Phiranya Thipphomvong is a Laotian actor, model, and beauty queen, originally from Samnua, Houaphanh. She competed in Miss Universe Laos, achieving first runner-up in 2023 and winning in 2024. Thipphomvong has a background in banking and tourism, and she has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia and beyond.
13 things about Miss Universe Martinique 2024 Catherine Edouard
Catherine Edouard, a Martinican entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Martinique in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1999, she has a background in judo and holds a BTS in operational commercial management. Edouard won Miss Universe Martinique 2024, advocating for women's empowerment through sports and supporting autism awareness.
13 things about Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes
Joanne Rhodes is a Hong Kong television and radio host, art advisor, and former beauty queen. As a co-founder of the Hong Kong Art Foundation, she supports contemporary art. She studied at Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Hong Kong but was unplaced in the international competition.
13 things about Miss Universe France 2024 Indira Ampiot
Indira Ampiot, a beauty queen from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, won the Miss France 2023 title and represented France at Miss Universe 2024 as a semifinalist. Born to a French father and Indian mother, she has participated in multiple competitions and travels extensively. She graduated with honors in 2022 and is 5'10" tall.
13 things about Miss Universe Bangladesh 2024 Aniqa Alam
Aniqa Alam, a Bangladeshi makeup artist and beauty queen, represented Bangladesh in Miss Universe 2024, being the first married woman and mother to do so. Graduating in political science from Loyola Marymount University, she has held various writing and editorial roles, traveled extensively, and continues to excel in her career.
10 things about Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2024 Deyounce Lowenfield
Deyounce E. Lowenfield, an entrepreneur and beauty queen from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, won Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2024 and represented the territory at Miss Universe 2024. She is a business administration graduate, a former debate team member, and competed in Miss Universe British Virgin Islands twice, finishing as first runner-up in 2023.
13 things about Miss Alabama USA 2024 Diane Westhoven
Diane Westhoven is a beauty queen from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, notable for being Miss Alabama USA 2024. She has a background in cheerleading, medical assistance, and volunteer work. A student at Auburn University pursuing psychology, she participated in Miss USA 2024 and has held various roles in modeling and community service.
10 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2022 Maria Fernanda Aristizabal
María Fernanda Aristizábal Urrea is a Colombian model and beauty queen known for representing Colombia in the 71st Miss Universe, where she reached the semifinals. Born in 1997, she is Miss Quindío 2019 and Miss Universe Colombia 2022. Aside from her titles, she is engaged to Daniel Arango.
13 things about Miss Supranational Hong Kong 2025 Wanding Luo
Wanding "Evangeline" Luo, a model and singer from Shenzhen, China, represented Hong Kong at the 16th Miss Supranational pageant. A graduate of Columbia University, her accolades include Miss Teenage Vancouver 2016, Miss Chinese World 2024, and several other beauty titles. Luo is multilingual and musically talented.
13 things about Miss Earth Venezuela 2023 Jhosskaren Carrizo
Jhosskaren Smiller Carrizo Orozco, a 29-year-old Venezuelan beauty queen and volleyball player, has represented her country in several international competitions, including Miss Venezuela, The Miss Globe, and Miss Earth. She is bilingual, holds a degree in communication, and has traveled extensively across various countries since 2015.
