Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
13 things about Miss Supranational 2026 first runner-up Eve Gilles
Eve Gilles, a French beauty queen and equestrian, won Miss France 2024 and represented the nation in both Miss Universe 2025 and Miss Supranational 2026. Born in Dunkirk, she has Tamil Indian ancestry and is pursuing a mathematics degree while managing a neurological condition. Notably, she is the first woman with short hair to win Miss France.
13 things about Miss Supranational Namibia 2026 Cassia Sharpley
Cassia Sharpley, a versatile Namibian paramedic, model, and artist, has represented Namibia in various beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. She founded the Honey Comb Haven Foundation to assist the underprivileged in Windhoek. Sharpley is an advocate for poverty reduction and has earned accolades in performing arts and modeling.
13 things about Miss Supranational Iceland 2026 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir
Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir, an Icelandic beauty queen, figure skater, and model, won Ungfrú Ísland 2022 and represented Iceland in Miss Universe and Miss Earth. Born in Reykjavik, she is passionate about skiing and piano. Haraldsdottir continues to thrive in her modeling career and actively participates in international beauty contests and travels.
13 things about Miss Supranational BVI 2026 Deyounce Lowenfield
Deyounce Elizabeth Lowenfield, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and model from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is a notable beauty queen who competed in Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. She holds an associate's degree in business administration and has participated in various beauty events, earning titles and accolades since graduating high school in 2022.
13 things about Miss Universe Brazil 2026 Marcella Kozinski
Marcella Kozinski de Barros, a 26-year-old Brazilian model and beauty queen from Curitiba, Paraná, has participated in various beauty contests. Notably, she was Miss Brazil 2021 and won Miss Brazil 2026. She will represent Brazil in the 75th edition of Miss Universe, showcasing her accomplishments in pageantry.
13 things about Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, the Philippines' first Miss Universe, won the title in 1969. She is an actor, model, and beauty queen, with a rich history in film and pageantry. Born in Manila, she has three children and received multiple awards for her acting career. Diaz remains an influential figure in Filipino culture.
13 things about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray, a Filipino-Australian beauty queen, singer, and model, gained prominence after winning Miss Universe 2018 and representing the Philippines in various international beauty contests. Born in Australia, she has a strong educational background and engages in charitable work. Gray is also known for her relationships and television appearances in the beauty pageant industry.
13 things about Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2026 Juliana Myers
Juliana Myers, a British-Honduran-Caymanian real estate agent, won the Miss Universe Cayman Islands title in 2026 and will compete in the 75th Miss Universe pageant. A native of Grand Cayman, she champions youth empowerment and has pursued education and career opportunities in real estate across the Cayman Islands.
13 things about Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Angela Aumonier
Angela Pitao Aumonier, a public health researcher and beauty queen of English-Filipino descent, represented London in the 18th Miss Universe Great Britain and won in 2026. She founded the Marsha’s Hope Foundation to address women’s health issues. Aumonier also holds degrees from the University of Exeter and Imperial College London.
