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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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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The 25-year-old professional stylist and makeup artist based in Louisville received her crown and sash from her predecessor Brielle Simmons of Connecticut.

Maryland’s Shawna Melvin was named Miss Earth USA Air while the representatives of Florida, Natalia Aldarondo, Nebraska, Angel Strong, and Tennessee, Gracie Pfaff were announced Miss Earth USA Water, Fire, and Eco, respectively.

Rounding out the Top 12 were Arkansas, District of Columbia, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Washington while the rest of the Top 20 were California, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio and Virginia.

The new Miss Earth USA is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in public relations. She will now prepare to represent the USA at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant which is expected to be held in Vietnam later this year.

Danielle believes that beauty for a cause is more than just a pretty face but a face for positive change. As Miss Earth USA, she wants to be an example for others and inspire them to do the same.

“I love to inspire women to love their self(ie) and use stories from my own personal struggles and overcoming to empower people. One of my goals in life is to help change the way women see themselves,” she said.

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Indira Ampiot of Guadeloupe was crowned Miss France 2023 on Saturday, December 17 

Indira Ampiot, an 18-year-old communications student, was crowned Miss France 2023 on Saturday night after a parade of swimsuits, evening gowns and heels, concluding a pageant that had sought to update its image with newly expanded eligibility criteria.

Ampiot, the reigning Miss Guadeloupe, said she was living “a waking dream” after she was given the silver and blue tiara by beauty queen Diane Leyre.

During the contest, Ampiot had championed women with cancer and urged France on at the World Cup, concluding her speech with “Allez les Bleus!”

This year’s competition involved fewer eligibility requirements, which had previously restricted entry to women without children between the ages of 18 and 24 who were at least 1.70 meters (5.6 feet) tall.

Now, any woman over 18 years old of any height and child-bearing status can enter. And visible tattoos were allowed for the first time.

Transgender women who have female civil status records were also permitted to compete, according to Alexia Laroche-Joubert, president of the Miss France society.

The pageant still retained the genre hallmarks: talent performances, costume changes, pose striking and plenty of taffeta.

To fit this year’s theme of “cinema,” contestants tucked into Wonder Woman onesies for one performance and sashayed in blue gowns in front of a “Titanic” backdrop in another.

In the end, the pageant eligibility changes did little to soften some critics’ views, with the French feminist group “Osez le féminisme” calling the modifications “white paint over a moldy wall.” — AFP

Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg visited the UNICEF HOUSE, powered by the Japan Committee for UNICEF

Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg together with her court visited the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Japan Office and donated the money raised from the net sales of the souvenir items brought by the delegates from around the world that were sold during the final gala. Jasmin’s court includes Stephany Amado of Cabo Verde (1st runner-up), Tatiana Calmell of Peru (2nd runner-up), Natalia Lopez Cardona of Colombia (3rd runner-up) and Celinee Santos Frias of the Dominican Republic (4th runner-up).

The visit and donation is part of Miss International’s advocacy of friendship and good relations with all nations through international exchanges. UNICEF is under the umbrella of United Nations that provides humanitarian assistance to children around the world.

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke, center, is crowned as Miss America 2023 by Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, behind center, at the conclusion of the Miss America competition at the Mohegan Sun casino, in Uncasville, Conn.

Wausau native Grace Stanke, a 20-year-old nuclear engineering student at UW-Madison, was crowned the winner of the Miss America competition on Thursday at the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Conn., becoming the pageant’s 95th winner. She is the third woman from Wisconsin to win the title.

Stanke shared her passion for nuclear engineering and performed “Storm,” a selection from the Summer movement of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” on violin during the competition.

A graduate of Wausau West High School, Stanke is the daughter of Darrin and Jenny Stanke.

She previously served as Miss Madison for two years at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and went on to place in the top 10 at Miss Wisconsin before returning to the stage and becoming Miss Wisconsin this year.

Congratulations to #MissAmerica2023, Grace Stanke from Wisconsin!

1st Runner Up – New York
2nd Runner Up – Texas
3rd Runner Up – West Virginia
4th Runner Up – Georgia pic.twitter.com/czu6wCryOo

— The Miss America Org (@MissAmerica) December 16, 2022

One of them will succeed last year’s winner Alaska’s Emma Broyles and walk away with the highly coveted title on Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite contestants. America’s Choice will automatically earn a spot in the finals and receive a $5,000 scholarship. Where to vote? Find the link here.

Who will be the next Miss America?

Meet the contestants:

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Miss Alabama – Lindsay Fincher

Miss Alaska – Jessica Reisinger

Miss Arizona – Melody Pierce

Miss Arkansas – Ebony Mitchell

Miss California – Catherine Liang

Miss Colorado – Savannah Cavanaugh

Miss Connecticut – Sylvana Gonzalez

Miss Delaware – Grace Otley

Miss District of Columbia – Alivia Roberts

Miss Florida – Lindsay Bettis

Miss Georgia – Kelsey Hollis

Miss Hawaii – Lauren Teruya

Miss Idaho – Sarah Jensen

Miss Illinois – Monica Nia Jones

Miss Indiana – Elizabeth Hallal

Miss Iowa – Bailey Hodson

Miss Kansas – Ayanna Hensley

Miss Kentucky – Hannah Edelen

Miss Louisiana – Gracie Reichman

Miss Maine – Madison Leslie

Miss Maryland – Kayla Willing

Miss Massachusetts – Katrina Kincade

Miss Michigan – Melissa Beyrand

Miss Minnesota – Rachel Evangelisto

Miss Mississippi – Emmie Perkins

Miss Missouri – Clare Marie Kuebler

Miss Montana – Alexa Baisch

Miss Nebraska – Steffany Lien

Miss Nevada – Heather Renner

Miss New Hampshire – Sarah White

Miss New Jersey – Augostina Mallous

Miss New Mexico – Kaitlin Kerl

Miss New York – Taryn Delanie Smith

Miss North Carolina – Karolyn Martin

Miss North Dakota – Sidni Kast

Miss Ohio – Elizabetta Nies

Miss Oklahoma – Megan Gold

Miss Oregon – Sophia Takla

Miss Pennsylvania – Alysa Bainbridge

Miss Rhode Island – Abby Mansolillo

Miss South Carolina – Jill Dudley

Miss South Dakota – Hunter Widvey

Miss Tennessee – Lauren Dickson

Miss Texas – Averie Bishop

Miss Utah – Lindsey Larsen

Miss Vermont – Alexina Federhen

Miss Virginia – Victoria Chuah

Miss Washington – Regan Gallo

Miss West Virginia – Elizabeth Lynch

Miss Wisconsin – Grace Stanke

Miss Wyoming – Hazel Homer-Wambeam

Visit the Miss America official website to learn more about the contestants’ profiles, how to purchase tickets for the live show, or get access to online streaming.

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Cherisha Chanda comes from a business family and has constantly been active with her environmental activities and her charitable works to uplift the needy. She has been an active speaker at World Environment Events. She was also the speaker at World Environment Conference held by Act Now along with United Nations Environment Programme.

At the of the event finale, the delegate from Philippines, Francesca Beatriz McLelland was named the first princess while Mia Alvillar of the USA, Arianna Victoria of Spain, and Malak Badr of England were the first second, third and fourth princesses, respectively.

Cherisha Chanda of India was crowned the winner, succeeding Vietnam’s Vu Huyèn Diệu.