Lorraine Downes is a New Zealand style and wellness consultant, dancer, and former beauty queen. Born in Auckland, she became the first Miss Universe from New Zealand in 1983. Downes has experienced significant life events, including two marriages, motherhood, and the loss of her partner, Martin Crowe. Her memoir was published in 2018.
10 things about Miss World Luxembourg 2021 Emilie Boland
Emilie Boland is a Luxembourgish entrepreneur and model who represented Luxembourg at Miss World 2021. She previously won Miss Luxembourg 2020 and is the founder of Bogère, a clothing brand. Boland has a diverse background, including work as a flight attendant and being a judge for Miss Tourisme Luxembourg 2025.
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13 things about Miss Earth Hong Kong 2024 Ariel Tse
Ariel Tse, a 21-year-old legal executive from Kowloon, represented Hong Kong, China in the 2024 Miss Earth competition, won by Jessica Lane of Australia. A University of Leeds law graduate, she co-founded Lecopt Technology and actively supports humanitarian causes, advocating for animal rights and marine ecology protection.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2018 Manita Devkota
Manita Devkota represented Nepal in the 67th Miss Universe competition, won by Catriona Gray. A women's health advocate, she was born in Sankhuwasabha and raised in Gorkha, Nepal, later moving to North Carolina. She holds a public health degree, was Miss Nepal 2018, and has engaged in international advocacy and training initiatives.
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10 things about Miss World South Africa 2025 Zoalize van Rensburg
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, a South African education advocate and beauty queen, represented South Africa in Miss World 2025. She founded Never Too Young to Advocate and served as head ambassador for Arms of Mercy. Van Rensburg won Miss World South Africa 2024 at age 18, becoming the youngest titleholder.
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13 things about Miss Universe Brazil 2024 Luana Cavalcante
Luana Cavalcante Tavares Farsoni, a Brazilian actor and beauty queen, won Miss Brazil 2024 and competed in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Recife, she started modeling in 2012 and has traveled extensively. She starred in films like "Battle for Saipan" and has a son named Pedro with her husband Luiz Carlos Fassoni.
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13 things about Miss Universe Australia 2021 Daria Varlamova
Daria Varlamova, a Russian-Australian beauty queen, represented Australia in Miss Universe 2021, won by India's Harnaaz Sandhu. Raised in Western Australia, she pursued degrees in commerce and counseling. Varlamova is known for her work in mental health advocacy and was named a leading health influencer in 2021.
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10 things about Miss World Asia 2016 Natasha Mannuela Halim
Natasha Mannuela Halim, an Indonesian architect, fashion designer, and model, represented Indonesia in the 66th Miss World, where she was second runner-up. She won Miss Indonesia 2016 and is also recognized as Miss World Asia 2016. Halim married Giovanni Vergio in 2021 and became a mother in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2018 first runner-up Tamaryn Green
Dr. Tamaryn Green Nxumalo, a South African medical doctor and beauty queen, represented Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2018, finishing as first runner-up. She won Miss South Africa 2018, graduated from the University of Cape Town, and recently became a mother. Nxumalo is known for her philanthropic work and travels.
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13 things about Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018 Kiara Ortega
Kiara Liz Ortega Delgado, a Puerto Rican dancer and beauty queen, represented Puerto Rico in the 67th Miss Universe. She was born in San Juan, won Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018, and was a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2018. Kiara has starred in various films and won "Mira Quién Baila" in 2020.
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