H'Hen Niê, a Vietnamese philanthropist and model from Đắk Lắk, gained fame by winning Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 and placing in the top five at Miss Universe 2018. Despite traditional expectations, she pursued education and modeling, donating her winnings for scholarships. She continues to influence through charity and the entertainment industry.
13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2021 Maristella Okpala
Maristella Chidiogo Okpala is a Nigerian cabin crew member, dental technician, model, and beauty queen from Enugu State. She is the eldest of four siblings and has participated in various beauty contests, winning titles such as Miss Earth Nigeria 2018. In 2019, she worked with Emirates Airline in Dubai. She also advocates for environmental awareness through her projects.
13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens
Nova Stevens is a South Sudanese-Canadian activist, actor, model, and former beauty queen born in Kenya. After moving to Canada in 2014, she participated in Miss Universe Canada multiple times, ultimately winning in 2020. In addition to her modeling career, she organized Black Lives Matter events and has acted in various television series.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee
Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee is a Filipino actor, singer, model and beauty queen who advocates for autism awareness and mental health education. She was born in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines to actor and businessman Frederick “Derek” Dee and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez. BIOGRAPHY Michele is 5'10" tall. She was previously signed with Click Model Management in … Continue reading 13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi
Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi, an Italian-Filipino model and beauty queen, has represented the Philippines in several prestigious beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born in Pasay City, raised in Italy, she is multilingual and has had notable titles like Miss Universe Philippines 2022. She also serves as a pageant judge.
13 things about Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo
Chelsea Anne Manalo is a Filipino-American model and beauty queen born in Bulacan, Philippines, to a Black American father and Filipino mother. She became Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and is the first Black to hold the title. A tourism management graduate, she started as a model and has participated in various beauty pageants.
10 things about Miss Universe Guatemala 2021 Dannia Guevara
Dannia Sucely Guevara Morfín is a Guatemalan model and beauty queen who participated in Miss Grand International and Miss Universe. She was born in Ayutla, San Marcos, and is notable for being Miss Grand Guatemala 2019 and Miss Universe Guatemala 2021. Guevara enjoys reading and cooking and has a daughter named Danika.
10 things about Miss Universe Australia 2022 Monique Riley
Monique Riley, an Australian actress, model, and Miss Universe Australia 2022 winner, represented Australia at the 71st Miss Universe, finishing in the Top 16. Born in Sydney, she pursued creative industries and developed an interest in boxing. She has appeared in various films and traveled internationally for modeling and advocacy.
13 things about Miss Universe Angola 2024 Nelma Ferreira
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Gomez
Beatrice Gomez is a Filipino model, athlete, and beauty queen known for her achievements in volleyball and mixed martial arts. She made history as the first openly bisexual Miss Universe contestant, finishing in the Top 5 in 2021. Gomez has also served in various leadership roles and participated in charity work.
