen Sakamoto
Marybelen Sakamoto, a Peruvian-Japanese beauty queen from Japan, represented her country in Miss Universe 2022 but did not place. Born in Tokyo, she is multilingual and holds a degree in English literature. Sakamoto has traveled extensively, showcasing her cultural background and experiences in various countries.
Krystyna Pyszkova crowns Miss World 2025 Suchata Chuangsri in Hyderabad, Telangana
Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic was named Miss World 2023 on March 9, 2024, in Mumbai, competing against 111 candidates. She crowned her successor on May 31, 2025, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. The 2025 edition included 108 candidates, with various continental winners announced.
13 things about Miss World Asia 2025 first runner-up Nada Koussa
Nada Koussa, a licensed clinical psychologist from Lebanon, won Miss Lebanon 2024 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2024, finishing unplaced, and Miss World 2025, where she placed in the Top 20. She is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities and has extensive training in clinical psychology and therapy techniques.
10 things about Miss World India 2025 Nandini Gupta
Nandini Gupta represented India in the 72nd Miss World and previously won Femina Miss India 2023. A native of Kota, she studied business management in Mumbai and has appeared in films. She turned 21 on September 13, 2024, and is a candidate for Miss World 2025, showcasing her diverse talents.
