Natalia Garizabal Vera from Colombia was crowned Top Model of the World 2025 on May 30, 2026, in Hurghada, Egypt, beating 35 competitors. The runner-up was Lorena Suárez Lara from Cuba. Vera will crown her successor on June 8, 2026, at the same venue, with 36 models participating in the 32nd edition.
25 Miss Universe Ireland 2026 candidates to compete in Dublin
Aadya Srivastava won Miss Universe Ireland 2025, competing against eight finalists and represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2025 without placing. She will crown her successor on June 20, 2026, during the 20th edition of the pageant, which includes 25 candidates. Ireland has ten historical Miss Universe placements.
Britney Pringle crowns Miss New Zealand 2026 Chloe Robinson in Takapuna, Auckland
Britney Pringle from Auckland won the Miss New Zealand 2026 title on July 5, 2025, at Sky City Theatre. The event included various international memberships and special awards, with Chloe Robinson and Allison Sauz securing top runner-up positions. The inaugural Miss Teenager Universe New Zealand was also held concurrently.
Lyshanda Moyas crowns Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 Roseanna Hall in Harare
Lyshanda Moyas from Gweru won the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 title on May 14, 2025, at the Harare Hippodrome, competing against 19 candidates. On June 6, 2026, she crowned Roseanne Hall as Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026. The event featured 30 finalists and prominent judges, including Angeline Musasiwa.
Valentina Gegprifti crowns Miss Shqipëria 2026 Paola Avdylaj in Pogradec
Valentina Gegprifti was crowned Miss Shqipëria 2025 on June 18 and subsequently crowned her successor, Paola Avdylaj, on June 6, 2026. At the Miss Globe 2025 pageant, Gegprifti represented Albania and secured the first runner-up position among 50 candidates. The event showcased numerous contestants and special awards.
10 things about Man of the World 2025 Juul Missiaen
Juul Missiaen, a trilingual Spanish personal trainer and model, represented Spain and won the Man of the World 2025 title. Born in Belgium and raised in Malaga, he has since modeled at prestigious events like Dubai and New York Fashion Weeks. He works as a real estate agent and engages in charitable activities.
Juul Missiaen crowns Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz in Malate, Manila
Juul Missiaen from Spain won Man of the World 2025 on May 31 in Quezon City, Philippines. His successor, Oliver Eugen Kretz, made history as the first Filipino winner on June 6, 2026, at Palacio de Maynila. The event featured 28 candidates and included various special awards.
13 things about Man of the World 2026 first runner-up Abel Diaz
Abel Adrian Díaz Arias, a bilingual Ecuadorian event organizer and fashion model, represented Guayas in various prestigious pageants, including Mister Grand International and Mister International. Born on September 1, 1990, he enjoys singing, dancing, and acting, and has competed internationally, achieving significant placements in multiple competitions.
13 things about Man of the World Czech Republic 2026 Tomas Ondracek
Tomáš Ondráček, born in 1995, is a Czech personal trainer, fashion model, and beauty pageant contestant. He represented Bludov in the 2025 Muž Roku, placing second runner-up, and was named Man of the World Czech Republic for 2026. Ondráček has traveled extensively, speaking Czech and English.
Miss Universe Belgium 2025 Karen Jansen turns 25
Karen Jansen, a Belgian model and entrepreneur, competed in Miss Belgium 2020 and won titles as Miss World Belgium 2025 and Miss Universe Belgium 2025. She participated in prestigious pageants representing Belgium, traveled extensively, and pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology while promoting holistic wellness. Born in 2001, she is currently 24.
