Irene Ng'endo Mukii is a multifaceted Kenyan software engineer and beauty queen, known for representing Kenya in various international pageants. A graduate of JKUAT, she founded The Mansion Dance Studio and has competed successfully in Miss Progress International and Miss Africa Calabar. She resigned as Miss Universe Kenya 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Taguig 2024 Christi McGarry
Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry is a notable Filipino-American beauty queen, disc jockey, and model, known for being the first to represent the Philippines twice in Miss Intercontinental. Raised in New Jersey, she has an extensive pageantry resume, including titles like Miss Teen Philippines-USA and multiple placements in national competitions.
10 things about Bb. Pilipinas Pampanga 2025 Joanne Thornley
Joanne Marie Estorco Thornley is a Filipino-Canadian beauty queen and model from the Philippines, standing 5'9". She won Mutya Ning Angeles 2022 and was Miss Universe Angeles 2024. A fashion design student, she has traveled extensively and is set to compete in Bb. Pilipinas 2025, showcasing her cultural heritage.
13 things about Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza
Kylie Fausto Verzosa is a Filipino actor, model, and beauty queen who gained fame after winning Miss International 2016. She has a background in education and business management. Verzosa has appeared in various films and television series from 2017 to 2023. She is also working on a shapewear line and serves as a brand ambassador.
13 things about The Miss Globe 2024 second runner-up Jasmine Bungay
Jasmin Castro Bungay, a Filipino teacher from Pampanga, represented the Philippines in The Miss Globe 2024, where she finished as second runner-up. A licensed teacher, she has participated in several beauty pageants, including winning Mutya ning Kapampangan 2016 and being a finalist in Miss Millennial Philippines 2017.
10 things about Miss International 2024 Thanh Thủy
Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy is Vietnam's first Miss International, winning the title in 2024. Born in Da Nang, she has an extensive modeling background, winning titles such as Miss Vietnam 2022 and Miss University of Foreign Language Studies 2021. Thủy is multilingual and has traveled extensively for various events.
13 things about Miss Universe Indonesia 2019 Frederika Alexis Cull
Frederika Alexis Cull represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 2019 and finished in the Top 10. An Indonesian-Australian actress and model, she was born in Australia and later moved to Jakarta. A Puteri Indonesia 2019 winner, she has appeared in various films and served as a judge for beauty contests.
13 things about Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes
Lorraine Downes is a New Zealand style and wellness consultant, dancer, and former beauty queen. Born in Auckland, she became the first Miss Universe from New Zealand in 1983. Downes has experienced significant life events, including two marriages, motherhood, and the loss of her partner, Martin Crowe. Her memoir was published in 2018.
10 things about Miss World Luxembourg 2021 Emilie Boland
Emilie Boland is a Luxembourgish entrepreneur and model who represented Luxembourg at Miss World 2021. She previously won Miss Luxembourg 2020 and is the founder of Bogère, a clothing brand. Boland has a diverse background, including work as a flight attendant and being a judge for Miss Tourisme Luxembourg 2025.
13 things about Miss Earth Hong Kong 2024 Ariel Tse
Ariel Tse, a 21-year-old legal executive from Kowloon, represented Hong Kong, China in the 2024 Miss Earth competition, won by Jessica Lane of Australia. A University of Leeds law graduate, she co-founded Lecopt Technology and actively supports humanitarian causes, advocating for animal rights and marine ecology protection.
