Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir, an Icelandic dancer and beauty queen, represented Iceland at the 70th Miss Universe. Born in Garðabær, she has held titles like Miss Universe Iceland 2021 and was second runner-up in 2017. Engaged to Elís Guðmundsson, she has worked in aviation and dance, and became a co-director in 2022.
10 things about Miss Thailand Universe 2001 Varinthorn Phadoongvithee
Varinthorn Phadoongvithee, known as Oowan Varinthorn, is a Thai businesswoman and beauty queen who represented Thailand in Miss Universe 2001. Born in Nonthaburi, she won the Miss Thailand Universe title in 2001. Varinthorn is married to Brian Hall and has a son named Brace. She turned 48 on October 28, 2024.
10 things about Miss Exclusive 2021 Nisa Van Baelen
Nisa Van Baelen, a Belgian model from Tessenderlo, won the 20th edition of Miss Exclusive, representing Belgium in Miss Earth. Notable achievements include winning Miss Fashion 2018 and Miss Limburg 2020. She is also a mother of two and established her own business, Miss Model, in 2024.
13 things about Miss Grand Guatemala 2022 Andrea Radford
Mónica Andrea Aguilar Radford is a Guatemalan lawyer, model, and beauty queen. She has represented Guatemala in various international pageants, including Miss Supranational and Miss Grand International. After winning Miss Universe Guatemala 2024, she announced her pregnancy and resignation from the title. Radford holds a law degree and has participated in numerous events.
13 things about Miss Universe Cameroon 2022 Monalisa Mouketey
Monalisa Mouketey is a Cameroonian beauty queen and youth empowerment advocate from Douala. She speaks English, French, and Spanish, and has held various internships and roles in HR and administration. She founded the Miss Monalisa Charity Foundation and has won multiple titles, including Miss Universe Cameroon 2022 and Miss South West 2023.
10 things about Miss Earth 2003 Dania Prince
Dania Prince is a noted Honduran businesswoman, model, and beauty queen, recognized as the first Miss Earth from Honduras. Born in Choluteca and based in Miami, she is married to Frank Fuentes and they have four daughters. She holds a degree in international commerce and has won several beauty titles, including Miss Earth 2003.
13 things about Miss Universe Honduras 2021 Rose Melendez
Rose Marian Melendez Lopez represented Honduras in Miss Universe 2021, won by India's Harnaaz Sandhu. A volleyball player and model, she was born in Colon, belongs to the Garifuna people, and has held titles like Miss Honduras Universo. She became a mother and wife in 2023, pursuing a degree in business administration.
10 things about Miss Universe 1988 Bui Simon
Bui Simon, a notable Thai philanthropist and beauty queen, represented Thailand in Miss Universe 1988, winning the title and serving as a judge in 2018. A graduate of Pepperdine University, she founded the Angels Wings Foundation and established scholarships for Thai students. She resides in Malibu, California, with her family.
13 things about Miss World Cameroon 2023 Julia Samantha Edima
Edima Assoumou Julia Samantha is a Cameroonian actor, model, and beauty queen proficient in French, English, and German. Born in Meyo-Centre, she studied organizational communication at the University of Douala. She won Miss Orangina Cameroun in 2015, competed in Miss World 2023, and has acted in various films and TV series since.
13 things about Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh
Toni-Ann Singh, born in Jamaica, is a singer, model, and beauty queen who won the 69th Miss World title. She has a background in women's studies and psychology from Florida State University. Notably, she reigned from December 2019 to March 2022, making her tenure the longest in Miss World history.
