Natalia Galea is a Maltese lawyer, actor, and beauty queen, fluent in Maltese and English. She was a Miss Universe Malta finalist in 2016 and second runner-up at Miss Mediterranean 2019. A law graduate from the University of Malta, she has worked as a legal trainee and is currently a junior associate.
13 things about Miss Universe Latvia 2023 Kate Alexeeva
Jekaterina Aleksejeva, also known as Kate Alexeeva, is a Latvian model and beauty queen from Riga. She has participated in multiple prestigious pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. A graduate and founder of Glambox, she speaks several languages and enjoys various hobbies. She became Miss Universe Latvia 2023.
13 things about Miss Indiana USA 2022 Samantha Paige Toney
Samantha Paige Toney, originally from Indianapolis, represented Indiana at the 71st Miss USA pageant. A former NFL cheerleader, she holds various titles in beauty pageants, including Miss Indiana USA 2022. Toney is also an accomplished photographer and fitness professional, with a background in marketing and boutique ownership.
13 things about Miss Idaho USA 2024 Kaitlyn Widmyer
Kaitlyn "Kit" Widmyer, a fashion stylist and model from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, competed in the 73rd Miss USA, finishing unplaced. With a background in academics and sports, she won Miss Idaho USA 2024 and has participated in various beauty pageants, earning accolades such as Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. She actively engages in community service.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters
Rachel Louise Obregon Peters Villafuerte is a British-Filipino model and beauty queen from Camarines Sur. Married to former governor Miguel Villafuerte, they have two children. Rachel is notable for her Miss Universe participation and various academic achievements. Born in Bahrain, she has lived in the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.
10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2023 Rio Miyazaki
Rio Miyazaki, a Japanese child advocate and beauty queen from Shizuoka, represented Japan in Miss Universe 2023, which was won by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. At 21, she advocates for children in poverty and earned her degree in early childhood education while competing in various events and training throughout 2023.
13 things about Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James
Francisca Luhong James Bungan is a Malaysian beauty queen of native Kayan, Kenyah, and Iban descent. She was the first with full native heritage to win Miss Universe Malaysia in 2020. Additionally, she holds a degree in mass communication and founded Beyond Aid, assisting refugees and underprivileged children.
13 things about Miss Cosmo Canada 2024 Dominique Doucette
Dominique Doucette is a Canadian talent acquisition specialist and beauty queen from New Brunswick. A Laval University graduate, she has held various HR roles and achieved multiple pageant titles, including Miss Canada 2015. Doucette has represented Canada in several international competitions and continues to work in talent acquisition as of May 2023.
10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2022 Alba Isabel Obama
Alba Isabel Obama Moliko is an Equatoguinean model born in 2001. She has represented Equatorial Guinea in major beauty pageants, including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. While pursuing a law degree, she has held titles such as Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2022 and worked with the PDGE. She currently models in Los Angeles.
13 things about Miss Universe France 2020 Amandine Petit
Amandine Petit, crowned Miss France 2021, represented France at Miss Universe 2020. Born in Normandy, she holds a degree in social management and is an author and model. Petit has competed in beauty pageants, dance shows, and recently published her first book in 2023. She turned 27 in September 2024.
