Slađana Božović, a Swedish-Serbian businesswoman and beauty queen, represented Yugoslavia in the Miss Earth pageant. Born in Malmö, Sweden, she is fluent in five languages and was crowned Miss Universe Yugoslavia 2002 and Miss Earth-Water 2002. She became the Nordic Business Alliance's executive director in 2010.
10 things about Miss Universe Canada 2022 fourth runner-up Oceanne Gemme-Rose
Oceanne Gemme-Rose, a Greek-Canadian model and beauty queen from Greenfield Park, Quebec, was the fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe Canada 2022 pageant. Born in Montreal, she has worked as a waitress, trained in boxing, and developed her modeling career while traveling extensively across North America and Europe.
10 things about Miss Texas USA 2023 Lluvia Alzate
Lluvia Camila Alzate, a Colombian-American real estate agent and beauty queen from Houston, Texas, gained recognition as Miss Texas USA 2023 and fourth runner-up at Miss USA 2023. Advocating for ALS awareness, she graduated from the University of Houston in 2022 and faced her mother’s ALS diagnosis, leading to her passing in December 2022.
10 things about Miss Universe China 2024 Jia Qi
Jia Qi, born in 1998 in Qingdao, China, won the Miss Universe China 2023 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 event. A fitness enthusiast and former athlete, she is notable for being the fifth Chinese contestant to advance in the competition. Qi withdrew from the 2023 Miss Universe pageant.
10 things about Miss Earth Cambodia 2024 Rotha Phyadeth
Rotha Phyadeth is a Cambodian presenter, model, and beauty queen who represented Cambodia in prestigious pageants like Miss Earth and Miss Universe Cambodia, finishing in the Top 11 and winning Best in Evening Gown. She gained attention as a medal bearer at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games and has engaged in various cultural activities and fashion events.
13 things about Miss Universe Cebu 2023 Emmanuelle Vera
Emmanuelle Vera, a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, and beauty queen, born in Taguig, has competed in various beauty contests, notably Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines. She was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 and placed third runner-up in Reina Hispanoamericana 2021. Vera has also starred in multiple television shows and films since 2010.
13 things about Miss Universe Bulgaria 2024 Elena Vian
Elena Ruseva Vian is a Bulgarian designer and beauty queen born in 1986, standing 5'8" tall. She represented Bulgaria in Miss Universe 2024 after competing in the Miss Universe Bulgaria 2024 finals. Vian has traveled extensively, visiting numerous countries between 2016 and 2023, and is an alumna of New Bulgarian University.
13 things about Miss Universe Cyprus 2024 Katerina Dimitriou
Katerina Dimitriou, born in 1995 in Nicosia, Cyprus, is a beauty queen and entrepreneur. She represented Cyprus in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Living in Dubai, she held various managerial roles, including a business development manager. Fluent in multiple languages, she is also vegan and holds a 2024 Miss Universe title.
10 things about Miss Universe Gibraltar 2024 Shyanne McIntosh
Shyanne McIntosh, a Gibraltarian accountant and beauty queen, was born in 1999. She competed in Miss Universe 2024 after winning Miss Universe Gibraltar 2024. Previously, she worked various jobs in Gibraltar and studied accounting. Despite her efforts, she was unplaced in both the Miss Gibraltar 2022 and Miss Universe 2024 competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 second runner-up Katherine Espin
Katherine Elizabeth Espín Gómez, born in La Troncal, Ecuador, is a lawyer and beauty queen who became Miss Earth 2016, the second Ecuadorian to win the title. She has participated in various pageants, including Miss World Ecuador and Miss Universe Ecuador. Engaged in 2022, she is also the national director of Miss Earth Ecuador.
