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Midori Monet of the USA was crowned Miss International Queen 2025 on Saturday, September 20 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Thailand. The 26-year-old stunner from Seattle, Washington bested 22 other beauties from around the world to win the prestigious international beauty title for transgender women. She succeeded last year's winner Catalina Marsano from Peru. Besides winning the highly coveted crown, she was also awarded the Preliminary Best Performance and Best National Costume. Olivia Lauren from Cuba and Ha Tam Nhu from Vietnam were announced the first and second runners-up, respectively. Reyna Morocho from Ecuador, Taneung Chanthasenesack from Laos and Anne Patricia Lorenzo from the Philippines completed the Top 6 finalists. The rest of the Top 12 were Isabella Pamplona from Brazil, Mina Amamatsu from Japan, Khleo Ambrose from Malaysia, Tiffany Colleman from Nicaragua, Preeyakorn Pohnprom from Thailand, and Ashlyn Pia from Venenzuela. Originally from Tacoma, the new Miss...

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

Former Miss International Queen winner Solange Dekker was crowned Miss Cosmo Netherlands 2025 on Sunday, September 14 in Amsterdam. The 29-year-old human rights activist from the Dutch capital became the first transgender woman to participate in the Miss Cosmo pageant. She will represent the Netherlands at Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam later this year. Solange succeeded Miss Cosmo 2024 Top 21 Serena Darder Aguilar who recently won Miss International Netherlands 2025 and will head to Miss International 2025 in Tokyo, Japan this November. The new Miss Cosmo Netherlands is no stranger to pageantry. She has previously won Miss International Queen 2023, a prestigious annual international beauty pageant for trans women in Pattaya, Thailand. Road to the 2nd Miss Cosmo: View this post on Instagram A post shared by BAROQCO (@baroqco_official) Photos: Benbatz Fotografie, BAROQCO / 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 ...

Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 on Sunday, September 14 at LaChateau Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The 21-year-old beauty from Dak Lak triumphed over 34 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Vo Le Que Anh. Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan was named first runner-up while Le Thi Thu Tra, Dinh Y Quyen, and La Ngoc Phuong Anh were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Reigning Miss Grand International Christine Juliane Opiaza from the Philippines graced the glittering event as a special guest. The new Miss Grand Vietnam will represent her country at Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand this October. Road to the 13th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Grand Vietnam (@missgrandvnofficial) Photos: Miss Grand Vietnam / Instagram

Rachel Murgel bested nine other contestants to win Miss International Canada 2025 on Sunday, September 14 at Meridian Arts Centre in North York, Toronto. The 24-year-old McMaster University alumna from Toronto, Ontario will represent Canada at the Miss International 2025 pageant in Tokyo, Japan this November. Ariel Jingjing Cao and Patricia Rosalyn Seward were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International Canada holds a bachelor's degree in arts and science, and a double minor in business and English literature. Rachel became the first winner under the new Miss International Canada national director, "Big Brother Canada" star Sindy Nguyen. No stranger to pageantry, she previously held the title of Miss Supranational Canada and went on to compete in Miss Supranational 2024 in Poland. "Stepping into this experience was about honouring my story and amplifying my purpose. It was about standing confidently in who I am to show young women ...

Katia Buchicchio, representing Basilicata, was crowned Miss Italy 2025 on Monday, September 15 at PalaSavelli in Porto San Giorgio. The 18-year-old dentistry student from Anzi bested 39 other contestants to win the prestigious national title. Rhythmic gymnastics coach Asia Campanelli, 19, and modern literature student Fanny Tardioli, 24, placed second and third, respectively. Alessia Pelliccioni, Arianna Garofalo, Ludovica Lombardi, Alice Petagna, and Annarosa Cascone were the rest of the Top 8 finalists. Meet the new Miss Italia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Italia (@missitalia) Photos: Miss Italia / Instagram

Josephine Bøttger was crowned Miss Denmark 2025 on Sunday, September 14 at the inconic Cirkusbygningen (Circus Building) in the heart of Copenhagen. The 24-year-old freelance ballet dancer from Hillerød triumphed over 29 other contestants to win the highly coveted national beauty title. Zelina Casa was announced the first runner-up while Amalie Møller, Signe Bonde, and Ela Ücler were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 finalists were Camilla Nicki Andersen, Maria Marlene Normann, Michelle Marcojos, Rebecca Kongsfelt and Zainab Salem. At the same event, Vicky Rebella Riis, a 20-year-old store assistant from Nuuk was crowned Miss Greenland 2025. The Miss Denmark Organization has yet to announce which international pageant the new Miss Denmark will be sent to compete in. Last year's winner Emma Heyst was appointed Miss World Denmark and went on to compete in the 72nd Miss World competition last May in Hyderabad, India. ...

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