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Miss Grand Ohio Ivana Garcia was crowned Miss Grand USA 2025 in a national competition held last Monday, August 18 in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old model and entrepreneur will represent the USA at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. She succeeds last year's winner Cora Griffen. Andrea Valentina Nunez of East Coast was named first runner-up while Rachelle di Stasio of Washington, Christianah Adejokun of Southern States, and Emely Aleman of Tennessee were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Shirley Ramirez of Florida, Perpetua Smith of New York, Janiya Pipkin of North Carolina, April Rodriguez of South, and MeKayla Burnett of West Coast. Christine Juliane Opiaza, the reigning Miss Grand International from the Philippines, attended the event as a special guest. Originally from Venezuela, the new Miss Grand USA moved to the United States at the age of 15 with a heart full of dreams and a deep love for modeling and pageantr...

Chandini Baljor bested seven other contestants to win Miss Universe Guyana 2025 on Saturday, August 23 at Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. The 22-year-old medical student and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent Guyana at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Malika Allicock and Khadesia Walker were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Guyana was crowned by her predecessor Ariana Blaize who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Chandini holds an associate degree natural sciences. She is currently pursuing her medical studies at the University of Guyana and her bachelor's degree in public health at Texila American University. Beyond her academic and creative pursuits, she is a passionate advocate for mental health, general healthcare, animal welfare, and youth empowerment. No stranger to pageantry, she was previously appointed Miss Teen Charm Guyana 2022 and proudly represented her...

Emma Mary Tiglao was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025 on Sunday, August 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 30-year-old model, host, and news anchor from Pampanga bested 28 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner and reigning Miss Grand International Christine Juliane Opiaza. Anita Rose Gomez of Zambales, Francesca Beatriz McLelland of Aklan, Michelle Arceo of Taguig, and Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh of Quezon City were crowned Miss Asia Pacific International, Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Tourism World, and Face of Beauty Philippines 2025, respectively. Margarette Briton of Bicol Region was named first runner-up while Beatriz Angela Ocampo of Rizal Province finished as the second runner-up. The new Miss Grand Philippines is no stranger to pageantry, having joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2014 and 2019, and Miss World Philippines 2015. She also competed in Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt and made the Top 20. Emma will now pre...

Naisae Yona was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2025 in a national competition held on Saturday, August 23 at The Super Dome in Masaki. The 28-year-old economic graduate, a mother and entrepreneur from Dar es Salaam will represent Tanzania at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Celline Mollel and Shifa Adam were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 5 were Brenda Callixte and Rania Khalid. This year's glittering competition was hosted by former Miss Universe, international TV host and actress Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa. Last year's winner Judith Ngusa, who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico, handed over the crown to her successor at the culmination of the event. The new Miss Universe Tanzania will take home 10 million TZS and a new car from Hyundai Tanzania for her prizes. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millen Privé & Co Lifestyle (@millen...

Déborah Djema was announced the winner of Miss Universe DR Congo 2025 on Friday, August 22 at the Cultural and Arts Center in Kinshasa. The 26-year-old international strategic consultant is a graduate of the European Business School Paris with a master's degree in digital business and e-commerce. She will now prepare to represent the DR Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. The new Miss Universe DR Congo was crowned by her predecessor Ilda Amani who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Orphaned at a young age, Déborah grew up between several countries and cultures. She is a former Miss Africa France winner, a polyglot and a founder of several projects focused on African women. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss universe Democratic Republic of Congo (@missuniverse_drcongo) Photos: Miss universe Democratic Republic of Congo /...

Vera Arianna Eloranta was crowned Miss International Finland 2025 in a glittering national competition held on Friday, August 22 in Helsinki. The 22-year-old model, actress and dancer from Hämeenlinna will represent Finland at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo, Japan this November. At the same event, Iiris Yli-Kaatiala clinched the title of Miss Cosmo Finland 2025 and will head to Vietnam for Miss Cosmo 2025 later this year. Rosa Kilpi and Jenna Rintamäki were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International Finland is no stranger to pageantry. She placed first runner-up at Miss Tampere 2023 and was named Miss Intercontinental Finland 2023. Vera went on to participate in the Miss Intercontinental 2023 pageant in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and made the Top 22. "My heart is overflowing. I still cannot believe it. I did it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has stood by me, lifted me up, and surrounded me with love," Vera sha...

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, ...