Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe Gandhi, a Botswanan political economist and former beauty queen, won Miss Universe 1999 and founded the MPULE Foundation and MPULE Institute for AI. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Global Leader for Tomorrow. Fluent in Tswana and English, she is an influential advocate for development.
10 things about Miss Suriname 2025 Chiara Wijntuin
Chiara Wijntuin was crowned Miss Suriname 2025 and is the 24th titleholder. She studied law and business and is a mental health advocate. Although set to compete in Miss Universe 2025, she withdrew. Born in Paramaribo, she is bilingual, speaks English and Dutch, and has a background in modeling and ballet.
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Valeria Cannavo crowns Miss Venezuela World 2025 Mistica Nuñez in Caracas
Valeria Cannavo won the Miss Venezuela World 2024 title on November 23, 2024, competing against 24 others. On November 12, 2025, she and Alessandra Guillen crowned their successors. Mística Núñez, Valeria Di Martino, and Silvia Maestre were named Miss Venezuela World, International, and Supranational 2025, respectively, representing Venezuela in 2026.
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10 things about Miss World Cameroon 2026 Noura Njikam
Noura Raïssa Njikam, crowned Miss Cameroun 2024, is an environmental advocate from Cameroon's North Region. She represented Cameroon at Miss Universe 2024 and will compete in Miss World 2026. Njikam, born in Douala, is the first from her region to win Miss Cameroun and actively promotes sustainability initiatives.
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13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, a Vietnamese beauty queen and model, won the 14th Miss Vietnam and the 2024 Miss Universe Vietnam titles. Born in Nam Định, she has a strong academic background and has explored interests in badminton and modeling. Duyên also participated in various television competitions and represented Vietnam at Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Uzbekistan 2024 Nigina Fakhriddinova
Nigina Fakhriddinova, an Uzbek actress and beauty queen, was born in Navoiy and represented Uzbekistan in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Universe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss International. Fluent in Uzbek, Russian, and English, she began modeling in 2017 and has gained recognition for her appearances and cultural contributions.
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13 things about Miss Universe Uruguay 2024 Yanina Lucas
Ana Yanina Lucas Rodríguez, born in 1996, is a Uruguayan computer analyst and beauty queen, notable for representing Uruguay in multiple international pageants, including Miss Universe 2024. She has degrees in informatics and has worked as a full-stack developer. She was crowned Miss Uruguay Reinado Internacional del Café 2020 and won Miss Universe Uruguay 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe UAE 2024 Emilia Dobreva
Emilia Dobreva is a Kosovar-Serbian entrepreneur and beauty queen based in Dubai. Fluent in six languages, she has participated in numerous international beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Friendship International 2019 and Miss Universe UAE 2024. Dobreva holds degrees in fashion design and journalism, and owns a clothing brand named Dashuri.
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13 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2024 Alina Ponomarenko
Alina Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian model and beauty queen from Odesa, participated in Miss Universe 2024. A former rhythmic gymnast, she earned a degree in international justice and law. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Ukraine. Ponomarenko also founded Tree of Love, assisting elderly residents of Odesa in need.
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10 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2023 Karol Croes
Karol Croes, an Aruban entrepreneur and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Aruba 2023. Born in Oranjestad, she has a background in charity work and promotes healthy relationships among youth. She has traveled extensively and represented Aruba at Miss Universe 2023. Croes will turn 30 on December 24, 2025.
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