R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is a Filipino-American fashion designer and beauty queen from Texas. She made history by being the first Miss Texas USA of Filipino descent and later won the Miss USA title. In 2023, she crowned Miss Universe 2023, making her the ninth American Miss Universe. She is also a sustainability advocate in fashion.
13 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima
Kunda Mwamulima, a Zambian nurse and model, won Miss Universe Zambia 2025 after competing in multiple pageants. Raised in Copperbelt Province, she completed her nursing studies at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University. Mwamulima has also advocated for eco-farming and climate awareness while participating in Miss Earth and Top Model competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Uruguay 2025 Valeria Baladan
Valeria Baladan Liste, a bilingual Uruguayan beauty queen from Montevideo, has competed in Miss Universe Uruguay twice and won in 2025. She has represented Uruguay at various international competitions, including Miss Latinoamérica. Baladan pursues a degree in communication, advertising, and marketing while traveling extensively across several countries.
13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang
Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
13 things about Miss Universe US Virgin Islands 2025 Britanny Robinson
Britanny Dionna Robinson, a licensed beauty professional and mother of two from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, competed in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands and Miss Universe 2025. Advocating for women empowerment, she made history as the first mother to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in Miss Universe.
13 things about Miss Universe UAE 2025 Mariam Mohamed
Mariam Mohamed represented the UAE in Miss Universe 2025 and previously competed in Miss Arab World and Miss Arab Asia. Born in Sharjah, she studied fashion in Dubai and later earned a degree in economics from the University of Sydney. She achieved notable placements in various beauty pageants, promoting Emirati culture.
10 things about Miss Universe Ukraine 2025 Sofiya Tkachuk
Sofiya Tkachuk is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, model, and trilingual beauty queen who won Miss Universe Ukraine 2025. Born in Rivne and raised in Barcelona, she holds a finance degree and has worked with UN agencies. Tkachuk has traveled to multiple countries and competed in Miss Universe 2025 but did not place.
10 things about Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2025 Bereniece Dickenson
Bereniece Dickenson Martinez, an accountant and beauty queen from Salt Cay, competed in Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Islands twice. She was born in 2003, faced racism during her upbringing, and earned a degree from TCICC. In 2025, she won Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Islands and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025.
13 things about Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Latifah Morris
Latifah Shanice Morris is a Trinidadian accountant, entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen who competed in Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago twice and achieved notable placements. She founded Top Models Boutique, visited Egypt and Thailand, and became the first mother to represent Trinidad and Tobago in Miss Universe, crowned in 2025.
10 things about Miss Universe Turkiye 2025 Ceren Arslan
Ceren Arslan, a Hacettepe University alumna and bilingual model, became Miss Universe Turkiye 2025, competing in the global pageant. Born in Istanbul, she studied radiotherapy and engages in dance. Notable trips include visits to Cyprus, Serbia, and the UAE. She is the daughter of Cengiz and Tulay Arslan.
