Chelsea Lovely Cabias Fernandez, a beauty queen and model from Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, excelled in various pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Globe. Born in Tacurong, she advocates for foster families, having been adopted herself. She holds a degree in mass communication and continues to be involved in the pageant scene as a judge.
13 things about Miss Charm Philippines 2025 Cyrille Payumo
Cyrille Dominguez Payumo, a beauty queen and fashion model from Pampanga, Philippines, has participated in various pageants including Mutya ng Pilipinas, Miss Universe, and Miss Tourism International, where she won the title in 2019. An alumna of Holy Angel University, she advocates for the Aeta community and has appeared in films.
13 things about Face of Beauty International 2025 Nikki Buenafe
Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh, a trilingual beauty queen from the Philippines, has excelled in various pageants, including Miss Grand Philippines and Face of Beauty International. Born to a single mother, she advocates for children's education and clean water access. Cheveh holds a pharmacy degree and publicly addresses her autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's.
13 things about Miss International 2025 fourth runner-up Myrna Esguerra
Myrna Toribio Esguerra is a Filipino model and beauty queen from Abra, recognized for her achievements in several beauty pageants, including Binibining Pilipinas and Miss International. She was born in 2001, has 16 siblings, and advocates for environmental preservation. Esguerra began modeling professionally in 2021 and has garnered multiple titles.
13 things about Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Gravidez
Krishnah Marie E. Gravidez, a Filipino beauty queen and entrepreneur from Baguio City, represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2025, after winning Miss World Philippines 2024. She has participated in various beauty competitions, advocating for youth empowerment, and has a background in industrial and civil engineering.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza
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.
