Meet the 80 women competing to be Miss Universe 2021



Miss USA Smith and Miss Philippines Gomez were crowned Miss Universe.

Eliat, Israel will host the Miss Universe contest on December 12.

Eighty women from all over the world are competing for the crown.

Scientists, philanthropists, and more are among the contestants.

Ina Dajci is from Albania.

Miss Universe is 27 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Ina Dajci is an architect and has worked on projects on five different continents. She focuses on communities suffering from environmental, social, and cultural degradation. Her gown at Miss Universe will be made of sustainable materials.

The Albanian National Historic Museum has a painting exhibit by Dajci.

Julieta Garcia is from Argentina.

Julieta is a Miss Universe.

Julieta has been studying psychology and human behavior since she was a child. According to the Miss Universe website, she is dedicated to helping people who are struggling with addiction.

A ballet student for 12 years, she works as an international model.

The person is from Armenia: Nane Avetisyan.

The Miss Universe is 24 years old.

According to her Miss Universe bio, Avetisyan is from a big family and has eight sisters and two brothers.

Avetisyan believes it's a priority to constantly educate, develop the mind, soul, and the body. She said she knows about fear from the stories she was told, and that she is not afraid of anything in this world.

Thessaly was from Aruba.

Thessaly is 27 years old.

Thessaly is a social-media manager for a digital marketing agency. According to the Miss Universe website, she works with different organizations to advocate for mental health and speaks four languages.

He was a top-ranked tennis player and represented Aruba at international tournaments.

Australia: Daria Varlamova.

The Miss Universe is 27 years old.

According to the Daily Mail Australia, Daria Varlamova earned her master's degree in counseling. She hosts mental-health workshops for girls.

When she was 8 years old, Varlamova moved to Perth from Russia and learned how to speak English by reading.

Chantel O'Brian is from the Bahamas.

Miss Universe Chantel O'Brian is 27 years old.

Miss Universe Chantel O'Brian has a business degree and is a certified youth leader with the Bahamas' Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture. She founded The Leading Ladies Project to help underprivileged girls.

O'Brian is the third woman in her country's history to win both Miss World and Miss Universe. She runs her own company.

Manar Deyani is from Bahrain.

Manar Deyani is a Miss Universe.

Manar Deyani is the first woman to ever represent a country in the Miss Universe contest. According to the Miss Universe website, she plans to launch a sustainable label using eco-friendly materials.

Deyani is one of the first ambassadors. She wants to use her platform to raise awareness for mental health and show that beauty standards are here to be changed.

Kedist Deltour is from Belgium.

Miss Universe Kedist Deltour is 24 years old.

The Miss Universe website states that Kedist Deltour was adopted by a Belgian family at the age of 10 after her mother died and her father took her and her siblings to an orphanage.

Miss Belgium had African roots. She wanted to be on the Miss Universe stage one day.

Nahemi Uequin Antelo is in Bolivia.

Miss Universe Nahemi Uequin Antelo is 20 years old.

According to her Miss Universe bio, Nahemi Uequin Antelo works to raise awareness about the high level of femicide in her country.

While competing in her country's national beauty contest, Antelo received a lot of online abuse, but she said it didn't affect her desire to continue fighting for her dream.

Teresa Santos is from Brazil.

Miss Universe Teresa Santos is 23 years old.

Teresa is studying for a degree in psychology. In her Miss Universe bio, she said that one of her biggest dreams is to open a space for women in vulnerable situations where they can take care of themselves and have access to psychological help.

The project provides English classes to children in underprivileged areas. She teaches sewing to women living in vulnerable conditions.

Xaria Penn is from the British Virgin Islands.

Miss Universe is 18 years old.

Xaria Penn is a model. She wants to become a child psychologist one day to help break the stigma surrounding mental health, according to the Miss Universe website.

Penn lost her aunt to breast cancer and wants to create a foundation in her honor to help women get tested for early detection.

Elena Danova is from Bulgaria.

Miss Universe Elena Danova is 21 years old.

Elena Danova is studying for her degree in public relations. She wants to become a journalist one day.

