Caroline Porras, a Bonairean model and beauty queen from Antriol, has competed in various beauty pageants, including Miss Bonaire and Miss Universe Bonaire, where she won the title in 2026. She is also an actress and a student pursuing a degree in financial administration while balancing motherhood.
Australia’s Bond University wins 13th IBA ICC Moot Court Competition in The Hague
Australia’s Bond University won the 2026 IBA International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition in The Hague, prevailing over 94 teams from 48 countries. National Law School of India University was the runner-up, with Ayesha Khan recognized as Best Speaker. The competition, addressing contemporary legal issues, included educational panels and dialogue on international law challenges.
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk TKOs Netherlands’ Rico Verhoeven in Giza
Oleksandr Usyk narrowly retained his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026, in an intense bout at the Pyramids of Giza, despite a controversial late-round stoppage. Usyk improved to 25-0 while Verhoeven, frustrating the champion early, fell to 1-1 in boxing. Speculation arises about Usyk's next fight.
13 things about Man of the World 2022 third runner-up Tjardo Vollema
Tjardo Vollema, a Dutch model, represented the Netherlands in the 2022 Man of the World pageant, finishing as third runner-up. He was born in Putten and educated at various colleges, including NHL Stenden. Vollema is also known for his title as Mister of the Netherlands in 2021 and has traveled extensively.
10 things about Mister Supranational 2024 first runner-up Casey de Vries
Casey de Vries is a Dutch transporter and model from Brielle, representing the Netherlands in Mister Supranational 2024, where he was a first runner-up. Fluent in four languages, he enjoys fitness and architecture. He travels frequently, with visits to Portugal, Poland, Paraguay, Greece, and Italy planned from 2023 to 2025.
10 things about Mister World Netherlands 2024 Ahmed Haydar
Ahmed Abdulqadir Ali Haydar is a Somali-Dutch model and Mister World Netherlands 2024, advocating for heart health and anti-racism. He represented the Netherlands at Mister World 2024 in Vietnam and engaged in numerous international activities while pursuing a business degree. He is trilingual and actively supports charitable causes.
13 things about Miss Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada
Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada, a Dutch beauty queen from Amsterdam, won Miss Universe Netherlands 2025. She has held various titles, including Miss Grand Netherlands 2021 and represented the Netherlands in multiple international competitions. Fluent in several languages, she balances her modeling career with education, pursuing a degree in creative business.
13 things about Miss Universe Bonaire 2025 Nicole Peiliker
Nicole Jo-Ann Visser Peiliker, a beauty queen from Bonaire, represented her island at Miss Universe 2025 as a groundbreaking mother over 40. With an extensive educational background and travel experiences, she won the title of Miss Universe Bonaire 2025. Nicole is a mother of four and married to Jonathan Peiliker.
13 things about Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 Faith Landman
Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model, won Miss Universe Netherlands in 2024 after previously claiming titles like Miss Beauty of the Netherlands and competing in Miss Earth. She has a diverse background in modeling, sales, and makeup artistry, and became a mother in 2021. Landman also appeared on a South Korean reality show.
13 things about Miss Universe Bonaire 2024 Ruby Pouchet
Ruby Pouchet, a Venezuelan-Dutch beauty queen from Bonaire, won Miss Bonaire 2022. She represented Bonaire in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Universe 2024. With a degree in advertising from the University of Houston, she is involved with STINAPA Bonaire and has traveled extensively, connecting her rich cultural background with beauty pageantry.
