Sara Langtved, a Danish model and beauty queen from Copenhagen, has represented Denmark in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. With diverse ancestry, she holds a bachelor's degree from Copenhagen Business School. Active in animal rights, she has worked in various managerial roles and hosted Miss Universe Denmark 2026.
Miss Universe Italy 2025 Lucilla Nori turns 27
Lucilla Nori, born in Anzio, Italy, is a beauty queen who has participated in Miss Italia, Miss Universe Italy, and represented Italy at Miss Universe. With degrees in fashion and management, she began modeling in 2019. Nori won Miss Universe Italy 2025 and is a candidate for Miss Universe 2025.
Ancaster, Ontario’s Aslihan Morali to represent Canada at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Aslihan Morali, a Turkish-Canadian entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Canada in Miss Supranational 2025. After immigrating to Canada at 17, she founded LEAP for refugees and Mias Modern to fund girls' scholarships. Morali has been a finalist in major pageants and will compete in Miss Universe 2026.
Miss Universe Canada 2025 Jaime VandenBerg crowns successor Aslihan Morali
Jaime Yvonne VandenBerg, a Canadian model, beauty queen, and University of Lethbridge graduate, won multiple titles including Miss World Canada 2021 and Miss Universe Canada 2025. Notable for her international modeling career and advocacy, she became a mother in 2026. VandenBerg's journey includes participation in various pageants and professional roles.
Toronto, Ontario’s Khadija Omar is Miss Cosmo Somalia 2026
Khadija Omar, a Somali-Canadian beauty queen and entrepreneur, made history as the first to represent Somalia in Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Cosmo. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya and raised there, she now runs K-Amani Beauty in Canada, promoting diversity and advocating for climate refugees while pursuing her psychology degree.
MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a Colombian model and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia in 2025 and competed in several international pageants, including Miss International and Miss Grand International. Born in Medellin and educated in social communication, she has traveled extensively for modeling and competitions, showcasing her diverse experiences.
Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang is Reina Filipinas 2026 judge
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."
Miss Universe Chile 2025 Inna Moll crowns successor Dominga Lopez
Maria Ignacia Moll Bilbao, known professionally as Inna Moll, won the title of Miss Universo Chile in 2025 and represented Chile in the 2025 Miss Universe, finishing in the Top 12. A model and actress from Santiago, she has appeared in various films and reality shows, significantly impacting the entertainment industry.
Miss Universe Cuba 2025 Lina Luaces turns 24
Lina Teresa Luaces Estefan, a Cuban-Lebanese-American model born in Miami, won Miss Universe Cuba 2025 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025, reaching the Top 12. She has a background in fashion, attended Miami Dade College, and comes from a notable family, including musician Emilio Estefan.
Miss Universe Iraq 2025 Hanin Al Qoreishy turns 30
Hanin Al Qoreishy, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Nevada in Miss Grand USA 2024 and Iraq in Miss Universe 2025. She is a Houston resident, founder of Legacy Insurance Advisors, and Uplifted Hearts nonprofit. Al Qoreishy has held various professional roles and faced significant challenges in her life.
