Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida

Ofir Natalie Korsia is originally from Rishon Lezion, Israel. She is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. On October 24, 2021, Korsia represented Rishion Lezion at Malkat HaYofi 2021 and competed against 11 other finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. On September 29, 2024, Korsia represented Rishon … Continue reading Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida

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Geyssell Lined García Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 on September 12, 2024, and competed at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 30. She will crown her successor on September 4, 2025, as the inaugural Miss Universe Nicaragua pageant under Indiana Sanchez's directorship introduces 15 contestants from various regions.

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Honduras’s Pedro Espinoza arrested in Duval County, Florida by HSI, FBI

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11 Miss Universe Israel 2025 candidates competing in Aventura, Florida

Ofir Natalie Korsia, from Rishon Lezion, Israel, won the Miss Universe Israel 2024 title in Miami after previously placing as a runner-up in Malkat HaYofi 2021. She is studying acting in Los Angeles and will soon crown her successor at Miss Universe Israel 2025, with 11 candidates competing for the title.

Marianela Ancheta crowns Miss Universe Cuba 2025 Lina Luaces in Hialeah, Florida

Marianela Ancheta was crowned Miss Universe Cuba 2024 in Miami on September 26, 2024. She later crowned Lina Luaces as her successor on July 8, 2025. Luaces will represent Cuba at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. The event featured 18 candidates and various awards, celebrating beauty and talent.

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Marianela Ancheta Rodriguez is a Cuban entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen residing in Miami. She represented Cuba in Miss Universe and has traveled extensively worldwide. Additionally, she has participated in various events and was honored as Miss Universe Cuba 2024. Recently, she finished in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024.