Catalina Duque Abréu, a Colombian model from Medellin, won the Miss Colombia title in 2024 and represented the country at Miss International 2025. Born in Miami to Colombian parents, she graduated from EAFIT University in 2022. Duque is multilingual and has traveled to several countries, showcasing her beauty and cultural engagement.
10 things about Miss International 2025 second runner-up Paola Guzman
Paola Guzman Sanchez represented Bolivia at the 63rd Miss International pageant in Tokyo, becoming the country's 36th contestant. A bilingual Venezuelan-Bolivian model born in 2003, she faced criticism for her Bolivian title. In 2025, Guzman was crowned Miss Bolivia Internacional and later finished as second runner-up in the international competition.
13 things about Miss Universe Uruguay 2025 Valeria Baladan
Valeria Baladan Liste, a bilingual Uruguayan beauty queen from Montevideo, has competed in Miss Universe Uruguay twice and won in 2025. She has represented Uruguay at various international competitions, including Miss Latinoamérica. Baladan pursues a degree in communication, advertising, and marketing while traveling extensively across several countries.
13 things about Miss Universe Peru 2025 Karla Bacigalupo
Karla Gabriela Bacigalupo Ancieta, a Peruvian film producer, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Peru 2025 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025. Born in Lima and educated at UCLA, she has a background in business and extensive work experience in various marketing roles. Bacigalupo is bilingual and has also pursued acting.
13 things about Miss Universe Guyana 2025 Chandini Baljor
Chandini Baljor, a Guyanese entrepreneur and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Guyana 2025 while studying public health and medicine. She is an advocate for youth empowerment and mental health. Baljor has competed in various beauty pageants, including Miss Teen Charm International, and has a passion for sustainable fashion and baking.
13 things about Miss Universe Paraguay 2025 Yanina Gomez
Yanina Magali Anahí Gómez Ojeda, a Paraguayan lawyer and model, gained recognition as Miss Mundo Paraguay 2023 and Miss Universe Paraguay 2025. She founded a nonprofit to support indigenous peoples and is a dance teacher. Gómez has traveled extensively, participating in international beauty pageants and earning accolades throughout her career.
13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 Nadia Mejia
Nadia Grace Eicher Mejia is an American-Ecuadorian beauty queen from Diamond Bar, California. A notable competitor, she won Miss California USA 2016 and later represented Ecuador in Miss Universe 2025. With a background in pageantry, including multiple titles, she speaks English and Spanish and has a diverse cultural heritage.
10 things about Miss Universe Curacao 2025 Camille Thomas
Camille Sabina Thomas won the Miss Universe Curacao 2025 title and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2025 competition. An entrepreneur and language enthusiast, she advocates for emotional well-being and child protection. Thomas has a background in acting and a degree in fine arts, alongside experiences in military training and global travels.
13 things about Miss Universe Bolivia 2025 Yessica Hausermann
Yessica Hausermann Buhler, a Swiss-Bolivian dentist and model from Magdalena, won the 46th Miss Bolivia title and represented her country in Miss Universe 2025. Trilingual and a black belt in taekwondo, she has participated in various beauty contests, earning multiple titles including Miss Fexpo Beni 2023 and Miss Llanos Tropicales 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Chile 2025 Inna Moll
Maria Ignacia Moll Bilbao, known as Inna Moll, was crowned Miss Universo Chile 2025 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, finishing in the Top 12. A Santiago native, she is an actor and model with notable roles in films and reality shows, including “Remnants” and “Reto 4 Elementos.”
