Malayika Kwizera, a Burundian-Canadian model and Miss Universe Canada 2025 candidate, resides in Ottawa, Ontario. Born in the U.S., she has lived in various countries, including Burundi and Greece. A talented singer-songwriter, she enjoys nature and sports. She has an acceptance letter from Berklee College of Music and is 13 years older than her sister.
10 things ex-WWE employee Janel Grant from Stamford, Connecticut
Janel Grant is from Stamford, Connecticut, which is home to WWE. She is a former employee of the wrestling promotion. In 2024, she sued the promotion and Vincent McMahon.
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13 things about Miss Arizona USA 2021 Cassidy Jacks
Cassidy Jo Jacks, a beauty queen from Arizona, competed in the 70th Miss USA edition representing her state. She has an extensive pageantry background, including titles like Miss Alabama second runner-up and Miss Arizona USA 2021. Jacks holds a degree in public relations and has worked in various PR roles.
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13 things about Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024 Noni Diarra
Noni Diarra, an American biopsy technician and dancer from Pennsylvania, has a notable pageantry career. She represented her state in the Miss USA 2024 pageant after winning Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024. A West Chester University graduate, she advocates for diversity and promotes youth mentorship through the arts. In 2025, she began her PhD at Meharry Medical College.
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13 things about UFC fighter Rinya Nakamura from Saitama
Rinya Nakamura is a Japanese mixed martial artist, known as Hybrid, currently signed to the UFC. He has a background in wrestling and began his MMA career in 2021, achieving an impressive record of 10 wins and 1 loss. Nakamura has competed in various UFC events, including notable victories and a recent loss in 2025.
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10 things about Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava
UmaSofia Srivastava, the first Miss Teen USA of Indian-Mexican descent, emerged as Miss Teen USA 2023 after serving as Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2023. Born in New Jersey, she is a pianist, author, and illustrator. She actively supports children's education and healthcare efforts through the Lotus Petal Foundation.
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10 things about Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2024 Raynae Myers
Raynae Myers, a 24-year-old entrepreneur and beauty queen from Grand Turk, won Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Islands 2024. She has an extensive educational background and has served as a legal apprentice. An advocate for gun violence prevention and bullying, she participated in various international events and recently became an investigative officer.
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13 things about Miss Universe Switzerland 2022 Alia Guindi
Alia Guindi, a Ukrainian-Egyptian-Swiss beauty queen from Valais, Switzerland, competed in the 71st Miss Universe representing her country. A dancer and model, she has reached finals in several pageants, winning Miss Universe Switzerland 2022. Guindi has traveled extensively and celebrated her 21st birthday in 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Chile 2024 Emilia Dides
Emilia Ignacia Dides Maffei, a trilingual Lebanese-Italian-Chilean singer and beauty queen, represented Chile at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 12. Born on June 29, 1998, in Santiago, she has released multiple singles through Warner Music Chile and won "Rojo, el Color del Talento" in 2019, earning a scholarship.
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10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2023 Endi Demneri
Endi Demneri is an Albanian model and beauty queen from Tirana, an advocate for endometriosis awareness, and a multilinguist. She has represented Albania in Miss Universe and participated in prestigious fashion shows, including Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week. She was crowned Miss Universe Albania 2023 and is related to prominent figures in fashion.
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