Gazelle Guarin Garcia, a Kiwi-Filipina based in Auckland, is a beauty queen and IT professional. She has competed in various pageants including Miss Globe and Miss Grand International. Garcia earned a computer science degree from the University of Santo Tomas and has worked in prominent tech roles in New Zealand and the Philippines.
13 things about Miss World Oceania 2025 first runner-up Samantha Poole
Samantha Poole, a South African-Kiwi beauty queen and digital creator, represented New Zealand in Miss International and Miss World. She founded Anni Bloom charity, focusing on scoliosis awareness. Poole, who moved to New Zealand in 2018, won Miss New Zealand 2024 and achieved notable placements in various beauty pageants.
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Samantha Poole crowns Miss New Zealand 2025 Britney Poole in Auckland
Samantha Poole, originally from Pretoria, South Africa, won the title of Miss New Zealand 2024 on May 5, 2024. She crowned her successor, Britney Pringle, on July 5, 2025. Pringle will represent New Zealand at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo. The event included 11 candidates and several special awards.
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Victoria Vincent crowns Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abby Sturgin in Auckland
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, born in Auckland to an Irish father and a Filipino mother, won Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 on September 29, 2024. The competition featured 15 candidates, with Gazelle Garcia and Inge Carolus as runners-up. Victoria represents New Zealand in various international beauty pageants, marking significant placements in the history of Miss Universe.
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Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 could be Hannah Cross, Lucrezia Bradley, Deborah Lambie
Victoria Velasquez Vincent is an alumna of the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. She was born in Auckland to an Irish father and a Filipino mother. On September 7, 2024, Vincent turned 29. On September 29, 2024, she competed against 15 other Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 candidates at the Dorothy Winstone Centre Performing Arts Centre … Continue reading Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 could be Hannah Cross, Lucrezia Bradley, Deborah Lambie
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13 things about Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes
Lorraine Downes is a New Zealand style and wellness consultant, dancer, and former beauty queen. Born in Auckland, she became the first Miss Universe from New Zealand in 1983. Downes has experienced significant life events, including two marriages, motherhood, and the loss of her partner, Martin Crowe. Her memoir was published in 2018.
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5 most beautiful Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 candidates
Victoria Velasquez Vincent is an alumna of the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. She was born in Auckland to an Irish father and a Filipino mother. On September 7, 2024, Vincent turned 29. On September 29, 2024, she competed against 15 other Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 candidates at the Dorothy Winstone Centre Performing Arts Centre … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 candidates
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13 things about UFC fighter Navajo Stirling from Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Rongotehengia Navajo Hunter Stirling is a Māori mixed martial artist from New Zealand, currently with the UFC. Based in Auckland and training at City Kickboxing, he has a perfect MMA record of 5-0. He became WKBF K-1 World Heavyweight Champion in September 2022 and remains active in the light heavyweight division.
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13 Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 candidates competing in Auckland
Victoria Velasquez Vincent is Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, born in Auckland to an Irish father and Filipino mother. On June 24, 2025, she will crown her successor amidst 13 competitors for five beauty titles. Vincent represented New Zealand at Miss Universe 2024 but did not place. The national pageant boasts a history of five Miss Universe placements.
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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2019 Diamond Langi
Diamond Langi, a Tongan-Kiwi, is a multifaceted artist and beauty queen who notably represented New Zealand in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born in Auckland and raised in the U.S., she has a communication degree and has participated in numerous pageants, achieving various accolades including Face of Beauty International 2013.
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