Daniela Rebeca Toloza Rocha, a Colombian fashion designer and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia 2024. Born in Cali, she overcame obesity through bariatric surgery and founded a clothing brand and travel agency. She represented Colombia at the 2024 Miss Universe but was unplaced. Toloza turned 31 in 2025 and crowned her successor.
10 things about Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 Laura Bircher
Laura Bircher won Miss Universe Switzerland 2024, representing her country at the Miss Universe competition. A model from Nidwalden, she focused on raising awareness about anxiety and depression. Despite personal struggles with bullying and eating disorders, she achieved success while working as a veterinary assistant and left a notable impact on mental health advocacy.
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10 things about Miss Universe Senegal 2024 Fatou Bintou Gueye
Fatou Bintou Gueye, a Senegalese model and beauty queen born in 2001, represented Senegal in Miss Universe 2024 but was unplaced. She is an advocate for women's education and culture, and held titles including Miss Louga 2024 and Miss Universe Senegal 2024. In 2025, she became the national president of Mothers Army.
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10 things about Miss Asia Pacific USA 2025 Kayla Usison
Kayla Jane Usison, a Filipino-American beauty queen, represented the U.S. in Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Born on August 20, 1998, in California, she holds a business degree and has worked in HR. With accolades like Miss Filipina International 2022 second runner-up, she actively engages with the Filipino community and travels frequently.
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10 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Janelis Leyba
Janelis Leyba, a Dominican-American model from New York City, won Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 after representing the United States. She previously competed in Miss Supranational USA 2024 and has traveled extensively. Born in 2004, she's also an educator and was a Miss Grand Philippines 2025 judge.
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10 things about Miss Universe El Salvador 2023 Isabella Garcia Manzo
Isabella Garcia Manzo Gutierrez, a Guatemalan-Salvadoran beauty queen from San Salvador, represented El Salvador at the Miss Universe 2023 and finished in the Top 10. She won Miss El Salvador 2023 and is pursuing hospitality studies in Spain. Isabella is notable for her travel experiences and family background in beauty pageants.
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13 things about Miss Universe El Salvador 2024 Florence Garcia
Florence Gisselle Garcia represented El Salvador at the 73rd Miss Universe but did not place. A Salvadoran-American based in Miami, she has a rich history in pageantry, including winning Miss Universe El Salvador 2024. She faced personal challenges, including her father's passing, and has participated in various beauty contests and events throughout her career.
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13 things about Miss Universe Switzerland 2023 Lorena Santen
Lorena Mameli Santen, a Swiss bank employee and model, represented Switzerland in Miss Universe 2023, where Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won. Born in Wettingen, she holds degrees from ZHAW and KV Business School. Married in 2022, Santen became a mother in 2024 and is the first married Swiss contestant in Miss Universe.
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10 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2024 Sampada Ghimire
Sampada Ghimire, a Nepali social worker and marketing expert, won Miss Universe Nepal 2024 and represented Nepal at the Miss Universe 2024. She has a diverse background in content marketing and modeling, previously competing in various beauty pageants and advocating for children's education since 2018.
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13 things about Miss Universe Europe & Middle East 2024 Matilda Wirtavuori
Matilda Wirtavuori is a Finnish entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen known for her participation in Miss Eco International and Miss Universe. Born in Tampere, she holds degrees in economics and business administration. Wirtavuori also served as a host for professional ice hockey teams and achieved titles like Miss Suomi 2024.
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