Mariana Isabel Downing is a British-Dominican actress and model from the Dominican Republic. Born in the U.S. to a British diplomat father and a Dominican mother, she has been involved in humanitarian work and represented the Dominican Republic in Miss Universe 2023. Downing also appeared in music videos and films while modeling.
13 things about Miss World Asia 2025 first runner-up Nada Koussa
Nada Koussa, a licensed clinical psychologist from Lebanon, won Miss Lebanon 2024 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2024, finishing unplaced, and Miss World 2025, where she placed in the Top 20. She is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities and has extensive training in clinical psychology and therapy techniques.
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10 things about Miss World Africa 2025 first runner-up Selma Kamanya
Selma Carlicia Kamanya, a Namibian economist, model, and advocate for self-sufficiency, represented Namibia at the Miss World 2025 competition. She won Miss Namibia 2018 and was a Miss Universe candidate. Kamanya founded the Innonation Foundation, focusing on sustainable gardening and mental wellbeing, and is also an actress.
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10 things about Miss World Cameroon 2025 Issie Princesse
Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse, a 24-year-old Cameroonian breast cancer advocate, represented Cameroon in Miss Universe and Miss World but has yet to secure a victory for the nation in these pageants. She has an impressive pageant history, becoming the first Cameroonian to reach the Top 20 in Miss Universe 2023.
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10 things about Miss Universe Croatia 2024 Zrinka Coric
Zrinka Ćorić, a 25-year-old Croatian model from Dubrovnik, is a bilingual beauty queen who competed in Miss Universe Croatia twice, winning in 2024. Notable for her love of fashion and fitness, she has traveled extensively and participated in beauty pageants, including Miss Tourism Croatia 2021. She was unplaced in Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe Bahamas 2024 Selvinique Wright
Selvinique Wright is a Bahamian model and beauty queen, diagnosed with fibroids, who founded the Women's Health, Us First foundation. Born in 1992, she has represented the Bahamas in several pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Wright enjoys various activities, is 5'10" tall, and continues to advocate for women's health.
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13 things about Miss Universe Singapore 2015 Lisa Marie White
Lisa Marie White, a Kiwi-Singaporean model and actress, represented Singapore at the 64th Miss Universe pageant. Crowned Miss Singapore Universe 2015, she has acted in Singaporean TV shows, studied acting in London, and transitioned into business roles. As of 2024, she is an advisor at Henley & Partners.
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13 things about Miss Universe Peru 2023 Camila Escribens
Camila Namie Escribens is a Peruvian-American model and beauty queen, originally from Lima and now based in Miami. She has held several titles, including Miss Peru 2023 and Miss Grand Peru 2019, and competed in Miss Universe 2023. Despite health challenges, she has continually represented Peru in international pageants and modeling.
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13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H’Hen Nie
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.
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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.
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