Jamie Lee Komoroski, an American from New Jersey, earned a marketing degree from Coastal Carolina University. After various jobs and travels, she faced legal troubles following a DUI incident on April 28, 2023, resulting in the death of Samantha Miller and injury to Aric Hutchinson. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Iloilo’s Alexie Brooks is MGI All Stars 2nd Edition candidate
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, an American-Filipino athlete and model from Iloilo City, has achieved success in various beauty pageants, including Miss Eco International 2025 and Miss Universe Iloilo City 2024. She is also a noted sports competitor with a gold medal in heptathlon and has participated in significant athletic competitions.
MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a Colombian model and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia in 2025 and competed in several international pageants, including Miss International and Miss Grand International. Born in Medellin and educated in social communication, she has traveled extensively for modeling and competitions, showcasing her diverse experiences.
Palawan’s Angelica Lopez is Miss Grand Philippines 2026
Angelica Danao Lopez, a Filipino model from Palawan, has an impressive pageantry record, competing in various national and international beauty contests. She won titles like Mutya ng Bataraza and Miss Puerto Princesa, culminating in her 2025 crowning as Miss Grand Philippines. Lopez is also a student of psychology at Palawan State University.
Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
Reina Filipinas 2026 queens Angelica Lopez, Alexie Brooks, Anne Patricia Lorenzo crowned in Pasay
On August 7, 2026, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Metro Manila, three queens were crowned at the Reina Filipinas 2026 pageant. Angelica Danao Lopez from Palawan became Miss Grand Philippines, while Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks and Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz won the MGI All Stars titles.
Amsterdam’s Anthony Henricus is Mister Global Netherlands 2026
Anthonie Ubijaan, also known as Anthony Henricus, is a 23-year-old Indonesian-Dutch marketing specialist and model residing in Amsterdam. He has represented the Netherlands in multiple beauty pageants, including Mister International and Mister Supranational, achieving notable placements. His travels have taken him to various countries, showcasing his diverse experiences.
5 Miss Universe Denmark 2026 candidates to compete in Copenhagen
Denmark has made nine placements in Miss Universe, most notably with Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who was crowned in 2024. The Miss Universe Denmark franchise has seen changes, with Theilvig taking ownership in 2026. Five contestants are competing for the next title, set to be awarded in August 2026 in Copenhagen.
80 Miss International 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo
Catalina Duque Abréu represented Colombia and won Miss International 2026 on November 27, 2025, in Tokyo, competing against 79 others. Yollanda Chimbarami from Zimbabwe was the runner-up, followed by contestants from Bolivia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Duque will crown her successor on November 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall.
