Thuzar Wint Lwin, known as Candy Thuzar, represented Myanmar in Miss Universe 2020, becoming the first from her country to place. A model and activist, she advocates for breast cancer awareness after her own health battle. Following her reign, she sought asylum in the U.S. and later moved to London, pursuing modeling.
10 things about Conklin, New York’s Payton Gendron
Payton S. Gendron, a 21-year-old from Conklin, New York, fatally shot 10 people in a racially motivated attack at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022. He had a history of extremist behavior and was influenced by white supremacist ideologies. Gendron was sentenced to 11 life terms in 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2020 second runner-up Janick Maceta
Janick Alexandra Maceta del Castillo is a Peruvian-American model and beauty queen, noted for her participation in major pageants. She founded Little Heroes Peru and co-founded a record label. Maceta was Miss Peru 2020 and a top contender in Miss Universe and Miss Supranational, actively supporting causes for children and engaging in travel worldwide.
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13 things about Miss World Cameroon 2021 Audrey Monkam
Audrey Nabila Monkam is a Cameroonian model and beauty queen who has represented her country in major international pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss World. Born in Tiko, she is a graduate in banking and finance and enjoys cooking, singing, and traveling. Monkam is married and a new mother, turning 30 in April 2025.
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10 things about Miss Grand Argentina 2020 Mariana Varela
Mariana Jesica Varela is an Argentine beauty queen and journalist, known for representing her country in prestigious competitions such as Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Born in Buenos Aires, she won Miss Universo Argentina 2019 and Miss Grand Argentina 2020. Varela married Fabiola Valentin in 2022 and is bilingual.
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13 things about Miss Arkansas USA 2024 Madeline Bohlman
Madeline Marie Bohlman, an Arkansas representative in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, is an accomplished beauty queen from Texas with a degree in business administration. She has received various accolades, including Miss Arkansas USA 2024 and Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2024, while balancing a career in marketing and entrepreneurship.
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13 things about Miss Earth 2006 Hil Hernandez
Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar is the first Miss Earth from Chile and an accomplished journalist, environmentalist, model, and beauty queen. Born in Castro, Chile, she won Miss Earth 2006 and has been involved in various environmental initiatives. She has also judged drag queen competitions and worked as a model internationally.
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10 things about Miss World France 2021 April Benayoum
April Benayoum is a French model and beauty queen of Italian-Israeli and Serbo-Croatian descent, known for representing France in Miss World 2021. She has multiple pageant titles, including Miss Pays d'Aix and Miss Provence, and is a finalist in numerous competitions. She holds a bachelor's degree in international trade and marketing.
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13 things about Miami, Florida actor Adam Irigoyem
Adam Irigoyen is a Cuban-American actor, singer, and dancer born in Miami. He starred in the Disney Channel's "Shake It Up" and has appeared in various films and TV series. Adam, who enjoys basketball and dancing, turned 27 in 2024 and has an extensive acting career, including recent projects in 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe Chile 2021 Antonia Figueroa
Antonia Cristal Figueroa Alvarado, a Chilean environmental engineer, model, and beauty queen, has represented Chile in multiple Miss pageants, including Miss World and Miss Universe. With achievements like winning Miss Universo Chile 2021 and Miss Earth Chile 2018, she is also a contestant on MasterChef Chile and works in environmental projects.
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