Rachel Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen, renowned for winning Miss Super Talent of the World 2022 and Miss Grand International 2024. Born in Patiala, Punjab, she has traveled extensively and resigned from her international title in 2025, becoming the first Indian to achieve this accolade.
13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 finalist Nyekachi Douglas
Nyekachi Esther Douglas, a philanthropist and beauty queen, represented Nigeria in the 69th Miss World. Born in Florida, she earned degrees in public health and won Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2019. Douglas has achieved recognition in various beauty pageants and engages in public health education across Africa.
108 Miss World 2025 candidates competing in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Miss World, established in 1951, is the oldest international beauty pageant. Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2023 in Mumbai, India, on March 9, 2024. The pageant features contestants from around the globe, and Pyszková will crown her successor at Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad, India.
36 Bb. Pilipinas 2025 candidates competing in Quezon City for 2 crowns
Binibining Pilipinas, established in 1964, is the Philippines' oldest beauty pageant. On July 7, 2024, Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay were crowned Bb. Pilipinas International and Bb. Pilipinas Globe, respectively. They will crown their successors in July 2025, with 36 candidates competing for the titles of Miss International and The Miss Globe.
50 Miss Universe Pakistan 2025 semifinalists revealed
Noor Xarmina Khattak, a venture capitalist and actor from Islamabad, won the Miss Universe Pakistan 2024 title on July 20, 2024. She will crown her successor in July 2025, as 50 candidates, including Pakistani women abroad, compete for the Miss Universe Pakistan 2025 title.
13 things about Miss Universe Bahamas 2024 Selvinique Wright
Selvinique Wright is a Bahamian model and beauty queen, diagnosed with fibroids, who founded the Women's Health, Us First foundation. Born in 1992, she has represented the Bahamas in several pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Wright enjoys various activities, is 5'10" tall, and continues to advocate for women's health.
13 things about Miss Universe Singapore 2015 Lisa Marie White
Lisa Marie White, a Kiwi-Singaporean model and actress, represented Singapore at the 64th Miss Universe pageant. Crowned Miss Singapore Universe 2015, she has acted in Singaporean TV shows, studied acting in London, and transitioned into business roles. As of 2024, she is an advisor at Henley & Partners.
Yuri Rey crowns Miss Aura International 2025 Krishan Alerre in Kemer, Antalya
Yuri Rey from Colombia won the Miss Aura International 2024 title on October 18, 2024, competing against 43 candidates. On May 23, 2025, she crowned her successor, Krishan Pauline Alerre from the Philippines. Alerre became the second titleholder from the Philippines, following Alexandra Faith Garcia's win in 2021.
10 things about Miss Danmark 2022 Malou Posborg Peters
Malou Posborg Peters won the Miss Danmark 2022 title but withdrew from the Miss Universe 2022 competition. She hails from Næstved, Denmark, studied commerce, and worked in retail and education during the pandemic. Peters has traveled extensively and enjoys knitting and experiencing new cultures. She crowned her successor in August 2023.
42 Miss Aura International 2025 candidates competing in Antalya
Yuri Rey from Meta, Colombia, won the title of Miss Aura International 2024 on October 18, competing against 43 candidates. The first runner-up was Isabelle De Los Santos from the Philippines. Rey will return on May 23, 2025, to crown her successor in the pageant's 20th edition featuring 42 contestants.
