Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
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.
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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, an Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe New Zealand. Born in Auckland, she holds two master’s degrees. Vincent has a complex history, including a kidnap incident in 1999, and participated in various international beauty pageants, culminating in Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a model and beauty queen from Surigao del Sur, has participated in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she achieved fourth runner-up. A cum laude psychology graduate, she also holds a nursing degree and previously worked as a university instructor. Correos is set to represent Tandag in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
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13 things about Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith
Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
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13 things about The Miss Globe Philippines 2025 Annabelle McDonnell
Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell, a Filipino beauty queen from Lanao del Norte, has represented the Philippines in various pageants, including Miss Charm and upcoming The Miss Globe 2025. Born in the UK, she was abandoned as a child. McDonnell has won titles like Miss Iligan, Miss Lanao Del Norte, and Miss Kuyamis.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 first runner-up Anita Gomez
Anita Rose Gomez, a Filipino model and beauty queen from Zambales, has participated in multiple pageants including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines. She was crowned Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 and finished as first runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Anita is pursuing a bachelor's degree while achieving notable pageant successes.
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10 things about Miss Asia Pacific USA 2025 Kayla Usison
Kayla Jane Usison, a Filipino-American beauty queen, represented the U.S. in Miss Asia Pacific International 2025. Born on August 20, 1998, in California, she holds a business degree and has worked in HR. With accolades like Miss Filipina International 2022 second runner-up, she actively engages with the Filipino community and travels frequently.
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13 things about Miss Grand Davao 2025 Angeleyh Pasco
Angeleyh Caballero Pasco is a Hawaiian-Filipino filmmaker, writer, and beauty queen born in 2004. Originally from Davao City, she moved to Hawaii in 2018 and graduated cum laude in 2022. She is a candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and advocates for cultural preservation through her art and engagements.
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13 things about Miss Universe Australia 2025 finalist Kymberlee Street
Kymberlee Street is a Filipino-Australian entrepreneur and beauty queen known for competing in various pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines. She launched her skincare brand in 2020 and founded Model Street in 2023. Street holds a degree from Macquarie University and has participated in multiple beauty contests, achieving regional recognition.
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