Rio Miyazaki, a Japanese child advocate and beauty queen from Shizuoka, represented Japan in Miss Universe 2023, which was won by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. At 21, she advocates for children in poverty and earned her degree in early childhood education while competing in various events and training throughout 2023.
13 things about Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James
Francisca Luhong James Bungan is a Malaysian beauty queen of native Kayan, Kenyah, and Iban descent. She was the first with full native heritage to win Miss Universe Malaysia in 2020. Additionally, she holds a degree in mass communication and founded Beyond Aid, assisting refugees and underprivileged children.
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Tonkham Phonchanheuang biography: 18 things about Miss Universe Laos 2021
Tonkham Phonchanheuang, a Laotian model and beauty queen, represented Laos in Miss Universe and Miss World. Born in Vientiane, she speaks multiple languages and plays the ukulele. Her journey includes various travels, winning Miss World Laos 2017, and being the first Laotian in Miss World. She recently married and welcomed a son.
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13 things about Miss World South Africa 2003 Cindy Nell Roberts
Cindy Nell Roberts, a South African beauty queen and entrepreneur, represented her country in both Miss Universe and Miss World. She won Miss South Africa 2002 and became Miss Universe 2003's second runner-up. With a successful career spanning various roles, she currently resides in Australia with her family, showcasing a rich personal and professional life.
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10 things about Miss Universe Equatorial Guinea 2022 Alba Isabel Obama
Alba Isabel Obama Moliko is an Equatoguinean model born in 2001. She has represented Equatorial Guinea in major beauty pageants, including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. While pursuing a law degree, she has held titles such as Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2022 and worked with the PDGE. She currently models in Los Angeles.
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13 things about Miss Universe France 2020 Amandine Petit
Amandine Petit, crowned Miss France 2021, represented France at Miss Universe 2020. Born in Normandy, she holds a degree in social management and is an author and model. Petit has competed in beauty pageants, dance shows, and recently published her first book in 2023. She turned 27 in September 2024.
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Kerry Anne Wells biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 1972
Kerry Anne Wells is an Australian writer, fashion designer, and former beauty queen born in Perth. She was the first Australian to win Miss Universe in 1972. Besides her modeling career, she promotes positive body image through initiatives like Bodythink. Wells also has interests in fashion design and music, and values family deeply.
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10 things about Miss Universe Canada 2022 Amelia Tu
Amelia Tu represented Canada in Miss Universe 2022, finishing in the Top 16. A Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur and environmental advocate from Vancouver, she promotes sustainability through her organic clothing and skincare lines. Tu won Miss Universe Canada 2022 while studying at UC Berkeley and was crowned Miss Chinese Rose Princess in 2020.
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13 things about Miss Universe Costa Rica 2018 Natalia Carvajal
Natalia Carvajal Sánchez is a prominent Costa Rican actress, publicist, and beauty queen, known for winning Miss Eco Universe 2016 and being a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2018. With extensive television hosting experience, she has participated in various shows and films, continually representing Costa Rica in international beauty pageants.
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Thessaly Zimmerman biography: 21 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2021
Thessaly Zimmerman is an Aruban tennis player and beauty queen known for her advocacy in mental health. She won titles like Miss Teen Aruba International and represented Aruba at Miss Universe 2021. Fluent in multiple languages, she also has a background in modeling, sales, and communications, along with community health initiatives.
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