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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Gomez
Beatrice Gomez is a Filipino model, athlete, and beauty queen known for her achievements in volleyball and mixed martial arts. She made history as the first openly bisexual Miss Universe contestant, finishing in the Top 5 in 2021. Gomez has also served in various leadership roles and participated in charity work.
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10 things about Miss Universe Croatia 2022 Arijana Podgajski
Arijana Podgajski, a Croatian beauty queen from Krapina, represented Croatia in the 71st Miss Universe but did not place. Raised by a single mother, she enjoys reading, yoga, and hiking. Podgajski is pursuing economics at Ekonomski fakultet Zagreb and supports mental health and animal welfare causes.
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