Miss Universe Canada 2025 is Jaime VandenBerg


Jaime VandenBerg was announced the winner of Miss Universe Canada 2025 on Saturday, August 9 at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor, Ontario.

The 28-year-old international model and actress from Lethbridge, Alberta will represent Canada at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November.

Karmen Brar was named first runner-up while Jabili Kandula, Malayika Kwizera, and Kamuahao Hei weret the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively.

The new Miss Universe Canada was crowned by her predecessor Ashley Callingbull who made the Top 12 at Miss Universe 2024 held last November in Mexico.

Jamie is no stranger to pageantry, having joined the 71st Miss World competition last year in Mumbai, India and made the Top 40 among 112 contestants.

She holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the the University of Lethbridge. Her commitment to philanthropy led to her recognition with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the International Diana Award.

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Photos: Ava Bergs, Miss Universe Canada / Instagram

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