Franceska Rustem, a German-Albanian television host and model, won the Miss Universe Albania 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born on January 31, 2005, in Durres, Albania, she has participated in various fashion events and traveled internationally, promoting her career through modeling and media engagements.
13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a model and beauty queen from Surigao del Sur, has participated in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she achieved fourth runner-up. A cum laude psychology graduate, she also holds a nursing degree and previously worked as a university instructor. Correos is set to represent Tandag in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
10 things about Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil
Nawat Itsaragrisil, a prominent Thai businessman and beauty pageant founder, was born on August 10, 1965. He is notable for hosting various television shows and founding Miss Grand International. He has held significant roles in the Miss Thailand World organization and Miss Universe Thailand, and he became a citizen of Dominica in 2022.
13 things about Kampala native Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American politician, was born in Uganda to Indian-descended parents. He has a background in housing counseling and music, notably as an artist. A Democrat, he became a New York State Assembly member in 2021 and will assume office as New York City mayor in 2026.
10 things about Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026 Bianca Caraballo
Bianca Nicole Miranda Caraballo, a bilingual Puerto Rican model and beauty queen, won the Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2024 title and was a runner-up at Miss Earth 2024. She is also Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026. Over the years, she has traveled extensively, participating in various pageants and fashion events.
13 things about Miss Universe Niger 2025 Zoulahatou Amadou
Zoulahatou Amadou will represent Niger in the 75th Miss Universe after missing the 74th edition due to travel issues. A talented model, she has held various titles, including Miss Universe Niger 2026. Born in 2002, she has participated in numerous competitions and has roots in multiple Nigerien cities.
80 Miss International 2025 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Miss International, held in Tokyo, crowned Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy of Vietnam as the winner on November 12, 2024. She triumphed over 70 contestants, with Bolivia's Camila Roca as runner-up. The next edition, Miss International 2025, will take place on November 27, 2025, featuring over 70 competing women.
13 things about Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Joy Barcoma
Joy Mayanne Felix Barcoma is a Filipino beauty queen and host born in 1999 in Bacoor. She holds a degree in broadcast communication and has held various roles, including brand ambassador and public relations officer. Barcoma achieved notable success in beauty pageants, winning Miss Philippines Earth 2025 and placing as a runner-up in Miss Earth 2025.
10 things about Miss Earth Chile 2025 Nathalie Briones
Nathalie Briones Mellado, a Chilean model and beauty queen from Puente Alto, represented Chile at Miss Earth 2025. Born in 2006, she has won several titles, including Miss Earth Chile 2025 and Pre-Teen Belleza Marina Internacional 2023. Briones advocates for animal welfare and began her modeling career in 2023.
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.