Danova has starred in several films and commercials and has a professional qualification in acting.

Marady Ngin is from Cambodia.

Miss Universe Marady Ngin is 22 years old.

A student is pursuing a degree in international relations. According to the Miss Universe website, she has been acting since she was 14 to support her family.

Love is Diversity is an organization that raises awareness against discrimination. She raises funds to support Sok Sabai, an organization that provides school and hygiene supplies to children in need.

Michle Ange Minkata is from Africa.

Miss Universe is 25 years old.

Michle-Ange Minkata has a degree in geography and works in public relations and communications. She wants to work in diplomacy.

A nonprofit called Smile Train provides corrective surgery to children with cleft lips and palates. She launched her own academy, called Angels & Queens, to inspire young girls to tap into their inner potential. Mikata's Miss Universe bio says that the project was inspired by her childhood when she was bullied for being a girl.

Canada is home to the person: Tamara Jemuovic.

The Miss Universe is 27 years old.

A licensed real-estate broker and businesswoman, she can speak six languages and has traveled to more than 30 different countries. She has modeled for international brands, according to the Miss Universe website.

The founder and CEO of PHNX Cosmetics is also a vegan. The beauty queen said that PHNX is intended to change the industry.

The Cayman Islands have a person named Georgina Kerford.

Miss Universe is 18 years old.

According to her Miss Universe bio, Kerford is the youngest Miss Cayman Islands in the last 30 years. She has trained as a dancer for 15 years and studied more than 10 different dance styles.

The Alex Panton Foundation raises awareness for mental-health issues. She received her "Stewards of Children" training at the age of 16 from a nonprofit that was committed to child sexual abuse prevention.

Antonia Figueroa is from Chile.

Antonia is 25 years old.

Antonia has a degree in environmental civil engineering and has learned how to speak four languages. She wants to get her master's in renewable energy and water technology in Berlin, according to the Miss Universe website.

She received her first-degree black belt after being a regional champion in Taekwondo. She competed on "MasterChef Chile" and recently launched Volunteers for Children, which is a program where people willing to give up their time to teach children.

China: Shiyin Yang.

Miss Universe is 21 years old.

The Communication University of China has a student named Shiyin Yang who is studying literary and artistic directing.

She was a liaison for the ambassadors of multiple countries when she was a teenager. According to her Miss Universe bio, she spends a lot of her time helping plan various public welfare and variety shows.

Valeria Ayos is from Columbia.

Miss Universe Valeria Ayos is 27 years old.

Valeria is currently working in international relations after graduating with a degree in marketing. According to the Miss Universe website, she wants to become the minister of education in the country so she can make sure everyone gets a good education.

An environmental activist, Ayos is also a man. The queen said she realized how important it was to take care of the earth when she was a child.

Costa Rica has Valeria Rees.

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Valeria is a law student and dreams of becoming a businesswoman who motivates young women to embrace their talent and power. She has worked as a model in many countries.

She speaks about her experience with an eating disorder through her platform Open Cage. The Miss Universe wants to help people understand the struggle of recovery and help them realize that it feels like escaping a cage that has had you locked out of life.

Croatia: Ivanievi.

Miss Universe is 20 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Ivanievi wants to open her own hotel one day. She can speak three languages.

Ivanievi has been playing volleyball for 12 years and has competed in numerous international tournaments. She is a passionate advocate of education for young adults.

Cijntje is from Curaao.

Miss Universe is 28 years old.

She is finishing her master's in corporate law. She is the founder of her own e-commerce company, Style Headquarters, which she began "while studying law to gain experience as a business owner," according to her Miss Universe bio.

The book "Release Your Amazon" was written by Cijntje, who hoped to make a difference in women's lives by providing economic, educational, and psychological empowerment. She writes in her bio that she believes every woman is an Amazon and that some need the proper tools to release it.

The Czech Republic has a person named Karolina Kokesova.

Miss Universe is 25 years old.

A model, host, and business owner, Kokesova has traveled to more than 30 countries. According to the Miss Universe website, she runs her own fashion brand.

