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.
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.
13 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2023 Camila Avella
Maria Camila Avella Montañez, a Colombian journalist and model, represented Colombia in Miss Universe 2023, finishing in the Top 5. A notable figure as the first mother and married woman to compete, she won Miss Universe Colombia 2023. Avella, born in 1995, is married with one daughter and has a diverse background in modeling and competition.
13 things about Miss Universe Kenya 2024 Irene Mukii
Irene Ng'endo Mukii is a multifaceted Kenyan software engineer and beauty queen, known for representing Kenya in various international pageants. A graduate of JKUAT, she founded The Mansion Dance Studio and has competed successfully in Miss Progress International and Miss Africa Calabar. She resigned as Miss Universe Kenya 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Portugal 2024 Andreia Correia
Andreia Correia is a Cabo Verdean-Portuguese model and beauty queen, born in Sintra, Portugal. She has participated in various beauty competitions, including Miss Universe, where she represented Portugal. Winner of Miss Portugal UK 2019 and Miss Aura International 2020, she enjoys dancing, cooking, and volleyball while being multilingual.
13 things about Miss Universe Indonesia 2019 Frederika Alexis Cull
Frederika Alexis Cull represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 2019 and finished in the Top 10. An Indonesian-Australian actress and model, she was born in Australia and later moved to Jakarta. A Puteri Indonesia 2019 winner, she has appeared in various films and served as a judge for beauty contests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
