Samantha Quenedit Sánchez, an Ecuadorian teacher, dancer, and beauty queen, has represented Quito in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Ecuador and Miss Grand International. A UIDE graduate, she holds a master's in dance, teaches in Quito, and has traveled extensively. Celebrating her 26th birthday in 2026, she continues to gain recognition.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2025 third runner-up Faith Porter
Faith Maria Porter, a Ghanaian-American beauty queen, has held several titles, including Miss Earth USA Air 2022 and Miss Grand Ghana 2025. She has competed in major pageants like Miss USA and Miss Grand International. A graduate of Pace University, Porter has extensive experience in various internships and beauty competitions.
13 things about former Miss Cosmo Myanmar national director Htoo Ant Lwin
Htoo Ant Lwin is a prominent Burmese model and beauty pageant representative, born in Yangon. He has held various titles, including Man of the Year Myanmar 2016 and Mister Supranational Myanmar 2017. In addition to modeling, he was involved in directing national beauty contests and faced a lifetime ban for unprofessional behavior in 2024.
13 things about Miss Grand US Virgin Islands 2024 Samantha Keaton
Samantha Catherine Keaton, a beauty queen from the U.S. Virgin Islands, has competed in several pageants, including Miss USA and Miss Grand International, where she was a semifinalist. She has a diverse background and founded Glam by Sam. Notably, she was dethroned as Miss Grand US Virgin Islands 2024 for contract violations.
Miss Universe Cabo Verde 2025 Prissy Gomes turns 33
Priscilla "Prissy" Gomes is a Cape Verdean architect, model, and beauty queen, representing her country in various international beauty pageants. She is notably the first Miss Grand and Miss Universe Cape Verde. With a bachelor's degree in interior design from Paris, she has also participated in World Next Top Model competitions, achieving significant placements.
13 things about Miss Global Fiji 2025 Nadine Roberts
Nadine Roberts, an Australian beauty queen of Fijian descent, has represented Australia and Fiji in various international pageants. Married to businessman Jamie McIntyre, who faced legal issues, she has navigated a tumultuous pageant career. In 2024, she was briefly crowned and then dethroned as Miss Universe Fiji. Roberts is active in anti-vaccination rallies and continues to compete in beauty contests.
Miss Universe Latvia 2025 Meldra Rosenberg turns 30
Meldra Rosenberg, a Latvian-German model and beauty queen born in Berlin, has represented Latvia in various prestigious beauty pageants from 2016 to 2025, achieving notable titles including Miss Supertalent of the World 2024 and Miss Universe Latvia 2025. She has also participated in international competitions, gathering significant modeling experience.
13 things about Miss Grand Greenland 2024 Naja Mathilde Rosing
Naja Mathilde Rosing, a Danish beauty queen from Nuuk, Greenland, has represented Frederiksberg in various pageants, gaining recognition as Miss Intercontinental Denmark 2023 and Miss Grand Greenland 2024. She has a diverse background, speaks multiple languages, and has experience in retail. Rosing has competed in international competitions, achieving semifinalist status.
Miss Universe Botswana 2025 Lillian Andries dethroned
Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana 2025 and competed in Miss Universe 2025. An alumna of Botswana International University of Science and Technology, she has held various roles, including teacher and intern. In December 2025, she was stripped of her title.
13 things about Miss Charm 2025 Anna Blanco Flores
Anna Patricia Blanco Flores, born in Caracas in 2000, is a bilingual Venezuelan singer and beauty queen. She won Miss Grand Venezuela 2024 and also secured the title of Miss Charm 2025 after competing in various pageants. She has lived in Canada and visited Thailand and Vietnam.
