Eve Gilles, a French beauty queen and equestrian, won Miss France 2024 and represented the nation in both Miss Universe 2025 and Miss Supranational 2026. Born in Dunkirk, she has Tamil Indian ancestry and is pursuing a mathematics degree while managing a neurological condition. Notably, she is the first woman with short hair to win Miss France.
Windhoek’s Cassia Sharpley represents Namibia at Miss Supranational 2026 in Nowy Sacz
Cassia Sharpley, a versatile Namibian paramedic, model, and artist, has represented Namibia in various beauty pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. She founded the Honey Comb Haven Foundation to assist the underprivileged in Windhoek. Sharpley is an advocate for poverty reduction and has earned accolades in performing arts and modeling.
Keflavik’s Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir represents Iceland at Miss Supranational 2026 in Nowy Sacz
Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir, an Icelandic beauty queen, figure skater, and model, won Ungfrú Ísland 2022 and represented Iceland in Miss Universe and Miss Earth. Born in Reykjavik, she is passionate about skiing and piano. Haraldsdottir continues to thrive in her modeling career and actively participates in international beauty contests and travels.
Miss Supranational BVI 2026 Deyounce Lowenfield turns 22
Deyounce Elizabeth Lowenfield, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and model from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is a notable beauty queen who competed in Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. She holds an associate's degree in business administration and has participated in various beauty events, earning titles and accolades since graduating high school in 2022.
Curitiba, Parana’s Marcella Kozinski to represent Brazil at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Marcella Kozinski de Barros, a 26-year-old Brazilian model and beauty queen from Curitiba, Paraná, has participated in various beauty contests. Notably, she was Miss Brazil 2021 and won Miss Brazil 2026. She will represent Brazil in the 75th edition of Miss Universe, showcasing her accomplishments in pageantry.
Miss Universe Curacao 2025 Camille Thomas crowns successor Bianty Gomperts
Camille Sabina Thomas won the Miss Universe Curacao 2025 title and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2025 competition. An entrepreneur and language enthusiast, she advocates for emotional well-being and child protection. Thomas has a background in acting and a degree in fine arts, alongside experiences in military training and global travels.
Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 Malique Bowe crowns successor Shawndra Henfield
Maliqué Maranda Bowe is a Bahamian accountant and model who represented Grand Bahama in the Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 and Miss Supranational 2023. She is a Florida Memorial University graduate and has held various accounting roles. Bowe founded The Social Bay and Empowered by Purpose, a mentorship initiative. She turned 26 in May 2026.
Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz is Bb. Pilipinas 2026 judge
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, the Philippines' first Miss Universe, won the title in 1969. She is an actor, model, and beauty queen, with a rich history in film and pageantry. Born in Manila, she has three children and received multiple awards for her acting career. Diaz remains an influential figure in Filipino culture.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray co-hosts Bb. Pilipinas 2026
Catriona Gray, a Filipino-Australian beauty queen, singer, and model, gained prominence after winning Miss Universe 2018 and representing the Philippines in various international beauty contests. Born in Australia, she has a strong educational background and engages in charitable work. Gray is also known for her relationships and television appearances in the beauty pageant industry.
Miss Universe Guadeloupe 2025 Ophely Mezino turns 27
Ophély Joëlle Mézino is a French model and beauty queen from Réunion, currently residing in Guadeloupe. She has participated in various beauty contests, including Miss World 2019 and is the 2025 Miss Universe representative for Guadeloupe. Mézino holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and is fluent in several languages.
