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American-Armenian Peggy Garabekian bested nine other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe Armenia 2025 in a recently held national competition. The 30-year-old international model and human rights advocate residing in Los Angeles, California will represent Armenia at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. No stranger to pageantry, Peggy has already joined several pageants prior to becoming Miss Universe Armenia. She has competed in Miss Asia USA, Miss United Nations, Miss World America, Miss California USA, and recently won Miss Vizcaya Swimwear. "The Armenian community has always been a huge support system for me. My friends and my family have been the pillars to my entire foundation of pageantry so I'm very thankful for them. Had it not been for them i would not be as far as I've gotten now," shared the new Miss Universe Armenia shorty after winning her title. When asked for the legacy she wanted to leave Armenians with her beauty title, she re...

Valeria Baladan Liste was crowned Miss Universe Uruguay 2025 in a national competition held on Wednesday, September 10 at  Hotel Esplendor Cervantes in Montevideo. The 24-year-old model and student representing Montevideo succeeds last year's winner Yanina Lucas. She will now prepare to represent Uruguay at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Carolina Moreira of Cerro Largo and Perla Barrera of Maldonado were announced the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Uruguay is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in communication, advertising and marketing. She is no stranger to pageantry, having joined last year's competition and also held the title of Miss Latinoamérica Uruguay 2024. "I do not have enough words to thank what I feel towards those who accompanied me in this process: my family, my friends and every person who with their messages gifted me support and affection along this way," Valeria shared onlin...

Renowned Lebanese-French pianist and composer Omar Harfouch will perform "Concerto for Peace" at the upcoming Miss Universe 2025 competition. Accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians, the priceless work now safeguarded in the archives of the Holy See will be featured during the evening gown presentation of more than 130 Miss Universe contestants. Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig and Miss Universe Organization President Raul Rocha Cantu witnessed the formal handover of its original score on Monday, September 8 in Vatican. "Concerto for Peace" is a compelling musical masterpiece that calls for world peace and harmony, a truly timely and important message. The highly anticipated 74th Miss Universe final will be held on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe / Instagram

Miss New York, Cassandra Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sunday, September 7 at the Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The 27-year-old talented singer and actress bested 51 other contestants to win the coveted national title. She succeeds Abbie Stockard of Alabama. Sadie Schiermeyer of Texas was named first runner-up while Paris Richardson of Florida, Audrey Kittila of Georgia, and Emma Terry of Alabama were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 11 were Kennedy Holland of Arkansas, Zoe Scheiderich of Tennessee, Maria Derisavi of Maryland, Anna Leah Jolly of Mississippi, Ariana Rodriguez of Kentucky, and Nitsaniyah Fitch of Illinois. The new Miss America was born and raised in Virginia and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Belmont University to pursue her bachelor's degree in musical theater. She is currently working for childcare booking company in New York City. Apart from the crow...

KUALA LUMPUR –  Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (“MUMO”), in partnership with A Vintage Collezione, unveiled the official crown of Miss Universe Malaysia 2025, “Eternal Blossom”, at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection today. The event began with Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 Sandra Lim’s grand entrance, followed by the much-anticipated unveiling of the ‘Eternal Blossom’ crown led by Datin Seri Livonia Ricky Guing, Chairperson of MUMO; Sandra Lim; and Dato’ Angela Ngoo, Managing Director of A Vintage Collezione. This ‘Eternal Blossom’ crown is designed by A Vintage Collezione, a Malaysia-based bespoke jeweller known for their artisanal craftsmanship and hand-selected rare gemstones. With a presence across Asia, Middle East and Europe, the brand creates signature pieces that blend timeless charm with contemporary artistry. Inspired by Miss Universe Malaysia 2025’s theme “Redefining Your Journey”, the crown captures the powerful moment when a woman fully embraces h...

Meldra Rosenberg was crowned Miss Universe Latvia 2025 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 6 at Monkey Club in Riga. The 23-year-old Latvian-German model triumphed over nine other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Maria Vicinska. Kintija Krastina and Zinaida Tesliuk were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Latvia previously held the title of Miss Supranational Latvia and competed in Miss Supranational 2025 last June in Poland. Meldra is also a former winner of the Miss Supertalent World competition held last year in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meldra Rosenberg (@meldra.rosenberg) Photos: Aleksejs Belokopitovs, Meldra Rosenberg / Instagram

South Carolina's Tess Ferm bested 51 other contestants to win Miss America's Teen 2026 on Saturday, September 6 at the Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The 18-year-old student and food allergy advocate from Charleston succeeds Peyton Bolling of Arkansas. She became me the third winner from South Carolina after Taylor Fitch (2009) and Rachel Wyatt (2013). Sara DeVolld of Sara DeVolld was named first runner-up while Emma Fossum of Texas, Delaney Higgins of New Jersey, and Ashton Blake Hart of District of Columbia were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Reagan Khloe Moore of Georgia, Jasmine Wu of California, Fiona Treiber of Iowa, Allison Payton of Ohio, Mila Pearl of Oregon, and Lynzi Allen of Pennsylvania completed the Top 11 semifinalists. The newly crowned Miss America's Teen is a graduate of Porter-Gaud and is set to begin her freshman year at Furman University. She is dedicated to advocating food alle...

Sarah Anjelica Dzafce bested nine other contestants to win Miss Suomi 2025 (Miss Universe Finland 2025) on Saturday, September 6 at Hybridiarena Hype in Espoo. The 22-yer-old fashion model and former competitive gymnast from Kuopio will represent Finland at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Tara Lehtonen and Julianna Kauhaniemi were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Janette Keski-Jyrä was awarded as the crowd favorite. The new Miss Suomi was crowned by her predecessor Matilda Wirtavuori who made the Top 30 and clinched the Miss Universe Europe & Middle East title at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico. "My heart is full of gratitude - to all of you who have been a part of this journey, encouraged me and believed in me. This crown is not just mine, but it belongs to all of us who dare to dream big and work for it," Sarah shared online. "I promise to give my all this year. I want to show that Miss Finland can b...

Itza Castillo was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 in a national competition held on Thursday, September 4 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old professional model from Managua will represent Nicaragua at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Glennys Medina was named first runner-up while Natalya Pedroso and María Fernanda Sequeira were the second and third runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Nicaragua succeeded last year's titleholder Geyssell García who made the Top 30 among 125 contestants 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 Nicaragua (@missuniverse_nicaragua) Photos: Miss Universe Nicaragua / Instagram

American businessman, brand builder and philanthropist Thom Brodeur has officially announced that he acquired the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. "With a 10-year exclusive license, a powerhouse team, and a clear vision, I’m ready to modernize, revitalize, and reignite two of the most iconic brands in American pageantry," he shared online. An official statement from the new chairman, president and CEO also shared: "Under my leadership, with a team of dedicated, experienced pageant industry veterans and bonafide business leaders, our focus if simple: the future." He also said: "We're here to build. We're here to heal. We're here to set the tone for generations to come of Miss USA & Miss Teen USA aspirants. This is our promise. This is our plan. The team and i understand the assignment." Thom Brodeur is recognized as the founder and CEO of Brodeur Beauty and owns the internationally recognized Reina Belleza Universo beauty competition, wh...