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Brigitta Schaback bested nine other contestants to win Miss Universe Estonia 2025 on Tuesday, September 30 at the Lagedi Castle in Loo. The 28-year-old mother, model, entrepreneur, and international advocate also bagged the People's Choice award. She was crowned by her predecessor Valeria Vasilieva. Emily Denneng and Polina Tsarjova were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Veronica Azimova and Viivika Victoria rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Estonia will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this coming November. Brigitta holds a degree in computer science and has built a successful career in modeling. She founded Voice of Change, an NGO that advocates for equality and women's empowerment. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Estonia (@missuniverse.estonia) Photos: Maksim Toome / Miss Universe Estonia

Kirk Bondad has returned home to the Philippines after winning the recently concluded Mister International 2025 competition in Thailand. Kirk's plane landed from Bangkok on Monday night at Terminal 3 of the NAIA international airport. He was warmly welcomed by the press and proceeded to his victory conference at the Holiday Inn Express Manila.  The 17th edition of the annual Mister International pageant was held on Thursday, September 25 and Kirk won the title against 41 other contestants. Kirk became the second Mister International from the Philippines. He was closely contested for the title by Lebanon's Saadedine Ghassan Heneine, who finished in second place. Korea's Choi Seung Ho came in third. "Standing on this stage as Mister International 2025 is bigger than myself. It's a testament to faith, hard work, and the power of a nation rallying behind one dream," shared the new Mister International. "Behind me stands a team of talented individuals, creati...

Naima Acosta was crowned Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 during the national final on Saturday, September 27 at the Kursaal Arena in Bern. The 20-year-old Swiss-Mexican beauty from Ticino will now prepare to represent Switzerland at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Lisa Barras from Fribourg and Melina Malonga Matouba from Geneva placed second and third, respectively. The new Miss Universe Switzerland bested 18 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeded last year's winner Laura Bircher from Stans. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Switzerland (@missuniverse.switzerland) Photos: Joel Noboa, Miss Universe Switzerland / Instagram

Vanessa Pulgarín was proclaimed the winner of Miss Universe Colombia 2025 in a reality show broadcasted by Canal RCN on Sunday, September 28. The 34-year-old businesswoman, athlete, and model from Medellín, Antioquia will represent Colombia at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Gloria Mutis of Santander was named first runner-up while Marlyn Dinas of Cauca, Sofía Donado of Magdalena, and Ángela Arcila of Risaralda were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Colombia was crowned by her predecessor, last year's winner Daniela Toloza from Cali. No stranger to pageantry, Vanessa has previously joined the Señorita Colombia 2017 competition and placed second among 23 contestants. She was later awarded the title of Miss International Colombia and went on to compete in Miss International 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canal RCN (@canalrcn) P...

Lattana Munvilay was crowned Miss Universe Laos 2025 last Sunday, September 21 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Vientiane. The 31-year-old model and actress from Salavan province succeeds last year's winner Phiranya Thipphomvong. She will represent Laos at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Soudavone Inthavong of Luang Namtha and Lothjana Khounnavong of Houaphanh were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Laos has already joined the national competition twice. She placed second runner-up in 2019 and 2022. Lattana graduated from Vientiane High School and went on to study architecture at the National University of Laos. She has been modeling since 2017 and also appeared in a Laotian drama film "The Long Walk" directed by Mattie Do. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daeng Lattana (@daeng_lattana) Photos: Miss Universe Laos

Giulia Zanoni, representing La Unión, was crowned Miss Universe El Salvador 2025 on Friday, September 26 at Palacio Tecleño in Santa Tecla. The 20-year-old international relations student succeeds last year's winner Florence Gisselle Garcia and will represent El Salvador at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Alva Echegoyen of La Paz finished first runner-up and was crowned Miss International El Salvador 2025. She will head to Japan, also this November, for Miss International 2025. Alba Rivera of San Miguel, Karen Segura of Santa Ana, and Gloria Sandoval of Usulután were named the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 7 was Sairi Rivera of Morazán who was crowned as El Salvador's representatives for the next Miss Mesoamerica pageant. The new Miss Universe El Salvador is no stranger to pageantry. She previously competed in Miss Grand International 2024 and made the Top 20. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on ...

The Miss Universe Organization has officially announced its partnership with Zetrix to launch the Miss Universe Global Blockchain Voting App. A press conference was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, September 25 with the presence of Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 Chloe Lim and Miss Universe Indonesia 2025 Sanly Liu. The collaboration underscores Miss Universe's commitment to innovation, transparency and deeper fan engagement, ensuring that every voice is heard and every vote counts. Soon available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the app introduces artificial intelligence (AI) companions inspired by Miss Universe contestants. Fans around the world can look forward to a more interactive and immersive way to connect with the pageant than ever before. "By launching this blockchain-powered voting app with Zetrix, we are empowering our fans across continents with the most advanced, secure and inclusive technology available today," said MUO President Raul Rocha Cantu...

Sanya Adhikari was crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2025 on Wednesday, September 24 at the Royal Tulip in Kathmandu. The 23-year-old beauty edged out 13 other contestants to win the national competition. She also bagged the Miss Smart award. Aarohi Basnet was named first runner-up while Sonalisa Dhungana, Alina Yary, and Jyoti Thapa were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Nepal is a graduate of Assumption University in Bangkok and currently working as a contractor for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Sanya succeeded last year's winner Sampada Ghimire and will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Nepal Global Glamour Venture (@missuniversenepalglobalglamour) Photos: Miss Universe Nepal Global Glamour Venture / Insta...

Kirk Bondad, representing the Philippines, was proclaimed the winner of Mister International 2025 on Thursday, September 25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old Filipino-German model and fitness trainer beat over 40 other contestants to win the prestigious international male pageant. Saadedine Ghassan Heneine of Lebanon was named first runner-up while Choi Seung Ho of Korea, Bethel Mbamara of Nigeria, Roberto Mena of Costa Rica, and Kanapol Treesongkiat of Thailand were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Rodrigo D' Soni of Brazil, Liam Thibault of Canada, Axel Pallier of France, Guillermo Inurreta of Mexico, and Cong Vinh Doan of Vietnam rounded out the Top 11 finalists. The rest of the Top 20 were from Côte d'Ivoire, Josué Coulibaly, Dominican Republic, Aldo Farías, Egypt, Mohamed Basal, India, Madhuram Daga, Indonesia, Oliver Prasetyo, Japan, Dan Reynolds, Myanmar, Yarzar Htet Aung, Spain, Christian Losana, and Sri Lanka, Ian Vonhagt. The contesta...

Former Miss International Queen winner Nguyen Huong Giang has been officially announced on Wednesday, September 25 as Miss Universe Vietnam 2025. The 33-year-old model, singer and actress from Hanoi made history as the first ever transgender woman to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe. Huong Giang rose to prominence when she joined the fourth season of Vietnam Idol. She also competed and won The Amazing Race Vietnam 2014 with her ex-boyfriend Criss Lai. One of her proudest achievements in pageantry was winning Miss International Queen 2018, a prestigious beauty pageant for trans women in Pattaya, Thailand. The new Miss Universe Vietnam will head to Bangkok, Thailand to compete in Miss Universe 2025 this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐄̂̃𝐍 𝐇𝐔̛𝐎̛𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 (@huoggiangggg) Photos: Nguyen Huong Giang / Instagram