Claudia Naomi Méndez is an Argentine-Paraguayan entrepreneur and beauty queen. She represented Argentina in Miss Eco Universe 2016 and Paraguay in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Argentina, she became a model in Paraguay, co-founded a health company in Dubai, and is pursuing a master's degree while actively participating in beauty pageants.
13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2024 Lilly Sodal
Lilly Sødal is a Norwegian beauty queen and advocate for sustainability from Kristiansand. She has represented Norway in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. While studying sustainable entrepreneurship, she founded the Greener Footprint platform to promote environmental awareness. She remains active in pageantry and advocacy.
13 things about Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 Geyssell Garcia
Geyssell Lined García Navarrete, a Nicaraguan beauty queen and entrepreneur, was born in Chontales. With a degree in tourism, she owns a hotel and promotes local products. She has participated in several beauty pageants, achieving notable placements, including Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024. She is an avid traveler and passionate dancer.
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.
13 things about Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 Faith Landman
Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model, won Miss Universe Netherlands in 2024 after previously claiming titles like Miss Beauty of the Netherlands and competing in Miss Earth. She has a diverse background in modeling, sales, and makeup artistry, and became a mother in 2021. Landman also appeared on a South Korean reality show.
10 things about Miss Universe Mongolia 2024 Nominzul Zandan
Nominzul Zandan, a Mongolian journalist and model, won the title of Miss Universe Mongolia 2023 and represented Mongolia in Miss Universe 2024. Raised by a herder, she pursued a degree in accountancy while gaining recognition in modeling. Despite competing internationally, she was unplaced at the Miss Universe competition.
10 things about Miss Universe Montenegro 2024 Rumina Ivezaj
Rumina Ivezaj, a Montenegrin-German beauty queen, represented Montenegro in the 73rd Miss Universe. Born in Germany with roots in Tuzi, she enjoys yoga and dancing. Ivezaj won Miss Universe Montenegro 2024 and, despite competing against 124 candidates, she remained unplaced at Miss Universe 2024. She advocates for environmental conservation.
10 things about Miss Universe Macau 2024 Cassandra Chiu
Cassandra Verónica de Jesus Chiu is the inaugural Miss Universe Macau, representing Macau at the 73rd edition of Miss Universe. A Macanese-Portuguese beauty queen and advocate for mental health, she holds a degree in English studies. Chiu embraces her dual cultural heritage and has traveled extensively for modeling and events.
10 things about Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2024 Madina Almukhanova
Madina Almukhanova, a multifaceted talent from Almaty, Kazakhstan, won the 25th edition of Miss Qazaqstan and represented her country at Miss Universe. Born on May 5, 2000, she is an advocate for animal welfare, with a rich modeling career and notable travels across several countries since beginning her journey in 2018.
10 things about Miss Universe Thailand 2022 Anna Sueangam-iam
Anna Sueangam-iam, a German-Thai actress and beauty queen, represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2022 after winning Miss Universe Thailand 2022. Born in a Bangkok slum, she overcame hardships and graduated from Kasetsart University. Sueangam-iam began her pageantry career with Miss Mobile Thailand 2018 and received the Social Impact Award at Miss Universe.
