Julie Marie Tollefsen, a Norwegian fashion designer and makeup artist, won Miss Norway 2023. Born in Oslo, she graduated from ESMOD and has worked in various fashion roles. Tollefsen represented Norway in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Universe, Miss Supranational, and Miss Charm from 2023 to 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Moldova 2025 Mariana Ignat
Mariana "Maria" Ignat, a German-Moldovan model and law graduate, has represented both Germany and Moldova in multiple beauty pageants including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. Born in 2001, she holds titles such as Miss Supranational Germany 2023 and Miss Universe Moldova 2025, showcasing her accomplishments in international competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Latvia 2025 Meldra Rosenberg
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 Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada
Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada, a Dutch beauty queen from Amsterdam, won Miss Universe Netherlands 2025. She has held various titles, including Miss Grand Netherlands 2021 and represented the Netherlands in multiple international competitions. Fluent in several languages, she balances her modeling career with education, pursuing a degree in creative business.
13 things about Miss Universe Cabo Verde 2025 Prissy Gomes
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.
10 things about Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 Malique Bowe
Maliqué Maranda Bowe, a Bahamian accountant, model, and beauty queen from Freeport, represented the Bahamas in major pageants including Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. She holds a degree in accounting and founded initiatives to empower girls. Bowe was crowned Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 and modeled at New York Fashion Week 2025.
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 Trinidad & Tobago 2024 Jenelle Andrews
Jenelle Thongs Andrews, a Trinidadian beauty queen from Morvant, has participated in various international beauty pageants, winning several titles including Miss Supranational Trinidad and Tobago 2020 and Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2024. She holds a degree in biology and is the first married woman to represent her country in Miss Universe.
10 things about Ungfru Island 2025 Helena O’Connor
Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor, an Icelandic model from Viðey, won Ungfru Island 2025 and previously served as Miss Supranational Iceland 2024. She competed in multiple international beauty pageants and traveled extensively. Born on October 19, 2004, she is pursuing a psychology degree while working in a coffee house.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2025 fourth runner-up Nariman Battikha
Nariman Cristina "Nary" Battikha Yanyi is a Syrian-Venezuelan model and economist, notable for her participation in beauty pageants like Miss Venezuela and Reina Hispanoamericana, winning in 2018. As the founder of RENASHI and a recent graduate, she has traveled extensively and currently holds titles including Miss Grand Venezuela 2025.