Kokesova believes that every woman has the right to decide what she will do with her body or mind. The queen raised money for an organization that helps mistreated animals.

Sara Langtved is fromDenmark.

Sara Langtved is a Miss Universe.

Sara Langtved is currently completing her degree in human resources and is working in the legal department at the business school. She wants to open her own company one day, according to the Miss Universe website.

Langtved is a volunteer at animal shelters around the world. She will use her platform to advocate for the environment.

The Dominican Republic has a person named Debbie Aflalo.

Aflalo is a Miss Universe.

Aflalo received honors in international relations and diplomacy. She wants to become an ambassador to the United Nations.

Aflalo has a degree in fashion and dressmaking. The Miss Universe organizes garbage clean-up projects in the Dominican Republic.

There is a person named Susy Sacoto Mendoza.

Miss Universe is 24 years old.

A law graduate and medical student, Sacoto is an advocate for eye health. The Miss Universe website states that she launched a program to help families with limited economic resources.

Values of acceptance, respect, and self-love are promoted by the queen in her talks to women who have been victims of physical and psychological abuse.

A woman from El Salvador.

Miss Universe is 25 years old.

A graduate of a master's degree in political consulting. She wants to earn a doctorate in psychology and conduct more research on the asexual community, according to her Miss Universe bio.

The Asexuales El Salvadoran foundation was founded by Gavidia to give visibility to the asexual community. She has launched social innovation projects to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups in her country, including the LGBTQ community, sex workers, and people living with HIV.

The person is from Equatorial Guinea.

The Miss Universe is 19 years old.

Avomo is young but accomplished. She can speak two languages, Spanish and French. She works as a caregivers for elderly residents of a nursing home.

Avomo states in her Miss Universe bio that travel is important to her. She's traveled to Cuba, Cuba, and Spain.

Essi Unkuri is in Finns.

Miss Universe Essi Unkuri is 23 years old.

Essi Unkuri graduated from the University of Applied Sciences with a degree in marketing. At the age of 21, she founded a tech company and is now anentrepreneur, model, and actor according to her Miss Universe bio.

Unkuri is able to speak four languages and has traveled to more than 20 counties. She volunteers with senior citizens and recently created a fundraiser that helps pay for their care.

Clémence Botino is from France.

Clémence Botino is a Miss Universe.

Clémence Botino is a literary student working towards her master's degree in art history. According to her Miss Universe bio, she's become passionate about tradition and cultural heritage through her studies, and now helps elder members of communities share their stories and knowledge through social media, TV, and more.

French rum has an impact on the local economy. She wants to make the rum industry more accessible to women and French rum more well-known around the world.

Germany has a person named Eloisa Jo-Hannah Seifer.

Miss Universe is 19 years old.

According to her Miss Universe bio, Eloisa Jo-Hannah Seifer is passionate about meeting new people and exploring different cultures. She's lived in Madrid, studied in Germany, and traveled to 17 countries. Her mother is from the country ofColombia and she is also proficient in Spanish.

He wants to become a journalist but is attending acting school. She cares about the environment, dogs, mental health, and stopping bully.

The Commodore is from the country of Ghana: Silvia Naa Morkor.

Miss Universe Commodore is 27 years old.

A business-administration student who grew up in a "vibrant hub" of her home country, Commodore is studying for her masters degree. Her Miss Universe bio states that she was interested in trade and running businesses while living there.

She overcame difficulties throughout her life, like poverty, thanks to her model, wedding planner, and dancer. Commodore wants to build a dance studio to help children with similar challenges.

Emma Collingridge is from Great Britain.

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Emma earned her bachelor's degree in English after writing a thesis on the origins of the mythical creature. The project inspired her to take a stand against gender-based violence, and she created the #DrawTheLine campaign to empower women through self-defense courses.

She is passionate about dance and works as a model in her spare time. She tried skydiving for the first time just before the Pandemic started, and she believes travel is an important part of her life.

Greece: Arapogianni.

Arapogianni is 21 years old.

A student at the Merchant Marine Academy, Arapogianni wants to become a ship captain.

