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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Amanda Gonzales biography: 13 things about US Army cook born in Hearne, Texas
Amanda Gonzales, a 19-year-old pregnant soldier, was found dead in her barracks in Germany on November 5, 2001. Allegedly strangled by Shannon Wilkerson, a fellow service member, the case went cold until Wilkerson's arrest on February 23, 2023. He faces first-degree murder charges and trial proceedings are set for March 2023.
Natalia Galea biography: 10 things about Miss World Malta 2023
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.
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Todd Tienwei Yao, a Taiwanese doctor from California, has a diverse background, previously working at NASA before completing his medical training. He faced serious allegations of misconduct leading to legal issues but ultimately had his case dismissed after fulfilling rehabilitation requirements. His medical license was conditionally revoked and placed on probation.
Neptune Beach, Florida’s Caleb James Williams charged with aggravated assault
Caleb James Williams, 18, was arrested in Neptune Beach, Florida, for threatening two women with a machete at an early voting site while supporting Donald Trump. Charged with aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon, he faces court again on November 20, 2024, with strict bond conditions if released.
13 things about UFC fighter Mateusz Rebecki from Szczecin
Mateusz Tadeusz Rębecki, a Polish mixed martial artist from Szczecin, competes in the UFC lightweight division. Known as Chinczyk, he holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has a record of 20 wins and 4 losses. He debuted in the UFC on January 14, 2023, after a successful amateur career.
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.
