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.
10 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 candidate Britthany Marroquin
Britthany Marroquín Gonzáles is a Honduran model and beauty queen, notable for representing Honduras in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Cosmo 2024. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Honduras. She has participated in multiple beauty pageants and is the niece of Carlos Thomas Marroquin. She turned 22 in November 2024.
10 things about Miss Elite Philippines 2025 Sophia Bianca Santos
Sophia Bianca Bau Santos, a model from Lubao, Pampanga, represented the Philippines in various beauty pageants. She was crowned Mutya Ning Lubao 2023, first runner-up at Supermodel International 2023, and second runner-up at Miss World Philippines 2024. Currently, she is the Miss Elite Philippines 2025 candidate and will compete in Egypt.
10 things about Miss Universe Honduras 2023 Zuheilyn Clemente
Zuheilyn Michelle Clemente Moncada represented Honduras at the 72nd Miss Universe but did not place. Born in Tegucigalpa, she is a model and TV presenter, crowned Miss Honduras Universo 2023. Clemente is pursuing a marketing degree while visiting various countries and actively participating in events related to her title.
10 things about Miss Universe Finland 2020 Viivi Altonen
Viivi Altonen is a Finnish beauty queen and model who represented Finland in two major beauty pageants: Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. She has lived in four countries, worked as a scuba diving instructor, and traveled extensively. In addition, she holds a bachelor's degree in social psychology.
13 things about Miss Alabama USA 2022 Katelyn Vinson
Katelyn Vinson, a certified personal trainer and beauty queen from Alabama, competed in Miss USA 2022. An alumna of Auburn University, she has held various roles, including Miss Auburn University 2022 and founder of a digital fitness platform. Vinson actively promotes health and wellness, enjoying fishing and piano in her leisure.
13 things about tennis player Tommy Paul from Boca Raton, Florida
Tommy Paul is a professional American tennis player from Voorhees Township, New Jersey, now residing in Boca Raton, Florida. Born into a sports-loving family, he started playing tennis at age four and debuted professionally in 2015. Notable achievements include reaching the semifinals at the 2023 Australian Open and quarterfinals in multiple grand slams.
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.
