The Dominican Republic has achieved 13 placements in Miss Universe, with Amelia Vega winning in 2003 and Celinee Santos Frias placing in the Top 30 in 2024. The upcoming Miss Republica Dominicana 2025 will take place on July 6, featuring 31 contestants vying for the title to represent the nation at Miss Universe.
Alicia Machado crowns Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez in Miami, Florida
Yamilex Hernandez from New Jersey, originally from the Dominican Republic, was crowned Miss Universe Latina 2025 at Telemundo Center in Miami on July 21, 2025. She will represent the U.S. Latino community at Miss Universe 2025, competing against 128 candidates in Thailand. The event featured 30 contestants and a grand prize of $100,000.
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34 Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 candidates competing in Cardiff
Christina de la Cruz Chalk, a Dunblane High School and University of Glasgow alumna, won the Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 title on July 7, 2024, competing against 41 candidates. The event's runner-up was Eddison Emam. Christina will crown her successor on July 26, 2025, with 34 candidates vying for the title.
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Jenelle Thongs crowns Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Sihle Letren in Port of Spain
Jenelle Thongs Andrews became the first married woman to represent Trinidad and Tobago in Miss Universe, winning the title on August 4, 2024. She crowned her successor, Dr. Sihlé Letren, on July 20, 2025, who will participate in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Trinidad and Tobago has nine overall placements in Miss Universe history.
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Prisca Anyolo crowns Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi in Ongwediva, Oshana
Prisca Anyolo, a NUST alumna, served as Orit Entertainment's media marketing manager in Dubai (2022-2023). She finished in the Top 15 of Miss Namibia 2021 and won Miss Namibia 2024. On July 19, 2025, she crowned Johanna Swartbooi as Miss Namibia 2025, who will compete in Miss Universe 2025.
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Elena Hidalgo crowns Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 Mahyla Roth in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez, the first mother to represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe, won the Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 title. She crowned her successor, Mahyla Roth, on July 19, 2025. Roth will compete in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Finalists included candidates from various regions of Costa Rica.
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Connor Perry crowns Miss Kentucky USA 2025 Mattie Barker in Portsmouth, Ohio
Connor Perry, a 2023 neuroscience graduate from the University of Kentucky, won the Miss Heart of Lexington USA 2024 title, competing against 26 participants. She crowned her successor, Mattie Barker, on July 19, 2025, at the Vern Riffe Center in Ohio, for Miss USA 2025.
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18 Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 candidates competing in Guayaquil
Mara Štefica Topić Verduga won the title of Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 on June 8, 2024, representing the Ecuadorian community in the U.S. She will crown her successor on July 26, 2025, in Guayaquil, where 18 contestants will compete. Ecuador has achieved four placements in Miss Universe history.
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77 Miss Universe Thailand 2025 candidates competing in Bangkok
Nawat Itsaragrisil established Miss Grand International in 2013 and became the Miss Universe Thailand national director in 2025. The Miss Universe Thailand 2025 coronation features 77 candidates. The ceremony will occur on August 23, 2025, in Bangkok, showcasing diverse participants from various regions of Thailand.
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Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
Ofir Natalie Korsia is originally from Rishon Lezion, Israel. She is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. On October 24, 2021, Korsia represented Rishion Lezion at Malkat HaYofi 2021 and competed against 11 other finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. On September 29, 2024, Korsia represented Rishon … Continue reading Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
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