Itza Helen Castillo Maradiaga Rivas, a Nicaraguan model, represented Nicaragua at the 74th Miss Universe. Born in Managua, she holds a postgraduate degree in marketing and previously competed as Miss Teen Nicaragua. Now based in New York, she won Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 and reached the semifinals at Miss Universe 2025.
Tochigi’s Kaori Hashimoto represents Japan at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Kaori Hashimoto, a bilingual kendoka from Tochigi, Japan, won the 28th Miss Universe Japan title and competed in the 74th Miss Universe. Born in 2004, she is pursuing a business degree and has shown success in various beauty competitions while maintaining interests in dancing and lifesaving courses.
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Raschel Paz represents Guatemala at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Raschel Alexandra Paz Archila, a beauty queen from Guatemala City, won the 54th Miss Universe Guatemala. She has competed internationally in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Universe 2025, where she reached the Top 30. With a degree in political studies, she enjoys various sports and has traveled extensively since 2016.
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Mongomo, Wele-Nzas’s Carmen Obama represents Equatorial Guinea at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Carmen Ismelda Avomo Obama Mohamed Idris represented Equatorial Guinea in the 74th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 2006 in Mongomo, she speaks Spanish, French, and English. A model, she won Miss Guadalupe Mongomo 2024 and was crowned Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2025. She competed in the 2025 Miss Universe but did not place.
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Barahona’s Jennifer Ventura represents Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Jennifer Rocio Ventura Marte, a civil engineer from Barahona, Dominican Republic, won Miss Republica Dominicana 2025 and became a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2025. An alumna of multiple universities, she has a background in civil engineering and business management. Jennifer's mother tragically passed away in 2025 during a nightclub collapse.
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Kinshasa’s Dorcas Dienda represents DR Congo at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Dorcas Dienda Kasinde, a Congolese entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented the DR Congo in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Universe. She has won titles like Miss Africa Calabar and graduated from ESCE in Paris. Dienda faced controversy for her comments in 2016 but continues to be an influential figure in pageantry.
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Miss Universe Croatia 2025 Laura Gnjatovic turns 24
Laura Gnjatović, a Croatian volleyball player, model, and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Croatia 2025 and represented the country in Miss Universe 2025. Born in Zadar, she pursued a degree in nursing while excelling in sports and languages. Gnjatović is also passionate about art and nature, showcasing her diverse interests.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2025 first runner-up Praveenar Singh
Praveenar "Veena" Singh Thakral, an Indian-Thai entrepreneur and beauty queen from Thailand, has competed in Miss Universe Thailand four times, making history as the first married contestant. She has an impressive educational background and career, including being a runner-up in Miss Universe Thailand 2020 and 2025, and winning Miss Universe Saraburi 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo
Maria Ahtisa Rodriguez Manalo is a multi-talented entrepreneur and beauty queen from the Philippines. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles including Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and achieving runner-up positions in Miss International 2018 and Miss Universe 2025. In addition, she owns food businesses in Australia.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch
Fátima Bosch Fernández won Miss Universe Mexico 2025 and subsequently Miss Universe 2025, becoming the fourth Mexican to hold the title. A fashion designer from Teapa, Tabasco, she has an extensive educational background and a passion for travel. Fátima has multiple familial connections to beauty pageants and notable achievements in her career.
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