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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.
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Continue reading →: Miss Universe Honduras 2025 Alejandra Fuentes crowned in San Pedro Sula
Maira Alejandra Fuentes, 31, was the runner-up in Miss Universe Honduras 2025, hosted in San Pedro Sula. The event featured performances and judges including notable figures. A total of 14 contestants participated, with Fuentes emerging as Miss Universe Honduras 2025. She will represent Honduras at the Miss Universe 2025 competition.