Sofiya Tkachuk is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, model, and trilingual beauty queen who won Miss Universe Ukraine 2025. Born in Rivne and raised in Barcelona, she holds a finance degree and has worked with UN agencies. Tkachuk has traveled to multiple countries and competed in Miss Universe 2025 but did not place.
10 things about Miss Universe Belarus 2025 Alena Kucheruk
Alena Kucheruk, a Ukrainian-Belarusian singer and beauty queen from Polotsk, represented Belarus in Miss Belarus 2025 and went on to compete in Miss Universe 2025. Born in Donetsk, she has pursued choir conducting and has a passion for fitness. Kucheruk's father passed away shortly before her title win.
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13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2024 Alina Ponomarenko
Alina Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian model and beauty queen from Odesa, participated in Miss Universe 2024. A former rhythmic gymnast, she earned a degree in international justice and law. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Ukraine. Ponomarenko also founded Tree of Love, assisting elderly residents of Odesa in need.
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Kyiv native Iryna Zarutska stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina by Decarlos Brown Jr.
Iryna Zarutska (Ірина Заруцька) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2022, she and her family moved to the United States. On August 22, 2025, she was fatally stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA by Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., 34. She was 23.
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13 things about UFC fighter Serhiy Sidey from Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Serhiy Sidey is a Ukrainian-Canadian mixed martial artist from Chernivtsi Oblast, competing in the UFC bantamweight division. He has a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses, with notable fights in BTC Fight Promotions before joining the UFC. He made his UFC debut on January 20, 2024, after an earlier victory in Contender Series.
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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
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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.
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13 things about Miss Grand Canada 2023 Yuliya Shcherban
Yuliya Shcherban, a Ukrainian-Canadian figure skater and beauty queen, represented Canada at Miss Grand International 2023, which was won by Luciana Fuster of Peru. Born in Ukraine, she moved to Canada in 2007, excelling in academics and figure skating while engaging in various charitable and leadership activities throughout her life.
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13 things about Miss Supranational Pakistan 2018 Anzhelika Tahir
Anzhelika Rublevska Tahir is a Pakistani-Ukrainian beauty queen and actress, known for representing Pakistan in multiple international pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Supranational. Born in Kyiv, she became the first Miss Pakistan World of mixed descent in 2015. Additionally, she is a mother as of 2023 and has participated in notable fashion events.
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Sofia Shamia biography: 10 things about Miss World Ukraine 2023
Sofia Shamia, a Ukrainian artist and beauty queen from Kyiv, co-founded the Japanese Café in Lviv. Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, she graduated in international economic relations. Shamia was crowned Miss Ukraine 2023 and competed in Miss World 2023, winning Europe's Beauty With a Purpose and finishing in the Top 40.
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