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.
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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13 things about Aurora, Colorado dentist James Toliver Craig
Dr. James "Jim" Toliver Craig practiced dentistry in Aurora, Colorado. In 2023, he allegedly poisoned his wife Angela Craig while having an affair with Dr. Karin Cain, an orthodontist from Marble Falls, Texas.
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10 things about Miss Universe Belgium 2024 Kenza Ameloot
Kenza Johanna Ameloot, a Rwandan-Belgian model from Sint-Amandsberg, won the 91st Miss Belgium title and represented the country at Miss Universe 2024. Born on July 29, 2002, she pursued international business management while modeling. Ameloot has traveled extensively and was a judge at Mister World Belgium 2024.
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13 things about Miss International Philippines 1986 Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson, a Filipino-American actor, model, and beauty queen, gained recognition as Bb. Pilipinas International 1986 and a Miss International semifinalist. Born in Florida to a U.S. Navy veteran and a Filipino dietician, she has a successful career in acting and real estate. Alice has one biological daughter and a stepdaughter.
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13 things about Las Vegas, Nevada’s Shane Tamura
Shane Devon Tamura was born in Hawaii. He played football in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, he ended his own life after taking the lives of four people in New York City.
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13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 Mara Topić
Mara Stefica Topić Verduga is an Ecuadorian-Croatian actor, writer, model, and beauty queen who holds a master's degree in screenwriting. She participated in several beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Raised in Los Angeles, she has starred in multiple films and completed training in comedy and improvisation.
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13 things about Golden Meadow, Louisiana native Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born in Louisiana and raised under her mother Dee Dee, who inflicted medical abuse. After years of manipulation and confinement, Gypsy conspired with her boyfriend to kill Dee Dee in 2015. Convicted of second-degree murder, she has since released from prison in December 2023 and navigated complex relationships and media attention.
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10 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2020 Leyla Espinoza
Leyla Shuken Espinoza, an Ecuadorian model and beauty queen, represented Ecuador in Miss Universe 2020. She was born in Quevedo, Los Rios, and studied international business. Winner of Miss Ecuador 2020, she is active in social causes, including advocating for women’s rights and assisting children with diabetes. Espinoza got engaged in 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2021 Susy Sacoto
Susana Valeria Sacoto Mendoza, an Ecuadorian lawyer and soprano singer, represented Ecuador at the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1997, she has held titles such as Miss Ecuador 2021 and Miss Panamerican Ecuador 2018. Sacoto also pursued a law degree and began studying medicine at UEES in 2020.
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