Cormac Murphy, an Irish-American health and fitness coach and model, represented the U.S. in Mister Universe 2024, finishing as a runner-up. Born in Ireland and based in New York, he has participated in various competitions and modeling events, earning titles like Mister New York USA 2024 and Mister USA 2024.
13 things about Mister Universe South Africa 2024 Ntando Lurwengu
Ntando Lurwengu, a South African entrepreneur and model, won Mister South Africa 2021 and Mister Universe South Africa 2024. He holds a commerce degree and has held various roles in media and client management. He was born in Durban, is 26 years old, and has participated in multiple beauty contests.
13 things about Mister International 2024 first runner-up Nguyen Manh Lan
Nguyễn Mạnh Lân, a Vietnamese actor and model from Hanoi, won Mister Vietnam 2024 and was first runner-up at Mister International 2024. He has participated in various fashion events, starred in films from 2021 to 2024, and has been active in the modeling industry since the late 2010s.
13 things about Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025 Sasha Perea
Sasha Perea is a Colombian-American beauty queen, model, and author, known for her participation in several beauty pageants including Miss USA and Miss Intercontinental. Educated at York College and UNC Chapel Hill, she has built a diverse career in media and communication, focusing on empowering storytelling. She recently became Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025.
Haley Poe crowns Miss Earth USA 2026 Gia Soleil in Orlando, Florida
Haley Grace Poe of Pennsylvania won the Miss Earth USA 2025 title on July 6, 2025, competing against 11 finalists in Washington, D.C. She crowned Gia Soleil Espinosa of Texas as her successor on January 3, 2026. The event hosted 22 contestants, with winners awarded in various categories including Eco, Fire, Water, and Air.
13 things about Mister Grand International 2022 Michael Pelletier
Michael Pelletier, a Swiss government employee and the first Mister Grand International from Switzerland, has a diverse background as a model and beauty titleholder. He is fluent in French, Italian, and English, celebrates numerous travel and event experiences, and has recently participated in prestigious fashion events and competitions, earning significant titles along the way.
13 things about Mister Supranational Singapore 2021 Sauffi Gonzales
Sauffi Gonzales, a Singaporean model, represented the country in Mister Supranational 2021. He won Mister Supranational Singapore 2021 and has participated in various international pageants and competitions. Gonzales has traveled extensively, graduated from Singapore University of Social Sciences, and worked in marketing while holding his title.
Miss World USA 1995 Jill Ankuda turns 50
Jill Susan Kilmer Ankuda represented the United States in the 45th edition of Miss World. It was won by Jacqueline Aguilera of Venezuela. Jill Susan Ankuda Amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Ankuda and her son Guillermo "Memo" Pacheco appeared in a "Dr. Phil" episode. In the episode, he said he was appalled to hear … Continue reading Miss World USA 1995 Jill Ankuda turns 50
13 things about Miss Earth 2002 Winfred Omwakwe
Winfred Adah Omwakwe, a Kenyan beauty queen and public relations specialist, made history as the first Kenyan to win a grand slam international beauty pageant title by becoming Miss Earth 2002. Born in Nairobi, she is involved in human rights and environmental initiatives, is multilingual, and has a strong academic background in communication and management.
13 things about Mister Supranational Africa 2025 Luca Pontiggia
Dr. Luca Pontiggia, an Italian-South African data scientist and filmmaker, was born in Johannesburg. He earned multiple degrees in nuclear science and physics from the University of the Witwatersrand. A finalist in Mister Supranational, he launched a science entertainment company and speaks several languages. Pontiggia has traveled extensively in Europe.
