R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is a Filipino-American fashion designer and beauty queen from Texas. She made history by being the first Miss Texas USA of Filipino descent and later won the Miss USA title. In 2023, she crowned Miss Universe 2023, making her the ninth American Miss Universe. She is also a sustainability advocate in fashion.
13 things about Miss Universe USA 2025 Audrey Eckert
Audrey Eckert, born in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a prominent beauty queen who has participated in Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. A graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she advocates for digital safety and female empowerment. In 2025, she won both Miss USA and finished as a semifinalist in Miss Universe.
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13 things about Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 Nadia Mejia
Nadia Grace Eicher Mejia is an American-Ecuadorian beauty queen from Diamond Bar, California. A notable competitor, she won Miss California USA 2016 and later represented Ecuador in Miss Universe 2025. With a background in pageantry, including multiple titles, she speaks English and Spanish and has a diverse cultural heritage.
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13 things about Miss Arizona USA 2012 Erika Kirk
Erika Lane Frantzve Kirk, an Arizona native and beauty queen, represented her state in Miss USA 2012. A graduate of multiple universities, she is a successful businesswoman and became CEO of Turning Point USA after her husband’s assassination in 2025. They have two children together and she launched a faith-based clothing line.
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13 things about Miss Delaware USA 2025 Tetra Shockley
Tetra Shaylice Whaley Shockley, a family lawyer from Camden, Delaware, gained recognition as Miss Delaware USA 2025 and competed in Miss USA 2025. With a solid educational background, she has held various legal positions and is co-owner of a law firm. Tetra is married and has two children, Tierra and Jaden.
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10 things about Miss Utah USA 2025 Elle Hinojosa
Elle Hinojosa, a Hispanic-American entrepreneur and model from San Antonio, Texas, represented Utah in Miss USA 2025. She won Miss Utah USA 2025 and walked in New York Fashion Week 2025. A trained facilitator with the One Love Foundation, Elle educates on unhealthy relationships and founded Mention Medical, a fashion-forward brand.
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13 things about Miss Washington USA 2025 Carisa Erickson
Carisa Mae Brown Erickson is a beauty queen, writer, actor, and model from Oregon. She competed in multiple Miss Oregon USA contests and won titles including America's Most Beautiful Mrs. Washington 2023. Married with three children, she has openly shared her struggles with anxiety and postpartum depression, recently joining Model Management Group.
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13 things about Miss West Virginia USA 2025 Erin Wellman
Erin Wellman, a beauty queen from Princeton, West Virginia, participated in Miss West Virginia USA multiple times, winning in 2025. She is a Marshall University graduate and a medical scribe. Wellman advocates for blood donation and has traveled internationally, including visits to Italy and the Bahamas. She competed in Miss USA 2025.
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13 things about Miss Montana USA 2025 Juliana Wilson
Juliana Robbins Wilson, notable for her appearances on "American Ninja Warrior," is an accomplished beauty queen, social media strategist, and mental health first aider from Montana. A Union University alumna, she has earned various titles including Mrs. Tennessee United States 2019 and Mrs. Cosmos United States 2022, and is Miss Montana USA 2025.
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10 things about Miss North Dakota USA 2025 Olivia Redding
Olivia "Liv" Redding, from Burlington, North Dakota, will represent her state at the 74th Miss USA pageant. Born in 2005, she is the youngest of four siblings; her sister was Miss North Dakota USA 2019. Liv has a background in volleyball, is pursuing a medical degree, and has a passion for singing.
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