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Melanie Shiraz (מלאני שירז), 26, of Caesarea, Israel is an entrepreneur with two bachelor’s degrees. In 2021, she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, United States.

Shiraz grew up between cultures. She has visited several countries including Austria, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

On November 21, 2025, Shiraz will represent Israel at Miss Universe 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She will compete against more than 120 other candidates including Xuhe Hou, 22, of China, Sahar Biniaz, 41, of Iran, Hanin Al Qoreishy, 27, of Iraq, Kaori Hashimoto, 41, of Japan, Dana Almassova, 20, of Kazakhstan, Dorea Shala, 24, of Kyrgyzstan, Sarah Bou Jaoude, 20, of Lebanon and Myat Yadanar Soe, 22, of Myanmar.

Miss Universe Israel 2025 results

The Miss Universe Israel 2025 coronation ceremony was held at Hilton Miami Aventura in Aventura, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA on July 17, 2025. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Israel’s Miss Universe candidate.

Including Shiraz, 11 women competed for the Miss Universe Israel 2025 crown. Here are the results:

Shiraz was crowned by Ofir Natalie Korsia, who is based in Los Angeles, California. On September 29, 2024, the latter represented Rishon Lezion at Miss Universe Israel 2024, competed against seven other finalists at Hilton Miami Aventura and won the title.