Mia Rkman, a Croatian beauty queen and former Miss Universe Croatia 2019, represented Croatia at the 68th Miss Universe pageant. She holds degrees in environmental health and economics, has worked in environmental health engineering, and currently manages marketing at Neo Brands Inc. Rkman has traveled extensively across Europe and maintains an active lifestyle.
13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2019 Olutosin Araromi
Olutosin "Ola" Itohan Araromi, a Nigerian-American beauty queen, represented Nigeria at the 68th Miss Universe pageant. A licensed realtor in New York, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Araromi achieved titles such as Miss Nigeria USA 2015 first runner-up and Miss Universe Nigeria 2019 before competing internationally.
10 things about Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia
Ofir Natalie Korsia, an Israeli actor and dancer, won Miss Universe Israel 2024 and represented Israel at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Originally from Rishon Lezion, she has traveled extensively and studied acting in Los Angeles. Korsia is multilingual and became the 67th representative for Israel in Miss Universe.
10 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 Hoang Thuy
Hoàng Thị Thùy is a Vietnamese model and beauty queen, born in Thanh Hóa. She became Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 and was a semifinalist at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. Hoang has a background in industrial design and fashion, winning "Vietnam's Next Top Model" in 2012 and coaching on "The Face Vietnam."
13 things about Miss Universe France 2019 Maeva Coucke
Maëva Coucke is a prominent French beauty queen who has participated in both Miss World and Miss Universe. Born in France, she has a diverse educational background, winning multiple titles including Miss France 2018. She is recognized for her advocacy in breast cancer awareness and has consistently ranked highly in international competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Venezuela 2019 Thalia Olvino
Lulyana Thalía Olvino Torres is a Venezuelan synchronized swimmer, model, and beauty queen who represented Venezuela in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20. Born in Valencia, she has numerous titles including Miss Venezuela 2019 and Miss Earth Carabobo-Air 2018. In 2024, she became a mother.
13 things about Miss Universe India 2019 Vartika Singh
Vartika Brij Nath Singh is an Indian model and health advocate who represented India in Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. Born in Lucknow, she has a bachelor's in clinical nutrition and a master's in public health. She has won several beauty titles, founded a nonprofit, and has appeared in music videos.
10 things about Miss Universe Brazil 2019 Julia Horta
Júlia do Vale Horta, a Brazilian author and beauty queen, competed in various pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Tourism International. Born in Minas Gerais, she has won several titles and was a finalist in Miss Brazil World 2015. Horta married João Victor Beck in 2024 and published her book on empowerment in 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo, an Italian-Irish-American beauty queen from Rhode Island, is notable as the eighth Miss Universe from the U.S. and the first from Rhode Island. A former cellist and actress, she won Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA, and Miss Universe in 2012, and continues to appear in film and television, including hosting pageants.
10 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 Ana Gabriela Villanueva
Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón, a Mexican-Guatemalan beauty queen from Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala, was born in 2002. She is 5'8" tall, the youngest of three, and studying legal and social sciences. She won Nuestra Belleza Santacruceña 2023 and was Miss Universe Guatemala 2024 runner-up, representing Guatemala at Miss Universe 2024.
