Sheridan Mortlock, Mina Sue Choi, Andrea Aguilera (©Miss Earth)

13 things about Miss Earth 2022 Mina Sue Choi

Mina Sue Choi is a Korean model and beauty queen, born in Sydney to Korean parents. She won Miss Earth 2022 and was first runner-up in Miss Korea 2021. Choi has lived in several countries and graduated from the University of Illinois. She has held various titles and roles in beauty pageants since 2021.

10 things about Man of the World 2023 Kim Jinwook

Kim Jinwook, a South Korean bodybuilder and model, won the title of Man of the World 2023, becoming the first from South Korea to achieve this honor. A former managing director in fashion, he has participated in various competitions and traveled to multiple countries since 2022, including Japan and Vietnam.

10 things about Miss Universe Guadeloupe 2024 Coraly Desplan

Coraly Desplan, a French model and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Guadeloupe 2024 and represented Guadeloupe in the 73rd Miss Universe. Born in Pointe-Noire, she is pursuing a bachelor's in optometry and enjoys hiking. In addition to her modeling career, Desplan has participated in various events and competitions since 2023.

10 things about Tinton Falls, New Jersey’s Owen Kenney

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."

Victoria Kjær Theilvig (©Miss Universe)

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.

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.