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Basse-Terre’s Indira Ampiot represents France at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Indira Ampiot, a beauty queen from Guadeloupe, won Miss France 2023 and represented France in Miss Universe 2024 and Miss World 2026. Born on September 19, 2004, she has a mixed Indian-French heritage and has participated in numerous beauty contests, achieving several titles, including Miss Basse-Terre and Miss Guadeloupe.

Miss Universe Greece 2025 Mary Chatzipavlou turns 33

Mary Chatzipavlou, a Greek economist and model, gained recognition as the first woman over 31 to represent Greece in Miss Universe and competed in "Big Brother Greece." Born in Elefsina, she graduated from the University of Patras in 2017. She is known for her extensive travels and was unplaced in Miss Universe 2025.

Castleroy, Limerick’s Aideen Howard to represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

Aideen Howard won the Miss Universe Ireland 2026 title and will represent Ireland in the 75th Miss Universe pageant. Originally from Boston, she moved to Castleroy, Ireland in 2016. A model and student, she is pursuing a business degree at the University of Limerick while working part-time.

Aadya Srivastava crowns Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Aideen Howard in Dublin

Aadya Srivastava won Miss Universe Ireland 2025 on October 4, 2025, in Dublin, representing Galway. She crowned her successor, Aideen Howard from Castleroy, on June 20, 2026, who will compete in Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico. Ireland has ten placements in the Miss Universe history.

10 things about Miss Elite Philippines 2026 Sophia Bianca Santos

Sophia Bianca Bau Santos, a Filipino model from Pampanga, has competed in numerous beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss Elite Philippines 2025 and 2026 and represented her region in Miss World and Miss Grand Philippines. Notable achievements include placing as first runner-up in Supermodel International Philippines and winning Mutya Ning Lubao 2023.

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Taguig’s Michelle Arceo is Miss Tourism International Philippines 2026

Michelle Arceo Kain, a Filipino-American beauty queen from Taguig, has represented the Philippines in various beauty pageants, including Miss Environment International and Reina Hispanoamericana. Born in the U.S. to a Filipino mother, she has experienced personal struggles while achieving notable titles such as Miss Tourism International Philippines 2026.

ALV Pageant Circle crowns 7 queens in Quezon City

ALV Pageant Circle, based in Pasig, Philippines, appointed seven queens for various titles during a coronation ceremony on June 20, 2026. Key figures attended the event, including TPN Global representatives. The organization confirmed the resignation of Valerie Pawid West as Miss Global Philippines 2026 due to internal concerns, clarified as non-personal.

Dunaújváros’s Kiss Kamilla to represent Hungary at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

Kiss Kamila, a Hungarian makeup artist and model, is set to represent Hungary in the 75th edition of Miss Universe after winning Miss Universe Hungary 2026. Born in 2001, she has participated in various fashion shows and visited multiple countries. She previously achieved a Top 5 finish in Miss World Hungary 2024.

Kincso Dezsenyi crowns Miss Universe Hungary 2026 Kiss Kamila in Budapest

Kincső Dezsényi of Budapest, Hungary won Miss Universe Hungary 2025 at the Budapesti Operettszínház in Budapest on September 13, 2025. A total of 10 candidates competed for the title. On June 19, 2026, Dezsényi crowned her successor Miss Universe Hungary 2026 Kiss Kamila at the Kálmán Imre Teátrum of the Budapesti Operettszínház. A total of 12 candidates … Continue reading Kincso Dezsenyi crowns Miss Universe Hungary 2026 Kiss Kamila in Budapest

Miss Universe 1968 Martha Vasconcellos turns 78

Martha Maria Cordeiro Vasconcellos, a Brazilian psychologist and beauty queen born in Salvador, Bahia, won Miss Bahia and Miss Brasil titles in 1968, later becoming Miss Universe. Married twice, she had two children and earned a master's degree in public health. Vasconcellos wrote an autobiography published in 2015.