Sarah Anjelica Dzafce, a Finnish model, won the 94th Miss Suomi and represented Finland in the 2025 Miss Universe pageant. Originally from Kuopio, she has a background in gymnastics and worked as a waitress before becoming a shift manager at Löyly in Helsinki. Dzafce has traveled extensively and participated in various beauty competitions.
Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magali Benejam turns 31
Magalí Benejam Corthey, a trilingual Argentine actor, model, and beauty queen, won the 2024 Miss Universe Argentina title. Born in Villa Maria, she has modeled internationally and served as a judge for Mister RNB España 2024. She later faced dethronement in January 2025 after representing Argentina at Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss France 2025 Angélique Angarni-Filopon
Angélique Cindy Marie Denise Angarni-Filopon, a flight attendant and beauty queen from Martinique, represented France in the 95th Miss France and is set to compete in the 75th Miss Universe in 2026. Notably, she is the first Miss France over 30 and from Martinique, crowned Miss France 2025.
13 things about Miss World France 2023 Clemence Botino
Clémence Botino, a French historian, model, and beauty queen from Guadeloupe, represented France in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss World. She faced online racism after winning Miss France 2020 and actively supports cancer awareness through a nonprofit. Botino, fluent in French and English, is engaged in cultural initiatives with UNESCO.
13 things about Miss Universe Americas 2025 Stephany Abasali
Estephany Adriana Abasali Nasser, a Syrian-Lebanese-Venezuelan beauty queen, won the 71st Miss Venezuela and is a candidate for Miss Universe 2025. Trilingual and studying economics, she has held multiple titles, including Miss Turismo Venezuela 2023. Born in Ciudad Guayana, she represents her country in international beauty contests.
Miranda’s Clara Goetz to represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Clara Federica Vegas Goetz, a Venezuelan beauty queen, represented Miranda in the 72nd Miss Venezuela and will compete in the 75th Miss Universe. Born on January 23, 2002, she is one of five siblings. Clara is Miss Miranda 2025 and won the Miss Venezuela title in December 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 Rachel Silvera
Rachel Silvera, a Jamaican entrepreneur and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Jamaica twice and won in 2024. She holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and advocates for environmental sustainability through her organization, Footprints Jamaica. Silvera has held various positions, including at Milwaukee Tool, and has traveled extensively.
Stann Creek’s Isabella Zabaneh represents Belize at Miss Universe 2025 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Isabella Zabaneh, a Belizean-American model, represented North Tampa in the Miss Florida Teen USA and Belize in Miss Universe. Born in Dallas, her accomplishments include winning Miss Independence 2018, co-founding Project Royalty, and earning degrees in political science and international relations. She participated in various internships and modeled professionally.
Omar Harfouch: Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch is a fake winner
Fatima Bosch Fernandez, 25, from Mexico, won the 74th Miss Universe title, becoming the fourth Mexican winner. Omar Harfouch, a French composer, claims she is a fake winner due to alleged pressure to vote for her from the Miss Universe Organization's president. Fatima excelled among 117 competitors in Thailand.
Cote d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yace gives up Miss Universe Africa & Oceania 2025 title
Olivia Manuela Yacé, Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2021, was fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2025 and was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2025. However, she announced her resignation from this title to adhere to her values and inspire young girls. Olivia emphasized community representation and personal growth in her statement.
