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.
13 things about Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 Karla Guilfu
Karla Inelisse Guilfú Acevedo is a Puerto Rican model, yoga instructor, and beauty queen from Patillas. She has competed in Miss Supranational and Miss Universe, winning significant titles. Guilfu holds a degree in psychology and is also pursuing a master's degree. She is known for her vegan lifestyle and advocacy work.
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Prisca Anyolo crowns Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi in Ongwediva, Oshana
Prisca Anyolo, a NUST alumna, served as Orit Entertainment's media marketing manager in Dubai (2022-2023). She finished in the Top 15 of Miss Namibia 2021 and won Miss Namibia 2024. On July 19, 2025, she crowned Johanna Swartbooi as Miss Namibia 2025, who will compete in Miss Universe 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios
Sheynnis Alondra Cornejo Palacios, the first Miss Universe from Nicaragua, has a diverse background as a television host, model, and beauty queen. Born in Managua, she won multiple beauty titles including Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 and Miss World Nicaragua 2020 before her Miss Universe victory in 2023. She speaks three languages and has a passion for volleyball.
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Elena Hidalgo crowns Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 Mahyla Roth in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez, the first mother to represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe, won the Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 title. She crowned her successor, Mahyla Roth, on July 19, 2025. Roth will compete in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Finalists included candidates from various regions of Costa Rica.
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13 things about Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano
Morgan Renee Romano, born in Johnstown, New York, is an accomplished engineer and beauty queen. She won the title of Miss North Carolina USA 2022, later becoming Miss USA 2022. Romano has participated in various pageants since 2014, finishing as runner-up in multiple competitions and earning a degree in chemical engineering.
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Connor Perry crowns Miss Kentucky USA 2025 Mattie Barker in Portsmouth, Ohio
Connor Perry, a 2023 neuroscience graduate from the University of Kentucky, won the Miss Heart of Lexington USA 2024 title, competing against 26 participants. She crowned her successor, Mattie Barker, on July 19, 2025, at the Vern Riffe Center in Ohio, for Miss USA 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 Elena Hidalgo
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to win Miss Universe Costa Rica in 2024 and represent the country at Miss Universe 2024. Born in San José, Costa Rica, she has a successful modeling career, raised awareness about breast cancer, and traveled extensively for professional engagements.
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18 Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 candidates competing in Guayaquil
Mara Štefica Topić Verduga won the title of Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 on June 8, 2024, representing the Ecuadorian community in the U.S. She will crown her successor on July 26, 2025, in Guayaquil, where 18 contestants will compete. Ecuador has achieved four placements in Miss Universe history.
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13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2021 Nora Nakken
Nora Emilie Nakken is a Norwegian model and beauty queen from Trondheim, known for representing Norway in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. An advocate for mental health and entrepreneur, she won Miss Norway 2021 and studied marketing management. Since starting modeling in 2012, she has participated in several pageants and traveled internationally.
