Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to win Miss Universe Costa Rica in 2024 and represent the country at Miss Universe 2024. Born in San José, Costa Rica, she has a successful modeling career, raised awareness about breast cancer, and traveled extensively for professional engagements.
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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13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2021 Nora Nakken
Nora Emilie Nakken is a Norwegian model and beauty queen from Trondheim, known for representing Norway in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. An advocate for mental health and entrepreneur, she won Miss Norway 2021 and studied marketing management. Since starting modeling in 2012, she has participated in several pageants and traveled internationally.
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13 things about Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey
Lindsey Coffey is an American environmental activist, model, and beauty queen from Centerville, Pennsylvania. An advocate for sustainability, she has held titles in Miss Earth competitions and collaborated with organizations like Greenpeace. With a background in political science, Coffey also promotes eco-conscious fashion and has appeared on various magazine covers.
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13 things about Newtonville, Massachusetts’ Ken Thornby
Kenneth Charles "Ken" Thornby, born in 1971, is a Massachusetts resident with a background in the sporting goods industry, having worked at Adidas and New Balance. A former lacrosse player, he was married to Kristin Cabot. After their 2022 divorce, he became the president of Middie Back Inc. and is currently facing a lawsuit.
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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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13 things about Miss Universe Croatia 2019 Mia Rkman
Mia Rkman, a Croatian beauty queen and former Miss Universe Croatia 2019, represented Croatia at the 68th Miss Universe pageant. She holds degrees in environmental health and economics, has worked in environmental health engineering, and currently manages marketing at Neo Brands Inc. Rkman has traveled extensively across Europe and maintains an active lifestyle.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2019 Olutosin Araromi
Olutosin "Ola" Itohan Araromi, a Nigerian-American beauty queen, represented Nigeria at the 68th Miss Universe pageant. A licensed realtor in New York, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Araromi achieved titles such as Miss Nigeria USA 2015 first runner-up and Miss Universe Nigeria 2019 before competing internationally.
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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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16 Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 candidates competing in Miami, Florida
Geyssell Lined García Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 on September 12, 2024, and competed at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 30. She will crown her successor on September 4, 2025, as the inaugural Miss Universe Nicaragua pageant under Indiana Sanchez's directorship introduces 15 contestants from various regions.
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