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Miss Universe 2025, the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, is currently being held in Thailand. With just under a week to go, a new Miss Universe will soon be crowned in Bangkok. Amid all the drama, contestants from more than 100 countries and territories have just completed their trips to Phuket and Pattaya, where they participated in the swimsuit fashion show and held their closed-door interviews. They are now back in the Thai capital Bangkok, preparing and rehearsing for the upcoming national costume, preliminary, and final competitions at Impact Arena. Let's take a look at the contestants who have stood out in the competition thus far. Meet our Top 20 pre-prelim favorites: (in alphabetical order) Bangladesh – Tangia Methila Bolivia – Yessica Hausermann Brazil – Gabriela Lacerda Chile – Inna Moll Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarin Côte d'Ivoire – Olivia Yacé Croatia – Laura Gnjatovic Cuba – Lina Luaces Curaçao – Camille Thomas France – Ève Gilles Guadeloupe – Oph...

Mística Nuñez, representing Falcón, was crowned Miss Venezuela World 2025 in a national competition held at the Studio 1 of Venevisión on Wednesday, November 12 in Caracas. The 24-year-old pharmacist and medical student succeeds last year's titleholder Valeria Cannavò and will represent Venezuela at the Miss World 2026 competition. Aside from Mística, two other beauties were crowned in the national pageant. Valeria Di Martino, a 20-year-old medical student representing Zulia, was proclaimed Miss International Venezuela 2025 and will head to Japan next year for the Miss International 2026 pageant. Silvia Maestre Camero of Apure, a 27-year-old social communication graduate, clinched the title of Miss Supranational Venezuela 2025 and will go to Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland next summer. Completing the Top 7 finalists were the representatives of Amazonas, María Evangelista Alayón, Mérida, Milena Soto, Monagas, Gabriela Villegas, and Yaracuy, Gabriela de la Cruz. The new Miss World ...

Ignacia Fernández, representing Las Condes, was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 in a national competition held on Sunday, November 9 in Santiago. The 27-year-old vocalist and model bested 19 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Chile at the 73rd Miss World pageant. Melissa Campillay of Viña del Mar and Renata Arriagada of Valparaíso placed second and third, respectively. Completing the Top 5 were Macarena Maira of Lo Barnechea and Karol Eberl of La Reina. The new Miss World Chile is the lead vocalist of a death metal band Decessus and is an advocate for animal rights. She was crowned by her predecessor, commercial pilot Francisca Lavandero, who partcipated in Miss World 2025 last May in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. "I couldn't be more happier and grateful. I embrace this beautiful challenge with all my energy and heart, dedicated to representing my country in the best way possible," Ignacia shared online. "I promise to give it my all, with pa...

Miss Universe 2025, the 74th Miss Universe competition is set to take place on Friday, November 21 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark will hand over her crown to her successor at the conclusion of the event. This year's much-talked-about edition marked Thailand's fourth time hosting the prestigious beauty pageant after 1992, 2005, and 2018. Following the withdrawal of several countries including Cameroon, Germany, Iceland, Kenya, Mongolia, and Montenegro, 122 contestants from various countries and territories are left competing for the coveted international beauty title. The competition has welcomed the debuts of Miss Universe Latina, Cape Verde, Mayotte, Palestine, and Rwanda as well as the return of Ghana, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo, Panama, Slovenia, South Africa and Sweden. Bonaire and Rwanda, both 42 years old, are the oldest participants this year while 18-year-old Belarus and Ireland are the youngest. For the fir...

The Miss Iceland Organization has announced today that Miss Universe Iceland 2025 Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor has withdrawn from the 74th Miss Universe pageant. In an official statement released on social media, the organization said that the 21-year-old psychology student from Viðey has been ill for the past few days. The statement also stated: "She is thankfully recovering but we are devastated to announce that, due to personal reasons, she has made the difficult decision of withdrawing from the Miss Universe competition in Thailand." Helena was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2025 (Miss Iceland 2025) in Reykjavik last April. She earned the title of Miss Universe Iceland 2025 and the opportunity to represent her country at Miss Universe 2025. Prior to her departure to join the prestigious pageant a week ago she said: "Representing my beautiful country on the Miss Universe stage is an honor beyond words. I carry with me the spirit and strength of Iceland." Vie...

