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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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13 things about Miss Universe Serbia 2024 Ivana Trišić
Ivana Trišić Relić is a Serbian lawyer, presenter, actor, and beauty queen, originally from Belgrade. Fluent in Serbian, English, and Spanish, she studied law and later founded a cosmetic company in Miami. She has participated in Miss World and Miss Universe, representing Serbia and recently winning Miss Universe Serbia 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 Karla Guilfu
Karla Inelisse Guilfú Acevedo is a Puerto Rican model, yoga instructor, and beauty queen from Patillas. She has competed in Miss Supranational and Miss Universe, winning significant titles. Guilfu holds a degree in psychology and is also pursuing a master's degree. She is known for her vegan lifestyle and advocacy work.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios
Sheynnis Alondra Cornejo Palacios, the first Miss Universe from Nicaragua, has a diverse background as a television host, model, and beauty queen. Born in Managua, she won multiple beauty titles including Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 and Miss World Nicaragua 2020 before her Miss Universe victory in 2023. She speaks three languages and has a passion for volleyball.
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10 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 Elena Hidalgo
Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to win Miss Universe Costa Rica in 2024 and represent the country at Miss Universe 2024. Born in San José, Costa Rica, she has a successful modeling career, raised awareness about breast cancer, and traveled extensively for professional engagements.
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13 things about Miss Universe Norway 2021 Nora Nakken
Nora Emilie Nakken is a Norwegian model and beauty queen from Trondheim, known for representing Norway in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. An advocate for mental health and entrepreneur, she won Miss Norway 2021 and studied marketing management. Since starting modeling in 2012, she has participated in several pageants and traveled internationally.
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