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.
5 Miss Universe Denmark 2026 candidates to compete in Copenhagen
Denmark has made nine placements in Miss Universe, most notably with Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who was crowned in 2024. The Miss Universe Denmark franchise has seen changes, with Theilvig taking ownership in 2026. Five contestants are competing for the next title, set to be awarded in August 2026 in Copenhagen.
80 Miss International 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo
Catalina Duque Abréu represented Colombia and won Miss International 2026 on November 27, 2025, in Tokyo, competing against 79 others. Yollanda Chimbarami from Zimbabwe was the runner-up, followed by contestants from Bolivia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Duque will crown her successor on November 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall.
Davao City’s Katrina Johnson is Miss International Philippines 2026
Katrina Anne Castañeda Johnson, a licensed pharmacist and beauty queen from Davao City, Philippines, competed in multiple beauty pageants, including Binibining Pilipinas. Born in California, she earned her pharmacy degree in Davao and will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2026. Johnson is fluent in English, Filipino, and Cebuano.
10 things about Miss International Thailand 2026 Lalana Siribunyakul
Lalana Siribunyakul, a Thai beauty queen from Bangkok, has made a mark in pageantry by winning titles such as Miss Universe Nonthaburi 2024 and Miss Thailand International 2026. She will represent Thailand in the 64th Miss International competition. Siribunyakul is committed to social causes and pursuing her education at Chulalongkorn University.
Accra’s Adelaide Somuah is Miss Grand Ghana 2026
Adelaide Somuah Twum is a Ghanaian fashion model and beauty queen from Accra. She has represented the Eastern Region of Ghana in multiple pageants, including Miss Global and Miss Grand. Somuah graduated with a degree in public relations and is the founder of Admiire Model Academy. She is currently Miss Grand Ghana 2026.
35 Miss Universe Canada 2026 candidates to compete in Windsor, Ontario
The Miss Universe Canada 2026 coronation will take place on August 8, 2026, in Windsor, Ontario, featuring 35 contestants competing for the title and the new Miss Cosmo Canada crown. Hosted by Ashley Callingbull and Sonny Borrelli, the event highlights contestants from various regions, building on the legacy of previous winners.
Miss Universe Chile 2025 Inna Moll crowns successor Dominga Lopez
Maria Ignacia Moll Bilbao, known professionally as Inna Moll, won the title of Miss Universo Chile in 2025 and represented Chile in the 2025 Miss Universe, finishing in the Top 12. A model and actress from Santiago, she has appeared in various films and reality shows, significantly impacting the entertainment industry.