Natálie Puškinová was crowned Miss Earth 2025 during the 25th and silver anniversary edition of the Miss Earth pageant on Wednesday, November 5 at Okada Manila in the Philippines. The 21-year-old model and student representing the Czech Republic bested over 70 other contestants to win the international beauty title. Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir of Iceland, Trinh My Anh of Vietnam, and Waree Ngamkham of Thailand were crowned the elemental queens Miss Earth Air, Miss Earth Water, and Miss Earth Fire, respectively. The Top 8 finalists and runners-up were from Brazil, Laila Frizon, Chile, Nathalie Briones, Philippines, Joy Barcoma, and Ukraine, Maria Zheliaskova while the rest of the Top 12 were from Ethiopia, Delina Girma, Mexico, Génesis Vera, Poland, Justyna Roguska, and Russia, Elizaveta Guryanova. Completing the Top 25 semifinalists were the representatives of Argentina, Canada, India, Italy, Korea, Macau, Moldova, Namibia, Netherlands, Northern Marianas, Peru, South Africa, and the UA...

The 74th Miss Universe pageant has officially commenced in Bangkok, Thailand, as over 120 beauties from across the world gather to vie for the most coveted crown. Clad in their arrival ensembles, the contestants were escorted to the Chatrium Hotel & Residence Riverside Bangkok, one of the official accommodations for this year's event. Following their arrivals, among the initial official activities lined up for the contestants were registrations, photoshoots, fittings, and rehearsals for the grand finale. The upcoming two weeks of the competition promise thrilling experiences, including a city tour of Bangkok and an exciting trip to Phuket and Pattaya City. Miss Universe 2025 will reach its climax with a much-anticipated final show on November 21 at Impact Arena, where the reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark, will crown her successor. Early favorites include contestants from Thailand , the Philippines , Venezuela , Côte d’Ivoire , France , Chile , Puerto ...

The Mister RNB España 2025 final gala was held on Saturday, October 25 at Teatro Auditorio Salou (TAS) in Salou, Tarragona. After a thrilling week at the Alannia Salou Resort, 52 handsome contestants from across Spain fought fiercely for the coveted national titles on the line. Swann Lavigne (Mister Supranational 2025) from France, Kirk Bondad (Mister International 2025) from the Philippines, and Spain's very own Alejandro Ortega ( Mister Global 2025) were special guests at the event. Meet the winners: Mister RNB España Supranacional 2026  (Mister Supranational Spain 2026) - Mister Pontevedra, Guillermo Lago, 18 years old, from the municipality of Redondela in Ría de Vigo. Mister RNB España Internacional 2026 (Mister International Spain 2026) - Mister Tarragona, Ricard Lorenzo, 26 years old, from Reus, Tarragona. Mister RNB España Global 2026  (Mister Global Spain 2026) - Mister La Rioja, Abel Villamor, 18 years old, from Logrono. They will represent Spain at Mister Supranati...

Thailand, the "Land of Smiles" is all set to host over 100 beautiful and remarkable women from different countries and territories around the world to compete in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. According to the Miss Universe Organization, the theme for this year's event is "The Power of Love," which celebrates love as a force that empowers, breaks barriers, and inspires positive change across the world. Here are the schedule of events and activities: Nov 2 - Delegate Arrivals (Registration / Shooting / Fitting / Rehearsal) Nov 3 - Nov 4 - Registration / Shooting / Fitting / Rehearsal Nov 5 - Rehearsal, Official Press Conference & Sashing Ceremony Nov 6 - City Tour in Bangkok Nov 7 - Delegates Departure to Phuket Nov 8 - Kora Beach Resort Gala Dinner Nov 9 - Yona Beach Club Nov 10 - Carnival Magic / Parade Nov 11 - Phuket Cultural activities Nov 12 - Departure to Pattaya City Nov 13 - Rehearsal Nov 14 - Swimsuit Fashion Show: Columbia Picture Aqua...