Alia Guindi, a Ukrainian-Egyptian-Swiss beauty queen from Valais, Switzerland, competed in the 71st Miss Universe representing her country. A dancer and model, she has reached finals in several pageants, winning Miss Universe Switzerland 2022. Guindi has traveled extensively and celebrated her 21st birthday in 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe Chile 2024 Emilia Dides
Emilia Ignacia Dides Maffei, a trilingual Lebanese-Italian-Chilean singer and beauty queen, represented Chile at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 12. Born on June 29, 1998, in Santiago, she has released multiple singles through Warner Music Chile and won "Rojo, el Color del Talento" in 2019, earning a scholarship.
10 things about Miss Universe Albania 2023 Endi Demneri
Endi Demneri is an Albanian model and beauty queen from Tirana, an advocate for endometriosis awareness, and a multilinguist. She has represented Albania in Miss Universe and participated in prestigious fashion shows, including Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week. She was crowned Miss Universe Albania 2023 and is related to prominent figures in fashion.
10 things about Miss Universe Belgium 2024 Kenza Ameloot
Kenza Johanna Ameloot, a Rwandan-Belgian model from Sint-Amandsberg, won the 91st Miss Belgium title and represented the country at Miss Universe 2024. Born on July 29, 2002, she pursued international business management while modeling. Ameloot has traveled extensively and was a judge at Mister World Belgium 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2024 Mara Topić
Mara Stefica Topić Verduga is an Ecuadorian-Croatian actor, writer, model, and beauty queen who holds a master's degree in screenwriting. She participated in several beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Raised in Los Angeles, she has starred in multiple films and completed training in comedy and improvisation.
10 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2020 Leyla Espinoza
Leyla Shuken Espinoza, an Ecuadorian model and beauty queen, represented Ecuador in Miss Universe 2020. She was born in Quevedo, Los Rios, and studied international business. Winner of Miss Ecuador 2020, she is active in social causes, including advocating for women’s rights and assisting children with diabetes. Espinoza got engaged in 2024.
10 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2021 Susy Sacoto
Susana Valeria Sacoto Mendoza, an Ecuadorian lawyer and soprano singer, represented Ecuador at the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Born in 1997, she has held titles such as Miss Ecuador 2021 and Miss Panamerican Ecuador 2018. Sacoto also pursued a law degree and began studying medicine at UEES in 2020.
10 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 Brooke Bruk-Jackson
Brooke Bruk-Jackson, a beauty therapist and model from Harare, Zimbabwe, represented her country in Miss Universe 2023. Born to Tracey Evans Bruk-Jackson, she won the title of Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023. Aged 23, she has traveled extensively and has engaged in various modeling activities throughout her career.
13 things about Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 Christina Chalk
Christina de la Cruz Chalk is a Scottish-Filipino beauty queen who has competed in multiple Miss Universe competitions, winning Miss Universe Great Britain 2024. Born in Dunblane, Scotland, she has held various positions, including personal clothier and business development manager, while advocating for women in STEM. She turned 33 on July 24, 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Americas 2024 Tatiana Calmell
Tatiana Calmell del Solar is a Peruvian actor, model, and beauty queen from Talara, Peru, known for her work in modeling and pageantry. She was a contestant on "Peru's Next Top Model," Miss International Peru 2022, and Miss Universe Americas 2024. Calmell has acted in various television series and films.
