Andrea Piecuch to represent US Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia

Andrea Piecuch, 25, will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in Miss Universe 2019. Born in Virginia, she has Polish, African-American, and Cherokee roots. Piecuch won the title at Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2019 amid controversy over her ties to the islands. The Miss Universe pageant is set for December 8, 2019.

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Miss Universe 2019 venue is Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia

The Miss Universe 2019 coronation will occur on December 8 at Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta, featuring over 90 candidates. Steve Harvey will host the event, broadcast live on Fox and Telemundo. This edition introduces participants from Bangladesh and Equatorial Guinea, with a new crown created by Mouawad for the winner.

Coco Arayha Suparurk, 24, Thai lady who body-shamed Catriona Gray, is Miss Grand International 2019 second runner-up

Coco Arayha Suparurk, 24, Thailand, almost won Miss Grand International 2019. She was the second runner-up of the seventh edition of the international beauty pageant Nawat Itsaragrisil founded in 2013. Hosted by Leo Aldana, 35, of Venezuela and Miss Grand International 2018 Clara Sosa, 26, of Paraguay, the Miss Grand International 2019 coronation night took … Continue reading Coco Arayha Suparurk, 24, Thai lady who body-shamed Catriona Gray, is Miss Grand International 2019 second runner-up

Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza spits on Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina

The world seems to be too small for Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza and Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina. The two co-star in ABS-CBN series "Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos." Versoza plays a villain named Dulce Silverio in "Los Bastardos" while Medina's character Francesca Elizabeth "Isay" Navarro is one of the protagonists. While filming … Continue reading Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza spits on Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina

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Incheon, South Korea’s Lee Yeon Joo to compete at Miss Universe 2019

Lee Yeon Joo, 20, will represent South Korea at Miss Universe 2019. She is 64th beauty queen to represent her home country in the international beauty pageant. Born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, Lee works as a fashion model. She is 5'10". On September 5, 2019, Lee was crowned Miss Universe Korea 2019 at the … Continue reading Incheon, South Korea’s Lee Yeon Joo to compete at Miss Universe 2019

Montego Bay’s Iana Tickle Garcia to represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia

Iana Olivia Tickle Garcia, a 19-year-old model from Montego Bay, Jamaica, was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2019 on September 1. She will represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta. Garcia emphasizes youth involvement in society and aims to make a difference for her country.

Mosfellsbær, Iceland’s Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir to compete at Miss Universe 2019

Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, 19, was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2019 and will compete in Miss Universe 2019 as the 45th contestant from Iceland. Despite facing discrimination due to her mixed race, she aims to advocate for victims of bullying. Her goal includes improving education in impoverished areas.

Tsolo’s Zozibini Tunzi is South Africa’s Miss Universe 2019 candidate in Atlanta, Georgia

Zozibini Tunzi, 25, will represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2019 after winning Miss South Africa 2019. Born in Tsolo and educated in Cape Town, she aims to become the third South African Miss Universe. The pageant will be held on December 8, 2019, hosted by Steve Harvey in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray supports Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Nevada

Reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao showcased Filipino pride at the "Welterweight Supremacy" event in Las Vegas. Pacquiao won against Keith Thurman via split decision, improving his record. Other Filipino fighters also competed, with Gray notably supporting her compatriots by waving the Philippine flag.

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Miss Universe Vietnam Hhen Nie visits Philippines

Miss Universe Vietnam 2018, Hhen Nie, visited the Philippines, where she enjoyed trying the local dried fish dish, tuyo. On February 2, 2019, she is set to speak at the 22nd Regional Youth Congress, invited by activist Francis Padua Papica. Papica highlighted Nie as a role model, appreciating her inspiring story.