Emma Avanesyan, an Armenian singer, model, and beauty queen, represented Armenia in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Yerevan, she has had an active modeling career and founded the Mona Gold agency. Notable achievements include being Miss Beauty of the World 2023 first runner-up and competing in various international beauty contests.
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.
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13 things about Miss Universe Fiji 2024 Manshika Prasad
Manshika Prasad, the first Miss Universe Fiji, advocates against domestic violence, a cause stemming from personal experience. Born in Fiji, she moved to Australia for education, holding various executive roles. Prasad won Miss Universe Fiji 2024 but faced dethronement amid controversy; her title was later reinstated. She competed in Miss Universe 2024.
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Miss Universe Albania 2024 Franceska Rustem turns 21
Franceska Rustem, a German-Albanian television host and model, won the Miss Universe Albania 2024 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Born on January 31, 2005, in Durres, Albania, she has participated in various fashion events and traveled internationally, promoting her career through modeling and media engagements.
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13 things about Miss Universe Niger 2025 Zoulahatou Amadou
Zoulahatou Amadou will represent Niger in the 75th Miss Universe competition after previously missing the 74th edition due to travel issues. Born in 2002, she is the first Miss Universe Niger and holds titles such as Miss Maradi 2025. Amadou's journey includes various modeling achievements and participation in international events.
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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.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1965 Apasra Hongsakula
Apasra Hongsakula, born in Bangkok, is a prominent Thai businesswoman and beauty queen. She won Miss Thailand 1964 and became the first Miss Universe from Southeast Asia in 1965. Hongsakula, who has served as a judge for Miss Universe competitions, has also opened a beauty spa and achieved various milestones throughout her career.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Martel
Christiane Martel, a French actress and beauty queen born in Nancy, is noted for being the second Miss Universe and the first French titleholder in 1953. She has had two marriages, three daughters, and one son. Martel appeared in numerous films, primarily in Mexico, across her career spanning from the 1950s onward.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela
Armi Kuusela, a Finnish-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, became the first Miss Universe in 1952. She has held various philanthropic roles and received numerous awards for her contributions to art and cancer research. Armi has been married twice and has five children, celebrating her 90th birthday in 2024.
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Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2025 Mary Kuvakova turns 20
Mary Kuvakova, a Kyrgyz model and beauty queen from Bishkek, won the 14th edition of Miss Kyrgyzstan and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025. Born on January 9, 2006, she is the eldest of four siblings and has traveled to multiple countries for competitions and events. She remained unplaced at Miss Universe 2025.
