Olivia Yacé, an Ivorian model and beauty queen, won Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021 and held titles in Miss World and Miss Universe, finishing as a second and fourth runner-up, respectively. Educated at Widener University and Richmond American University, she also worked in event coordination and marketing. Born in Abidjan, she is profoundly connected to her community.
Miss Universe Botswana 2025 Lillian Andries dethroned
Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana 2025 and competed in Miss Universe 2025. An alumna of Botswana International University of Science and Technology, she has held various roles, including teacher and intern. In December 2025, she was stripped of her title.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1963 Ieda Maria Vargas
Ieda Maria Brutto Vargas Athanasio, a Brazilian businesswoman and beauty queen, won Miss Brasil and Miss Universe in 1963. Born in Porto Alegre, she was trilingual and had two children. Despite suffering a stroke in 2000, she remained active until her death at 80 in 2025, leaving a significant legacy.
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10 things about Miss Cosmo Panama 2025 Italy Mora
Johan Peñaloza Mora, a 20-year-old Panamanian model and beauty queen, won Señorita Panamá 2024. Despite initially being set to compete in Miss Universe 2024, she withdrew due to a rule violation. In 2025, she was crowned Miss Cosmo Panama and finished in the Top 5 at Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Laos 2025 Christina Lasasimma
Christina Lasasimma is a Laotian-Belarusian violinist, model, and beauty queen who has represented Laos in various international pageants. Born in Vientiane, she won Miss Laos in 2012, held titles for Miss Universe Laos in 2020 and 2024, and continues to participate in modeling and philanthropic activities.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Peru 2025 Kelin Rivera
Kelin Poldy Rivera Kroll, a Peruvian entrepreneur and model, has participated in numerous beauty pageants, achieving notable titles including Miss Peru 2019 and World Miss University 2016. With a strong background in business, she has also served as a judge for Miss Peru 2025 and competed in various international competitions.
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Miss Universe Egypt 2025 Sabrina Maged turns 24
Sabrina Maged, a Moldovan-Egyptian model, won Miss Universe Egypt 2025 and has participated in various international pageants, including Miss Eco International. With a successful modeling career since 2018, she has worked with numerous renowned brands. Maged was born in Cairo and turned 23 in December 2024, and is noted for her achievements in fashion and beauty.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Ireland 2025 Sofia Labus
Sofia Labus, a Serbian-Irish model, has competed in multiple beauty contests, including Miss Universe Ireland, where she won the 2024 title. Born in Cork City, she studies criminology at University College Cork. Notable events in her life include various international travels and positions in other competitions, showcasing her modeling journey.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, an Indian actress and beauty queen, is the 2021 Miss Universe and renowned mental health advocate. Born in Chandigarh, she has participated in multiple beauty contests, winning several titles. Multilingual and passionate about various activities, she remains involved in the fashion industry as a judge and performer.
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13 things about Miss Charm Norway 2025 Julie Tollefsen
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.
