Samantha Quenedit Sánchez, an Ecuadorian teacher, dancer, and beauty queen, has represented Quito in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Ecuador and Miss Grand International. A UIDE graduate, she holds a master's in dance, teaches in Quito, and has traveled extensively. Celebrating her 26th birthday in 2026, she continues to gain recognition.
13 things about Miss Universe Cote d’Ivoire 2024 Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala
Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, crowned Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024, is a beauty queen and advocate for environmental conservation. She represented Côte d'Ivoire at the Miss Universe and MGI All Stars competitions. A finance graduate, she engages in community initiatives, including donation drives, showcasing her commitment to social causes. She turned 22 in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Grand International 2025 third runner-up Faith Porter
Faith Maria Porter, a Ghanaian-American beauty queen, has held several titles, including Miss Earth USA Air 2022 and Miss Grand Ghana 2025. She has competed in major pageants like Miss USA and Miss Grand International. A graduate of Pace University, Porter has extensive experience in various internships and beauty competitions.
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13 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 Thet San Andersen
Thet San Andersen, a Burmese-Swedish entrepreneur and fashion designer, won Miss Universe Myanmar 2024. Born in Sweden, she has an extensive background in design and marketing, working in various roles across Europe and Southeast Asia. Andersen competed in the 73rd Miss Universe and reached the Top 18 in MGI All Stars 2026.
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13 things about Miss Universe Kalibo 2026 Imelda Schweighart
Imelda Bautista Schweighart, a German-Filipino beauty queen and actress, has represented the Philippines in various pageants including Binibining Pilipinas, Miss Philippines Earth, and Miss Earth. Born in Cyprus and raised in the Philippines, she has a rich pageant history, including winning titles and competing internationally. She is also a mother, with a notable career in film and television.
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Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin from Miss International to Miss Universe to MGI All Stars
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a beauty queen from Colombia, represents her country in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Priscilla Londoño. Born in Medellin, she previously held titles including Miss International Colombia 2017 and Miss Universe Colombia 2025. The MGI All Stars will crown its winner on May 30, 2026.
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Ghana’s Faith Maria Porter from Pace University to MGI All Stars 1st Edition
Faith Maria Porter, a 27-year-old from Ghana, is competing in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Makeeba-Kaaya Animpong. Porter is a former Miss Grand Ghana 2025 and third runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2025. She holds a degree from Pace University and has participated in multiple beauty pageants.
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Miss Universe Armenia 2025 Peggy Garabekian attends 2026 Indianapolis 500
Peggy Garabekian is an Armenian-American model and business expert, known for her participation in Miss Asia USA and Miss Universe. Born in Iran and raised in India, she speaks Armenian and English. Throughout her career, she championed human rights and held multiple beauty titles, including Miss Armenia United Nations 2023 and Miss Universe Armenia 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 finalist Andrea Bazarte
Andrea Paola Martínez Bazarte is a Mexican-American model, television host, and beauty queen from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, born in Texas. A graduate in marketing, she has held various professional roles and achieved multiple titles, including Reina Hispanoamericana 2021. In 2023, she became a WWE Spanish-language host and ambassador.
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13 things about Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes
Joanne Rhodes is a Hong Kong television and radio host, art advisor, and former beauty queen. As a co-founder of the Hong Kong Art Foundation, she supports contemporary art. She studied at Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Hong Kong but was unplaced in the international competition.
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