Melanie Michelle Cohn Bech was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 on August 6, 2023, and later crowned Mónica Andrea Aguilar Radford as her successor on July 7, 2024. Guatemala has three placements in Miss Universe history, including notable Top 15 and Top 10 finishes by various representatives over the years.
Faith Landman crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 in Hilversum
The Netherlands has a history of 13 Miss Universe placements, with Angela Visser winning in 1989. The Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 pageant will be held on July 5, 2024, featuring 16 candidates. Key awards include Miss Congeniality to Daliyah Deborah Rosa and the title of Miss Universe Netherlands awarded to Faith Landman.
Akeelah Aminu biography: 10 things about Miss Supranational Nigeria 2021
Akeelah Sabiqoh Aminu is a prominent Nigerian beauty queen from Edo State, residing in Abuja. She gained various titles, including Miss Ambassador for Peace Africa 2017 and Miss Supranational Nigeria 2021. Akeelah has participated in numerous pageants, visiting countries like Poland and the UAE, and turned 26 on July 2, 2024.
35 Miss Universe Japan 2024 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Rio Miyazaki, born in Shizuoka, Japan, is the reigning Miss Universe Japan 2023, crowned on August 30, 2023. She won against 35 contestants, with Nanami Miwa as the runner-up. The next pageant to crown her successor is scheduled for July 25, 2024, featuring 34 candidates. Japan has a rich Miss Universe history.
23 Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 candidates competing in Antigua
Michelle Cohn was crowned Miss Universe Guatemala 2023 on August 6, making history as the first married woman and mother to achieve this title. The competition included 23 candidates, with the next pageant set for July 7, 2024, where Cohn will crown her successor. Guatemala has three Miss Universe placements historically.
Karla Guilfu crowns Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 Jennifer Colon in Santurce, San Juan
Karla Guilfu from Patillas, Puerto Rico, won Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 on August 24, 2023, at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center. She crowned Jennifer Colon as her successor on June 27, 2024, during the 16th edition of the pageant, featuring 28 finalists and various special awards.
Lluvia Alzate crowns Miss Texas USA 2024 Aarieanna Ware in Houston
Lluvia Camila Alzate won the title of Miss Texas USA 2023, competing against 91 candidates. On June 22, 2024, she crowned Aarieanna Ware as her successor. Alzate represented Texas in Miss USA 2023, finishing fourth runner-up. Texas holds the record for the most Miss USA placements with 56 titles.
75 Miss Texas USA 2024 candidates competing in Houston
R’Bonney Gabriel, born in Houston, became the ninth Miss Universe from the U.S. after winning the title in January 2023. Texas leads with 56 Miss USA placements. Lluvia Camila Alzate won Miss Texas USA 2023 and was a fourth runner-up at Miss USA 2023. The Miss Texas USA 2024 pageant will feature 75 candidates.
Miss Kansas USA 2024 results: Haley Berger crowns Bella Whitlock in Overland Park
The Miss Kansas USA 2024 pageant took place on June 16, 2024, at the Polsky Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas, featuring 18 candidates. Bella Whitlock of Leavenworth was crowned Miss Kansas USA, with Olivia Richardson and Madilynn Becker as the 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively. Special awards were given for various categories.
Marina Machete crowns Miss Universe Portugal 2024 Andreia Correia in Castelo Branco
Marina Machete Reis from Palmela, Portugal, won the Miss Universe Portugal 2023 title on October 5, 2023, competing against 16 candidates. She represented Portugal at the Miss Universe 2023, reaching the Top 20. On June 15, 2024, she crowned her successor, Andreia Correia, during the Miss & Mrs. Portugal 2024 pageant.
