Britney Pringle won Miss New Zealand 2026 on July 5, 2025, at the Sky City Theatre. Runner-up Sophie Pardington, along with Kelsey Turner, Emily Faulker, and Toma Mirchevska, will represent New Zealand at various international pageants. Pringle will crown her successor on June 6, 2026, during the 66th edition.
Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 Mahyla Roth crowns successor Mariale Acosta
Mahyla Valeria Roth Benavides, a Swiss-Costa Rican beauty queen, won Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 and competed in Miss International 2022. Born in Alajuela, she studied sociology at the University of California, Riverside. Roth has traveled extensively, represented Costa Rica in various international pageants, and turned 27 in 2026.
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28 Man of the World 2026 candidates to compete in Malate, Manila
Juul Missiaen represented Spain and won the title of Man of the World 2025 on May 31, competing against 26 others in Quezon City. He will crown his successor at the Man of the World 2026 event on June 6, where 28 candidates are vying for the title. Missiaen is a personal trainer and the first Spanish winner of this pageant.
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13 things about Man of the World Indonesia 2026 Denny Howman
Denny Howman, an Indonesian graphic designer and dancer, was born in Jakarta and is currently 38 years old. He gained fame as a contestant in "Dancing with the Stars Indonesia" and represents Indonesia in international pageants, holding titles like Mister Cosmopolitan Indonesia 2024 and Man of the World Indonesia 2026.
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13 things about Fort Madison, Iowa prisoner Cristhian Bahena Rivera
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a Mexican inmate at Iowa State Penitentiary, was convicted of the first-degree murder of university student Mollie Tibbetts in 2021 after confessing to the crime. Rivera's background includes illegal immigration, a history of work at Yarrabee Farms, and a romantic relationship with Iris Monarrez, with whom he shares a daughter.
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Estonia’s Miss Universe 2025 candidate Brigitta Schaback turns 29
Brigitta Liivak Schaback is an Estonian model and entrepreneur who represented Estonia in Mrs. Globe and Miss Universe contests. She is the first mother to compete in Miss Universe. A TalTech engineering graduate, Schaback is the founder of Voice of Change, focusing on women's empowerment and education initiatives.
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Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2025 Olivia Freeman turns 23
Olivia Margaret Freeman, a finance specialist from the British Virgin Islands, participated in Miss Universe 2025 after winning Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2025. An alumna of Georgia State University, she began a successful academic career and was formerly an intern at the local airport. Freeman was born on May 30, 2003.
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Nawat Itsaragrisil crowns MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin in Bangkok
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve won the Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars 1st Edition in Bangkok, Thailand, competing against 56 candidates. She was crowned by founder Nawat Itsaragrisil, with Faith Maria Porter from Ghana as the runner-up and Huong Giang Nguyen from Vietnam as second runner-up. The event took place on May 30, 2026.
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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez
Yamilex Hernández del Orbe is a Dominican-American beauty queen, teacher, and actor from New Jersey. She has competed in multiple pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss International, achieving semifinal and finalist positions. Notably, she was crowned Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023 and won the title of Miss Universe Latina 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados
Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados, a Palestinian-Filipino model and beauty queen from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, represented the country at Miss Universe 2019 and Miss Grand International All Stars 2026. She has a diverse pageantry background and is well-educated, holding a bachelor's degree in tourism management. Ganados has achieved various accolades throughout her career.
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