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.
10 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2025 Hannah Arends
Hannah Abigail Angelle Arends, an Aruban beauty queen from Savaneta, represented Aruba in the Reinado Internacional del Cafe and Miss Universe competitions. A University of Aruba alumna, she was born on December 25, 1996. Notable achievements include winning Miss Aruba Internacional del Cafe 2018 and Miss Universe Aruba 2025.
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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.
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22 Miss Venezuela 2025 candidates competing in Caracas
Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser won Miss Venezuela 2024, competing against 24 participants on December 5, 2024, in Caracas. She will crown her successor for Miss Venezuela 2025 on December 4, 2025. Abasali, of mixed Syrian and Lebanese heritage, also became the second runner-up at Miss Universe 2025.
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10 things about Miss Suriname 2025 Chiara Wijntuin
Chiara Wijntuin was crowned Miss Suriname 2025 and is the 24th titleholder. She studied law and business and is a mental health advocate. Although set to compete in Miss Universe 2025, she withdrew. Born in Paramaribo, she is bilingual, speaks English and Dutch, and has a background in modeling and ballet.
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Valeria Cannavo crowns Miss Venezuela World 2025 Mistica Nuñez in Caracas
Valeria Cannavo won the Miss Venezuela World 2024 title on November 23, 2024, competing against 24 others. On November 12, 2025, she and Alessandra Guillen crowned their successors. Mística Núñez, Valeria Di Martino, and Silvia Maestre were named Miss Venezuela World, International, and Supranational 2025, respectively, representing Venezuela in 2026.
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13 things about Miss Universe Uruguay 2024 Yanina Lucas
Ana Yanina Lucas Rodríguez, born in 1996, is a Uruguayan computer analyst and beauty queen, notable for representing Uruguay in multiple international pageants, including Miss Universe 2024. She has degrees in informatics and has worked as a full-stack developer. She was crowned Miss Uruguay Reinado Internacional del Café 2020 and won Miss Universe Uruguay 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2023 Karol Croes
Karol Croes, an Aruban entrepreneur and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Aruba 2023. Born in Oranjestad, she has a background in charity work and promotes healthy relationships among youth. She has traveled extensively and represented Aruba at Miss Universe 2023. Croes will turn 30 on December 24, 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Suriname 2024 Pooja Chotkan
Pooja Chotkan, a Surinamese beauty queen from Paramaribo, won the 13th Miss Tropics Beauties Suriname and represented her country in Miss Universe 2024. Born on February 22, 2002, she holds a bachelor's degree in geoscience and is actively involved in community service through the Rotaract Club of F.R.E.S.H.
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10 things about Miss Universe Paraguay 2024 Naomi Mendez
Claudia Naomi Méndez is an Argentine-Paraguayan entrepreneur and beauty queen. She represented Argentina in Miss Eco Universe 2016 and Paraguay in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Argentina, she became a model in Paraguay, co-founded a health company in Dubai, and is pursuing a master's degree while actively participating in beauty pageants.
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