Emily Reng, a Polish-American beauty queen from Chicago, represented the Polish community in Miss Polonia 2024 and was second runner-up. She is bilingual, graduated high school in 2024, and is currently a student at the University of South Carolina. Reng was crowned Miss Universe Poland 2025 and competed in Miss Universe 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Peru 2025 Karla Bacigalupo
Karla Gabriela Bacigalupo Ancieta, a Peruvian film producer, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Peru 2025 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025. Born in Lima and educated at UCLA, she has a background in business and extensive work experience in various marketing roles. Bacigalupo is bilingual and has also pursued acting.
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10 things about Miss Universe Panama 2025 Mirna Caballini
Mirna Alejandra Caballini Bouche, a Panamanian artist born into a family of creatives, is a singer, actor, fashion designer, and beauty queen. She has represented Panama at Señorita Panamá and Miss Universe, becoming Miss Universe Panama 2025. Her achievements include participating in Fashion Week Panamá and earning a degree in fashion design.
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10 things about Miss Universe Norway 2025 Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland
Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland, a Norwegian activist and baton twirler from Oslo, won the 75th edition of Miss Norway. She aims to raise awareness of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. In 2025, she competed in both Miss Universe and the IBTF Nations Cup, where she and her partner achieved notable placements.
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10 things about Miss Universe Pakistan 2025 Roma Riaz
Roma Riaz, a British-Pakistani from Lahore, won Miss Universe Pakistan 2025, marking her first beauty pageant victory. She studied business at Manchester Metropolitan University and worked in merchandising. Riaz traveled extensively and represented Pakistan in the 74th Miss Universe, competing against 119 candidates but did not place.
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10 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 Basil Onyinyechi
Onyinyechi Precious Basil won Miss Universe Nigeria in 2025, representing her country in the 74th Miss Universe. A Lagos-based model from Anambra, she advocates for women's education and maternal healthcare. Prior to her pageantry, she managed operations for a South Korean company and actively supports girls' mentorship initiatives.
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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 Nepal 2025 Sanya Adhikari
Sanya Adhikari represented Nepal at the 74th Miss Universe. Previously, several other contestants represented Nepal in various years, with notable placements by Nagma Shrestha and Manita Devkota. Adhikari, a bilingual model born in 2002, won Miss Universe Nepal 2025 and has traveled extensively for work and education.
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13 things about Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi
Johanna Swartbooi, a Namibian entrepreneur and model, won the 29th Miss Namibia title in 2025 and represented Namibia at Miss Universe 2025. Born in Keetmanshoop, she founded the accessory brand ‡Nu/Gôa and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. She has modeled internationally and pursued various media projects.
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10 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 Myat Yadanar Soe
Myat Yadanar Soe represented Myanmar in the 74th Miss Universe pageant and is notable as the first Miss Universe from Pyin Oo Lwin. Born in Mandalay, she won the Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 title and holds a mechanical engineering diploma. Despite competing against many candidates, she remained unplaced at the international event.
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