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Julia Ann Cluett, representing Floriana, was crowned Miss Universe Malta 2025 on Thursday, July 3 at Hilton Malta in St Julian's. She edged out 16 other contestants to win the national title. The 27-year-old HR and office coordinator will now prepare to represent Malta at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Beatrice Njoya. Katya Friggieri of Santa Lucija was named first runner-up while Christine Camilleri of Mosta, Karly May Naudi of Sliema, and Angelica Camilleri of St Julian's were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Malta, who is also a model working on social media, holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Malta and a postgraduate diploma in education. She is no stranger to pageantry, having joined the national competition in 2023 and placed first runner-up. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Uni...

Isabella Zabaneh was crowned Miss Universe Belize 2025 in a national competition held Saturday, June 28 at Belize City Civic Center. The 21-year-old beauty succeeds last year's winner Halima Hoy and will now prepare to represent Belize at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Monisha Hyde and Hope Panton were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The rest of the finalists were Imani Jex and Libny Rodriguez. The new Miss Universe Belize was born in Texas, USA, and holds an associate degree in political science and a bachelor in international studies. Isabella's advocacy focuses on empowering young women by instilling in them an unwavering confidence and Christ-centered identity. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Belize (@missuniversebelize) Photos: Quilz Tamay, MADISCO Company / Instagram

Oliwia Mikulska was crowned Miss Polski 2025 in a glittering national competition held on Sunday, June 29 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska. The 20-year-old finance and accounting student bested 23 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Kasandra Zawal.  Julia Czeszak was named first runner-up while Julia Uchrońska, Ewa Bochenko, and Julia Antoszkiewicz were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Polski will now prepare to represent Poland at the 74th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2025) pageant in Thailand this November. Photo: Dorota Tyszka / Miss Polski

Fatima Koné was crowned Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2025 in a national competition held on Saturday, June 28 in Abidjan. The 23-year-old beauty, representing the region on Hambol, edged out 29 other contestants to win the coveted national title. Diane Gouano of N'Zi and Marie-Axelle Gbogou of Folon were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The Comité Miss Cote d'Ivoire (COMICI) has yet to announce which international pageant the new Miss Côte d'Ivoire will participate in. Last year's winner Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala went to the 74th Miss Universe in Mexico while her first runner-up Fatoumata Coulibaly went to the 72nd Miss World competition in India. Photo: Miss Côte d'ivoire / Instagram

The Miss Bolivia 2025 final competition was held on Saturday, June 28 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A total 28 contestants competed for the national titles that were at stake. Four stunning women have been crowned and they will represent Bolivia at the next Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Grand International, and Reina Hispanoamericana pageants. Here are the winners: Miss Bolivia 2025 / Miss Universe Bolivia 2025 - Yessica Hausermann (for Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November) Miss World Bolivia 2025 - Vanessa Kraljevic (for the 73rd Miss World) Miss Grand Bolivia 2025 - Alexandra Rocha (for Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October) Miss Bolivia Hispanoamericana 2025 -  Camila Navarrete (for Reina Hispanoamericana 2026) Miss Bolivia 2024 Juliana Barrientos Gaidrikh crowned her successor at the end of the event. She made the Top 12 at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico and was named one of the gold winners of the Voice for Change competition. Ro...

Pastry chef and model Swann Lavigne from France was proclaimed Mister Supranational 2025 on Saturday, June 28 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. The 25-year-old bested 37 other contestants to win the international male pageant. He succeeds last year's winner Fezile Mkhize from South Africa. Zuemerik Veeris of Curacao, Mauricio Calvo of Mexico, Michael Mazi of Nigeria and Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal of the Philippines were named the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 10 were Tomas Haring of Czech Republic, Mustanir Afif of Indonesia, Anthony Delgado of Puerto Rico, Víctor Battista of Venezuela, and Nguyen Minh Khac of Vietnam Completing the Top 20 were contestants from Canada, Daniel Rodríguez, China, Haoyong Qin, Hong Kong, Wei Zihong, India, Shubham Sharma, Namibia, Mmoloki Samoka, Netherlands, Anthony Henricus, Poland, Adam Wyszyński, South Africa, Luca Pontiggia, Spain, Pablo Herrera, and Thailand, Piyapong Kammeesawang. The c...

Miss Lebanon 2024 first runner-up Sarah Leena Boujaoude has recently been officially appointed as Miss Universe Lebanon 2025. The 20-year-old fashion model and a finance student at the American University of Beirut will represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2025. "My cause is to empower women by promoting self-acceptance and inner beauty," shared the new Miss Universe Lebanon. "In an age where unrealistic beauty standards are imposed, I urge every woman, especially young women, to appreciate themselves as they are and to believe that true beauty starts from within," she added. Sarah Leena will head to Thailand to compete in the 74th Miss Universe pageant this November. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LBCI Lebanon (@lbcilebanon) Photos: Miss Lebanon, Georges Saliba / LBCI Lebanon

Michaela Tomanová was crowned Miss Universe Czech Republic 2025 (Miss Universe Czechia) on Wednesday, June 25 at Chateau de Frontiere in Hlohovec. The 27-year-old mother, model and scientist from Prague will represent the Czech Republic at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Completing the Top 4 finalists were Eva Brožková, Petra Šafránková, and Sarah Duong Vu Thi Thuy. The new Miss Universe Czech Republic became the first national winner under the directorship of fashion designer Sam Dolce. Michaela is a proud mom to a 14-month-old daughter and an advocate for HIV awareness. She entered the competition with a vision to unite science, advocacy, and public voice. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS UNIVERSE ČESKO (@missuniverseczechia) Photos: Eva Výsmeková, Miss Universe Česko / Instagram

Sofia Viola, representing Campania, was crowned Miss Mondo Italia 2025 (Miss World Italy) last June 15 at Ecoresort Le Sirenè in Gallipoli. The 21-year-old aspiring actress from Pozzuoli beat 29 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Lucrezia Mangilli. Gloria Pelari of Lombardia, Elena Colizzi of Puglia, and Alma Hodzic of Emilia Romagna placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. The new Miss World Italy will represent her country at the 74th Miss World competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mondo Italia (@missmondoitalia) Photos: Marco Perulli, Miss Mondo Italia / Instagram

Miss Supranational 2025, the 16th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant, was held on Friday, June 27 at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Eduarda Braum, a 25-year-old presenter, model and influencer from Brazil, bested 65 other contestants to win the international competition. She became the first Brazilian woman to become Miss Supranational. Anna Valencia Lakrini of Germany was named first runner-up while Quishantely Leito of Curacao, Tarah Valencia of the Philippines and Valerie Klepadlo of Puerto Rico were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The Top 12 were Vanessa Hayes of Bolivia, Fabiola Vindas of Costa Rica, Michaela Macháčková of Czech Republic, Lilja Sif Pétursdóttir of Iceland, Kateryna Bilyk of Ukraine, Brittany Feeney of United Kingdom, and Marvelous Sanyaolu of the USA. Completing the Top 24 were from Colombia, Daniela Roldán, Dominican Republic, Karibel Perez, Guatemala, Tokyo Christina Gonzalo, India, Ayushree Malik, Indo...