Maureen Ann Hiwatig Montagne, an accomplished Filipino-American beauty queen, won The Miss Globe title in 2021, representing the Philippines. Born in Chandler, Arizona, she has held various titles, including Miss Eco Philippines in 2018 and a semifinalist in Miss USA 2015. She is celebrated for her success in several national and international pageants.
13 things about Miss Universe Honduras 2020 Cecilia Rossell
Cecilia Maria Rossell Guerra, a Honduran sports journalist and beauty queen, represented Honduras at Miss Universe 2020. Born in Copan Ruinas, she is passionate about community service and earned a communication degree. Rossell has held titles such as Miss Honduras Universo and is noted for her volunteer work and sports journalism.
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13 things about Miss Universe Belize 2024 Halima Hoy
Halima Hasna Munoz Hoy won the title of Miss Universe Belize 2024 and represented her country at the 73rd Miss Universe. A certified fitness coach and personal trainer, she champions health awareness in Belize. Born in Belize City, she has traveled extensively and married Arthur Hoy Jr. in 2018. Halima is passionate about aiding underprivileged communities.
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13 things about Miss Universe Cuba 2024 Marianela Ancheta
Marianela Ancheta Rodriguez is a Cuban entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen residing in Miami. She represented Cuba in Miss Universe and has traveled extensively worldwide. Additionally, she has participated in various events and was honored as Miss Universe Cuba 2024. Recently, she finished in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2025 second runner-up Yllana Aduana
Yllana Marie Singin Aduana is a Filipino beauty queen, medical laboratory scientist, and model from Siniloan, Laguna. She has competed in major pageants, winning titles like Miss Philippines Earth 2023 and Miss Earth-Air 2023. Aduana holds a degree in medical technology and co-founded a nonprofit for environmental education.
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10 things about Miss Earth Netherlands 2025 Sanne-Esmee Walstra
Sanne-Esmee Walstra, a model from Friesland, Netherlands, will compete in the 25th Miss Earth pageant. She has a bachelor's degree in international hospitality studies and has held titles including Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2025 and Spectacular Teen International 2021. Walstra is fluent in Dutch and English.
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13 things about Miss World Oceania 2025 first runner-up Samantha Poole
Samantha Poole, a South African-Kiwi beauty queen and digital creator, represented New Zealand in Miss International and Miss World. She founded Anni Bloom charity, focusing on scoliosis awareness. Poole, who moved to New Zealand in 2018, won Miss New Zealand 2024 and achieved notable placements in various beauty pageants.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1954 Miriam Stevenson
Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson Breckenridge, a beauty queen from South Carolina, won Miss USA 1954 and was a finalist in Miss America 1954. Born in 1933, she studied at Lander College and later hosted television shows. She had two marriages and three children. Miriam turned 92 on July 4, 2025, and is notable for her achievements in pageantry.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2023 Ella Portelli
Ella Sophie Portelli is a Maltese interior designer and beauty queen who represented Malta at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Winner of Miss Universe Malta 2023, Portelli has a diverse background in design and multiple roles in both the UK and Malta. She turned 27 on June 24, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2022 Maxine Formosa
Maxine Formosa Gruppetta is a British-Maltese model and beauty queen who represented Malta in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. She has a diverse background, including work in songwriting, event management, and marketing. Formosa was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2022 and received the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss Universe 2022 competition.
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