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Mister Global 2025 is Alejandro Ortega from Spain

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Miguel Alejandro Ortega Alaniz, representing Spain, was proclaimed the winner of Mister Global 2025 on Sunday, October 5 at MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 26-year-old personal trainer and sports enthusiast from Valencia bested 35 other contestants to win the male beauty title. He succeeds Daumier Corilla from the Philippines. William Badell of Venezuela and Alejandro Silva of Mexico were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Adriano Cupaioli of France and Riley Hedstrom of the USA were the rest of the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 11 were from Nigeria, Victor Ngoka, Korea, Eric Kang, Laos, Youphalat Phethany, Philippines, Jether Palomo, and Uruguay, Bruno Reyes. Xiaoting Liu of Hong Kong, Sitthirak Kaewniyom of Thailand, Luigi Moron of Peru, Edrick Morillo of Puerto Rico, Shenal Adithya of Sri Lanka, Di Yan of Myanmar, Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen of South Africa, Siwathep Singh Khanderpor of Canada and Lucas Laet of Brazil made the Top 20. The new Mister Globa...
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Miss Venezuela Earth 2025 is Roziel Borges

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Roziel Borges was officially crowned Miss Venezuela Earth 2025 in a special ceremony that took place on Globovisión's "La Tizana" show on Tuesday, October 7. The 24-year-old language student, model and community manager born in Maracay, Aragua received the crown from her predecessor Karleys Rojas. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Venezuela Earth has previously won two international beauty titles — Miss Tourism Planet 2023 in Greece and Beauty of the World 2024 in China. Roziel will now prepare to represent the "Land of Grace" and home of the majestic Angel Falls at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant in the Philippines this coming November. Venezuela has already won the Miss Earth crown twice. The first was Alexandra Braun in 2005 and the last was Alyz Henrich in 2013. Road to the 25th Miss Earth: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince Julio Cesar (@princejuliocesar) Photos: Globovisión, Alirio Vargas
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Miss Universe Singapore 2025 is Annika Xue Sager

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Annika Xue Sager bested 14 other contestants to be crowned crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2025 on Sunday, October 5 at The Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel. The 25-year-old master's student, fitness instructor and model will represent Singapore at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Charlotte Lucille Chia. A total of 15 finalists competed for the crown. Inez Chen, 19, and Alexis Kaur, 24, were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. With roots in both Singapore and Germany, the new Miss Universe Singapore grew up between Tokyo and Dubai before moving to Europe to continue her studies. Annika graduated Cum Laude in hospitality business from the Netherlands and earned a master's in luxury and fashion marketing in Barcelona. Her advocacy centers on sustainable fashion, where she uses her platform to raise awareness of the environmental costs of overconsumption. "I'm beyond grateful and incredibly honored ...
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Miss Lebanon 2025 is Perla Harb from El Maamariye

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Perla Harb was proclaimed the winner of Miss Lebanon 2025 in a glittering national competition held on Saturday, October 4 in Beirut. The 22-year-old banking and finance student from El Maamariye bested 15 other contestant to win the beauty title. She is expected to represent Lebanon at the Miss World 2026 pageant. Chloé Khalifé and Carla Dahdah were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Yasmina Halaby and Sarah Samaha completed the Top 5 while Aya Fakher, Mary-lynn and Ingrid Kazan were the rest of the Top 8 semifinalists. Reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand graced the event as a special guest and judge. The new Miss Lebanon succeeded last year's winner Nada Koussa who made the Top 20 at Miss World 2025 last May in Hyderabad, India. Road to the 73rd Miss World: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LBCI Lebanon (@lbcilebanon) Photos: LBCI Lebanon / Instagram
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Miss Universe Ireland 2025 is Aadya Srivastava from Headford

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Aadya Srivastava from Headford, County Galway was crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2025 on Saturday, October 4 at Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel. The 18-year-old beauty of Indian descent will represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Sofia Labus from Cork. Natalia Gradzka and Maksuda Akhter were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Ireland is currently studying law, politics and economics at the University of Galway and hopes to pursue a career in international human rights law. "As a woman and a first generation immigrant from Indian heritage, I want the opportunity to amplify the voices of diversity and resilience," Aadya wrote in her bio for the pageant. "I have grown up with a deep understanding of how opportunity, equality, and diversity are not always guaranteed and how important it is to protect the most fundamental rights of women and people of all genders and backgrounds...
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Miss Russia 2025 is Anastasia Venza from Moscow

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Anastasia Venza was crowned Miss Russia 2025 (Miss Universe Russia) on Saturday, October 4 at the Barvikha Luxury Village Concert Hall. The 22-year-old model and medical student from Moscow edged out 49 other contestants to win the national competition. Alena Lesnyak from Kerch and Victoria Makarova from Sestroretsk were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Russia will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this coming November. Anastasia succeeded last year's winner Valentina Alekseeva 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 ANASTASIA VENZA💙 (@anastasia__venza) Photos: Miss Russia, Anastasia Venza / Instagram
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Miss Universe Estonia 2025 is Brigitta Schaback

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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
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Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad returns home after sweet victory in Thailand

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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...
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Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 is Naima Acosta

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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
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Miss Universe Colombia 2025 is Vanessa Pulgarín of Antioquia

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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...
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