Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson Breckenridge, a beauty queen from South Carolina, won Miss USA 1954 and was a finalist in Miss America 1954. Born in 1933, she studied at Lander College and later hosted television shows. She had two marriages and three children. Miriam turned 92 on July 4, 2025, and is notable for her achievements in pageantry.
13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2023 Ella Portelli
Ella Sophie Portelli is a Maltese interior designer and beauty queen who represented Malta at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Winner of Miss Universe Malta 2023, Portelli has a diverse background in design and multiple roles in both the UK and Malta. She turned 27 on June 24, 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2022 Maxine Formosa
Maxine Formosa Gruppetta is a British-Maltese model and beauty queen who represented Malta in the 71st Miss Universe pageant. She has a diverse background, including work in songwriting, event management, and marketing. Formosa was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2022 and received the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss Universe 2022 competition.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malta 2024 Beatrice Njoya
Bèatrice Njoya is a Cameroonian-Maltese model and beauty queen who made history as the first woman over 39 to compete in Miss Universe. A survivor of domestic abuse and a mother of three, she advocates against violence towards women. Njoya won Miss Universe Malta 2024 and represented Malta at Miss Universe 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Honduras 2023 Zuheilyn Clemente
Zuheilyn Michelle Clemente Moncada represented Honduras at the 72nd Miss Universe but did not place. Born in Tegucigalpa, she is a model and TV presenter, crowned Miss Honduras Universo 2023. Clemente is pursuing a marketing degree while visiting various countries and actively participating in events related to her title.
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10 things about Miss Universe Finland 2020 Viivi Altonen
Viivi Altonen is a Finnish beauty queen and model who represented Finland in two major beauty pageants: Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. She has lived in four countries, worked as a scuba diving instructor, and traveled extensively. In addition, she holds a bachelor's degree in social psychology.
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13 things about Miss Universe Bolivia 2024 Juliana Barrientos
Juliana Irina Barrientos Gaidrikh, a Ukrainian-Bolivian chemist and model, won Miss Bolivia 2024 and represented the country in Miss Universe 2024. With a diverse background and multiple professional experiences, she is also fluent in five languages. Barrientos, crowned Chica Calendario 2024, finished in the Top 12 at Miss Universe.
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10 things about Miss Universe Czech Republic 2024 Marie Danci
Marie Danči, a Czech beauty queen from Krnov, competed in multiple international pageants including Miss Global and Miss Universe. She was the second runner-up in Česká Miss 2022 and crowned Miss Global Czech Republic 2023. Danči will represent the Czech Republic at Miss Universe 2024 and has traveled widely, enhancing her profile.
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13 things about Miss Supranational Poland 2025 Kasandra Zawal
Kasandra Zawal, a Polish journalist and singer, won Miss Polski 2024. She turned 30 on April 30, 2025, and has competed in Miss Universe and Miss Supranational events. An avid traveler, she has visited numerous countries from 2015 to 2024, contributing to her knowledge in fashion and beauty.
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10 things about Miss Supranational Europe 2025 Lilja Pétursdóttir
Lilja Sif Pétursdóttir, an Icelandic model and beauty queen, gained recognition by representing Iceland in Miss Universe 2023 and Miss Supranational 2025. Born in Reykjavik, she has a passion for helping those with disabilities, won Ungfru Island 2023, and traveled extensively, while balancing her roles in nursing care facilities.
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