Armi Kuusela, a Finnish-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, became the first Miss Universe in 1952. She has held various philanthropic roles and received numerous awards for her contributions to art and cancer research. Armi has been married twice and has five children, celebrating her 90th birthday in 2024.
124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
ICE agent Jonathan Ross ends Renee Good’s life in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Renee Nicole Good of Minneapolis, Minnesota was fatally shot by Jonathan Ross. He was a stay-at-home mother of three. He is an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
13 things about Mister Supranational USA 2021 Felix Martin II
Felix Ray Martin II, an African-American model and health professional from Hollywood, Florida, won Mister Supranational USA 2021. With a background in kinesiology from Mississippi State University, he has worked in various fitness roles and launched his own training and marketing businesses. He also represented the U.S. at Mister Supranational 2021 in Poland.
13 things about Mister Supranational 2024 second runner-up Brandon Espiritu
Brandon Gregory Espiritu is a Guamanian-Filipino entrepreneur, actor, model, and beauty titleholder, representing Guam and the Philippines in various pageants. Educated in Guam and Hawaii, he has lived in multiple locations while working in marketing and modeling. He was crowned Mister Philippines 2024 and second runner-up at Mister Supranational 2024.
13 things about Mister International USA 2024 Josef O’Brien
Josef W. O'Brien, a 26-year-old chemical engineer and professional rugby player from Cleveland, Ohio, represented Utah in Mister USA 2024, finishing as second runner-up. He also competed in Mister International 2024. O'Brien attended Ohio State University, interned at The Lubrizol Corporation, and currently works as a project engineer at Brothers Desserts.
13 things about Mister Universe 2024 first runner-up Cormac Murphy
Cormac Murphy, an Irish-American health and fitness coach and model, represented the U.S. in Mister Universe 2024, finishing as a runner-up. Born in Ireland and based in New York, he has participated in various competitions and modeling events, earning titles like Mister New York USA 2024 and Mister USA 2024.
13 things about Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025 Sasha Perea
Sasha Perea is a Colombian-American beauty queen, model, and author, known for her participation in several beauty pageants including Miss USA and Miss Intercontinental. Educated at York College and UNC Chapel Hill, she has built a diverse career in media and communication, focusing on empowering storytelling. She recently became Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025.
Haley Poe crowns Miss Earth USA 2026 Gia Soleil in Orlando, Florida
Haley Grace Poe of Pennsylvania won the Miss Earth USA 2025 title on July 6, 2025, competing against 11 finalists in Washington, D.C. She crowned Gia Soleil Espinosa of Texas as her successor on January 3, 2026. The event hosted 22 contestants, with winners awarded in various categories including Eco, Fire, Water, and Air.
13 things about Mister Supranational USA 2025 Christopher Cox
Christopher Hayden Cox, a Filipino-American nurse, represents the U.S. in Mister Supranational. He advocates for healthcare access in underserved areas and has embraced a healthier lifestyle after significant weight loss. Cox has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles and competing numerous times, while being openly gay and committed to LGBTQIA advocacy.
