Manshika Prasad, the first Miss Universe Fiji, advocates against domestic violence, a cause stemming from personal experience. Born in Fiji, she moved to Australia for education, holding various executive roles. Prasad won Miss Universe Fiji 2024 but faced dethronement amid controversy; her title was later reinstated. She competed in Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes
Lorraine Downes is a New Zealand style and wellness consultant, dancer, and former beauty queen. Born in Auckland, she became the first Miss Universe from New Zealand in 1983. Downes has experienced significant life events, including two marriages, motherhood, and the loss of her partner, Martin Crowe. Her memoir was published in 2018.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2018 Manita Devkota
Manita Devkota represented Nepal in the 67th Miss Universe competition, won by Catriona Gray. A women's health advocate, she was born in Sankhuwasabha and raised in Gorkha, Nepal, later moving to North Carolina. She holds a public health degree, was Miss Nepal 2018, and has engaged in international advocacy and training initiatives.
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13 things about Miss Universe Brazil 2024 Luana Cavalcante
Luana Cavalcante Tavares Farsoni, a Brazilian actor and beauty queen, won Miss Brazil 2024 and competed in Miss Universe 2024. Born in Recife, she started modeling in 2012 and has traveled extensively. She starred in films like "Battle for Saipan" and has a son named Pedro with her husband Luiz Carlos Fassoni.
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13 things about Miss Universe Australia 2021 Daria Varlamova
Daria Varlamova, a Russian-Australian beauty queen, represented Australia in Miss Universe 2021, won by India's Harnaaz Sandhu. Raised in Western Australia, she pursued degrees in commerce and counseling. Varlamova is known for her work in mental health advocacy and was named a leading health influencer in 2021.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2018 first runner-up Tamaryn Green
Dr. Tamaryn Green Nxumalo, a South African medical doctor and beauty queen, represented Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2018, finishing as first runner-up. She won Miss South Africa 2018, graduated from the University of Cape Town, and recently became a mother. Nxumalo is known for her philanthropic work and travels.
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13 things about Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018 Kiara Ortega
Kiara Liz Ortega Delgado, a Puerto Rican dancer and beauty queen, represented Puerto Rico in the 67th Miss Universe. She was born in San Juan, won Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018, and was a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2018. Kiara has starred in various films and won "Mira Quién Baila" in 2020.
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10 things about Miss International 2019 first runner-up Andrea Toscano
Andrea Isabel Toscano Ramírez is a Mexican beauty queen who represented Mexico in both Miss Universe and Miss International pageants. Born in Manzanillo, she studied nutrition and has won numerous titles, including Mexicana Universal 2018. Toscano traveled extensively in 2023 and 2024 and married Mario Yáñez in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori
Riyo Mori is Japan's second Miss Universe, winning in 2007 after Akiko Kojima's 1959 victory. Born in Shizuoka, she is a model, actor, and dancer. Mori graduated from Canadian schools, starred in reality shows, and has a daughter with attorney husband Brent Kaspar. She remains active in pageantry as a judge.
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10 things about Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan 2024 Maya Turdalieva
Maya Turdalieva is a Kyrgyz model and beauty queen from Bishkek. She ranked second in Miss Kyrgyzstan 2023 and participated in various international events and travels. She was unplaced in the Miss Universe 2024 competition.
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