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Sanly Liuu was crowned Miss Universe Indonesia 2025 in a glittering event held on Monday, September 22 in Jakarta. The 29-year-old entrepreneur and influencer also bagged the Fan Favorite award. She will now prepare to represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Rita Nurmaliza and Kirana Larasati were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Merry Puteri was awarded Miss Elegance. The new Miss Universe Indonesia received her crown from last year's winner Clara Shafira Krebs who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanly Liuu (@sanlyliuu) Photos: Miss Universe Indonesia, Sanly Liuu / Instagram

The Miss Universe Organization has officially confirmed that Puerto Rico will be the host country for the Miss Universe 2026 pageant. Puerto Rican politician Jenniffer González Colón also made an announcement in a conference held on Tuesday, September 23 in San Juan. The 75th Miss Universe edition will be held in November 2026 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, the largest indoor entertainment and sports arena in Puerto Rico. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark was present at the conference alongside former winners from Puerto Rico — Deborah Carthy-Deu (1985), Dayanara Torres (1993), Denise Quiñones (2001), and Zuleyka Rivera (2006). Next year's competition will be the fourth Miss Universe edition to take place in Puerto Rico after 1972 (Dorado), 2001 (Bayamón), and 2002 (San Juan). Contestants from 135 countries and territories around the world are expected to compete for the crown. Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and unincorporated U....

Lizzie Li Shi Yi was crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong 2025 in a star-studded event on Saturday, September 20 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai. The 27-year-old beauty triumphed over 14 other contestants to clinch the coveted title. Aside from winning the crown, she also bagged the Miss Photogenic award. Michelle Young Ka Sin and Esther Tam Chin Ching were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Jane Sela Wong and Evangeline Luo Wan Ding rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Hong Kong succeeded last year's winner Joanne Rhodes. She will now prepare to represent Hong Kong at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zetrix Miss Universe Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (@miss.universe.hk) Photos: Miss Universe Hong Kong / Instagram

Tangia Zaman Methila was crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2025 in a special ceremony held on Thursday, September 18 in Dhaka. The 33-year-old model, TV host and film actress previously won Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 but was unable to compete in the Miss Universe pageant due to travel restrictions. "Despite challenges in 2020, my spirit remained unbroken. This victory is a testament to perseverance and dreams. Grateful for your support and love. Together, let's shine brighter," she wrote online. The new Miss Universe Bangladesh succeeded last year's titleholder Aniqa Alam and will now prepare to represent her country at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Bangladesh (@missuniversebangladeshofficial) Photos: Miss Universe Bangladesh / Instagram

The final date and venue for this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants have been officially revealed on Monday, September 15. Reno, Nevada will once again host the prestigious national events for the fourth time after 2019, 2022, and 2023. It is a tourist destination known for its casino gambling and proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Miss Teen USA 2025 will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort on October 23 while the much awaited Miss USA 2025 final show will happen on October 24. The competitions will be the first edition of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA under the directorship of Thomas Brodeur, who acquired the franchise from previous national director Laylah Rose. The next Miss USA will succeed Alma Cooper and will represent the USA at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Addie Carver will also crown her successor at the culmination of Miss Teen USA 2025. Here's the official reveal: View this post on Instagram A post ...

Alena Kucheruk bested over 20 other contestants to win Miss Belarus 2025 on Friday, September 12 at the Sports Palace in Minsk. The 18-year-old music student from Polotsk is now expected to represent Belarus at the 74th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2025) pageant in Thailand this November. Aliya Korotkaya and Tatiana Marchuk were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Belarus was crowned by her predecessor, Miss Belarus 2023 Eleonora Kachalovskaya, who participated in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Photo: Miss Belarus / Instagram

Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2025 on Saturday, September 13 at Sala Placido Domingo (Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas) in Zapopan, Jalisco. The 24-year-old designer from Teapa, Tabasco triumphed over 30 other contestants to win the coveted national title. She will represent Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Fernanda Vázquez of Nuevo León was named first runner-up while Yoana Gutiérrez of Jalisco, Ana Ramírez of Nayarit, and Alejandra Díaz de León of San Luis Potosí were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark graced the event as special guest while former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera from Puerto Rico was part of the panel of judges. The new Miss Universe Mexico succeeded last year's winner María Fernanda Beltrán who placed second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico City. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram ...

Thai Neary Socheata, also known as Fiyata, was crowned Miss Universe Cambodia 2025 in a national competition held on Friday, September 12 at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. THe 30-year-old singer, actress and model edged out 19 other beauties to win the opportunity of representing her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Sokea Kimleang and Pich Votey Saravody were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Moun Chanoun and Houn Srey Khouch rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Cambodia succeeded last year's winner who made history after placing the Top 30 among 125 contestants at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. "I’ve been living in the box and hide myself from this beautiful world for so long then now I decided to get out from it and go show what I have inside of me to this big world," Fiyata shared online. "The important thing I want you to learn from me today is to believe in yoursel...

Kincső Dezsényi was crowned Miss Universe Hungary 2025 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 13 at the Budapest Operetta Theatre. The 21-year-old model beat nine other contestants to win the title. She will now prepare to represent Hungary at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Bogi Tóth was named first runner-up while Veronika Bárány finished as the second runner-up. Boglárka Szentpéteri, Kitti Hatos and Alexandra Lőrinc were awarded Miss Charity, Miss People's Choice, and Miss Natural, respectively. The new Miss Universe Hungary succeeded last year's winner Nóra Kenéz who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Hungary ®️ (@missuniversehungary_) Photos: Lexy Belenyesi / Miss Universe Hungary

Chloe Lim Sue Lyn beat 15 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 on Friday, September 12 at The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from winning the exquisite "Eternal Blossom" crown by A Vintage Collezione, the 27-year-old management consultant from Kuala Lumpur also bagged the Miss Love Life, Miss Fitness and Miss Spritzer awards. Business advisor Priyaa Simmi and model Jen Li were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. This year's event themed "Redefining Your Journey" was hosted by renowned TV personalities Hansen Lee and Nadia Heng. The new Miss Universe Malaysia succeeded last year's winner Sandra Lim who made the Top 30 among 125 contestants at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Chloe will now prepare to represent Malaysia at the highly anticipated Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. "This has been one of the most transformative journeys of my life. I am truly humbled and honored to b...