Winfred Adah Omwakwe, a Kenyan beauty queen and public relations specialist, made history as the first Kenyan to win a grand slam international beauty pageant title by becoming Miss Earth 2002. Born in Nairobi, she is involved in human rights and environmental initiatives, is multilingual, and has a strong academic background in communication and management.
10 things about Miss Cosmo Costa Rica 2025 Sharon Recinos
Sharon Recinos Carvajal is a Costa Rican economist, activist, and beauty queen from Heredia, who competed in Miss Earth 2024 and Miss Cosmo 2025. She holds a degree in international relations, founded the Mujer Emprende foundation, and has authored multiple academic papers. In 2023, she was International Queen of the Seas.
10 things about Miss International Russia 2025 Ekaterina Romanova
Ekaterina Romanova, a Russian actor and model from Novokuznetsk, won the Krasa Rossii 2024 pageant and became Miss Earth Russia 2024. She has participated in international competitions, including Miss Earth and Miss International 2025, earning notable placements and awards. Romanova is fluent in Russian and English and has traveled extensively.
13 things about Miss International Romania 2025 Georgiana Popescu
Georgiana Cătălina Popescu, a Romanian lawyer and model, represented Romania in Miss Earth 2023 and Miss International 2025. A public advocate for human and environmental rights, she has a law degree and has traveled extensively. Popescu has won notable beauty titles and engaged in humanitarian efforts, particularly aiding Ukrainian refugees.
10 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abby Sturgin
Abbigail "Abby" Sturgin, a Laotian-Kiwi police officer and model, won Miss Universe New Zealand in 2025. She has previously competed in Miss Earth and Miss World pageants, securing the title of Miss Earth New Zealand in 2017. Sturgin has a degree in accounting and management from Auckland University of Technology.
10 things about Miss Universe Palestine 2025 Nadeen Ayoub
Nadeen Ayoub represents Palestine in international beauty pageants as Miss Palestine 2022, Miss Earth-Water 2022, and Miss Universe Palestine 2025. A model, teacher, and entrepreneur from Ramallah, she has notable experiences in fitness and humanitarian work. She placed as second runner-up in Miss Earth 2022 and reached the Top 30 in Miss Universe 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2024 Lilly Sodal
Lilly Sødal is a Norwegian beauty queen and advocate for sustainability from Kristiansand. She has represented Norway in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. While studying sustainable entrepreneurship, she founded the Greener Footprint platform to promote environmental awareness. She remains active in pageantry and advocacy.
13 things about Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 Faith Landman
Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model, won Miss Universe Netherlands in 2024 after previously claiming titles like Miss Beauty of the Netherlands and competing in Miss Earth. She has a diverse background in modeling, sales, and makeup artistry, and became a mother in 2021. Landman also appeared on a South Korean reality show.
13 things about Miss Earth 2022 Mina Sue Choi
Mina Sue Choi is a Korean model and beauty queen, born in Sydney to Korean parents. She won Miss Earth 2022 and was first runner-up in Miss Korea 2021. Choi has lived in several countries and graduated from the University of Illinois. She has held various titles and roles in beauty pageants since 2021.
10 things about Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026 Bianca Caraballo
Bianca Nicole Miranda Caraballo, a bilingual Puerto Rican model and beauty queen, won the Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2024 title and was a runner-up at Miss Earth 2024. She is also Miss Global Puerto Rico 2026. Over the years, she has traveled extensively, participating in various pageants and fashion events.
