Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, Fatou Bintou Guèye, Diana Angono Mouhafo, Noura Njikam

Douala’s Noura Njikam represents Cameroon at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Noura Raïssa Njikam, crowned Miss Cameroun 2024, is an environmental advocate from Cameroon's North Region. She represented Cameroon at Miss Universe 2024 and will compete in Miss World 2026. Njikam, born in Douala, is the first from her region to win Miss Cameroun and actively promotes sustainability initiatives.

Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist to crown successor in Nha Trang

Yolina Schubiger Lindquist, a Swiss-American from Southern Illinois, is a beauty queen and community engagement specialist. She won titles such as Miss Cosmo USA 2025 after representing Illinois in various pageants. Educated at Southern Illinois University, she is an advocate for cancer research and has traveled to 16 countries.

Miss Universe Ireland 2025 Aadya Srivastava joins Harper Boutique Galway

Aadya Srivastava, an Irish-Indian model from County Galway, won Miss Universe Ireland 2025 and represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2025. A law student, she has a background in various jobs and cultural engagement. She aspires for a career in international human rights law, embracing her dual heritage proudly.

La Union’s Bea Millan Windorski to represent Philippines at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan Windorski is a Filipino-American beauty queen who has competed in various pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. An environmental advocate and language enthusiast, she has earned degrees in history and international relations. Millan-Windorski will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2026.

Montpellier, St. Croix’s Jenna-Monét Queeley to represent US Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

Jenna-Monét Queeley, an American entrepreneur and beauty queen, has represented Harlem and the U.S. Virgin Islands in various pageants, including Miss Universe. Born in St. Croix, she has a background in modeling and recently launched her makeup line. Queeley graduated with degrees in forensic science and psychology, achieving significant titles in pageantry.

Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Juficha dies

Putri Andriani Juficha, a beauty queen and talent from North Sulawesi, Indonesia, represented her country in multiple pageants, including Miss Earth 2025. She had a successful career in acting and music, graduating from the London School of Public Relations. Juficha passed away on her 26th birthday, August 14, 2026.

Mister International Thailand 2025 Kanapol Treesongkiat crowns successor Waranyu Tarasiriwattanakul

Kanapol "Scott" Treesongkiat is a Thai athlete and model who represented Thailand in the 17th Mister International pageant. Born in 2000 and raised in Bangkok, he graduated in physical education from Srinakharinwirot University in 2023. He won Mister International Thailand 2025 and finished sixth at the international competition.

Mister International Indonesia 2025 Oliver Prasetyo hosts Face of Sri Lanka 2026

Oliver Edward Prasetyo, an Indonesian-American actor and model from North Sulawesi, gained recognition by representing Indonesia in the 2025 Mister International and finishing as a runner-up at the L-Men of the Year. A Ramapo College graduate, he previously served in the U.S. Army and has hosted various international events.

Chipata’s Adah Mushibi represents Zambia at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Dr. Adah Mushibi is a Zambian medical doctor and beauty queen who has represented Zambia in several international pageants, including Miss Intercontinental and Miss World. She is involved in volunteering and enjoys activities like yoga, dancing, and cooking. Born in 2000, she has traveled extensively and speaks multiple languages.

Pujehun’s Mariyam Konneh represents Sierra Leone at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Mariyam Lorba Konneh is a Sierra Leonean beauty queen, entrepreneur, and television presenter. She represented Sierra Leone in the Miss World 2026 pageant. A strong advocate for girls' education and menstrual health, she founded Mariyam’s Ways and Mariyam’s Essentials. Konneh is also involved in various educational and empowerment initiatives.