Alina Luz Akselrad is a Moroccan-Argentine journalist, model, and beauty queen born in Cordoba, Argentina. A notable pageant competitor, she has held titles such as Miss Universe Argentina 2020 and Miss World Argentina 2026. Akselrad actively participates in cultural ambassadorship and charitable endeavors, launching her perfume line in 2020.
Beira, Sofala’s Arcénia Quehá represents Mozambique at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang
Arcenia Juaqui Quehá, a Mozambican model and beauty queen, won the Mozambique Beauty Awards 2025 and became Miss World Mozambique 2026. Advocating for menstrual health, she has represented Mozambique in international forums and Miss World. Quehá, bilingual and from Beira, continues to promote youth empowerment and health awareness.
Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg turns 27
Jasmin Selberg, a German-Estonian polyglot from Dortmund, is notable for winning Miss International 2022, becoming Germany's third titleholder. Educated in history and philosophy, she has held various roles including translator, sales associate, and community leader. Selberg is actively involved in raising awareness on social and environmental issues through her organization, Queens Raising Awareness.
Neu-Ulm, Swabia’s Marlene Jose represents Germany at Miss International 2026 in Tokyo
Marlene Laura Jose, a German beauty queen and real estate agent from Neu-Ulm, has competed in various pageants, securing titles such as Miss Aura Germany 2025 and Queen of Germany 2026. Passionate about mental health awareness, she has visited multiple countries and will represent Germany at Miss International 2026 in Japan.
Douala’s Noura Njikam represents Cameroon at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang
Noura Raïssa Njikam, crowned Miss Cameroun 2024, is an environmental advocate from Cameroon's North Region. She represented Cameroon at Miss Universe 2024 and will compete in Miss World 2026. Njikam, born in Douala, is the first from her region to win Miss Cameroun and actively promotes sustainability initiatives.
Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist to crown successor in Nha Trang
Yolina Schubiger Lindquist, a Swiss-American from Southern Illinois, is a beauty queen and community engagement specialist. She won titles such as Miss Cosmo USA 2025 after representing Illinois in various pageants. Educated at Southern Illinois University, she is an advocate for cancer research and has traveled to 16 countries.
Miss Universe Ireland 2025 Aadya Srivastava joins Harper Boutique Galway
Aadya Srivastava, an Irish-Indian model from County Galway, won Miss Universe Ireland 2025 and represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2025. A law student, she has a background in various jobs and cultural engagement. She aspires for a career in international human rights law, embracing her dual heritage proudly.
La Union’s Bea Millan Windorski to represent Philippines at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan Windorski is a Filipino-American beauty queen who has competed in various pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. An environmental advocate and language enthusiast, she has earned degrees in history and international relations. Millan-Windorski will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2026.
Montpellier, St. Croix’s Jenna-Monét Queeley to represent US Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Jenna-Monét Queeley, an American entrepreneur and beauty queen, has represented Harlem and the U.S. Virgin Islands in various pageants, including Miss Universe. Born in St. Croix, she has a background in modeling and recently launched her makeup line. Queeley graduated with degrees in forensic science and psychology, achieving significant titles in pageantry.
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Juficha dies
Putri Andriani Juficha, a beauty queen and talent from North Sulawesi, Indonesia, represented her country in multiple pageants, including Miss Earth 2025. She had a successful career in acting and music, graduating from the London School of Public Relations. Juficha passed away on her 26th birthday, August 14, 2026.
