Rachel Gupta of India won Miss Grand International 2024 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand on October 25, 2024 while Christine Juliane “CJ” Hinkle Opiaza of the Philippines was the first runner-up. After the winner resigned on May 28, 2025, the runner-up took over and was officially crowned on June 3, 2025 at the same venue. Miss … Continue reading 10 sexiest Miss Grand International 2025 candidates
13 things about Miss Universe 2024 second runner-up Maria Fernanda Beltran
Maria Fernanda Beltran Figueroa is a Mexican entrepreneur and beauty queen fluent in three languages. A graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey with a master’s in AI, she founded the charity MARBE. Beltran has participated in prestigious pageants, winning Miss Grand Mexico 2023 and placing second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe Cambodia 2025 second runner-up Pich Votey Saravody
Pich Votey Saravody is a Cambodian actress, model, and beauty queen from Preah Sihanouk. She represented Cambodia in Miss Grand International 2022, finishing as a fifth runner-up. Saravody has won several titles, including Miss Grand Cambodia 2022, and has appeared in films and TV series. She speaks Khmer, Thai, and English.
13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 Mara Topić
Mara Stefica Topić Verduga is an Ecuadorian-Croatian actor, writer, model, and beauty queen who holds a master's degree in screenwriting. She participated in several beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Raised in Los Angeles, she has starred in multiple films and completed training in comedy and improvisation.
13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 second runner-up Kristell Ruiz
Kristell Angelik Ruiz Freeman, a Costa Rican journalist and beauty queen, has represented her country in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Eco International and Miss Grand International. Born in San Jose and raised in Limon, she holds degrees in journalism and audiovisual production. Her notable placements include runner-up in Miss Costa Rica 2022 and second runner-up in Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe India 2019 Vartika Singh
Vartika Brij Nath Singh is an Indian model and health advocate who represented India in Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. Born in Lucknow, she has a bachelor's in clinical nutrition and a master's in public health. She has won several beauty titles, founded a nonprofit, and has appeared in music videos.
10 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 candidate Britthany Marroquin
Britthany Marroquín Gonzáles is a Honduran model and beauty queen, notable for representing Honduras in Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Cosmo 2024. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Honduras. She has participated in multiple beauty pageants and is the niece of Carlos Thomas Marroquin. She turned 22 in November 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Kenya 2024 Irene Mukii
Irene Ng'endo Mukii is a multifaceted Kenyan software engineer and beauty queen, known for representing Kenya in various international pageants. A graduate of JKUAT, she founded The Mansion Dance Studio and has competed successfully in Miss Progress International and Miss Africa Calabar. She resigned as Miss Universe Kenya 2024.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves
Nicole Ignacio Cordoves is a Filipino host, model, and beauty queen who represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2016, finishing as first runner-up. She has numerous accolades, including winning Miss Chinatown in 2014 and hosting various prestigious pageants. Cordoves is also an actress and has served as a judge on multiple shows.
10 things about Miss World Chile 2025 Francisca Lavandero
Francisca Paz Lavandero is a Chilean beauty queen, born in 2000, who has represented Chile in several international pageants, including Miss Grand International and Miss World. A commercial pilot and model, she holds notable titles such as Miss Grand Chile 2019 and Miss Chile Mundo 2024. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
