Sharifa Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel

13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel

Sharifa Mangatong Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel Mangudadatu, a Filipino beauty queen and model, made history as the first Muslim woman to win Miss Asia Pacific International 2018. Raised in Sultan Kudarat, she has a background in education and political involvement. Married to Toto, she has two daughters and has participated in various beauty contests and political elections.

13 things about Miss Asia Pacific Europe 2024 Selena Ali

Selena Ali, a Belgian model from Merksem, represented Belgium in Miss Earth and Miss Asia Pacific International competitions. At 28, she owns a lingerie retail shop and has traveled extensively. Notable achievements include being Miss Earth Belgium 2021, semifinalist at Miss Earth 2021, and second runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2024.

Sharifa Akeel crowns Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 Isabela Fernandes in Cebu City

Janelis Leyba from the USA won the title at Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 in Manila. The preliminary competition for 2025 was canceled due to a major earthquake, but later held successfully. Isabela Fernandes of Brazil was crowned as Leyba's successor on October 8, 2025, at the Cebu Coliseum, Philippines.

10 things about Miss Universe Slovakia 2024 Petra Sivakova

Petra Sivakova is a Slovakian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen, educated in interior design in New York. Standing 5'11", she has modeled internationally since 2015 and represented Slovakia in major pageants, including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. As of 2024, she holds titles of Miss Supranational Slovakia and Miss Universe Slovakia.

Sam Dolce crowns Miss Universe Slovakia 2025 Viktoria Güllova

Petra Sivakova was the runner-up in the Miss Slovensko 2023 pageant and later appointed Miss Universe Slovakia 2024. She crowned Viktoria Güllova as her successor in 2025. Güllova will represent Slovakia at Miss Universe 2025. Previous representatives faced challenges, with recent contestants not placing in their international competitions.

10 things about Miss Earth Philippines 2024 Irha Alfeche

Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche, a beauty queen from Matanao, Davao del Sur, competed in Miss Philippines Earth 2024 and won the title, later becoming a finalist in Miss Earth 2024. She has a diverse background as a military reservist, educator, and athlete, representing her region multiple times in various pageants.

10 things about Miss Earth Cabo Verde 2024 Jasmine Jorgensen

Jasmine Francisca Lopes Jorgensen, a Danish-Cabo Verdean beauty queen, has achieved significant milestones in pageantry, including representing Cabo Verde in Miss Earth and winning various titles like Miss Fogo 2022 and Miss Earth Cabo Verde 2024. Raised in Cabo Verde and later moving to Denmark, she continues to excel both academically and personally.

13 things about Ridgefield, Connecticut’s Kristen Hogan

Kristen E. Hogan, a Bates College alumna, has lived in Connecticut and worked in various roles, including a recent position as research and marketing director at Intelisearch, Inc. In 2025, she faced serious allegations, including attempted murder for allegedly poisoning her estranged husband during a custody dispute.

51 The Miss Globe 2025 candidates competing in Tirana

Diana Moreno from Colombia won The Miss Globe 2024 title on October 15, 2024, in Tirana, Albania, competing against 42 candidates. The runners-up included Prada Dilhokanar from Thailand and others. The upcoming Miss Globe 2025 pageant will feature 49 contestants, with Moreno set to crown her successor in October 2025.

Djulieta Calalb crowns Miss Universe Moldova 2025 Mariana Ignat in Chisinau

Djulieta Calalb of Chișinău, Moldova competed against 20 other Miss Universe Moldova 2024 candidates at the Digital Park in Chișinău on September 29, 2024. She won the title. On September 25, 2025, the Miss Universe Moldova 2025 journey started with the in-person casting at the Premium Park in Chisinau. A total of 22 women were selected to … Continue reading Djulieta Calalb crowns Miss Universe Moldova 2025 Mariana Ignat in Chisinau