Ieda Maria Brutto Vargas Athanasio, a Brazilian businesswoman and beauty queen, won Miss Brasil and Miss Universe in 1963. Born in Porto Alegre, she was trilingual and had two children. Despite suffering a stroke in 2000, she remained active until her death at 80 in 2025, leaving a significant legacy.
10 things about Miss Cosmo Brazil 2025 Gabriela Borges
Ana Gabriela Carvalho Borges represented Parana, Brazil in the fourth edition of Miss Grand Brazil. She represented the country in the second edition of Miss Cosmo. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=830676439747558&set=pb.100084156289619.-2207520000&type=3 BIOGRAPHY Borges is a Brazilian entrepreneur, model and beauty queen originally from Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil. She holds a bachelor's degree in fashion and she owns a photography … Continue reading 10 things about Miss Cosmo Brazil 2025 Gabriela Borges
13 things about Miss Charm 2023 Luma Russo
Luma Russo Moura, a Brazilian beauty queen and pilot from Minas Gerais, won Miss Charm 2023 and was a runner-up in multiple pageants. She is trilingual, has lived in several countries, and has a strong educational background in aviation. Russo has served as a judge at international beauty competitions.
13 things about Miss International Brazil 2025 Loraine Lumatelli
Loraine Lumatelli, a Brazilian entrepreneur and model from Canoas, won the 61st Miss Brasil Beleza Internacional and represented Brazil in multiple international pageants. Known for her various titles, she has competed in beauty contests since 2018. Lumatelli also founded a monitoring company and has visited Cambodia and Japan.
13 things about Miss Universe Brazil 2025 Maria Gabriela Lacerda
Maria Gabriela Silva Lacerda, a Brazilian journalist and beauty queen, won the 71st Miss Brazil and represented her country in the 74th Miss Universe. Born in 2001 in Teresina, she is the second Miss Universe Brazil from Piauí. Lacerda has a diverse pageant history, securing multiple titles and placements.
13 things about Miss Universe Argentina 2025 Aldana Masset
Aldana Masset is a French-Argentine image consultant, singer, and model from Entre Rios, Argentina, who garnered recognition by competing in Miss Universe Argentina twice and winning the title in 2025. She has traveled extensively, worked as a solo singer, and served as a judge at various beauty pageants, representing her country globally.
13 things about Miss Earth Brazil 2025 Laila Frizon
Laila Cristina Frizon, a Brazilian biomedical aesthetician and businesswoman, has achieved notable success in beauty pageants, representing Tocantins and Rio Grande do Sul at various Miss competitions. Born in 2001, she won Miss Palotina 2022 and was a finalist in Miss Universe Parana 2023. She won Miss Brasil Terra 2025 and was a Miss Earth 2025 runner-up.
13 things about UFC fighter Jailton Almeida from Salvador, Bahia
Jailton Jesus Almeida Júnior, known as Malhadinho, is a Brazilian MMA fighter based in Salvador. He competes in the UFC heavyweight division, holding a record of 22 wins and 4 losses. A black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu, Almeida transitioned from being a security guard to professional fighting, debuting in 2012.
13 things about Miss Universe Italy 2024 Glelany Cavalcante
Glelany Cavalcante, an Italian-Brazilian entrepreneur and model, won Miss Universe Italy 2024. Born in Bahia, Brazil, she started her modeling career in Brasília and later moved to Italy. While pursuing a degree from the University of Perugia, she made history as the first Brazilian to win the title, representing Italy in Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about UFC fighter Paulo Costa from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Paulo Henrique Costa is a professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, competing in the UFC middleweight division. With a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, he has faced numerous opponents since his debut in 2012. Costa's journey includes personal challenges and notable victories, including significant matches from 2017 to 2025.
