Franchezca Mae A. Pacheco represents Bulacan in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2025. A model and beauty queen, she holds titles like Bb. Meycauayan 2022 and Reyna ng Singkaban 2023. Graduating cum laude in psychology, she previously worked as a flight attendant and aims to succeed in the competition against 65 candidates.
10 things about Miss Universe Benguet 2025 Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde
Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde, an Igorot beauty queen from Pico, La Trinidad, was born in 1998 and holds a degree in management accounting. She is passionate about farming and has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Baguio Turismo 2022 and Miss Universe Benguet 2025. She speaks multiple languages.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi
Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi, an Italian-Filipino model and beauty queen, has represented the Philippines in several prestigious beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born in Pasay City, raised in Italy, she is multilingual and has had notable titles like Miss Universe Philippines 2022. She also serves as a pageant judge.
13 things about Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo
Chelsea Anne Manalo is a Filipino-American model and beauty queen born in Bulacan, Philippines, to a Black American father and Filipino mother. She became Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and is the first Black to hold the title. A tourism management graduate, she started as a model and has participated in various beauty pageants.
10 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2021 Dannia Guevara
Dannia Sucely Guevara Morfín is a Guatemalan model and beauty queen who participated in Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. She was born in Ayutla, San Marcos, and is notable for being Miss Grand Guatemala 2019 and Miss Universe Guatemala 2021. Guevara enjoys reading and cooking and has a daughter named Danika.
10 things about Miss Universe Australia 2022 Monique Riley
Monique Riley, an Australian actress, model, and Miss Universe Australia 2022 winner, represented Australia at the 71st Miss Universe, finishing in the Top 16. Born in Sydney, she pursued creative industries and developed an interest in boxing. She has appeared in various films and traveled internationally for modeling and advocacy.
10 things about Miss Kansas USA 2022 Elyse Noe
Elyse Noe is a 26-year-old American journalist and beauty queen from Lawrence, Kansas. She participated in Miss Minnesota Teen USA twice and won Miss Kansas USA 2022. Noe also served as an anchor and executive producer at KOAM News Now. She advocates for sexual trauma survivors and graduated from the University of Kansas.
13 things about Miss Texas USA 2021 Victoria Hinojosa
Victoria Alejandra Hinojosa, a beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, is the founder of Victorious Angels, a foundation aiding children. An expert in marketing, she won Miss Texas USA 2021 and was a finalist in Miss USA 2021. She holds a degree from Texas A&M University and is involved in various philanthropic activities.
13 things about Miss World Finland 2021 Emilia Lepomäki
Emilia Lepomäki is a Finnish entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen from Espoo. She has competed in several major pageants, including Miss World and Miss Earth, while holding titles such as Miss Eco Finland 2021. She also founded an influencer marketing app and became the Miss International Finland director in 2025.
13 things about Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx
Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx, a Belgian-Filipino beauty queen, represented the Philippines in Miss Supranational and was the first runner-up. An advocate for self-love, marine conservation, and mental health, she has held various titles, including Miss Universe Philippines 2020 third runner-up. She also hosts events and contributed to educational initiatives.
