Noura Raïssa Njikam, crowned Miss Cameroon 2024, will hand over her title on July 12, 2025, during the pageant's 20th edition. 20 contestants are vying for the Miss Cameroon 2025 title. Notably, the previous winner, Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse, achieved a Top 20 finish at Miss Universe 2023.
Samantha Poole crowns Miss New Zealand 2025 Britney Poole in Auckland
Samantha Poole, originally from Pretoria, South Africa, won the title of Miss New Zealand 2024 on May 5, 2024. She crowned her successor, Britney Pringle, on July 5, 2025. Pringle will represent New Zealand at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo. The event included 11 candidates and several special awards.
Faith Landman crowns Miss Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada in Hilversum
Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model from Zandvoort, won the first Miss Universe Netherlands title. On July 4, 2025, she crowned Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada as her successor. Mogbelzada will represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe 2025, continuing the tradition of Dutch representation in international beauty pageants.
5 most beautiful Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. She made history as the first mother to represent the country in Miss Universe. On September 10, 2024, Hidalgo represented San Jose at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 and competed against 12 other finalists at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE (CIC ANDE) in San … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates
15 Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates competing in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe, winning the title at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024. On July 19, 2025, she will crown her successor among 15 finalists for the national beauty pageant, continuing a legacy of representation since 1954.
43 Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 candidates competing in Pasay
Sophia Nicole Arkanghel, from Kalayaan, Laguna, is Miss International Queen Philippines 2024, having previously secured titles in 2022. She will crown her successor on July 9, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, where 43 trans women will compete for the title of Miss International Queen Philippines 2025.
Beatrice Njoya crowns Miss Universe Malta 2025 Julia Ann Cluett in St. Julian’s
Bèatrice Eliane Apuaghue Njoya, from Cameroon, made history as the first African woman to win Miss Universe Malta in 2024. Competing against 24 candidates, she advanced to Miss Universe 2024 but did not place, being the oldest contestant. In 2025, she crowned her successor, Julia Ann Cluett, at a significant event.
17 Miss Universe Malta 2025 candidates competing in St. Julian’s
Bèatrice Eliane Apuaghue Njoya, resident of Saint Paul’s Bay, Malta, is the first mother and African-born Miss Universe Malta 2024 winner. She competed against 24 candidates and was also the first Miss Universe contestant over 39 years old. Njoya will crown her successor for 2025 on July 3, 2025.
29 Miss Grand Philippines 2025 candidates competing in Pasay for 5 crowns
Arnold L. Vegafria has directed Miss Grand Philippines since 2023 and Miss World Philippines since 2017. The Philippines' Miss Grand International representative, Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, won Miss Grand Philippines 2024 and became runner-up at the international competition in 2024. The 2025 edition will crown three winners from 30 candidates.
Alysa Bainbridge crowns Miss Delaware USA 2025 Tetra Shockley in Wilmington
Alysa Bainbridge, crowned Miss Delaware USA 2024, is a Newark-based journalist from Pennsylvania. She won the title on April 28, 2024. Tetra Shaylice Shockley succeeded her on June 29, 2025, making history as the first married mother over 30 to win Miss Delaware USA. Shockley will compete at Miss USA 2025.
