Mahyla Valeria Roth Benavides, a Swiss-Costa Rican beauty queen, was crowned Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025. An alumna of the University of California, Riverside, she has competed in both Miss International and Miss Universe, achieving semifinalist placements. Born in Alajuela, Roth has traveled extensively in Europe and reigns as a notable figure in beauty pageants.
13 things about Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo
Maria Ahtisa Rodriguez Manalo is a multi-talented entrepreneur and beauty queen from the Philippines. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles including Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and achieving runner-up positions in Miss International 2018 and Miss Universe 2025. In addition, she owns food businesses in Australia.
Valeria Cannavo crowns Miss Venezuela World 2025 Mistica Nuñez in Caracas
Valeria Cannavo won the Miss Venezuela World 2024 title on November 23, 2024, competing against 24 others. On November 12, 2025, she and Alessandra Guillen crowned their successors. Mística Núñez, Valeria Di Martino, and Silvia Maestre were named Miss Venezuela World, International, and Supranational 2025, respectively, representing Venezuela in 2026.
13 things about Miss Universe Uzbekistan 2024 Nigina Fakhriddinova
Nigina Fakhriddinova, an Uzbek actress and beauty queen, was born in Navoiy and represented Uzbekistan in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Universe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss International. Fluent in Uzbek, Russian, and English, she began modeling in 2017 and has gained recognition for her appearances and cultural contributions.
13 things about Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 Celinee Santos
Celinee Agata Santos Frias, a Dominican model and beauty queen, won Miss Republica Dominicana 2024. She has participated in multiple international competitions, including Miss Universe and Miss International, achieving various rankings. Alongside her modeling career, she is pursuing a law degree at Universidad del Caribe and has appeared in "Top Chef VIP."
80 Miss International 2025 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Miss International, held in Tokyo, crowned Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy of Vietnam as the winner on November 12, 2024. She triumphed over 70 contestants, with Bolivia's Camila Roca as runner-up. The next edition, Miss International 2025, will take place on November 27, 2025, featuring over 70 competing women.
10 things about Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 Nourane Khammari
Nourane Khammari was replaced as Miss International Tunisia 2025 by Oumaima Moussa. Khammari, a quadrilingual Tunisian beauty queen born in 2001, pursued marketing at Fontys University. She was previously Miss Germano-Tunisienne 2024 and participated in beauty events before Mouasa's appointment for the competition in Tokyo.
10 things about Miss Universe Moldova 2024 Djulieta Calalb
Djulieta Calalb is a Moldovan model and beauty queen from Chișinău, known for organizing fashion events and advocating for sports. She became the first Miss Universe Moldova and represented her country in international competitions. She won multiple titles, including Top Model Moldova and Miss International Moldova, but remained unplaced at Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Singapore 2024 Charlotte Chia
Charlotte Lucille Chia is a Singaporean public relations executive, model, and beauty queen with advanced degrees in public relations and law. She has competed in several beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Singapore International 2019 and Global Model of the World 2023, and has worked in roles related to public relations and marketing.
13 things about Miss International Philippines 1986 Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson, a Filipino-American actor, model, and beauty queen, gained recognition as Bb. Pilipinas International 1986 and a Miss International semifinalist. Born in Florida to a U.S. Navy veteran and a Filipino dietician, she has a successful career in acting and real estate. Alice has one biological daughter and a stepdaughter.
