Michelle Jiménez, a Dominican-Ecuadorian-Spanish dancer and model, won the 13th Miss Universo España title and represented Spain at the 73rd Miss Universe. Born in Barcelona, she faced a challenging childhood in foster care and advocates for children's welfare. Jiménez also holds multiple titles, including Miss Universo lles Balears 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe South Korea 2024 Ariel Han
Ariel Han, a South Korean beauty queen born in 2002, won Miss Universe Korea 2024 and represented South Korea at the 73rd Miss Universe. A fashion business graduate, she is an advocate for sustainability and enjoys racing and traveling. Though unplaced at Miss Universe, she emphasizes embracing her Korean identity.
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13 things about Miss Universe Samoa 2024 Haylani Kuruppu
Haylani Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu, a Sri Lankan-Samoan beauty queen, won Miss Samoa 2022 and excelled in international pageants, reaching the Top 5 in Miss Universe 2024. Alongside her pageantry, she is a social worker, author, and fitness trainer, with notable achievements including a co-authored book and various international visits.
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10 things about Miss Universe St. Lucia 2024 Skye Faucher
Skye Faucher, a Saint Lucian cancer genomics scientist, volleyball player, dancer, and Miss Universe contestant, champions veganism for environmental reasons. Educated at Fisk University, she earned degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology while highlighting the challenges of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Skye represented St. Lucia in Miss Universe 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Russia 2024 Valentina Alekseeva
Valentina Alekseeva, a Russian model and beauty queen, won Miss Russia 2024 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 12. Born on August 11, 2006, in Cheboksary, she began her pageant journey in 2023, winning Miss Chuvashia. She is a medical student at Pirogov University.
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13 things about Miss Universe Persia 2024 Ava Vahneshan
Ava Vahneshan, an Iranian-Portuguese singer and beauty queen, represented Iran in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, wearing a Miss Universe Persia sash. Born in Mashhad and based in Portugal, she has competed in "The Voice of Portugal" and held titles including Miss Persia USA 2023 and Miss Earth Persia 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Paraguay 2024 Naomi Mendez
Claudia Naomi Méndez is an Argentine-Paraguayan entrepreneur and beauty queen. She represented Argentina in Miss Eco Universe 2016 and Paraguay in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Argentina, she became a model in Paraguay, co-founded a health company in Dubai, and is pursuing a master's degree while actively participating in beauty pageants.
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13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2024 Lilly Sodal
Lilly Sødal is a Norwegian beauty queen and advocate for sustainability from Kristiansand. She has represented Norway in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. While studying sustainable entrepreneurship, she founded the Greener Footprint platform to promote environmental awareness. She remains active in pageantry and advocacy.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 Geyssell Garcia
Geyssell Lined García Navarrete, a Nicaraguan beauty queen and entrepreneur, was born in Chontales. With a degree in tourism, she owns a hotel and promotes local products. She has participated in several beauty pageants, achieving notable placements, including Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024. She is an avid traveler and passionate dancer.
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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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