Georgia Waddington, a Kiwi entrepreneur and beauty queen from Christchurch, represented New Zealand in several international beauty pageants, including Miss International and Miss Universe. She won Miss New Zealand 2023 and achieved various accolades throughout her career. Waddington also founded a marketing agency and plans to compete in Miss Universe 2026.
21 Reina Filipinas 2026 candidates to compete in Pasay
Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao leads Reina Filipinas, newly established to manage the Miss Grand International franchises in the Philippines. The inaugural Reina Filipinas 2026 event features 21 contestants, with the coronation on August 7, 2026. Notable hosts include Joy Barcoma and Sean Kyle Ortega, selecting winners for Miss Grand Philippines and MGI All Stars.
50 Miss Charm 2026 candidates to compete in Ho Chi Minh City
Anna Patricia Blanco Flores from Venezuela won the Miss Charm 2025 title in Ho Chi Minh City. Runner-up was Germany's Luisa Victoria Malz, followed by Indonesia's Rinanda Aprillya Maharani. Blanco will crown her successor at Miss Charm 2026 on December 5, with 49 contestants competing, including representatives from various countries.
Curitiba, Parana’s Marcella Kozinski to represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Marcella Kozinski de Barros, a 26-year-old Brazilian model and beauty queen from Curitiba, Paraná, has participated in various beauty contests. Notably, she was Miss Brazil 2021 and won Miss Brazil 2026. She will represent Brazil in the 75th edition of Miss Universe, showcasing her accomplishments in pageantry.
Miss Universe Curacao 2025 Camille Thomas crowns successor Bianty Gomperts
Camille Sabina Thomas won the Miss Universe Curacao 2025 title and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2025 competition. An entrepreneur and language enthusiast, she advocates for emotional well-being and child protection. Thomas has a background in acting and a degree in fine arts, alongside experiences in military training and global travels.
Netherlands’ Miss International 2026 bet is North Holland’s Isabel Cramer
Isabel Soleil Cramer, 25, is crowned Miss International Netherlands 2026. From North Holland, she initiated Climate Creatives, promoting recycling into art. She placed first runner-up in Miss Beauty of the Netherlands 2025 and advanced to compete in Miss International 2026, representing her province among global candidates.
Harare’s Cheryl Sambadzai is Miss Charm Zimbabwe 2026
Cheryl Nyaradzo Sambadzai, a filmmaker and model from Harare, Zimbabwe, is the current Miss Charm Zimbabwe 2026 and represented her country in Miss Universe Zimbabwe. An alumna of the University of Cape Town, she holds an honours degree in documentary filmmaking and a master's in historical studies, reflecting her passion for education.
Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 Malique Bowe crowns successor Shawndra Henfield
Maliqué Maranda Bowe is a Bahamian accountant and model who represented Grand Bahama in the Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 and Miss Supranational 2023. She is a Florida Memorial University graduate and has held various accounting roles. Bowe founded The Social Bay and Empowered by Purpose, a mentorship initiative. She turned 26 in May 2026.
Erin Houston crowns Miss Virginia USA 2026 Justus Kelly in McLean
Erin Houston from Tysons, Virginia, won Miss Virginia USA 2025 on February 16, 2025, with 18 contestants competing. She later crowned Justus Kelley as her successor on July 18, 2026, who will represent Virginia at Miss USA 2026. The pageant featured 21 participants, with Kelley winning the title.
Baguio’s Gwen Soriano is Miss International Philippines 2027
Gwendoline "Gwen" F. Soriano, a Filipino actor, model, and beauty queen from Pangasinan, has competed in numerous beauty pageants, including Miss Millennial Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines. She holds a degree in communication and has worked in various roles, including marketing. In 2027, she will represent the Philippines at Miss International.
