13 things about Miss Universe Moldova 2025 Mariana Ignat

Mariana "Maria" Ignat, a German-Moldovan model and law graduate, has represented both Germany and Moldova in multiple beauty pageants including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. Born in 2001, she holds titles such as Miss Supranational Germany 2023 and Miss Universe Moldova 2025, showcasing her accomplishments in international competitions.

10 things about Miss Universe Montenegro 2024 Rumina Ivezaj

Rumina Ivezaj, a Montenegrin-German beauty queen, represented Montenegro in the 73rd Miss Universe. Born in Germany with roots in Tuzi, she enjoys yoga and dancing. Ivezaj won Miss Universe Montenegro 2024 and, despite competing against 124 candidates, she remained unplaced at Miss Universe 2024. She advocates for environmental conservation.

13 things about Miss Universe Germany 2025 Diana Fast

Diana Fast, a model from Hamburg, Germany, won Miss Universe Germany 2025, becoming the first mother to achieve this title. She has a background in cultural journalism and has held various marketing roles. In addition to her wins, she has traveled extensively and participated in Miss Europe 2024, where she was a third runner-up.

Clara Shafira Krebs, Glelany Cavalcante, Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir, Luana Cavalcante, Stephany Andujar

13 things about Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 Clara Shafira Krebs

Clara Shafira Krebs is a German-Indonesian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen. Born in Germany to a German father and an Indonesian mother, she has lived in Indonesia. As Miss Universe Indonesia 2024, she represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Krebs graduated cum laude in business management and travels extensively.

Colonie, New York’s John Rudat protects 2 women from attackers in Dresden

John Rudat, 21, of Colonie, New York protected two women being harassed by two men in Dresden, Germany on August 24, 2025. Rudat was stabbed in the face allegedly by one of the suspects.

Islam Dulatov

13 things about UFC fighter Islam Dulatov from Dusseldorf

Islam Dulatov is a Chechen-German mixed martial artist, boxer, and model fluent in four languages. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 1 loss. After moving to Germany as a refugee in 2007, Dulatov has achieved significant success in various championships.

10 things about Miss Supranational 2025 first runner-up Anna Lakrini

Annalena Valencia Lakrini, a German-Filipino nutritional scientist and model from Bataan, represented the Philippines in The Miss Globe 2023 and Germany in Miss Supranational 2025. She is a multilingual beauty queen who started modeling in Germany, trained in the Philippines, and has achieved runner-up positions in prestigious pageants.

13 things about Miss World Germany 2025 Silvia Dörre Sánchez

Silvia Dörre Sánchez, a German-Spanish polyglot and beauty queen, represented Germany at Miss World 2025. Fluent in six languages and with a background in international cultural studies, she has traveled to 35 countries. She was crowned Queen of Germany 2024 after competing in various beauty pageants.

13 things about Miss Universe Germany 2023 Helena Bleicher

Helena Marlen Bleicher, a German model and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe 2023 representing Germany. Born in Ravensburg and raised in Cologne, she holds degrees in English and art. An advocate for environmental causes, she has lived in several countries and won multiple titles, including Miss Universe Germany 2023.

Pia Theissen’s successor Miss Universe Germany 2025 Diana June Meyer crowned in Heidelberg

Pia Theissen from Cologne won Miss Universe Germany 2024 on April 28, competed in Miss Universe 2024 but was unplaced. Kim Kelly Braun became the national director in March 2025. Theissen did not attend the next coronation for Miss Universe Germany 2025, which was won by Diana June Meyer.