Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist, entrepreneur, and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana in 2025. She is an alumna of BIUST and has held various roles, including teacher and geologist. She previously represented Botswana in international beauty pageants but was later stripped of her Miss Universe title.
13 things about Miss Universe 1963 Ieda Maria Vargas
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.
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10 things about Miss Cosmo Panama 2025 Italy Mora
Johan Peñaloza Mora, a 20-year-old Panamanian model and beauty queen, won Señorita Panamá 2024. Despite initially being set to compete in Miss Universe 2024, she withdrew due to a rule violation. In 2025, she was crowned Miss Cosmo Panama and finished in the Top 5 at Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Namibia 2025 Cassia Sharpley
Cassia Sharpley is a multifaceted Namibian beauty queen, paramedic, and founder of the Honey Comb Haven Foundation, dedicated to assisting her community. She gained recognition through her participation in various beauty pageants, winning Miss Namibia 2022 and representing Namibia in Miss Universe 2022 and Miss Cosmo 2025, earning numerous accolades throughout her career.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Laos 2025 Christina Lasasimma
Christina Lasasimma is a Laotian-Belarusian violinist, model, and beauty queen who has represented Laos in various international pageants. Born in Vientiane, she won Miss Laos in 2012, held titles for Miss Universe Laos in 2020 and 2024, and continues to participate in modeling and philanthropic activities.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Peru 2025 Kelin Rivera
Kelin Poldy Rivera Kroll, a Peruvian entrepreneur and model, has participated in numerous beauty pageants, achieving notable titles including Miss Peru 2019 and World Miss University 2016. With a strong background in business, she has also served as a judge for Miss Peru 2025 and competed in various international competitions.
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13 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 Thet San Andersen
Thet San Andersen is a Burmese-Swedish entrepreneur and fashion designer from Yangon, Myanmar. She has a diverse background in digital design, marketing, and fashion. In 2024, she was crowned Miss Universe Yangon North and later contested in Miss Universe Myanmar. Andersen founded Seint Studios and has extensive professional experience in Europe.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Ireland 2025 Sofia Labus
Sofia Labus, a Serbian-Irish model, has competed in multiple beauty contests, including Miss Universe Ireland, where she won the 2024 title. Born in Cork City, she studies criminology at University College Cork. Notable events in her life include various international travels and positions in other competitions, showcasing her modeling journey.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, an Indian actress and beauty queen, is the 2021 Miss Universe and renowned mental health advocate. Born in Chandigarh, she has participated in multiple beauty contests, winning several titles. Multilingual and passionate about various activities, she remains involved in the fashion industry as a judge and performer.
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13 things about Miss Universe Cote d’Ivoire 2025 Olivia Yace
Olivia Yacé, an Ivorian model and beauty queen, won Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021 and held titles in Miss World and Miss Universe, finishing as a second and fourth runner-up, respectively. Educated at Widener University and Richmond American University, she also worked in event coordination and marketing. Born in Abidjan, she is profoundly connected to her community.
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