13 things about Archer, Florida’s Bradford Heene

Bradford Heene, a Japanese-American guitarist from Archer, Florida, is known for forming the heavy metal band Heene Boyz with his brothers. The Heene family gained notoriety from a balloon controversy in 2009, and they appeared on reality shows. Bradford has also released songs supporting political figures. He turned 25 in 2024.

13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidate Natalia Gonzalez

Natalia González Solorzano, a Costa Rican model and beauty queen, has represented her country in various international competitions, including Top Model of the World and Miss Supranational. Born in 1999, she is a public relations graduate and a Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidate. She finished as first runner-up in Miss Costa Rica 2023.

13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidate Andrea Montero

Andrea Montero Briceño, a Costa Rican television host and model, represented her country in the inaugural Miss Charm, won by Brazil's Luma Russo. Born in 2001, Montero is a karate brown belt and beauty queen, crowned Señorita Mundo Costa Rica 2020, and is set to compete in Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025.

Honduras’s Pedro Espinoza arrested in Duval County, Florida by HSI, FBI

Pedro Danilo Espinoza Guiffaro, a 34-year-old Honduran with an Interpol red notice for murder, was arrested in Duval County, Florida, after being unlawfully present in the U.S. Despite being removed in 2022 and 2024, he returned without permission. He faces up to two years in federal prison if convicted.

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13 things about Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo, an Italian-Irish-American beauty queen from Rhode Island, is notable as the eighth Miss Universe from the U.S. and the first from Rhode Island. A former cellist and actress, she won Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA, and Miss Universe in 2012, and continues to appear in film and television, including hosting pageants.

10 things about Tijeras, New Mexico’s Adlai Mestre

Adlai Mestre is accused of fatally shooting his younger sister Brielle Mestre and their parents Raymundo Mestre and Bertha Huerta Conde in their Tijeras, New Mexico residence on October 13, 2024.

10 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 Ana Gabriela Villanueva

Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón, a Mexican-Guatemalan beauty queen from Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala, was born in 2002. She is 5'8" tall, the youngest of three, and studying legal and social sciences. She won Nuestra Belleza Santacruceña 2023 and was Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 runner-up, representing Guatemala at Miss Universe 2024.

Ana Villanueva crowns Miss Universe Guatemala 2025 Raschel Paz in Quetzaltenango

Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón crowned her successor Raschel Paz at the Centro de Ferias y Mercados de Quetzaltenango (CEFEMERQ) in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala on July 12, 2025. The latter will represent the country at Miss Universe 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. Miss Universe … Continue reading Ana Villanueva crowns Miss Universe Guatemala 2025 Raschel Paz in Quetzaltenango

Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 could be Mahyla Roth, Kristell Freeman, Nicole Fernandez

Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. She made history as the first mother to represent the country in Miss Universe. On September 10, 2024, Hidalgo represented San Jose at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 and competed against 12 other finalists at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE (CIC ANDE) in San … Continue reading Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 could be Mahyla Roth, Kristell Freeman, Nicole Fernandez

Rachel Silvera, Kenza Ameloot, Stephany Andujar, Kimberly de Boer, Edona Bajrami, Victoria Kjær Theilvig

30 Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 candidates competing in Kingston

Rachel Silvera, born in Jamaica, was the runner-up in Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 and won the title in 2024. She will crown her successor at the 2025 pageant, featuring 30 contestants. Jamaica has achieved notable placements in Miss Universe history, with significant finishes in recent years.