Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2024 Franceska Rustem
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 things about Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2025 Mary Kuvakova
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.
13 things about Miss Universe Botswana 2025 Lillian Andries
Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist, entrepreneur, and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana in 2025. She is an alumna of BIUST and has held various roles, including teacher and geologist. She previously represented Botswana in international beauty pageants but was later stripped of her Miss Universe title.
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.
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.
