Mary Kuvakova, a Kyrgyz model and beauty queen from Bishkek, won the 14th edition of Miss Kyrgyzstan and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025. Born on January 9, 2006, she is the eldest of four siblings and has traveled to multiple countries for competitions and events. She remained unplaced at Miss Universe 2025.
Miss Universe Cote d’Ivoire 2025 Olivia Yace turns 28
Olivia Yacé, an Ivorian model and beauty queen, won Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021 and held titles in Miss World and Miss Universe, finishing as a second and fourth runner-up, respectively. Educated at Widener University and Richmond American University, she also worked in event coordination and marketing. Born in Abidjan, she is profoundly connected to her community.
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13 things about Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025 Sasha Perea
Sasha Perea is a Colombian-American beauty queen, model, and author, known for her participation in several beauty pageants including Miss USA and Miss Intercontinental. Educated at York College and UNC Chapel Hill, she has built a diverse career in media and communication, focusing on empowering storytelling. She recently became Miss Intercontinental Colombia 2025.
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Miss World USA 1995 Jill Ankuda turns 50
Jill Susan Kilmer Ankuda represented the United States in the 45th edition of Miss World. It was won by Jacqueline Aguilera of Venezuela. Jill Susan Ankuda Amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Ankuda and her son Guillermo "Memo" Pacheco appeared in a "Dr. Phil" episode. In the episode, he said he was appalled to hear … Continue reading Miss World USA 1995 Jill Ankuda turns 50
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13 things about Miss Earth 2002 Winfred Omwakwe
Winfred Adah Omwakwe, a Kenyan beauty queen and public relations specialist, made history as the first Kenyan to win a grand slam international beauty pageant title by becoming Miss Earth 2002. Born in Nairobi, she is involved in human rights and environmental initiatives, is multilingual, and has a strong academic background in communication and management.
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Miss Universe Botswana 2025 Lillian Andries dethroned
Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana 2025 and competed in Miss Universe 2025. An alumna of Botswana International University of Science and Technology, she has held various roles, including teacher and intern. In December 2025, she was stripped of her title.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1963 Ieda Maria Vargas
Ieda Maria Brutto Vargas Athanasio, a Brazilian businesswoman and beauty queen, won Miss Brasil and Miss Universe in 1963. Born in Porto Alegre, she was trilingual and had two children. Despite suffering a stroke in 2000, she remained active until her death at 80 in 2025, leaving a significant legacy.
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10 things about Miss Cosmo Panama 2025 Italy Mora
Johan Peñaloza Mora, a 20-year-old Panamanian model and beauty queen, won Señorita Panamá 2024. Despite initially being set to compete in Miss Universe 2024, she withdrew due to a rule violation. In 2025, she was crowned Miss Cosmo Panama and finished in the Top 5 at Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Liberia 2025 Kindness Wilson
Kindness Wilson is a Liberian beauty queen, fashion designer, and advocate for people with disabilities. With a bachelor's in environmental science, she gained prominence by competing in various pageants, including Miss International and Miss Global. Wilson has represented Liberia multiple times and is the CEO of KK Collections, contributing to fashion and advocacy.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Laos 2025 Christina Lasasimma
Christina Lasasimma is a Laotian-Belarusian violinist, model, and beauty queen who has represented Laos in various international pageants. Born in Vientiane, she won Miss Laos in 2012, held titles for Miss Universe Laos in 2020 and 2024, and continues to participate in modeling and philanthropic activities.
