Kimberly de Boer, a trilingual artist from Willemstad, Curacao, won the titles of Miss Universe Curacao 2024 and Reina Hispanoamericana 2026. Born on June 30, 2005, she is a mental health advocate and skateboarder. De Boer has participated in various beauty competitions, showcasing her passion and talent on international stages.
13 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2024 Anouk Eman
Anouk Eman, an Aruban psychologist and model, represented Aruba in major beauty pageants, including Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Universe. A former synchronized swimmer, she faced severe scoliosis, ending her swimming career. Eman won Miss Universe Aruba 2024 and placed in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe Armenia 2024 Emma Avanesyan
Emma Avanesyan, an Armenian singer, model, and beauty queen, represented Armenia in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Yerevan, she has had an active modeling career and founded the Mona Gold agency. Notable achievements include being Miss Beauty of the World 2023 first runner-up and competing in various international beauty contests.
13 things about Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magali Benejam
Magalí Benejam Corthey, a trilingual Argentine actor, model, and beauty queen, won the 2024 Miss Universe Argentina title. Born in Villa Maria, she has modeled internationally and served as a judge for Mister RNB España 2024. She later faced dethronement in January 2025 after representing Argentina at Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Angola 2024 Nelma Ferreira
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2024 Franceska Rustem
Franceska Rustem, a German-Albanian television host and model, won the Miss Universe Albania 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born on January 31, 2005, in Durres, Albania, she has participated in various fashion events and traveled internationally, promoting her career through modeling and media engagements.
13 things about Miss Universe Fiji 2024 Manshika Prasad
Manshika Prasad, the first Miss Universe Fiji, advocates against domestic violence, a cause stemming from personal experience. Born in Fiji, she moved to Australia for education, holding various executive roles. Prasad won Miss Universe Fiji 2024 but faced dethronement amid controversy; her title was later reinstated. She competed in Miss Universe 2024.
124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 124 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
13 things about Miss Universe Niger 2025 Zoulahatou Amadou
Zoulahatou Amadou will represent Niger in the 75th Miss Universe competition after previously missing the 74th edition due to travel issues. Born in 2002, she is the first Miss Universe Niger and holds titles such as Miss Maradi 2025. Amadou's journey includes various modeling achievements and participation in international events.
13 things about Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Martel
Christiane Martel, a French actress and beauty queen born in Nancy, is noted for being the second Miss Universe and the first French titleholder in 1953. She has had two marriages, three daughters, and one son. Martel appeared in numerous films, primarily in Mexico, across her career spanning from the 1950s onward.
