Ivana Trišić Relić is a Serbian lawyer, presenter, actor, and beauty queen, originally from Belgrade. Fluent in Serbian, English, and Spanish, she studied law and later founded a cosmetic company in Miami. She has participated in Miss World and Miss Universe, representing Serbia and recently winning Miss Universe Serbia 2024.
17 Miss Universe Spain 2025 candidates competing in Tenerife, Canary Islands
Michelle Jiménez, a dancer and pole dance instructor from Palma de Mallorca, is the reigning Miss Universe Spain 2024. On July 30, 2025, she will crown her successor at the national beauty pageant featuring 16 contestants. Spain has notable placements in Miss Universe and Miss International. Jiménez competed in Miss Universe 2024 but was unplaced.
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19 Miss Universe Uruguay 2025 candidates competing in Montevideo
Ana Yanina Lucas Rodríguez, a computer analyst from Lavalleja, won the title of Miss Universe Uruguay 2024. She will crown her successor on September 10, 2025. Six placements for Uruguay in Miss Universe history include notable finishes from 1952 to 1985. The national pageant began in 2020.
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29 Miss Republica Dominicana 2025 candidates competing in Sto. Domingo
The Dominican Republic has achieved 13 placements in Miss Universe, with Amelia Vega winning in 2003 and Celinee Santos Frias placing in the Top 30 in 2024. The upcoming Miss Republica Dominicana 2025 will take place on July 6, featuring 31 contestants vying for the title to represent the nation at Miss Universe.
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10 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 first runner-up Genesis Davila
Génesis María Dávila Pérez, a Puerto Rican model and beauty queen, has competed in multiple pageants, including Miss Intercontinental and Miss World. Born in Bayamón, she won Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 and has been a finalist in various competitions. Dávila, now 34, resides in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach.
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Alicia Machado crowns Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez in Miami, Florida
Yamilex Hernandez from New Jersey, originally from the Dominican Republic, was crowned Miss Universe Latina 2025 at Telemundo Center in Miami on July 21, 2025. She will represent the U.S. Latino community at Miss Universe 2025, competing against 128 candidates in Thailand. The event featured 30 contestants and a grand prize of $100,000.
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34 Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 candidates competing in Cardiff
Christina de la Cruz Chalk, a Dunblane High School and University of Glasgow alumna, won the Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 title on July 7, 2024, competing against 41 candidates. The event's runner-up was Eddison Emam. Christina will crown her successor on July 26, 2025, with 34 candidates vying for the title.
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Jenelle Thongs crowns Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Sihle Letren in Port of Spain
Jenelle Thongs Andrews became the first married woman to represent Trinidad and Tobago in Miss Universe, winning the title on August 4, 2024. She crowned her successor, Dr. Sihlé Letren, on July 20, 2025, who will participate in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Trinidad and Tobago has nine overall placements in Miss Universe history.
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13 things about Miss Louisiana USA 2021 Tanya Crowe
Tanya Lea Crowe Wade, representing Louisiana, competed in the 70th Miss USA, won by Elle Smith. An entrepreneur and former NFL cheerleader, she has held multiple titles in the Miss Louisiana USA pageant, culminating in her win in 2021. Tanya is married to Cody Wade and turned 31 in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 second runner-up Kristell Ruiz
Kristell Angelik Ruiz Freeman, a Costa Rican journalist and beauty queen, has represented her country in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Eco International and Miss Grand International. Born in San Jose and raised in Limon, she holds degrees in journalism and audiovisual production. Her notable placements include runner-up in Miss Costa Rica 2022 and second runner-up in Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025.
