Kaya Chakrabortty, an emergency medical technician and figure skater from Japan, won the Miss Universe Japan 2024 title on July 25, 2024, and crowned her successor on July 16, 2025. She also represented Japan at Miss Universe 2024, ranking in the Top 30 among 124 contestants.
13 things about tennis player Novak Djokovic from Belgrade
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian-Croatian tennis player, born in Belgrade, who has achieved significant success in professional tennis since turning pro in 2003. He has won multiple Grand Slam titles, with notable victories in the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and is recognized for his fluency in several languages and his contributions to the sport.
10 things about tennis player Carlos Alcaraz from Alicante
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, a Spanish professional tennis player born in 2003, is known for his aggressive baseline play. He started playing at age four and turned pro in 2018. Alcaraz has won major titles, including the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, and is also involved in brand ambassadorships and philanthropic efforts.
13 things about tennis player Jannik Sinner from Innichen
Jannik Sinner, a talented Italian tennis player, was born in South Tyrol and currently resides in Monte Carlo. He began his sports career in skiing but switched to tennis in 2014. Notable achievements include winning the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025, and reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2023.
13 things about UFC fighter Tagir Ulanbekov from Makhachkala, Dagestan
Tagir Ulanbekov is a Dagestani mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's flyweight division. Born in Kazbekovsky District, he has a professional record of 17 wins and 2 losses. Ulanbekov was coached by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and represented Russia in combat sambo before joining the UFC in 2020.
15 Miss Universe Slovenia 2025 candidates competing in Ljubljana
Emina Ekić won the Miss Universe Slovenia title in 2017 at age 22 and has not crowned a successor since then. The next pageant will occur on September 3, 2025, with 15 contestants. Slovenia has participated in the Miss Universe competition intermittently and has had one placement since 2001.
10 things about Miss Earth Netherlands 2025 Sanne-Esmee Walstra
Sanne-Esmee Walstra, a model from Friesland, Netherlands, will compete in the 25th Miss Earth pageant. She has a bachelor's degree in international hospitality studies and has held titles including Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2025 and Spectacular Teen International 2021. Walstra is fluent in Dutch and English.
Faith Landman crowns Miss Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada in Hilversum
Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model from Zandvoort, won the first Miss Universe Netherlands title. On July 4, 2025, she crowned Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada as her successor. Mogbelzada will represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe 2025, continuing the tradition of Dutch representation in international beauty pageants.
13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2023 Ella Portelli
Ella Sophie Portelli is a Maltese interior designer and beauty queen who represented Malta at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Winner of Miss Universe Malta 2023, Portelli has a diverse background in design and multiple roles in both the UK and Malta. She turned 27 on June 24, 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2022 Maxine Formosa
Maxine Formosa Gruppetta is a British-Maltese model and beauty queen who represented Malta in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. She has a diverse background, including work in songwriting, event management, and marketing. Formosa was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2022 and received the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss Universe 2022 competition.