According to her Miss Universe bio, she dedicates some of her time to charity work.

Dania Guevara Morfin is from Guatemala.

Miss Universe Dania Guevara Morfin is 24 years old.

Since she was 3 years old, Dania has been competing in beauty contests. She's a lifelong athlete and has competed in basketball and karate, as well as participating in swimming, cycling, and more for fun, according to her Miss Universe bio.

Morfin is dedicated to making the world a better place. She's in law school and wants to end malnutrition in her home country. She serves healthy versions of popular dishes at her restaurant.

The person is from Haiti: Pascale Belony.

The Miss Universe is 25 years old.

Belony has degrees in nursing and health education. She is a volunteer and works in both fields. She is an ambassador for the P4H Global nonprofit, which works to transform Haiti through education, as well as a consultant for Hope for Haiti, the Haitian Ministry of Education, and Mama Baby Haiti.

Belony likes to read, cook, and spend time with her family. She sometimes goes scuba diving and jumps off waterfalls because she doesn't know how to swim.

Rose Meléndez is from Honduras.

Miss Universe Rose Meléndez is 27 years old.

Rose Meléndez, 27, is a long time contestant who is now working towards earning a degree in business administration.

She is an ambassador for the Garfuna Sawaina Museum in her home country and enjoys volleyball and modeling. She helps people who have been impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Jzmin Viktria Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is 20 years old.

Jzmin Viktria Elizabeth was crowned Miss Hungary over 13 other contestants.

She works as a model and is a student. She's shared a lot of her work on the photo sharing site.

Elsa Gra Steinrsdttir is from Iceland.

Elsa Gra Steinrsdttir is 27 years old.

Elsa Gra Steinrsdttir has three jobs. She's a flight attendant, makeup artist, and sometimes a dance teacher. Her full-time position allows her to pursue her passion for travel, while dancing gives her a chance to continue a passion she's had for 22 years.

Steinrsdttir is dedicated to the cause of suicide prevention. She frequently works with Peta Samtkin, an organization focused on suicide and self- harm awareness, and recently raised money to support the group.

Harnaaz Sandhu is from India.

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu is 21 years old.

Harnaaz Sandhu's mother has been deeply impacted by her. She is now an advocate for women's empowerment. As a child, she helped her mother teach women's health and hygiene at camps, and now as an actor, she hopes to break stereotypes of women in her movies.

In her spare time, Sandhu can be found doing yoga, playing chess, dancing, and more. According to her Miss Universe bio, she loves swimming and loves the water.

Ireland has a person named Katharine Walker.

Miss Universe is 27 years old.

Over the past few years, Walker has helped others in need. She became a registered nurse in 2016 and worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Walker started a social-media campaign called "Kat's Call" to teach others about the threat of violence against women and inspire people to come forward with their stories, according to her Miss Universe bio. She spends her time learning sign language and is 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217

Noa Cochva is in Israel.

Noa Cochva is a Miss Universe.

Noa Cochva was a combat medic commander in the Israel Defense Forces and taught other soldiers how to save lives, according to her Miss Universe bio. She is an entrepreneur, CEO, and product manager at an interior-design startup she created.

Cochva enjoys surfing, working out, and baking. She's a trained pastry chef, having studied in Israel and France.

Caterina Di Fuccia is from Italy.

Caterina Di Fuccia is a Miss Universe.

According to her Miss Universe bio, Caterina Di Fuccia is making an impact on children's lives as a teacher. She is an ambassador for "ScarpettaRosa," a nonprofit organization that helps people who have faced violence.

If Di Fuccia is crowned Miss Universe, she would be the first woman from Italy to win the title. She is an ambassador for her home city.

Daena Soares is from Jamaica.

Miss Universe Daena Soares is 22 years old.

Daena Soares has found inspiration in her life experiences. At age 11, she moved halfway around the world and saw women working in a variety of roles. She was inspired to partner with organizations that give women equal opportunities.

Soares is a big fan of swimming. She was told by her dad to go into the river. She has been swimming for fun ever since.

Juri Watanabe is from Japan.

