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.
13 things about US Army vet Aaron Spencer from Carlisle, Arkansas
Aaron David Spencer of Carlisle, Arkansas is a US Army veteran. In 2024, his daughter, then 13, was allegedly sexually abused by Michael Fosler, 64, Spencer was arrested after fatally shooting Fosler.
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13 things about Miami, Florida’s Donna Adelson
Donna Sue Adelson is the mother of Wendi Jill Adelson, who married Daniel Eric Markel in 2006. In 2014, Markel was murdered. Donna is accused as one of the masterminds of the crime.
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10 things about Miss Earth China 2024 Yang Ling
Yang Ling, also known as Eileen Yang, represented China in Miss Earth 2024 after winning Miss Earth China 2024. A 20-year-old bilingual beauty queen from Jiangsu, she competed internationally but did not place. Notable visits include Japan and the Philippines, and she crowned her successor in October 2025.
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10 things about Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 Nourane Khammari
Nourane Khammari was replaced as Miss International Tunisia 2025 by Oumaima Moussa. Khammari, a quadrilingual Tunisian beauty queen born in 2001, pursued marketing at Fontys University. She was previously Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 and participated in beauty events before Mouasa's appointment for the competition in Tokyo.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 first runner-up Anita Gomez
Anita Rose Gomez, a Filipino model and beauty queen from Zambales, has participated in multiple pageants including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines. She was crowned Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 and finished as first runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Anita is pursuing a bachelor's degree while achieving notable pageant successes.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel
Sharifa Mangatong Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel Mangudadatu, a Filipino beauty queen and model, made history as the first Muslim woman to win Miss Asia Pacific International 2018. Raised in Sultan Kudarat, she has a background in education and political involvement. Married to Toto, she has two daughters and has participated in various beauty contests and political elections.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific Europe 2024 Selena Ali
Selena Ali, a Belgian model from Merksem, represented Belgium in Miss Earth and Miss Asia Pacific International competitions. At 28, she owns a lingerie retail shop and has traveled extensively. Notable achievements include being Miss Earth Belgium 2021, semifinalist at Miss Earth 2021, and second runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Slovakia 2024 Petra Sivakova
Petra Sivakova is a Slovakian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen, educated in interior design in New York. Standing 5'11", she has modeled internationally since 2015 and represented Slovakia in major pageants, including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. As of 2024, she holds titles of Miss Supranational Slovakia and Miss Universe Slovakia.
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10 things about Miss Earth Philippines 2024 Irha Alfeche
Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche, a beauty queen from Matanao, Davao del Sur, competed in Miss Philippines Earth 2024 and won the title, later becoming a finalist in Miss Earth 2024. She has a diverse background as a military reservist, educator, and athlete, representing her region multiple times in various pageants.
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