Owen Tillman Kenney, a student at the College of Charleston, was born into a family with military ties. He graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in 2024. Tragically, he took his own life on October 31, 2025, after being seen on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston.
13 things about Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 Celinee Santos
Celinee Agata Santos Frias, a Dominican model and beauty queen, won Miss Republica Dominicana 2024. She has participated in multiple international competitions, including Miss Universe and Miss International, achieving various rankings. Alongside her modeling career, she is pursuing a law degree at Universidad del Caribe and has appeared in "Top Chef VIP."
13 things about Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig
Victoria Kjær Theilvig is a Danish entrepreneur, dancer, and beauty queen from Søborg. She holds a business degree and is an animal advocate. Theilvig became the first Miss Universe from Denmark after competing internationally. In 2024, she was crowned Miss Universe 2024, representing Denmark amidst 124 candidates.
10 things about Ungfru Island 2025 Helena O’Connor
Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor, an Icelandic model from Viðey, won Ungfru Island 2025 and previously served as Miss Supranational Iceland 2024. She competed in multiple international beauty pageants and traveled extensively. Born on October 19, 2004, she is pursuing a psychology degree while working in a coffee house.
13 things about Miss Universe Bonaire 2024 Ruby Pouchet
Ruby Pouchet, a Venezuelan-Dutch beauty queen from Bonaire, won Miss Bonaire 2022. She represented Bonaire in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Universe 2024. With a degree in advertising from the University of Houston, she is involved with STINAPA Bonaire and has traveled extensively, connecting her rich cultural background with beauty pageantry.
10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2024 Franceska Rustem
Franceska Rustem, a German-Albanian television host and model, won the Miss Universe Albania 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born on January 31, 2005, in Durres, Albania, she has participated in various fashion events and traveled internationally, promoting her career through modeling and media engagements.
13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a model and beauty queen from Surigao del Sur, has participated in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she achieved fourth runner-up. A cum laude psychology graduate, she also holds a nursing degree and previously worked as a university instructor. Correos is set to represent Tandag in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
10 things about Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil
Nawat Itsaragrisil, a prominent Thai businessman and beauty pageant founder, was born on August 10, 1965. He is notable for hosting various television shows and founding Miss Grand International. He has held significant roles in the Miss Thailand World organization and Miss Universe Thailand, and he became a citizen of Dominica in 2022.
13 things about Kampala native Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American politician, was born in Uganda to Indian-descended parents. He has a background in housing counseling and music, notably as an artist. A Democrat, he became a New York State Assembly member in 2021 and will assume office as New York City mayor in 2026.
10 things about Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026 Bianca Caraballo
Bianca Nicole Miranda Caraballo, a bilingual Puerto Rican model and beauty queen, won the Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2024 title and was a runner-up at Miss Earth 2024. She is also Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026. Over the years, she has traveled extensively, participating in various pageants and fashion events.
