Crowned with the prestigious “Impactful Crown,” Yolina represents a new generation of beauty shaped by confidence, purpose, and global influence. Her journey reflects the power of authenticity, leadership, and the ability to inspire beyond borders.

Following the opening, the Top 21 contestants were announced, featuring representatives from Ecuador, Cambodia, the United States, India, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam, Laos, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Myanmar, Cuba, and the Philippines, among others. These contestants had consistently stood out throughout the preliminary rounds.

The competition intensified during the swimsuit segment, where the Top 21 showcased their confidence and runway skills in white swimwear. From this round, the Top 10 were revealed, including contestants from Brazil, Cuba, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, Panama, Thailand, Zimbabwe, the United States, and Colombia.

The judges then selected the Top 5, comprising representatives from the Philippines, Brazil, the United States, Panama, and Myanmar.

The new Miss Cosmo is a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Prior to winning Miss Cosmo USA last October, she previously competed in Miss Illinois USA where she placed third runner-up in 2023 and first runner-up in 2025.

As the newly crowned titleholder, Yolina Lindquist will now represent the Miss Cosmo brand internationally over the coming year.

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Sheccid Lopez makes history as first Mexican to win Miss Teen World pageant

Sheccid Lopez, representing Mexico, was crowned Miss Teen World 2025 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, November 30 at the Casa Andina hotel in Chiclayo, Peru.

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The 19-year-old model from Apatzingan, Michoacan became the first teen representative from Mexico to win the Miss Teen World competition since 2001.

Rounding out the Top 3 finalists were first runner-up Lesedi Molise of South Africa, and second runner-up Bryana Hampson of the United Kingdom.

About Miss Teen World

One of the world’s most prestigious teen beauty pageants, Miss Teen World is organized by the Ecuadorian Rodrigo Moreira. Since its inception, Miss Teen World has promoted charitable initiatives to be a platform for inspiration and positive change in the world.

The competition was founded by the entrepreneur Cesar Montece in 2001.

This title is more than a crown —it’s a global platform where a teenager becomes a leader, an advocate, and an inspiration. Miss Teen Global represents the strength, vision, and hope of young women across the world, and I am humbled to carry that responsibility. I came here to compete, but I discovered a global sisterhood, a platform to serve, and a purpose far greater than I imagined, said Sharica.

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Delegates from all over the world meet in Chiclayo, Peru for the World Final

Chiclayo, Peru.- The 2025 Miss Teen Universe pageant started with the Welcome Dinner and Sashing Ceremony at the Patronal Restaurant.

Rodrigo Moreira, the president of the Miss Teen Universe Organization, and the current Miss Teen Universe 2024, Domenica Moran, welcomed everyone.

As part of the activities to promote the host city, Chiclayo, capital of the Lambayeque region, as well as Peruvian culture and tourism to the world, the contestants will visit Pimentel, one of the most popular beaches in Peru, where they will enjoy its gastronomy and its 800-meter-long wooden pier.

Ecuadorian Rodrigo Moreira and British-South African beauty queen Catherine Dekker have been announced as the hosts of the grand final.

Miss Teen Universe will be held at the Casa Andina Hotel on November 30th.

The new Miss Universe is a 25-year-old fashion designer and volunteer from Teapa in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco. She was crowned by last year’s winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark.

Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh placed first runner up while Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali placed third, followed by Miss Philippines Ma Ahtisa Manalo and Miss Cote d’Ivoire Olivia Yace.

The contestants from Chile, Inna Moll, China, Zhao Na, Colombia, Vanessa Pulgarin, Cuba, Lina Luaces, Guadeloupe, Ophély Mézino, Malta, Julia Cluett, and Puerto Rico, Zashely Alicea made the Top 12 finalists.

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Meet the 74th Miss Universe:

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She is a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness. At the age of 16, she discovered a lump in her breast, which, although benign, inspired her to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Opal also represented Thailand at the international Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico City, finishing as the third runner-up. However, her third runner-up status was later revoked after she accepted the Miss World Thailand 2025 title before completing her 12-month Miss Universe Thailand reign.

Nwajagu Samuel, first African to win Mister International beauty pageant

On December 14, 23-year-old model and software engineer Samuel Chinemerem Nwajagu emerged as the winner of the Mister International competition held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Competing against 47 contestants from around the world, Nwajagu impressed the judges with his poise, charisma, and dedication. In addition to being crowned Mister International 2024, he also won the “Best in Swimwear” award, underscoring his excellence and versatility as a model. His achievement is a testament to years of hard work and commitment to his craft.

Before his global triumph, Nwajagu had already distinguished himself nationally by winning the Mister International Nigeria 2024 title at the Misters of Nigeria pageant, held on June 16, 2024, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. This national victory served as a stepping stone that propelled him to shine on the international stage.

Upon his return, Nwajagu was warmly received by officials at the Nigerian Embassy in Thailand, celebrating his groundbreaking achievement. In interviews, he expressed gratitude for the support he received and vowed to inspire young Africans to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

The first edition of Miss Teen Cosmo was held at the Triax Television studios.

Colombia’s Diana Hernandez was the winner of the Miss Teen Cosmo title in Lima, Peru. The 18-year-old model becomes the first Colombian to obtain the title.

The newly elected Miss Teen Cosmo hails from Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Diana, previously represented Bogota and finished as the winner of Miss Teen Colombia 2024.

The world final took place at the Triax Television in Lima, Peru and gathered thousands of spectators, along with a global audience who followed the live broadcast.

Miss Teen Cosmo is owned and operated by Ecuadorian Rodrigo Moreira.

Rafaela Mecabô Salmória, just 17 years old, plans to use her platform to address social and environmental issues, promoting actions that can inspire and engage other young people. With the title, she also hopes to open doors to future opportunities in her career as a model and influencer.

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“Winning this contest is more than a title, it is the realization of a dream that was built with a lot of dedication, support and love,” they wrote on social media.

The first edition of the international competition was held in the city of Lima, Peru, under the direction of the renowned Ecuadorian event producer, Rodrigo Moreira.

The new Miss Ecuador will represent Ecuador in Miss International 2025

Eunice Rivadeneira Bermeo, a 25-year-old representative of Guayaquil, won the Miss Ecuador 2024 title on August 17, and will represent Ecuador at Miss International 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.

The top 6 was made up of:

Isabella Sotomayor/Guayaquil (fifth)

Melanie Padilla/Ibarra (fourth)

Romina Murillo/ Manta (third)

Dagmar Prieto/Quevedo (second)

Galia García/Guayaquil (first runner-up)

Eunice Rivadeneira/Guayaquil (Miss Ecuador)