Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir is a Congolese-Icelandic model and beauty queen, born in Mosfellsbær, Iceland. She won Miss Universe Iceland in 2019 and was a Top 10 finalist at Miss Universe 2019. Notable for her modeling work, she has appeared in commercials and music videos, promoting various brands internationally.
13 things about Miss Universe Colombia 2021 Valeria Ayos
Valeria Maria Ayos Bossa is a Colombian beauty queen and environmental activist who notably competed in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born on March 20, 1994, her accomplishments include winning Miss Earth Colombia 2018 and Miss Universe Colombia 2021, and marriage to Cristhian Lerma Beltrán in 2023. She is multilingual and well-educated.
13 things about Miss World Africa 2004 Anita Uwagbale
Anita Queen Uwagbale is a renowned Nigerian businesswoman and beauty queen. Educated in Nigeria and the USA, she won Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2004 and participated in Miss Universe and Miss World, where she was a semifinalist. Uwagbale has launched a business, judged competitions, and traveled worldwide.
10 things about Miss Universe 2024 fourth runner-up Ileana Marquez
Ileana del Carmen Márquez Pedroza, a Venezuelan teacher and beauty queen, became the first mother to win Miss Venezuela. Raised in Valencia, she holds a degree in early childhood education. Ileana represented Venezuela at Miss Universe 2024, finishing as fourth runner-up. She continues to engage in modeling and television hosting.
13 things about Miss Universe Malaysia 2022 Lesley Cheam
Cheam Wei Yeng, a Malaysian event host and beauty queen, represented Malaysia in Miss Universe 2022, where R'Bonney Gabriel won. She was born in Selangor, speaks five languages, and has traveled extensively. Cheam won Miss Universe Malaysia 2022 and crowned her successor in August 2023, marking significant milestones in her career.
13 things about Miss Universe Singapore 2016 Cheryl Chou
Cheryl Chou, a Singaporean actor and beauty queen, represented Singapore in Miss Universe 2016. Born in 1996, she has studied in Shanghai and the U.S., earning various degrees. Chou has appeared in numerous television series since 2018, including "My Star Bride" and "Strike Gold." She is multilingual and plays the guitar.
13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2018 Marta Stepien
Marta Magdalena Stępień, a Polish-Canadian beauty queen and researcher, represented Canada in major pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss International. Born in Warsaw and moved to Canada in 2000, she earned degrees in engineering. Stępień is multilingual and won Miss Universe Canada 2018, finishing as a semifinalist at Miss Universe.
13 things about Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild
Anntonia Porsild, a Danish-Thai model from Nakhon Ratchasima, is known for winning Miss Supranational Thailand 2019 and becoming Thailand's first Miss Supranational. Fluent in English and Thai, she holds a degree in advertising and public relations. In 2023, she won Miss Universe Thailand and was a runner-up at Miss Universe 2023.
13 things about Miss Universe Kenya 2005 Rachel Mbuki
Rachel Mbuki Marete Litvishkova is a Kenyan entrepreneur and model based in Hollywood. She has degrees in broadcast journalism and owns fashion stores in Kenya and Los Angeles. A former Miss Universe contestant, she has hosted various entertainment events and received awards. She is married to Dmitry Litvishkov.
13 things about Miss Universe Guinea 2024 Saran Bah
Nene Mariama Saran Bah, a Guinean accountant and beauty queen, is an advocate for gender equality and mental health. Fluent in multiple languages, she has excelled in beauty pageants, representing Guinea in Miss World and Miss Universe. Bah is also involved in humanitarian projects and education advocacy.
