Abbigail "Abby" Sturgin, a Laotian-Kiwi police officer and model, won Miss Universe New Zealand in 2025. She has previously competed in Miss Earth and Miss World pageants, securing the title of Miss Earth New Zealand in 2017. Sturgin has a degree in accounting and management from Auckland University of Technology.
10 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2025 Sanya Adhikari
Sanya Adhikari represented Nepal at the 74th Miss Universe. Previously, several other contestants represented Nepal in various years, with notable placements by Nagma Shrestha and Manita Devkota. Adhikari, a bilingual model born in 2002, won Miss Universe Nepal 2025 and has traveled extensively for work and education.
13 things about Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi
Johanna Swartbooi, a Namibian entrepreneur and model, won the 29th Miss Namibia title in 2025 and represented Namibia at Miss Universe 2025. Born in Keetmanshoop, she founded the accessory brand ‡Nu/Gôa and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. She has modeled internationally and pursued various media projects.
10 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 Myat Yadanar Soe
Myat Yadanar Soe represented Myanmar in the 74th Miss Universe pageant and is notable as the first Miss Universe from Pyin Oo Lwin. Born in Mandalay, she won the Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 title and holds a mechanical engineering diploma. Despite competing against many candidates, she remained unplaced at the international event.
10 things about Miss Universe Mayotte 2025 Nourya Aboutoihi
Nourya Aboutoihi is a Mahoran beauty queen from Mayotte who made history as the first Miss Universe Mayotte in 2025. She has a strong educational background in environmental sciences and management from various institutions in France. In addition to her pageantry, she is bilingual and has represented Mayotte in significant competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Moldova 2025 Mariana Ignat
Mariana "Maria" Ignat, a German-Moldovan model and law graduate, has represented both Germany and Moldova in multiple beauty pageants including Miss Supranational and Miss Universe. Born in 2001, she holds titles such as Miss Supranational Germany 2023 and Miss Universe Moldova 2025, showcasing her accomplishments in international competitions.
13 things about Miss Universe Mauritius 2025 Aurelie Alcindor
Marie Gopal, a Mauritian sprinter and model, made history as the first mother to represent Mauritius in Miss Universe 2025. Born on March 20, 1994, she has competed in various international athletic events and earned titles like Mrs. Mauritius Universe 2019. She studied in the U.S. and continues to inspire as a beauty queen and athlete.
13 things about Miss Universe Martinique 2025 Celya Abatucci
Célya Emma Abatucci, a trilingual model and activist from Schoelcher, Martinique, won Miss Universe Martinique 2025 at age 31. She participated in the 74th Miss Universe. Abatucci has a background in volunteer work, education in communication and marketing, and significant modeling experience, contributing to various social causes.
13 things about Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 Chloe Lim
Lim Sue Lyn, also known as Chloe, won Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 and represented Malaysia at Miss Universe 2025. A skilled management consultant from Kuala Lumpur, she holds two master's degrees and has extensive international education. Lim enjoys sports, music, and traveling, reflecting her dynamic personal and professional journey.
10 things about Miss Universe Macau 2025 Kristen Feng
Kristen Feng, a Chinese beauty queen, won the Miss Universe Macau 2025 title. An alumna of the University of Warwick and the University of Oxford, she has interned at several financial institutions globally. She represented Macau at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant but did not place. She will graduate in 2026.
