Yllana Aduana, Kapotaqkhy Chanchala, Munkhchimeg Batjargal, Dilnaz Tilaeva, Daria Lukonkina, Victoria Arocho, Kristýna Pavlovičová, Daniela Landín, Kirari Oshiro (©Miss Earth)

10 things about Miss Earth Russia 2023 Daria Lukonkina

Daria Vladimirovna Lukonkina, a Russian fashion model and beauty queen from Nizhny Novgorod, won Krasa Rossii 2022 and became Miss Earth Russia 2023. Born on April 19, 2003, she was the 19th Russian contestant in Miss Earth, finishing as a runner-up in 2023. She advocates for environmental preservation and enjoys swimming.

Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt

Angelina Usanova was 26 years old when she represented Ukraine at Miss Eco International 2024 at Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo, Egypt on April 29, 2024. She competed against 41 other candidates. On April 19, 2025, Usanova went to Alexandria, Egypt and crowned Alexie Brooks as the next Miss Eco International. The latter is the third winner … Continue reading Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt

13 things about Miss Eco International 2024 Angelina Usanova

Angelina Usanova, a multifaceted Ukrainian humanitarian, musician, and beauty queen, is dedicated to promoting peace and aiding Ukrainian refugees. Her charitable efforts include organizing concerts and raising funds for humanitarian aid. She is also a yoga master and a vegan, known for her musical talent and commitment to advocating for important causes.

13 things about Tallahassee, Florida’s Anne-Mari Eriksen

Anne-Mari Eriksen is a citizen of Norway and the United States. In an online profile, she refers to herself as an experienced professional sales manager and store manager. Eriksen is a resident of Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA and Oslo, Norway. She was born in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida to Norwegian parents Eigil Eriksen and … Continue reading 13 things about Tallahassee, Florida’s Anne-Mari Eriksen

10 things about Miss Universe Belgium 2019 Angeline Flor Pua

Angeline Flor Pua is a Filipino-Chinese-Belgian beauty queen, pilot, and model, born in Belgium. She has won titles such as Miss Antwerp and Miss Belgium, representing her country in Miss World and Miss Universe. Pua studied aviation and enjoys traveling and baking, and she frequently participates in beauty pageants and related events.

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.

13 things about Nigerian actor David Oyelowo

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo is a Nigerian-British-American actor and director known for roles in films like "Selma" and series such as "Les Misérables." Born in England, he holds citizenship in the UK, Nigeria, and the U.S. He is married to Jessica Watson Oyelowo, and they have four children together.

13 things about UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett from Huyton, Merseyside, England

Patrick "Paddy" Pimblett, an English MMA fighter known as The Baddy, has a record of 23 wins and 3 losses. A black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he debuted professionally in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2021. He is influenced by socialist beliefs and experienced personal loss in 2022. He married Laura Gregory in 2023.

10 things about NBA player Joel Embiid from Yaounde

Joel Embiid is a 7'0" Cameroonian basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Born in Yaoundé, he transitioned to basketball after playing volleyball and soccer. Drafted third overall in 2014, he faced injuries but earned an NBA MVP title in 2023. He holds citizenship in Cameroon, France, and the USA.

13 things about Los Angeles, California ballerina Ksenia Karelina

Ksenia Karelina Khavana is a Russian-American esthetician and ballerina born in Yekaterinburg. She emigrated to the U.S. in 2012, became a citizen in 2021, and worked in Los Angeles. In 2024, she was arrested in Russia for donating to a charity supporting Ukraine, receiving a 12-year sentence before being released in 2025.