Déborah Djema, a Congolese beauty queen, entrepreneur, and technology consultant, was disqualified from representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Miss Universe 2025 three months prior to the event. Advocating for digital technology, she had previously won titles like Miss Africa France 2018 and Miss Universe DR Congo 2025 before her dethronement.
10 things about Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025 Mackenzie Bergeron
Mackenzie Jo Bergeron from Hammond, Louisiana, was a contestant in the 42nd Miss Louisiana Teen USA, placing fourth runner-up. She's a beauty queen, student at Southeastern Louisiana University, and founder of a community organization. Notable titles include Miss Baton Rouge Teen USA 2023 and Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 Sakhile Dube
Sakhile Dube is a Zimbabwean psychotherapist, fashion entrepreneur, and beauty queen, notable for representing Zimbabwe in major pageants like Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Educated in psychology, she is a healthcare advocate and has garnered accolades in modeling and beauty competitions, including winning Miss Supranational Africa 2023.
13 things about Miss Universe Italy 2024 Glelany Cavalcante
Glelany Cavalcante, an Italian-Brazilian entrepreneur and model, won Miss Universe Italy 2024. Born in Bahia, Brazil, she started her modeling career in Brasília and later moved to Italy. While pursuing a degree from the University of Perugia, she made history as the first Brazilian to win the title, representing Italy in Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Africa & Oceania 2024 Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina is a Nigerian-Mozambican-South African beauty queen and netball player from Soweto, now raised in Cape Town. Her identity has attracted controversy due to her mother's alleged identity fraud for South African citizenship. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Nigeria and became Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
10 things about Miss Universe Botswana 2024 Thanolo Keutlwile
Dr. Thanolo Keutlwile is a Motswana doctor, model, and beauty queen born in Thamaga. She holds a bachelor's degree in surgery from the University of Botswana and has participated in various modeling competitions. Notably, she won Miss Africa Golden 2022 and was a finalist in Miss Universe Botswana 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Egypt 2024 Logina Salah
Logina Salah is an Egyptian model and makeup artist who was born in Alexandria and won Miss Universe Egypt 2024. Known for advocating skin positivity, she made history as the first woman with vitiligo to compete in Miss Universe. Salah has been recognized as one of the most influential women globally and has various media engagements and humanitarian efforts.
13 things about Miss Universe Guyana 2024 Ariana Blaize
Ariana Blaize is an American-Guyanese beauty queen from Georgetown, Guyana, and Atlanta, Georgia. Standing 5'5", she earned the title of Miss Universe Guyana and represented her country in Miss Universe 2024. She has also competed in various pageants and works as a flight attendant, holding a bachelor’s degree in general studies.
13 things about Miss Grand Davao 2025 Angeleyh Pasco
Angeleyh Caballero Pasco is a Hawaiian-Filipino filmmaker, writer, and beauty queen born in 2004. Originally from Davao City, she moved to Hawaii in 2018 and graduated cum laude in 2022. She is a candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and advocates for cultural preservation through her art and engagements.
13 things about Miss Grand Bulacan 2025 Shanon Tampon
Shanon Jumaylh S. Tampon, a Filipino entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen, recently represented the Philippines in Miss Elite 2022, finishing as runner-up. A prominent competitor in pageantry with multiple titles, she was born in Caloocan City and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, currently pursuing mechanical engineering.
