Lorena Mameli Santen, a Swiss bank employee and model, represented Switzerland in Miss Universe 2023, where Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won. Born in Wettingen, she holds degrees from ZHAW and KV Business School. Married in 2022, Santen became a mother in 2024 and is the first married Swiss contestant in Miss Universe.
10 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2024 Sampada Ghimire
Sampada Ghimire, a Nepali social worker and marketing expert, won Miss Universe Nepal 2024 and represented Nepal at the Miss Universe 2024. She has a diverse background in content marketing and modeling, previously competing in various beauty pageants and advocating for children's education since 2018.
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13 things about Miss Universe Europe & Middle East 2024 Matilda Wirtavuori
Matilda Wirtavuori is a Finnish entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen known for her participation in Miss Eco International and Miss Universe. Born in Tampere, she holds degrees in economics and business administration. Wirtavuori also served as a host for professional ice hockey teams and achieved titles like Miss Suomi 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Greece 2024 Christianna Katsieri
Christianna Katsieri is a Greek model and beauty queen born in 2003, based in Piraeus. She competed in Miss Earth and Miss Universe, and appeared on "Greece's Next Top Model." Katsieri was crowned Miss GS Hellas 2022, and she participated in multiple fashion shows and competitions across various countries through 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 Clara Shafira Krebs
Clara Shafira Krebs is a German-Indonesian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen. Born in Germany to a German father and an Indonesian mother, she has lived in Indonesia. As Miss Universe Indonesia 2024, she represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Krebs graduated cum laude in business management and travels extensively.
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10 things about Miss Universe Laos 2024 Phiranya Thipphomvong
Phiranya Thipphomvong is a Laotian actor, model, and beauty queen, originally from Samnua, Houaphanh. She competed in Miss Universe Laos, achieving first runner-up in 2023 and winning in 2024. Thipphomvong has a background in banking and tourism, and she has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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13 things about Miss Universe Martinique 2024 Catherine Edouard
Catherine Edouard, a Martinican entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Martinique in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1999, she has a background in judo and holds a BTS in operational commercial management. Edouard won Miss Universe Martinique 2024, advocating for women's empowerment through sports and supporting autism awareness.
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13 things about Miss Universe Bangladesh 2024 Aniqa Alam
Aniqa Alam, a Bangladeshi makeup artist and beauty queen, represented Bangladesh in Miss Universe 2024, being the first married woman and mother to do so. Graduating in political science from Loyola Marymount University, she has held various writing and editorial roles, traveled extensively, and continues to excel in her career.
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13 things about Miss Alabama USA 2024 Diane Westhoven
Diane Westhoven is a beauty queen from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, notable for being Miss Alabama USA 2024. She has a background in cheerleading, medical assistance, and volunteer work. A student at Auburn University pursuing psychology, she participated in Miss USA 2024 and has held various roles in modeling and community service.
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10 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2022 Maria Fernanda Aristizabal
María Fernanda Aristizábal Urrea is a Colombian model and beauty queen known for representing Colombia in the 71st Miss Universe, where she reached the semifinals. Born in 1997, she is Miss Quindío 2019 and Miss Universe Colombia 2022. Aside from her titles, she is engaged to Daniel Arango.
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