Catherine Edouard, a Martinican entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Martinique in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1999, she has a background in judo and holds a BTS in operational commercial management. Edouard won Miss Universe Martinique 2024, advocating for women's empowerment through sports and supporting autism awareness.
13 things about Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes
Joanne Rhodes is a Hong Kong television and radio host, art advisor, and former beauty queen. As a co-founder of the Hong Kong Art Foundation, she supports contemporary art. She studied at Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Hong Kong but was unplaced in the international competition.
13 things about Miss Universe France 2024 Indira Ampiot
Indira Ampiot, a beauty queen from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, won the Miss France 2023 title and represented France at Miss Universe 2024 as a semifinalist. Born to a French father and Indian mother, she has participated in multiple competitions and travels extensively. She graduated with honors in 2022 and is 5'10" tall.
13 things about Miss Universe Bangladesh 2024 Aniqa Alam
Aniqa Alam, a Bangladeshi makeup artist and beauty queen, represented Bangladesh in Miss Universe 2024, being the first married woman and mother to do so. Graduating in political science from Loyola Marymount University, she has held various writing and editorial roles, traveled extensively, and continues to excel in her career.
10 things about Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2024 Deyounce Lowenfield
Deyounce E. Lowenfield, an entrepreneur and beauty queen from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, won Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2024 and represented the territory at Miss Universe 2024. She is a business administration graduate, a former debate team member, and competed in Miss Universe British Virgin Islands twice, finishing as first runner-up in 2023.
10 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2022 Maria Fernanda Aristizabal
María Fernanda Aristizábal Urrea is a Colombian model and beauty queen known for representing Colombia in the 71st Miss Universe, where she reached the semifinals. Born in 1997, she is Miss Quindío 2019 and Miss Universe Colombia 2022. Aside from her titles, she is engaged to Daniel Arango.
13 things about Miss Universe 2024 second runner-up Maria Fernanda Beltran
Maria Fernanda Beltran Figueroa is a Mexican entrepreneur and beauty queen fluent in three languages. A graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey with a master’s in AI, she founded the charity MARBE. Beltran has participated in prestigious pageants, winning Miss Grand Mexico 2023 and placing second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Hungary 2024 Nora Kenez
Dr. Nóra Kenéz, born in Szombathely, Hungary, is a pharmacist, model, and beauty queen who represented Hungary in the 2024 Miss Universe. She graduated from Semmelweis University in 2020. Kenéz has traveled extensively since 2015, capturing experiences in numerous countries, including Italy and France, and recently got married in 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Hungary 2021 Jazmin Jakubovish
Jazmin Viktoria Elizabeth Jakubovish, a Hungarian beauty queen, represented Hungary at Miss Universe 2021 but did not place. Born and raised in Budapest, she transitioned from sports to professional modeling in 2018, winning Miss Universe Hungary 2021. After various international travels, she announced her retirement from modeling in September 2025.
10 things about Miss Universe Cote d’Ivoire 2024 Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala
Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, a 5'10" beauty queen from Ivory Coast, represented her country at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Born in Abidjan, she pursued a finance degree and won titles in local pageants, including Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024. Despite competing against 124 participants at Miss Universe, she did not place.
