Christell A. Foote, a model and beauty queen from Rocky Top, Tennessee, has competed in multiple beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Tennessee USA 2024 and representing Tennessee at Miss USA 2024 as a third runner-up. She will also represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at Miss Cosmo 2026 in Vietnam.
Toronto, Ontario’s Khadija Omar is Miss Cosmo Somalia 2026
Khadija Omar, a Somali-Canadian beauty queen and entrepreneur, made history as the first to represent Somalia in Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Cosmo. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya and raised there, she now runs K-Amani Beauty in Canada, promoting diversity and advocating for climate refugees while pursuing her psychology degree.
Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 Bella Ysmael turns 30
Maria Ysabella Roxas Ysmael, known as Bella Ysmael, is a Filipino-Spanish-Lebanese entrepreneur and beauty queen representing the Philippines in several pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Cosmo. With a background in psychology from De La Salle University, she has diverse experiences in fashion and business, and has gained recognition for her achievements in pageantry.
10 things about Miss Grand Republic of the Congo 2026 Roxana Ngouadi
Roxana Perla Ngouadi, a trilingual beauty queen from Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, will represent her country at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant. Born in 2004, she holds degrees in industrial maintenance and engineering, and won Miss Grand Republic of the Congo 2026, marking a historic representation for her nation.
Iloilo’s Alexie Brooks is MGI All Stars 2nd Edition candidate
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, an American-Filipino athlete and model from Iloilo City, has achieved success in various beauty pageants, including Miss Eco International 2025 and Miss Universe Iloilo City 2024. She is also a noted sports competitor with a gold medal in heptathlon and has participated in significant athletic competitions.
MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a Colombian model and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia in 2025 and competed in several international pageants, including Miss International and Miss Grand International. Born in Medellin and educated in social communication, she has traveled extensively for modeling and competitions, showcasing her diverse experiences.
Palawan’s Angelica Lopez is Miss Grand Philippines 2026
Angelica Danao Lopez, a Filipino model from Palawan, has an impressive pageantry record, competing in various national and international beauty contests. She won titles like Mutya ng Bataraza and Miss Puerto Princesa, culminating in her 2025 crowning as Miss Grand Philippines. Lopez is also a student of psychology at Palawan State University.
Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
Reina Filipinas 2026 queens Angelica Lopez, Alexie Brooks, Anne Patricia Lorenzo crowned in Pasay
On August 7, 2026, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Metro Manila, three queens were crowned at the Reina Filipinas 2026 pageant. Angelica Danao Lopez from Palawan became Miss Grand Philippines, while Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks and Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz won the MGI All Stars titles.
