Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. She made history as the first mother to represent the country in Miss Universe. On September 10, 2024, Hidalgo represented San Jose at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 and competed against 12 other finalists at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE (CIC ANDE) in San … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates
15 Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates competing in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe, winning the title at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024. On July 19, 2025, she will crown her successor among 15 finalists for the national beauty pageant, continuing a legacy of representation since 1954.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2023 Ella Portelli
Ella Sophie Portelli is a Maltese interior designer and beauty queen who represented Malta at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Winner of Miss Universe Malta 2023, Portelli has a diverse background in design and multiple roles in both the UK and Malta. She turned 27 on June 24, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2022 Maxine Formosa
Maxine Formosa Gruppetta is a British-Maltese model and beauty queen who represented Malta in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. She has a diverse background, including work in songwriting, event management, and marketing. Formosa was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2022 and received the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss Universe 2022 competition.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2024 Beatrice Njoya
Bèatrice Njoya is a Cameroonian-Maltese model and beauty queen who made history as the first woman over 39 to compete in Miss Universe. A survivor of domestic abuse and a mother of three, she advocates against violence towards women. Njoya won Miss Universe Malta 2024 and represented Malta at Miss Universe 2024.
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43 Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 candidates competing in Pasay
Sophia Nicole Arkanghel, from Kalayaan, Laguna, is Miss International Queen Philippines 2024, having previously secured titles in 2022. She will crown her successor on July 9, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, where 43 trans women will compete for the title of Miss International Queen Philippines 2025.
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Beatrice Njoya crowns Miss Universe Malta 2025 Julia Ann Cluett in St. Julian’s
Bèatrice Eliane Apuaghue Njoya, from Cameroon, made history as the first African woman to win Miss Universe Malta in 2024. Competing against 24 candidates, she advanced to Miss Universe 2024 but did not place, being the oldest contestant. In 2025, she crowned her successor, Julia Ann Cluett, at a significant event.
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17 Miss Universe Malta 2025 candidates competing in St. Julian’s
Bèatrice Eliane Apuaghue Njoya, resident of Saint Paul’s Bay, Malta, is the first mother and African-born Miss Universe Malta 2024 winner. She competed against 24 candidates and was also the first Miss Universe contestant over 39 years old. Njoya will crown her successor for 2025 on July 3, 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 candidate Britthany Marroquin
Britthany Marroquín Gonzáles is a Honduran model and beauty queen, notable for representing Honduras in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Cosmo 2024. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Honduras. She has participated in multiple beauty pageants and is the niece of Carlos Thomas Marroquin. She turned 22 in November 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Honduras 2023 Zuheilyn Clemente
Zuheilyn Michelle Clemente Moncada represented Honduras at the 72nd Miss Universe but did not place. Born in Tegucigalpa, she is a model and TV presenter, crowned Miss Honduras Universo 2023. Clemente is pursuing a marketing degree while visiting various countries and actively participating in events related to her title.
