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Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu will make her Bollywood debut with "Baaghi 4" which is scheduled for release on September 5. India's third Miss Universe winner will star alongside Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, and Sonam Bajwa. The upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller was directed by A. Harsha and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. "Baaghi 4" will be the fourth installment in the "Baaghi" film series. Its official trailer was released on August 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) Photos: Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Nadiadwala Grandson / Instagram

Nicole Peiliker-Visser was crowned Miss Universe Bonaire 2025 on Saturday, August 16 at Delfins Beach Resort in Kralendijk. The 41-year-old mother of four will represent Bonaire at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds Ruby Pouchet who participated in the 73rd Miss Universe last year in Mexico. "This is the moment I've been preparing for my moment to sit before the judges, not just as a candidate, but as a woman of 41 who carries resilience, clarity, and an unwavering dream," shared the new Miss Universe Bonaire prior to winning her beauty title. "Today, my voice becomes my power, my story becomes my legacy, and my presence becomes my message: that it is never too late to rise, to shine, and to inspire," she added. Nicole made history as the oldest contestant to compete in the Miss Universe pageant since the organization abolished the age limit rule. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and an associate's in fashion m...

Queensland's Lexie Brant was proclaimed the winner of Miss Universe Australia 2025 on Friday, August 15 at Crown Perth in Burswood, Western Australia. The 21-year-old model from Brisbane bested 29 other contestants to win the national competition. She will represent Australia at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Ivy Prempeh was named first runner-up while Cara Mooney, Bianca Black, and Ash Donner were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 finalists were Nadia Delis, Georgia Dewstow-Smith, Chloe Hardy and Asha Cooper. The new Miss Universe Australia was crowned by her predecessor Zoe Creed who participated in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Lexie is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in occupation therapy. Besides her studies and professional modelling, she works at Brisbane Private Hospital. As Miss Universe Australia, she hopes to advocate for the importance of early childhood development, w...

Zashely Alicea Rivera, representing Dorado, was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2025 on Thursday, August 14 at Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce in San Juan. The 25-year-old psychology graduate, professional ballet dancer and model will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Samarys Barbot Arroyo of Jayuya was named first runner-up while Isys Arimar Santos Crespo of  Vieques, Marisabel Rivera Negrón of Ponce and  Aneichka Maldonado Torres of Canóvanas were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Puerto Rico succeeded last year's winner  Jennifer Colón Alvarado who made the Top 12 at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr) Photos: Josian Bruno / Wapa Digital

Palestine is set to debut at the Miss Universe pageant this year with the recently appointed Miss Universe Palestine 2025 Nadeen Ayoub. The 27-year-old sustainability advocate and founder of Olive Green Academy made the official announcement on social media. She wrote, "I am honored to announce that for the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at Miss Universe." In her statement, Nadine is dedicating her upcoming stint on the international stage to the people of Gaza and Palestine. "I represent every Palestinian woman and child whose strength the world needs to see," she shared online. "We are more than our suffering—we are resilience, hope, and the heartbeat of a homeland that lives on through us," she added. No stranger to pageantry, the first-ever Miss Universe Palestine has previously joined the Miss Earth pageant in 2022 and made the Top 4 among 85 contestants. Nadine will head to Thailand to represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025 this N...

A total of 23 stunning women are currently vying for the highly coveted title and crown of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2025. The preliminary competition took place on Sunday, August 10 at Teatro Tapia. After showcasing their swuimsuit and evening gown performances, contestants from Dorado, Vieques, Ponce, Carolina, Jayuya, and Morovis bagged the special awards. Hosted by José Santana and Diane Ferrer, the much awaited final gala will be held this Thursday, August 14 at Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce in San Juan. The show will broadcast on Wapa Televisión, Wapa América, Wapa+, and wapa.tv/envivo. Former titleholder Karla Guilfú Acevedo and former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera will be among the distinguished panel of judges who will choose the next queen. The ultimate winner of this year's competition will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Who will succeed last year's winner Jennifer Colón Alvarado? One of these 23 beauties ...

Hannah Arends was crowned Miss Universe Aruba 2025 on Sunday, August 10 at the Paseo Herencia Ballroom in Noord. The 28-year-old bested three other beauties to win the national title. She will represent Aruba at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Emily van Spaandonk, Sammie van Pinxteren and Tishaina Silvania were the rest of the contestants who are also expected to compete in various international pageants. The new Miss Universe Aruba succeeded last year's winner Anouk Eman who made the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Hannah is originally from Savaneta and is a graduate of the University of Aruba with a bachelor's degree in law. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carmen Steffens Aruba 👠👗👙👜 (@carmensteffensaruba) Photos: Clickit Aruba, Jonnatan Valencia / Carmen Steffens Aruba

Jennifer Ventura Marte emerged as the winner of Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2025 on Sunday, August 10 at Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito in Santo Domingo. The 27-year-old civil engineer from Barahona bested 28 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Jearmanda Ramos of Punta Cana and Criselys Garcia of Peravia were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Delia Mejia of San Jose de Ocoa, Anita Maspons of Santo Domingo Guzman, and Delisa Francisco of Maria Trinidad Sanchez rounded out the Top 6 finalists. This year's competition was hosted by Mexican actor Clovis Nienow and Venezuelan personality Jessica Pereira. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark graced the show as a special guest. The new Miss Universe Dominican Republic succeeded last year's winner Celinee Santos who made the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. R...

Tahiti Seymour was crowned Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2025 on Saturday, August 9 at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. The 22-year-old model and speaker from Bodden Town will represent the Cayman Islands at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Genesis Ryan was named first runner-up while Gileen MacDonald, and Tiona Miller were announced the second and third runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Cayman Islands succeeds last year's winner Raegan Rutty who was proclaimed one of the silver finalists for Voice For Change at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Tahiti holds a degree in politics and international relations from Queen Mary University of London. She also speaks Spanish and Mandarin. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Cayman Islands (@officialmissuniversecayman) Photos: David Goddard / Miss Universe Cayman Islands

Gabrielle Henry bested over 20 other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 on Saturday, August 9 at AC Hotel in Kingston. The 28-year-old medical doctor will represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Rachel Silvera. Apart from winning Miss Universe Jamaica, she also bagged the Best in Swimwear, Personality Award, Media Challenge, and the Altruism Award. Troy-Ann Anderson and Matea Smith were announced the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Jamaica won her coveted national title in her second attempt. She already joined the pageant in 2023 and became one of the Top 6 finalists. Gabrielle is an ophthalmology resident at the University Hospital of the West Indies. A passionate advocate for the visually impaired, she founded the See Me Foundation to help members of the visually impaired community of Jamaica. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Insta...

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. Road to...

Bereniece Dickenson was proclaimed the winner of Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2025 last Friday, August 1 at Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Kew Town Settlement. The 22-year-old architecture and building technology graduate from Salt Cay will represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Selena Grant, 24, from Providenciales, was announced as first runner-up and bagged the Best Costume award. The rest of the contestants, Aaliyah Elliott and Farrah Grant were awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Impact, respectively. The new Miss Universe Turks and Caicos by her predecessor, last year's winner Raynae Myers. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bereniece Dickenson (@bereniece_dm) Photos: Miss Universe Turks and Caicos, Bereniece Dickenson / Instagram