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Havana, Cuba – A historic milestone in Cuban pageantry has been achieved as two sisters, Rachel Chang and Jennifer Chang, have been crowned to represent Cuba at two of the most prestigious international beauty pageants in the world. In a dazzling coronation ceremony filled with culture and elegance, the sisters made history as the first Cuban siblings to simultaneously hold national beauty titles. The event was held on August 16 in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. Rachel Chang, Miss Earth Cuba 2025, is a bilingual attorney, author, award-winning journalist, and former NFL cheerleader. With her advocacy "Silver Lining" which was inspired by her book The Little Fire Princess, Rachel is dedicated to empowering children and youth by encouraging them to embrace their inner fire to inspire change, heal, and shine. She will represent Cuba at the 25th anniversary edition of the Miss Earth pageant, a global platform promoting environmental protection and sustainability. Miss Earth 2025 will ...

Veena Praveenar Singh bested 76 other contestants to win Miss Universe Thailand 2025 in a spectacular show on Saturday, August 23 at MGI Hall in Bangkok. The 29-year-old beauty representing the province of Saraburi will now prepare to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Praewwanich Ruangthong of Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and Naruemol Phimphakdee of Phuket were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Kamonporn Thongphon of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Amandine Grasset of Pathum Thani rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Thailand was crowned by former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova from Canada. She made history as the first woman of Indian descent to win the national title. Veena was born in Chiang Mai to Indian parents and is a graduate of Thammasat University in Bangkok with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies. No stranger to pageantry, she has previously joined the national pageant three ti...

Tonight, 77 contestants representing various Thai provinces will compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe Thailand 2025. Hosted by TV presenter Matthew Deane and former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova, the highly anticipated national pageant will be held at MGI Hall in Bangkok. Live streaming will be available on Grand TV official YouTube channel from 7 p.m. local time. This year's competition will be the first edition since Thai media personality and businessman Nawat Itsaragrisil took over the license for Miss Universe Thailand from TPN Global. The next Miss Universe Thailand will represent the "Land of Smiles" at Miss Universe 2025 to be held in the country this November. Among the heavy favorites for the crown include the representative of Saraburi province Veena Praveenar Singh who already joined the competition three times. Former Miss Supranational Thailand representing Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Praewwanich Ruangthong, who placed first runner-up at Miss Suprana...

Manika Vishwakarma was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in a national competition held on Monday, August 18 in Jaipur. The 22-year-old model and student from Rajasthan will now prepare to represent India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. At the same event, Roosh Sindhu from Gujarat was crowned Miss International India 2025 and will head to Miss International 2025, also this November, in Tokyo, Japan. Tanya Sharma, Mehak Dhingra, Amishi Kaushik, and Sarangthem Nirupama were named the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's pageant was the second edition held under Glamanand Group. Over 40 contestants competed for the coveted national title. The new Miss Universe India succeeded last year's winner Rhea Singha who placed in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manika Vishwakarma (@mani_navrang) Photos: VJ Suraj, ...

Russian model, television host, and psychologist Kseniya Alexandrova has died following a horrible car accident last month in Tver Oblast. According to multiple sources, the 30-year-old was in the passenger when an elk ran onto the road and crashed through the car windshield. Her husband luckily survived. She suffered a head injury and was hospitalized in the intensive care unit of Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine but died on August 12. Her tragic and untimely death came only four months after she got married. Kseniya was named first runner-up at Miss Russia 2017 and represented her country at the 66th Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The Miss Universe Organization shared a special tribute for its former contestant social media. "Her grace, beauty, and spirit left an unforgettable mark on the Miss Universe family and beyond. May her memory continue to inspire kindness, strength, and love in all those who were fortunate enough to know her," said th...

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...