Juri is a Miss Universe.

Juri was born in Japan but went to school in the US and China. She experienced mental-health struggles as a child, which inspired her to advocate for mental health through live streams and in-person events.

She earned a degree in international development studies. Watanabe is a permanent US resident so that she can continue her studies at American universities, because education is so important to her.

The person is from Kazakhstan: Aziza Tokashova.

The Miss Universe is 27 years old.

After earning degrees in economics and marketing, she worked in the public-relations field. She works with children with cerebral palsy and became passionate about helping charities during her school years.

She helps others through social media. She has more than 200,000 followers on the photo sharing site. She and her followers raised money to buy a piano for a young boy who was visually impaired.

Roshanara Ebrahim is from Kenya.

Miss Universe is 28 years old.

After graduating from the University of Nairobi with a degree in law, she went on to travel the world as a runway and editorial model. She's written a book called "Beyond the Darkness" and has been featured in events.

Her Miss Universe bio states that nature is important to her. She advocates for women's unity because she believes it can heal the world.

Jisu Kim is from Korea.

Miss Universe Jisu Kim is 23 years old.

Jisu Kim earned a degree in acting and theatrical arts after studying at the Seoul Institute of Art. She wants to use that degree to host a concert and create an organization to promote environmental protection.

Her skills are not limited to that. Kim is a lifelong golfer who competed in the sport before. She can speak three languages.

Kosovo is named Shkurtesa Sejdiu.

Miss Universe is 19 years old.

Tuti is the name of Shkurtesa Sejdiu. She is a huge fan of fashion and works as a model, but believes that real beauty is within. She wants to inspire young women through her work.

Shkurtesa is learning to speak English. She works with organizations that help women and people who have faced human traffickers.

Laotian: Tonkham Phonchanheuang.

The Miss Universe is 26 years old.

One of the most well-known women in her home country is Tonkham Phonchanheuang, who is an actor and model. She is also known for giving back.

She's currently working to end poverty in Lao and support elders. For fun, Phonchanheuang enjoys surfskating and learning traditional music so that she can pass the knowledge of her country to others and future generations.

Jade Cini is from Malta.

Miss Universe Jade Cini is 26 years old.

Jade Cini is a full-time teacher to 7 and 8 year olds after earning an education degree. She trained as a singer and studied jazz dancing for 11 years. She has acted in many local productions.

She would like to help create a more inclusive society for children with learning disabilities by becoming an author and a pageant coach, according to her Miss Universe bio.

Anne Murielle Ravina is from Mauritius.

Miss Universe Anne Murielle Ravina is 26 years old.

Anne was raised by her grandmother after losing her mom at a young age. According to her Miss USA bio, she learned that hardships can be turned into blessings. She earned a political-science degree and now teaches at a college.

She has been featured on CNN for her accomplishments, and she works with many organizations that support women and children. Spending time at the beach, painting, dancing, and learning new languages is what Ravina likes to do.

Debora Hallal is from Mexico.

Miss Universe Debora Hallal is 25 years old.

Five years ago, Debora Hallal created a social project called "One Purpose." According to her Miss Universe bio, the effort connects marginalized people to develop a more united community.

Hallal is passionate about inspiring others to have confidence and strength because of his Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She is a tourism ambassador for her home country and has a degree in business administration.

The person is from Morocco: Kawtar Benhalima.

The Miss Universe is 22 years old.

Benhalima holds many titles. She earned a degree in business administration in Paris, and has spent time in places such as Russia, Turkey, Paris, Greece, and Singapore.

Benhalima created a jewelry line with her sister and has worked with groups in Morocco to help advocate for education. She enjoys dancing, writing, cooking, yoga, and reading.

The person is from Namibia: Chelsi Shikongo.

Miss Universe is 24 years old.

The Miss Universe winner in 1995 was named after the woman who was named after her. She started a modeling career because of that connection. She did the latter in Germany, South Africa, and Singapore.

Shikongo is pursuing a degree in development and business studies, and hopes to start a foundation that will aid low-income and homeless families with food donations.

