Stephany Melanie Amado Lopes, a Cabo Verdean model and beauty queen, has gained recognition for representing her country in major international beauty pageants, including Miss International and Miss Cabo Verde International. Born in Terra Branca, she advocates for holistic medicine, is multilingual, and enjoys various creative pursuits while modeling globally.
Irish Tudtud biography: 10 things about Columbia University alum from Augusta, Georgia
Irish Tudtud is an American-Filipino from Augusta, Georgia, who has lived in various states. A Barnard College graduate, she is a physical therapist and faced legal issues, including bankruptcy. Her controversial behavior at a reunion event in 2024 drew attention, while she turned 44 in September 2024.
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Malcolm X biography: 13 things about human rights activist born in Omaha, Nebraska
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, was a prominent American human rights activist and minister. He transformed from a life of crime to a leading figure in the Nation of Islam, later converting to Sunni Islam. His work aimed at addressing racial injustice, leading to his assassination in 1965, which marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history.
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Anđela Vukadinović biography: 10 things about Miss World Montenegro 2023
Anđela Vukadinović is a Montenegrin model and beauty queen from Kotor, with interests in painting, photography, and sports. She has worked with notable designers, organized a humanitarian fashion show, and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics. In 2024, she represented Montenegro at Miss World 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe France 2020 Amandine Petit
Amandine Petit, crowned Miss France 2021, represented France at Miss Universe 2020. Born in Normandy, she holds a degree in social management and is an author and model. Petit has competed in beauty pageants, dance shows, and recently published her first book in 2023. She turned 27 in September 2024.
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Dr. Jonathan Yudelman biography: 14 things about Arizona State University instructor
Dr. Jonathan Yudelman, a political theorist, has a robust academic background, including degrees from Hebrew University and Boston College, and postdoctoral work at Harvard and Princeton. His career advanced through teaching roles until a controversial incident at a pro-Israel rally in May 2024 led to his ban from Arizona State University.
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Edgar Saakyan crowns Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia in Aventura, Florida
In 2024, Edgar Saakyan became the new national director of Miss Universe Israel, crowning Ofir Korsia as Miss Universe Israel 2024 in Aventura, Florida. The beauty pageant featured 8 candidates, with finalists including Mina Levitis and Abigail Kikirov. Israel has a notable history in the Miss Universe competition, with Rina Messinger as its only winner in 1976.
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Dr. Jubilee Acosta biography: 13 things about Miss Grand Philippines 2024 first runner-up
Dr. Jubilee Therese Berido Acosta is a Filipino medical doctor, licensed psychometrician and beauty queen based in España, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. She is into volleyball, horseback riding, swimming and social media content creation. Originally from Davao City, Philippines, Acosta attended the Ateneo de Davao University High School in Davao City. She also went to … Continue reading Dr. Jubilee Acosta biography: 13 things about Miss Grand Philippines 2024 first runner-up
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Miss Grand Philippines 2024 results: Nikki de Moura crowns CJ Opiaza in Pasay
The Philippines currently has six Miss Grand International placements including the first runner-up finishes of Nicole Cordoves in 2016 and Samantha Bernardo in 2020. The most recent one was in 2022 when Roberta Tamondong was one of the fifth runners-up. Nikki Advincula de Moura (©Conan Altatis) beauty pageant: Miss Grand Philippinesedition: 3rddate: September 29, 2024venue: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Miss Grand Philippines 2024 results: Nikki de Moura crowns CJ Opiaza in Pasay
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Diamond Langi crowns Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent in Auckland
Diamond Langi won Miss Universe New Zealand 2019 but was unplaced at Miss Universe 2019. After a hiatus, Victoria Velasquez Vincent was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 on September 29, 2024, at the same venue. New Zealand has five placements in total, with Lorraine Downes as the last to achieve a notable ranking in 1992.
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