Katarina Sonja Rodriguez, born in Orlando to Filipino parents, is a multifaceted personality: an actress, athlete, model, and beauty queen. She represented the Philippines in various international beauty pageants, winning Miss World Philippines 2018 and finishing as runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017. She holds degrees from De La Salle University and has two children.
13 things about Miss World Myanmar 2018 Han Thi
Han Thi Thet Lwin, a Burmese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Golden Land Myanmar and represented her country in Miss Supranational and Miss World. Born in Yangon, she has also won various titles, pursued acting in New York, and participated in "Dancing with the Stars Myanmar." She is fluent in multiple languages.
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13 things about Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Ailava Samuels
Ailava Samuels, a Samoan-Fijian beauty queen from Nasinu, Fiji, made history in 2026 as the second Miss Pacific Islands from Fiji. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Valelevu 2025 and Miss Fiji 2025 first runner-up. Alongside beauty, she advocates cancer awareness through the Fiji Cancer Society.
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13 things about Miss Universe La Union 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski
Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan-Windorski, a Filipino-American beauty queen from Wisconsin, represents La Union, Philippines in Miss Universe Philippines 2026 after achieving titles like Miss Earth USA 2024 and Miss Wisconsin Earth 2023. She is an advocate for climate refugee rights and holds degrees in history and international relations.
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13 things about Miss Global Fiji 2025 Nadine Roberts
Nadine Roberts, an Australian beauty queen of Fijian descent, has represented Australia and Fiji in various international pageants. Married to businessman Jamie McIntyre, who faced legal issues, she has navigated a tumultuous pageant career. In 2024, she was briefly crowned and then dethroned as Miss Universe Fiji. Roberts is active in anti-vaccination rallies and continues to compete in beauty contests.
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13 things about Miss Universe Fiji 2024 Manshika Prasad
Manshika Prasad, the first Miss Universe Fiji, advocates against domestic violence, a cause stemming from personal experience. Born in Fiji, she moved to Australia for education, holding various executive roles. Prasad won Miss Universe Fiji 2024 but faced dethronement amid controversy; her title was later reinstated. She competed in Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Pacific Islands 2024 Moemoana Schwenke
Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, a Samoan climate activist and performing arts practitioner, won Miss Pacific Islands in 2024. A University of Wollongong alumna, she actively advocates for climate action. Born in Samoa, she also excels in fire-knife dancing, theater, and has participated in multiple climate conferences, highlighting her commitment to environmental issues.
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13 things about Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson
Asia Rose Simpson, an American-Filipino artist and beauty queen, represented New Mexico in Miss Teen USA and the Philippines in Miss World Philippines. Born in 2008, she made history by winning Miss World Philippines 2026 and is set to compete in Miss World 2026. She is also part of the acrobat group The Simpson Tribe.
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13 things about Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie Pawid West
Valerie Claire Pawid West, the first beauty queen from Ifugao, Philippines, has represented the country in various pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss World Philippines. A biomedical engineering graduate, she is also a musculoskeletal researcher, EMT, singer, and martial artist, actively involved in multiple competitions and esteemed organizations.
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13 things about Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez
Tracy Maureen Perez, a Filipino industrial engineer and model, represented Cebu City in major beauty competitions, including Miss World 2021. Born to a single mother, she overcame childhood bullying and achieved academic success. Notable titles include Miss Cebu 2016 first runner-up and Miss World Philippines 2021. Tracy, born on March 23, 1993, is also a judge and event host.
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