Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
13 things about Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 Vina Sitorus
Vina Anggi Sitorus, an Indonesian environmental activist and beauty queen, represented Kalimantan Tengah in Miss Grand Indonesia and finished as a semifinalist in Miss Grand International. She has received numerous accolades, including first runner-up in Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 and the title of Miss Grand Indonesia 2025, while advocating for sustainability.
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13 things about Miss Grand Ecuador 2025 Samantha Quenedit
Samantha Quenedit Sánchez is a 25-year-old Ecuadorian beauty queen, teacher, and artist from Quito. She has represented Ecuador in various pageants, including Miss Ecuador and Miss Grand International. An alumna of UIDE with a degree in social communication, she has traveled extensively and holds titles such as Teen Universe Ecuador 2016.
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10 things about Miss Grand Albania 2025 Dajana Gjoka
Dajana Gjoka will represent Albania in the 13th Miss Grand International pageant. She is an advocate for women's rights, previously competed in Miss Universe Albania 2022, and holds a finance degree. Gjoka, originally from Mirdita, is the eighth Albanian contestant in this competition, set to take place in Bangkok on October 18, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia
Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.
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10 things about Jilin’s Xuhe Hou
Xuhe Hou, a Chinese model and beauty queen, withdrew from Miss Universe 2025 one month prior to the event. Born in 2006 in Jilin, China, she won Miss Universe China 2024 and participated in notable fashion weeks. She later crowned her successor for Miss Universe 2026 before her withdrawal.
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13 things about Southaven, Mississippi’s Lindsey Whiteside
Lindsey Aldy Whiteside is a registered sex offender from Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. She is one of the children of Robert Shannon "Shan" Whiteside and Gayle Betts Whiteside.
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10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta
Chayathanus Saradatta represented Khon Kaen, Thailand in the 12th edition of Miss Grand Thailand. She represented the country in the 22nd edition of The Miss Globe. BIOGRAPHY Saradatta is a Thai actor, model and beauty queen of Hainanese descent. Aside from Khon Kaen, she has lived in other parts of Thailand including Lamphun. On January … Continue reading 10 things about The Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta
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13 things about The Miss Globe 2024 Diana Moreno
Diana Moreno is a Colombian beauty queen from Cundinamarca, notable for winning The Miss Globe 2024. With a bachelor's in international business, she speaks Spanish, English, and Japanese. She has participated in various events and travels, including visits to the U.S. and other locations in Colombia over the years.
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13 things about The Miss Globe Philippines 2025 Annabelle McDonnell
Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell, a Filipino beauty queen from Lanao del Norte, has represented the Philippines in various pageants, including Miss Charm and upcoming The Miss Globe 2025. Born in the UK, she was abandoned as a child. McDonnell has won titles like Miss Iligan, Miss Lanao Del Norte, and Miss Kuyamis.
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