Lattana Munvilay, a Laotian actor and model, competed in Miss Universe Laos three times and won the title in 2025. She was second runner-up in 2019 and 2022, represented Laos at the Miss Universe 2025 competition, and participated in the MGI All Stars. Munvilay holds a degree in architecture.
Miss Universe Cambodia 2025 Nearysocheata Thai turns 31
Nearysocheata Thai, a Cambodian entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Cambodia at the 74th Miss Universe. Known as Fi Yata, she won Miss Universe Cambodia in 2025. Born in Phnom Penh, she owns a skincare brand and is a single mother. Despite her efforts, she remained unplaced in the competition.
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Hpa-An’s May Grace Parry to represent Myanmar at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
May Grace Parry, an Australian-Burmese model and actress born in Bangladesh, represented Hpa-An, Myanmar, in the 13th Miss Universe Myanmar and won the title in 2026. She studied at the International School of Myanmar and the University of Melbourne, and she is set to compete in the 75th Miss Universe.
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Ica’s Luren Marquez to represent Peru at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan
Luren Leticia Márquez Canales is a Peruvian model and television presenter based in the U.S. She has held titles including Miss Teenager International Peru 2018 and Miss Universe Peru 2026. With a background in business and communication, she has participated in various beauty competitions and worked with major television networks like Telemundo and Univision.
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Miss Universe Ghana 2025 Andromeda Peters turns 38
Andromeda Osam Peters, a licensed psychotherapist and beauty queen of diverse heritage, represented Virginia in Miss United States and Ghana in Miss Universe. Born in Massachusetts, she has a strong background in psychology and theatre. An advocate for mental health, she has participated in various pageants and traveled extensively for her philanthropic work.
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10 things about Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas
Lyshanda Brendon Moyas, a 27-year-old Zimbabwean nurse and model, won Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 and represented her country at the Miss Universe event, reaching the Top 30. With a background in marketing and advocacy for innovation, she has participated in various beauty competitions and works as a brand ambassador for Aura Paints.
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Miss Universe Belgium 2025 Karen Jansen turns 25
Karen Jansen, a Belgian model and entrepreneur, competed in Miss Belgium 2020 and won titles as Miss World Belgium 2025 and Miss Universe Belgium 2025. She participated in prestigious pageants representing Belgium, traveled extensively, and pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology while promoting holistic wellness. Born in 2001, she is currently 24.
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Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 Mahyla Roth crowns successor Mariale Acosta
Mahyla Valeria Roth Benavides, a Swiss-Costa Rican beauty queen, won Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 and competed in Miss International 2022. Born in Alajuela, she studied sociology at the University of California, Riverside. Roth has traveled extensively, represented Costa Rica in various international pageants, and turned 27 in 2026.
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Estonia’s Miss Universe 2025 candidate Brigitta Schaback turns 29
Brigitta Liivak Schaback is an Estonian model and entrepreneur who represented Estonia in Mrs. Globe and Miss Universe contests. She is the first mother to compete in Miss Universe. A TalTech engineering graduate, Schaback is the founder of Voice of Change, focusing on women's empowerment and education initiatives.
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Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2025 Olivia Freeman turns 23
Olivia Margaret Freeman, a finance specialist from the British Virgin Islands, participated in Miss Universe 2025 after winning Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2025. An alumna of Georgia State University, she began a successful academic career and was formerly an intern at the local airport. Freeman was born on May 30, 2003.
