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Lillian Nompumelelo Andries was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2025 on Saturday, August 30 at Adansonia Hotel in Francistown. The 30-year-old geologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Ramotswa will now prepare to represent Botswana at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Dabilo Moses and Tsutsu Wangu Modise were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Botswana succeeded last year's winner Thanolo Keutlwile who competed in Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. "I am your Miss Universe Botswana 2025 — an honor and privilege I will forever be grateful for," Lillian shared online. "I am ready to serve humanity through this crown and to carry the nation of Botswana on my shoulders with humility and grace," she added. She also wrote, "This is only the beginning of a great journey, and now, all flights lead to Thailand — where together, we will make history." Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View ...

Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland was crowned Miss Norway 2025 (Miss Universe Norway 2025) in a national competition held on Saturday, August 30 at Gateway Studios in Fornebu. The 19-year-old beauty from Oslo will represent Norway at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Lilly Sødal. Julie Celin Eide was named first runner-up while Sofie Rasmussen, Abelone Smedsrud, and Chelsea Victoria Sand were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. "I am endlessly grateful for every single person who has believed in me, supported me, and lifted me higher with your love and encouragement," shared the new Miss Norway. She also wrote on social media: "I promise to give my whole heart, to perform with grace, and to shine with the strength of every woman who dares to dream. The crown is more than just a symbol—it is a responsibility. And I am ready." Leonora is a passionate advocate for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectas...

Nariman Battikha, representing Monagas, beat over 30 other contestants to win Miss Grand Venezuela 2025 on Saturday, August 30 at Wynwood Park, Valencia. The 30-year-old coach, speaker and entrepreneur will represent Venezuela at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder Anna Blanco. No stranger to pageantry, Nary represented the state of Portuguesa at Miss Venezuela 2017 and finished in the Top 10. She was also crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2018 in Bolivia and made the Top 10 at Miss Supranational 2018 in Poland. The new Miss Grand Venezuela was born in Maturin, Monagas to a Syrian family. She holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from the Metropolitan University in Caracas. Road to the 13th Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nary Battikha (@narybattikha) Photos: Black Media Venezuela, Cafeina!

The Miss Nepal 2025 pageant was held on Saturday, August 30 at the  Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. In addition to Miss Nepal World, Miss Nepal International, and Miss Nepal Earth, the 26 contestants also competed for the new title of Miss Nepal Cosmo. Luna Luitel, 26, from Kathmandu was crowned Miss Nepal World 2025 and will go to the Miss World 2026 competition whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Heading to the Miss International 2025 beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan this November is Miss Nepal International 2025 Urusha Bhandari, 26, from Achham. Sony Ghale, 25, from Rasuwa was proclaimed Miss Nepal Earth 2025 and will represent her country at Miss Earth 2025 in the Philippines this November. Deepshikha Nepal, 24, from Jhapa clinched the Miss Nepal Cosmo 2025 title and will participate in Miss Cosmo 2025 later this year in Vietnam. Last year's winners Ashma Kumari KC, Karuna Rawat, and Sumana KC crowned their respective successors at the end of the glitte...

Laila Frizon, representing the state of Rio Grande do Sul, was proclaimed Miss Earth Brazil 2025 on Friday, August 29 at Centro de Eventos do Ceará in Fortaleza. The 23-year-old biomedical aesthetician from Palotina, Paraná bested over 20 other contestants to win the national beauty title. She received her crown from former Miss Universe Brazil and Miss Universe 2007 first runner-up Natália Guimarães. Adelina Castro of Ceará, Débora Meretka of Paraná, and Lorena Paiva of Praias de Trairi finished second, third, and fourth respectively. The new Miss Earth Brazil will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant in the Philippines this November. Brazil has previously won the Miss Earth crown twice with Priscilla Meirelles in 2004 and Larissa Ramos in 2009. Road to the 25th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Brasil Terra (@missearthbrasil) Photos: Valter Rocha, Miss Earth Brazil ...

Miss Anambra, Basil Onyinyechi, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 on Saturday, August 30 at Balmoral Convention Center in Victoria Island, Lagos. She bested 21 other contestants to win her national title and will now prepare to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Idah Eno of Akwa Ibom clinched the crown of Miss Supranational Nigeria 2025 and will head to Poland for Miss Supranational 2025 next summer. Damilola Bolarinde of Lagos, Fortune Kurobo of Bayelsa, and Irene Ikediashi of Ogun finished as the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Nigeria succeeded last year's winner Chidimma Adetshina who placed first runner-up and was named Miss Universe Africa at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. Basil works with one of South Korea's leading conglomerates in the male-dominated field, overseeing operations across West Africa from Nigeria. Her advocacy for maternal healthcare is driven...

Paola Guzmán Sánchez has just been officially named by the Promociones Gloria organization as Miss International Bolivia 2025. The 22-year-old Bolivian-Venezuelan model will represent Bolivia at the Miss International 2025 beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan this November. Her coronation took place in a special ceremony held recently at Radisson Hotel Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with the presence of the Japanese Consul Yuko Wada. The new Miss International Bolivia succeeded Camila Ribera Roca who placed first runner-up at Miss International 2024. Road to the 63rd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Promociones Gloria (@pgloriaoficial) Photos: David Condori, Lauren Wille Arzabe / Promociones Gloria

Former Miss France Eve Gilles has been officially named Miss Universe France 2025 by the Miss France organization. The 22-year-old model from Quaëdypre is set to represent France at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant to be held in Thailand this November. Eve first gained recognition when she was crowned Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais 2023 and later won Miss France 2024 in Dijon, making her the fourth woman from her region to achieve this honor. Her distinctive pixie cut garnered significant media attention in France and around the world. She was dubbed the first woman with short hair to become Miss France. Earlier this year, she showcased her talent on the dance floor when she partnered with professional dancer Nino Mosa in the 14th season of "Danse avec les stars" (the French adaptation of Dancing with the Stars). Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eve Gilles (@evegillesoff) Photos: William Cerf, Eve Gilles / Instagram...

Sabrina Maged was proclaimed the winner of Miss Universe Egypt 2025 on Tuesday, August 26. The pageant was held at Brennia Kottefaru Resort in Maldives. Sara Gouda was named first runner-up while Sonia Gergis finished as the second runner-up. Last year's winner Logina Salah, who made the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024, crowned her successor at the culmination of this year's national competition. The new Miss Universe Egypt is a 23-year-old Egyptian-Moldovan professional model and tennis enthusiast based in Cairo. Sabrina will now prepare to represent Egypt at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabrina Erian (@sabrinaerian) Photos: Miss Universe Egypt / House of Yugen, Sabrina Maged / Instagram

Jiří Vesely was named Mister International Czech Republic 2025 after winning the Muž roku 2025 competition on Friday, August 22 in Nachod. The 27-year-old fitness trainer and model from Mladá Boleslav succeeds last year's winner Jakub Mádl from Novy Bydžov. MMA fighter Jakub Batfalský (22) from Ostrava placed second while businessman Tomáš Ondráček (30) from Bludov finished third. Martin Černý, Vojtěch Horálek, and Rostislav Baďura were awarded the titles Man of the Globe International 2025, Mister Universe World Czech Republic 2025, and Mister Friendship Czech Republic 2025, respectively. The new Mister International Czech Republic will represent his country at Mister International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand this September. Road to the 17th Mister International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jiří Veselý (@vesely.jiri_) Photos: Muž roku, Jiří Veselý / Instagram