Arijana Podgajski, a Croatian beauty queen from Krapina, represented Croatia in the 71st Miss Universe but did not place. Raised by a single mother, she enjoys reading, yoga, and hiking. Podgajski is pursuing economics at Ekonomski fakultet Zagreb and supports mental health and animal welfare causes.
10 things about Miss Universe Croatia 2021 Ora Antonia Ivanisevic
Ora Antonia Ivanišević, a Croatian makeup artist and beauty queen from Dubrovnik, represented Croatia in the 70th Miss Universe, won by Harnaaz Sandhu of India. She speaks multiple languages, holds a degree in tourism management, and has a passion for education. Ivanišević also engages in community service and wedding planning.
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10 things about Northbridge, Massachusetts native Jennifer Guilbeault
Jennifer Guilbeault, born in 2001 in Northbridge, Massachusetts, graduated from Manhattan College in 2023. Following a series of public relations internships, she gained notoriety in 2024 when she pepper-sprayed Uber driver Shohel Mahmud. In 2025, she pleaded guilty to a hate crime and avoided prison, receiving community service and therapy instead.
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20 Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 candidates competing in Braeside, Harare
Sakhile Zibusiso Dube, a psychotherapist and fashion entrepreneur from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on May 18. She will crown her successor on May 17, 2025, at the Harare Hippodrome. Nine contestants are competing for the 2025 title, with Dube representing Zimbabwe in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
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13 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2024 Brandina Lubuli
Brandina Kaonga Lubuli Chiyabi is a Zambian science laboratory technologist, business administrator, model, and beauty queen, known for advocating women's and children's rights. She is the first married woman and mother to represent Zambia at Miss Universe. Brandina has held multiple beauty titles and founded the Brandina Lubuli Foundation.
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Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
Zambia has yet to place in Miss Universe. After not participating from 2019 to 2023, the African country made a comeback in 2024 with PR Media Girl as the new franchise holder and its managing partner Chishimba Nyambe as the national director. On September 15, 2024, Brandina Lubuli was crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2024 at EastPark Mall’s The Music Club in Lusaka, Zambia. She competed … Continue reading Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
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66 Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidates competing in Pasay City
The Philippines has 27 Miss Universe placements, crowned by notable winners including Gloria Diaz and Catriona Gray. Chelsea Manalo recently won Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and finished Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 while also being named Miss Universe Asia 2024. The next edition, Miss Universe Philippines 2025, features 66 candidates.
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10 things about Miss Earth Russia 2023 Daria Lukonkina
Daria Vladimirovna Lukonkina, a Russian fashion model and beauty queen from Nizhny Novgorod, won Krasa Rossii 2022 and became Miss Earth Russia 2023. Born on April 19, 2003, she was the 19th Russian contestant in Miss Earth, finishing as a runner-up in 2023. She advocates for environmental preservation and enjoys swimming.
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10 things about Miss Eco Thailand 2025 Natthakan Kunchayawanat
Natthakan Kunchayawanat, a Thai beauty queen from Chonburi, will represent Thailand in the 10th Miss Eco International. Born in 1998, she is Miss Grand Chonburi 2024 and a semifinalist in Miss Grand Thailand 2024. Kunchayawanat has visited various locations in Thailand and abroad, showcasing her commitment to beauty pageantry.
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10 things about Miss Eco Brazil 2025 Brenda Matos
Brenda Karoline Matos de Oliveira is a Brazilian model and beauty queen from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, representing Brazil in Miss Eco International 2025. She won Miss Eco Brazil 2024 and is the second titleholder from her state. Matos has extensive modeling experience across several countries. Her birthday is on May 19, 2025.
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