Michèle Ange Sandra Akomo Minkata is a Cameroonian entrepreneur, musician, and beauty queen who participated in both Miss World 2017 and Miss Universe 2021. Born in Douala and raised in Foumban, she is a college graduate and a skilled vocalist. Minkata founded an academy in 2020 and is fluent in French and English.
10 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2022 Ivana Batchelor
Elizabeth Ivana Batchelor, a Guatemalan translator and model, has represented her country in major beauty pageants like Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. Co-founder of IB Model Agency, she advocates for mental health in youth. Batchelor has won multiple titles, including Miss Grand Guatemala 2020 and Miss Universe Guatemala 2022.
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10 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2022 Sophiya Bhujel
Sophiya Bhujel is a Nepalese entrepreneur and beauty queen, representing Nepal in Miss Universe 2022. She holds a Guinness World Record for walking on Everest's highest ramp. Bhujel was a finalist in several beauty contests, including Miss Nepal 2019, and won Miss Universe Nepal 2022. She crowned her successor in 2023.
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Eva Cavalli biography: 10 things about Miss Universe 1977 first runner-up
Eva Cavalli, born Eva Maria Düringer, is an Austrian fashion designer and former beauty queen who represented Austria in Miss Europe and Miss Universe. She was married to Roberto Cavalli and has three children. Eva has attended numerous high-profile events, including film festivals and fashion shows, and will judge Miss Universe 2024.
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10 things about Miss Grand International 2023 fourth runner-up Lê Hoàng Phương
Lê Hoàng Phương, a Vietnamese architect and model, represented Vietnam at the Miss Grand International 2023, finishing as fourth runner-up. She is also Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 and has previously been a finalist in Miss Universe Vietnam in 2019 and 2022. Lê co-founded an architecture firm and has traveled extensively.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach
Pia Wurtzbach, a Filipino actor and model of German descent, is the third Miss Universe from the Philippines, crowned in 2015. She was born in Stuttgart and later moved to the Philippines. Wurtzbach has had a successful career in pageants and entertainment, recently marrying Jeremy Jauncey and participating in various events.
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13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2021 Tamara Jemuovic
Tamara Jemuovic is a Serbian-Canadian beauty queen and real estate broker who has competed in several international beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. With an educational background in equity, diversity, and environmental studies, she has also held various managerial roles before becoming a licensed real estate broker.
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10 things about Miss Universe Latvia 2024 Maria Vicinska
Maria Vicinska, a Latvian model, won the fourth edition of Miss Universe Latvia in 2024, representing her country at the Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1998 in Riga, she is an advocate for animal rights and held the title of Miss Charity World Ambassador 2024. She has traveled extensively, including visits to Egypt and Thailand.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2021 second runner-up Steffi Aberasturi
Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi is a Filipino beauty queen and model from Cebu, known for her diverse heritage. Active in pageantry since childhood, she earned titles including Reyna ng Aliwan and Miss Beauché International. She placed as the second runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and married fiancé Karl Arcenas in December 2022.
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10 things about Miss Universe Trinidad & Tobago 2022 Tya Jané Ramey
Tya Jané La Shon Ramey, a Trinidad and Tobago beauty queen and activist, has represented her country in both Miss World and Miss Universe, advocating for migrant integration and welfare. A graduate in social work, Ramey is notable for her humanitarian efforts, particularly for Venezuelan migrant children, and has achieved various beauty titles.
