Kristina Johnson, a model, beauty queen, and international triathlete, represented Arizona in Miss USA 2024, won by Alma Cooper of Michigan. At 41, she became the oldest contestant in the pageant's history. Johnson has a background in project management, various managerial roles, and has participated in numerous beauty contests.
13 things about Miss District of Columbia 2024 Kleo Torres
Kleo Torres, an African-American beauty queen of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, represented Washington, D.C. in the 73rd Miss USA pageant. She is a graduate of Alabama State University and American University, founder of Youth of Incarcerated Parents United, and held positions at AT&T and Kforce. She turned 27 in June 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2024 Diana Angono Mouhafo
Diana Dashaira Angono Mouhafo, crowned Miss Guinea Ecuatorial in 2024, represented Equatorial Guinea at the 73rd Miss Universe. A model and marketing coordinator, she is the first mother to compete for her country. Born in 1999, Mouhafo holds a commerce degree and began modeling in 2017.
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10 things about Miss Africa France 2018 Deborah Djema
Déborah Djema, a Congolese beauty queen, entrepreneur, and technology consultant, was disqualified from representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Miss Universe 2025 three months prior to the event. Advocating for digital technology, she had previously won titles like Miss Africa France 2018 and Miss Universe DR Congo 2025 before her dethronement.
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10 things about Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025 Mackenzie Bergeron
Mackenzie Jo Bergeron from Hammond, Louisiana, was a contestant in the 42nd Miss Louisiana Teen USA, placing fourth runner-up. She's a beauty queen, student at Southeastern Louisiana University, and founder of a community organization. Notable titles include Miss Baton Rouge Teen USA 2023 and Miss Tangipahoa Parish Fair Queen 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 Sakhile Dube
Sakhile Dube is a Zimbabwean psychotherapist, fashion entrepreneur, and beauty queen, notable for representing Zimbabwe in major pageants like Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Educated in psychology, she is a healthcare advocate and has garnered accolades in modeling and beauty competitions, including winning Miss Supranational Africa 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe Italy 2024 Glelany Cavalcante
Glelany Cavalcante, an Italian-Brazilian entrepreneur and model, won Miss Universe Italy 2024. Born in Bahia, Brazil, she started her modeling career in Brasília and later moved to Italy. While pursuing a degree from the University of Perugia, she made history as the first Brazilian to win the title, representing Italy in Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Africa & Oceania 2024 Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina is a Nigerian-Mozambican-South African beauty queen and netball player from Soweto, now raised in Cape Town. Her identity has attracted controversy due to her mother's alleged identity fraud for South African citizenship. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Nigeria and became Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
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10 things about Miss Universe Botswana 2024 Thanolo Keutlwile
Dr. Thanolo Keutlwile is a Motswana doctor, model, and beauty queen born in Thamaga. She holds a bachelor's degree in surgery from the University of Botswana and has participated in various modeling competitions. Notably, she won Miss Africa Golden 2022 and was a finalist in Miss Universe Botswana 2024.
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5 most beautiful Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 candidates
Laura Bircher of Stans, Nidwalden, Switzerland is the reining Miss Universe Switzerland 2024. She won the title on September 28, 2024 at the Kursaal Arena in Bern, Switzerland where she competed against 15 other candidates. Runner-up to Bircher was Barbara Suter of Goldau, Switzerland. The second runner-up was Nadiya Karplyuk, a Ukrainian model based in Switzerland. … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 candidates