Shikongo is often found doing stand-up comedy and creating special-effects makeup looks.

Nepal: Sujita Basnet.

Miss Universe is 28 years old.

Sujita Basnet is a graduate of a degree in biomedical engineering and works at a Fortune 500 company.

LiberatED helps give young women access to education and job opportunities and has been led by Basnet. She is also the director of the Miss Nepal US.

Julia Sinning is from the Netherlands.

Julia Sinning is 25 years old.

Julia Sinning has a bachelor's degree in communication and a professional film actress certificate, according to the Miss Universe website.

She's an advocate for a service dog program and a companion for the elderly. She shares how she gets out of her comfort zone through her videos.

Allison Wassmer is from Nicaragua.

Miss Universe Allison Wassmer is 26 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Allison Wassmer studied graphic design and is a flight attendant.

She founded a small business that makes cereals. Wassmer's mother runs the business.

The person is from Nigeria: Maristella Okpala.

Miss Universe is 28 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Okpala has a master's degree in public health and has been trained as an international flight attendant.

Okpala is dedicated to advocacy work. She helped to prevent the spread of Malaria in Ajegunle by giving over 1,000 children school essentials, she helped to maintain recycling and waste clean up in Nigeria through the Africa Clean Up Initiative, and she helped to ensure pregnant people receive pre and post-natal care.

Norway is led by Nora Emilie Nakken.

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According to the Miss Universe website, a second bachelor's degree in media science is being studied by the Miss Universe contestant, who already has a bachelor's degree in marketing management.

A dedicated mental-health advocate, Nakken founded The 5 Bear Buddy, an online nonprofit that provides people with a stuffed animal they can share their feelings with. Her mom taught her how to make pearl jewelry, which she does in her spare time.

Panama:Brenda Smith.

The Miss Universe is 27 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Smith was born to a father from Panama and a mother from the United States. She holds degrees in journalism and cultural studies.

Smith is a United Nations Human Rights Fellow and he fights against racism and xenophobia on a daily basis. She had to fight to get the job after being rejected for the position three times and had to fly to Africa to try and get the job again.

The person is from Paraguay: Nadia Ferreira.

The Miss Universe is 22 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, a model and TV personality named Nadia Ferreira is also the founder of a company that helps women escape domestic violence. She works closely with the First Lady of Paraguay.

She had a surgery at 8 months old and a year and a half later was unable to see, hear or move the left side of her body because of a rare syndrome.

Yely Rivera is from Peru.

Yely Rivera is 25 years old.

Yely Rivera was born at the foot of a volcano and is a jack of all trades. She has a degree in business administration and marketing, was in an all-girl pop band that produced hit songs, and now she works for The Success Clinic to help others with their personal growth, according to the Miss Universe website.

She participates in pageants in her family. The sister of Rivera was a top 10 finalist.

The Philippines has a person named Beatrice Luigi Gomez.

The Miss Universe is 26 years old.

According to the Miss Universe site, a navyman named Beatrice Luigi Gomez is currently studying to get a degree in mass communication.

Gomez is the first bisexual Miss Universe Philippines. She is an advocate for youth who have come into contact with law enforcement, working at a juvenile facility in the Department of Social Welfare Services of Cebu City program.

Agata Wdowiak is from Poland.

Agata Wdowiak is 25 years old.

Agata Wdowiak is a climate activist and the ambassador for a campaign against air pollution in Poland.

She already has a degree in business management. Wdowiak has a passion for extreme sports and has climbed a 120-foot industrial chimney.

Oricia DosSantos is from Portugal.

Miss Universe is 27 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, Oricia DosSantos has degrees in fashion image, styling, and audiovisual media from two schools, which have propelled her into a career working with brands like Vogue and GQ.

She has a degree in nursing and is passionate about advocating for cancer prevention and grief support after having experience with both.

Puerto Rico has a person named Michelle Marie Coln.

The Miss Universe is 21 years old.

According to the Miss Universe website, a pre-med biology major is hoping to become a dermatologist.

She is an advocate for several organizations, including Susan G. Komen and the CAP, which fights childhood cancer, as well as the Puerto Rico's National Guard to help ensure that 70% of the citizens are up to date on their vaccinations.

