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13 things about Miss Universe US Virgin Islands 2024 Stephany Andujar

Stephany Andujar, a businesswoman and model from the U.S. Virgin Islands, represented her territory in Miss Universe 2024, won the Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 title, and has a background in modeling since 2012. She owns SANDUJAR Esthetics and is the sister of Humberto Andujar. She turned 30 on August 31, 2025.

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Stephany Andujar crowns Miss Universe US Virgin Islands 2025 Brittany Robinson in St. Croix

Stephany Andujar, born in Saint Thomas to Dominican parents, won the Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 title on August 18, 2024. She later crowned Brittany Robinson as her successor on September 28, 2025, who will compete at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Andujar also represented the U.S. Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2024.

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13 things about Miss Earth-Fire 2023 Cora Bliault

Cora Bliault, a Thai-Canadian singer and model from Chiang Mai, won Miss Earth Thailand 2023 and subsequently finished fourth at Miss Earth 2023. Born on September 30, 2004, she is the youngest child of a Canadian businessman and a Thai native. Bliault is also known for her appearances in music videos and various international travels.

10 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2024 Daniela Toloza

Daniela Rebeca Toloza Rocha, a Colombian fashion designer and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia 2024. Born in Cali, she overcame obesity through bariatric surgery and founded a clothing brand and travel agency. She represented Colombia at the 2024 Miss Universe but was unplaced. Toloza turned 31 in 2025 and crowned her successor.

Daniela Toloza crowns Miss Universe Colombia 2025 Vanessa Pulgarin in Bogota

Daniela Rebeca Toloza Rocha competed against 13 other Miss Universe Valle 2024 candidates in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on April 13, 2024 and won the title. On June 2, 2024, she represented Valle del Cauca at Miss Universe Colombia 2024, competed against 29 other candidates at the Puerta de Oro Centro de Eventos del Caribe in Puerta … Continue reading Daniela Toloza crowns Miss Universe Colombia 2025 Vanessa Pulgarin in Bogota

10 things about Larned, Kansas native Sonja Dee Ritter

Sonja Dee Hanken Ritter, born in Larned, Kansas, was a dedicated mother and dental office manager. She graduated from Hoisington High School and Barton County Community College. Active in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, she enjoyed singing, sewing, and cooking. Sonja passed away at 49 in 2013, leaving behind her family and cherished memories.

13 things about Great Bend, Kansas native Ray Hanken

Raymond Lee Hanken, born in Great Bend, Kansas, was an American farmer and construction project manager. He married Patricia Freeburg in 1963 and had three children. Hanken lived in various U.S. cities before retiring to Holyrood, where he passed away in 2017 at age 73, leaving behind a legacy of family and community involvement.

Lina Poffet crowns Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 Naima Acosta in Bern

Laura Bircher won the Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 title on September 28, 2024, competing against 15 candidates. Naima Acosta of Ticino succeeded her on September 27, 2025, and will represent Switzerland at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Switzerland has a total of 12 placements in Miss Universe history.

13 things about Flower Mound, Texas’s Troy Chadwell

Troy Cameron Chadwell, a Texas resident, turned 60 in 2025. He holds a finance and marketing degree from Baylor University and has extensive experience in financial analysis across various companies, including Mr. Cooper. His wife Tonya faced controversy in 2025 for a racially charged incident, prompting their daughter Taye to apologize publicly.

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Fatou Bintou Gueye crowns Miss Universe Senegal 2025 Camilla Diagne in Dakar

Fatou Bintou Gueye represented Louga, Senegal at Miss Senegal 2024 on July 12, 2024 at the Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose Grand Theater in Dakar, Senegal. She competed against 11 other candidates including Mame Fama Gaye, who won the title. Gueye was the first runner-up. She was crowned Miss Universe Senegal 2024. On September 27, 2025, Gueye crowned her successor Camilla Diagne … Continue reading Fatou Bintou Gueye crowns Miss Universe Senegal 2025 Camilla Diagne in Dakar