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Continue reading →: New Zealand’s Gazelle Garcia from The Miss Globe 2020 to Miss Grand International 2025
Gazelle Garcia is a Kiwi-Filipina IT professional, model, and beauty queen based in Auckland. After moving to New Zealand in 2012, she became Miss Globe New Zealand 2020 and will represent New Zealand at Miss Grand International 2025. Garcia has ranked in both events, showcasing her talent and dedication.
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Continue reading →: Ecuador’s Samantha Quenedit from Teen Universe 2017 to Miss Grand International 2025
Samantha Quenedit Sánchez, a 25-year-old singer and dance teacher from Quito, Ecuador, holds a master’s in dance and a bachelor’s in social communication. She represented Ecuador in Teen Universe 2017 and will compete in Miss Grand International 2025. Quenedit is bilingual and 5’7″ tall, actively teaching dance.
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Continue reading →: Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz crowned in Aventura, Florida
Melanie Shiraz, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Caesarea, Israel, graduated from UC Berkeley in 2021. Competing in the Miss Universe Israel 2025 pageant, she finished as 1st runner-up among 11 contestants at the event held in Miami on July 17, 2025. Shiraz has a diverse cultural background and extensive travel experience.
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Continue reading →: Miss Universe Japan 2025 Kaori Hashimoto crowned in Shibuya, Tokyo
Kaori Hashimoto, a 21-year-old business student from Tochigi, Japan, is a kendo practitioner and will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2025 on November 21, 2025. She was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2025 at a ceremony in Tokyo, where 42 competitors vied for the title. Hashimoto triumphed, achieving the top position.


