Kristina Johnson, a model, beauty queen, and international triathlete, represented Arizona in Miss USA 2024, won by Alma Cooper of Michigan. At 41, she became the oldest contestant in the pageant's history. Johnson has a background in project management, various managerial roles, and has participated in numerous beauty contests.
A Vintage Collezione designs Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 crown Eternal Blossom
A Vintage Collezione, a Malaysian bespoke jeweler, crafts luxury handcrafted jewelry and recently designed the Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 crown, "Eternal Blossom." The crown symbolizes resilience and empowerment, made from 18K white gold and adorned with 16.39 carats of diamonds. It will be presented at the national pageant on September 12, 2025.
Kristina Johnson crowns Miss Arizona USA 2025 Elexes Richardson in Scottsdale
Kristina Johnson, a UC San Diego biology graduate, was a Miss California USA candidate in 2009 and finalist in 2010. She won the Miss Arizona USA 2024 title on May 26, 2024. On September 7, 2025, she crowned Elexes SaRay Richardson as her successor for Miss USA 2025.
15 Miss Universe Martinique 2025 candidates to compete in Ducos
Catherine Edouard, a judo practitioner from Martinique, became Miss Universe Martinique 2024 after competing on September 6, 2024. She will crown her successor on September 20, 2025. The current Miss Universe Martinique pageant has 15 candidates vying for the title. Martinique has yet to achieve a placement in the international contest.
Taiwan’s Shawn Lin crowned Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 in Bangkok
Daryl Ng represented Singapore at Mister Cosmopolitan 2024 on October 26, 2024, competed against 17 other candidates at The Imperial Hotel and Convention Centre Korat in Nai Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and won the title. On September 7, 2025, his successor Shawn Lin of Taiwan was crowned at Siam Fantasy in Bangkok, Thailand. Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 … Continue reading Taiwan’s Shawn Lin crowned Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 in Bangkok
Matilda Wirtavuori crowns Miss Suomi 2025 Sarah Dzafce in Espoo
Matilda Wirtavuori, born in Tampere, Finland, won Miss Tampere 2021 and subsequently became Miss Suomi 2024. After crowning her successor, Sarah Dzafce, in 2025, Wirtavuori represented Finland in Miss Universe 2024, reaching the Top 30. Dzafce will compete in Miss Universe 2025, following her mixed Finnish-Kosovar heritage.
13 things about Miss District of Columbia 2024 Kleo Torres
Kleo Torres, an African-American beauty queen of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, represented Washington, D.C. in the 73rd Miss USA pageant. She is a graduate of Alabama State University and American University, founder of Youth of Incarcerated Parents United, and held positions at AT&T and Kforce. She turned 27 in June 2025.
Kleo Torres crowns Miss District of Columbia USA 2025 Allison Laforce in Germantown, Maryland
Kleo Torres of Washington, D.C., United States is an alumna of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, USA and American University in Washington, D.C. She is of Puerto Rican, Cuban and African American descent. As Miss Nation’s Capital USA 2024, Torres competed against 15 other Miss District of Columbia USA 2024 candidates at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. on June … Continue reading Kleo Torres crowns Miss District of Columbia USA 2025 Allison Laforce in Germantown, Maryland
Diana Mouhafo crowns Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2025 Carmen Obama in Malabo
Diana Dashaira Angono Mouhafo won the Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2024 title on September 7, 2024. Alongside her, Sandra Imelda Iyanga and María de los Ángeles were crowned Miss Internacional and Miss Mundo respectively. The 2025 pageant crowned Maria Estrella Junana, with Carmen Ismelda Avomo succeeding Mouhafo as Miss Guinea Ecuatorial.
10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2024 Diana Angono Mouhafo
Diana Dashaira Angono Mouhafo, crowned Miss Guinea Ecuatorial in 2024, represented Equatorial Guinea at the 73rd Miss Universe. A model and marketing coordinator, she is the first mother to compete for her country. Born in 1999, Mouhafo holds a commerce degree and began modeling in 2017.