The C.A.R.E. Empowerment Program helps women get better healthcare and remove them from violent situations.

The person is from Romania: Olimpia Elena Carmina Cotfas.

Miss Universe is 20 years old.

The Miss Universe website says that a student named Olimpia Elena Carmina Cotfas plans to be a professor.

She used to be a professional volleyball player and is now a radio host and model. She sings and plays the piano.

Ralina Arabova is from Russia.

Ralina Arabova is from Russia.

According to the Miss Universe website, Ralina Arabova is studying advertising and public relations, as well as law at two universities.

She's on her college's stand-up comedy team, and she's played a lot of sports, including swimming and basketball.

The person is Singapore: Nandita Banna.

The Miss Universe is 21 years old.

The Miss Universe website states that Nandita Banna is a model, an avid dancer, and a student studying business management and information systems with the hope of making people's lives better through technology.

She supports children through Care Corner Singapore. She works with children in her community.

Veronika epnkov is from the Slovak Republic.

Miss Universe Veronika epnkov is 26 years old.

Veronika epnkov, 26, who goes by Vea, uses her degree in international business to work as a real-estate agent, according to the Miss Universe website.

epnkov loves to cook. One of her eyes is green.

Lalela Mswane is from South Africa.

Miss Universe Lalela Mswane is 24 years old.

Lalela Mswane is a model and a ballerina, but she also has a degree in law, according to the Miss Universe website.

She founded the Lalela Mswane Foundation to give South African children opportunities they might not have otherwise.

Sarah loinaz is from Spain.

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Sarah has a passion for advocating for the ocean. The Miss Universe website states that she teaches children in Spain how to recycle to protect the oceans.

The Solidarity Needle Association allowed her to provide 120,000 items to help support the fight against COVID-19, including masks, gloves, and clothes.

Moa Sandberg is from Sweden.

Moa is 26 years old.

Moa is currently working as a personal assistant, but she also runs an online personal coaching business with the hopes of raising funds to open a hostel in Asia.

In the summer of 2020, she lived out of a van, because she was learning sign language.

Anchilee Scott-Kemmis is from Thailand.

Miss Universe Anchilee Scott-Kemmis is 22 years old.

Anchilee Scott-Kemmis is one of the few curve models in Thailand, and she has a degree in sociology.

She started the #RealBeautySize campaign to address unrealistic body standards in Thailand.

Cemrenaz Turhan is from Turkey.

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Miss Universe website shows that Cemrenaz Turhan is studying management engineering in Istanbul.

Turhan dedicates her time at NGOs that support the deaf community and those suffering from cancer when she's not in school. She works with the World Heritage Volunteers and Travelers by UNESCO to protect historic sites.

The person is from Ukraine: Hanna Neplyakh.

Miss Universe is 27 years old.

She holds a degree in engineering, but her passion is travel, as she has already been to 30 countries.

She hopes to inspire girls to be themselves and support victims of domestic abuse as she is a survivor herself. She is an advocate for animals and often volunteers at animal shelters.

The United States of America is named after a woman.

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Insider previously reported that Smith competed in her first beauty contest six months ago. She was very passionate about wearing her natural hair.

Smith has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, which she uses for her work as an on-air reporter.

Luiseth Matern is from Venezuela.

Luiseth is 25 years old.

The Miss Universe website states that Luiseth has a bachelor's degree in communications and works as the communications director for the app CEOS.

The dream is to become an actress. She is studying theater and working on a tv show to make her goal a reality.

People living with HIV/AIDs are one of the causes that Matern is an advocate for. She is passionate about serving those with Down syndrome because of her brother, who she calls her biggest fan.

Kim Duyen is from Vietnam.

Kim Duyen is 26 years old.

Kim Duyen is the co- founder of the Spreading the Love foundation, which aims to support students pursue their academic goals regardless of their circumstance, as stated on the Miss Universe website.

She is an ambassador of Vietnam Solar Energy Park and is also an active member of the community healthcare advocacy.

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