Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
13 things about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray is a Filipino-Australian singer, model, and beauty queen, known for being the fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines. Born in Australia, she has participated in and won several prestigious beauty contests. In addition to her modeling career, she has released music and served as a judge and host for various competitions.
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 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo
Maria Ahtisa Rodriguez Manalo is a multi-talented entrepreneur and beauty queen from the Philippines. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles including Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and achieving runner-up positions in Miss International 2018 and Miss Universe 2025. In addition, she owns food businesses in Australia.
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.
13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a model and beauty queen from Surigao del Sur, has participated in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she achieved fourth runner-up. A cum laude psychology graduate, she also holds a nursing degree and previously worked as a university instructor. Correos is set to represent Tandag in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
13 things about Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Joy Barcoma
Joy Mayanne Felix Barcoma is a Filipino beauty queen and host born in 1999 in Bacoor. She holds a degree in broadcast communication and has held various roles, including brand ambassador and public relations officer. Barcoma achieved notable success in beauty pageants, winning Miss Philippines Earth 2025 and placing as a runner-up in Miss Earth 2025.
10 things about Miss Earth-Water 2024 Bea Millan-Windorski
Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan-Windorski, a Filipino-American beauty queen, competed in Miss Earth 2024, finishing third and earning the title of Miss Earth-Water 2024. She is an advocate for climate refugee rights, holding multiple titles, including Miss Wisconsin Earth 2023 and Miss Earth USA 2024. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jessica Lane crowns Miss Earth 2025 Natálie Puškinová in Parañaque
Jessica May Lane represented Australia at Miss Earth 2024, competed against 75 other candidates at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines on November 9, 2024 and won the title. She is the first Australian beauty queen to win the title. On November 5, 2025, Lane went back to the same venue where she crowned her … Continue reading Jessica Lane crowns Miss Earth 2025 Natálie Puškinová in Parañaque
