Zoe Hoff, a governance and accounts analyst from Rarotonga, Cook Islands, competed in Miss Cook Islands 2025 and was first runner-up. She represented her country at Miss International 2025, winning the Miss Talent award. Originally from Auckland, she is passionate about Cook Islands dancing and has traveled extensively for competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray is a Filipino-Australian singer, model, and beauty queen, known for being the fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines. Born in Australia, she has participated in and won several prestigious beauty contests. In addition to her modeling career, she has released music and served as a judge and host for various competitions.
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10 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abby Sturgin
Abbigail "Abby" Sturgin, a Laotian-Kiwi police officer and model, won Miss Universe New Zealand in 2025. She has previously competed in Miss Earth and Miss World pageants, securing the title of Miss Earth New Zealand in 2017. Sturgin has a degree in accounting and management from Auckland University of Technology.
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10 things about Miss Universe Australia 2025 Lexie Brant
Lexie Brant, a 22-year-old Australian model from Brisbane, won Miss Universe Australia 2025 while studying occupational therapy and working as a medical secretary. She traveled extensively, competed in Miss Universe 2025, and is a Formula 1 enthusiast. Brant has modeled for various brands and enjoys outdoor activities and flowers.
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13 things about Miss Universe Samoa 2024 Haylani Kuruppu
Haylani Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu, a Sri Lankan-Samoan beauty queen, won Miss Samoa 2022 and excelled in international pageants, reaching the Top 5 in Miss Universe 2024. Alongside her pageantry, she is a social worker, author, and fitness trainer, with notable achievements including a co-authored book and various international visits.
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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, an Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe New Zealand. Born in Auckland, she holds two master’s degrees. Vincent has a complex history, including a kidnap incident in 1999, and participated in various international beauty pageants, culminating in Miss Universe 2024.
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10 things about Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane
Jessica May Lane, an Australian environmentalist and beauty queen, represented Australia at Miss Earth 2024 and became the first Australian to win the title. At 23, she balances her modeling career and activism with pursuing a degree in journalism, highlighting her extensive travels and participation in various beauty competitions and events.
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10 most beautiful Miss Earth 2025 candidates
Jessica May Lane from Australia won the Miss Earth 2024 title on November 9, 2024, at Okada Manila, competing against 75 candidates. Other winners included Miss Earth-Air Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir from Iceland and Miss Earth-Water Bea Millan-Windorski from the USA. Lane will crown her successor during the 25th edition on November 5, 2025.
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13 things about UFC fighter Quillan Salkilld from Perth
Quillan Zane Salkilld is an American mixed martial artist based in Perth, Australia, currently signed with the UFC. He holds a black belt in jiujitsu and competes in the lightweight division. Salkilld has a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with notable victories including three wins in the UFC in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Grand New Zealand 2025 Gazelle Garcia
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.
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