80 Miss International 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo

Catalina Duque Abréu represented Colombia at Miss International 2026 and competed against 79 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on November 27, 2025. She won the title.

Runner-up to Duque was Yollanda Chimbarami of Zimbabwe. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Paola Guzman of Bolivia, Melliza Xaviera of Indonesia and Myrna Esguerra of the Philippines.

Miss International 2026 contestants

On November 25, 2026, Duque will crown her successor at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo. It is the 64th edition of the international beauty pageant organized by the International Culture Association.

A total of 80 women will compete for the Miss International 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:

This is an ongoing list. It will be updated regularly.

UPCOMING NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

• June 27, 2026: France
• July 26, 2026: USA
• August 1, 2026: Nepal

13 things about Miss International Germany 2026 Marlene Jose

Marlene Laura Jose competed in the third and fourth editions of Queens of Germany. She represented Germany in the 20th edition of Miss Aura International and the 64th edition of Miss International.

BIOGRAPHY

Jose is a German real estate agent, property manager and beauty queen raised in a bilingual household in Neu-Ulm, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. Her parents, who are divorced, emigrated from the former Soviet Union.

Diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD), Jose is passionate about raising awareness for ADD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mental health. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Jose was working in rental management when she competed at Miss Aura International 2025. In her introduction video for the competition, she said she enjoyed painting, drawing, sewing and volunteering at her local animal shelter in her free time.

2023

• In August 2023, she traveled to Paris, France.

2024

• In June 2024, she traveled to Vienna, Austria.
• In August 2024, she traveled to Tbilisi, Georgia.

2025

• In March 2025, she was photographed by Carsten Wolf in Berlin, Germany.
• On April 5, 2025, she competed against 20 other Queens of Germany 2025 candidates in Berlin. She finished fourth and was crowned Miss Aura Germany 2025.
• On May 3, 2025, she served as a judge at Miss Teen International Germany 2025 at NYX Hotel Mannheim in Mannheim, Germany.
• On May 23, 2025, she represented Germany at Miss Aura International 2025 and competed against 41 other candidates at the Resort Rixos Sungate in Kemer, Antalya, Turkiye. She finished in the Top 11.
• In September 2025, she traveled to Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria.

2026

• On April 26, 2026, she competed against 13 other Queens of Germany 2026 candidates in Berlin. She ranked first and was crowned Queen of Germany 2026 and Miss International Germany 2026.
• On November 25, 2026, she will represent Germany at Miss International 2026 and compete against 80 other candidates at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

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13 things about Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg

Jasmin Selberg represented Germany in The Miss Globe, Miss Supranational and Miss International. Before competing in these international beauty pageants, she was trained by The Queens Camp in Berlin, Germany.

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BIOGRAPHY

Selberg is a German-Estonian polyglot and beauty queen from Dortmund, Germany. Born in Tallin, Estonia, she is beauty salon owner Marion Selberg‘s daughter and artist Piret Mildeberg‘s granddaughter.

On August 11, 2025, Jasmin turned 26. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Selberg speaks English, German, Estonian and Korean. She is 5’10” tall.

2010s

• From June 2017 to July 2017, she was a Zentrum für seelische Gesundheit Klinik Marienheide intern.
• In December 2017, she joined Fressnapf Holding SE.
• In April 2018, she left Fressnapf Holding SE.
• In April 2019, she became a Ruhr University Bochum student.
• From April 2019 to May 2019, she worked for Endemol Shine Germany as a translator for “Vermisst” Season 12 in Köln, Germany. The job included a business trip to Tallinn.

2020s

• In February 2020, she joined EuroShop Trade Fair for Volume Design OÜ and Produkt Haus OÜ.  
• From June 2021 to August 2021, she was a dSPACE employee.
• On November 5, 2021, she represented Germany at The Miss Globe 2021 and competed against 49 other candidates at the Opera Theater in Tirana, Albania. She finished in the Top 15.
• In January 2022, she founded Queens Raising Awareness.
• In June 2022, she joined Alberta Professional Outfitters Society.
• On July 2, 2022, she competed against 15 other Miss Universe Germany 2022 finalists at Holiday Inn Hotel Düsseldorf-Neuss in Neuss, Germany and did not advance to the Top 5.
• On July 15, 2022, she represented Germany at Miss Supranational 2022, competed against 68 other candidates at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland and was unplaced.
• On August 14, 2022, she was a special guest at Miss World Estonia 2022 at Hilton Park Tallinn Hotel in Tallinn.
• On September 11, 2022, she was officially appointed Miss International Germany 2022 in Maastricht, Netherlands.
• On December 13, 2022, she represented Germany at Miss International 2022, competed against 65 other candidates at Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan and won the title.
• On October 26, 2023, she crowned her successor Miss International 2023 Andrea Rubio at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo.
• On September 10, 2024, she obtained her hunting license.
• On April 5, 2025, she served as a judge at Queens of Germany 2025 in Berlin.
• On April 26, 2026, she served as a judge at Queens of Germany 2026 in Berlin.

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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez

Yamilex Hernández del Orbe competed in Miss Republica Dominicana twice. She represented the Dominican Republic in the 61st edition of Miss International and the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars and the Latino community of the United States in the 74th edition of Miss Universe.

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BIOGRAPHY

Hernandez is a Dominican-American teacher, actor and beauty queen from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she spent her childhood in Taveras, La Vega, Dominican Republic.

From Taveras, Hernandez moved to New Jersey. She earned a certificate in organizational leadership from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

On January 26, 2025, Hernandez turned 29. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Hernandez is 6’0″ tall. She speaks English and Spanish.

2010s

• In May 2017, she graduated from Middlesex College with an associate’s degree in liberal arts communication.
• In May 2019, she graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s degree in communication and film studies.

2020s

• On November 7, 2021, she represented La Vega at Miss Republica Dominicana 2021 and competed against 14 other candidates at the Salón de Eventos Sambil in Sto. Domingo. She was second runner-up to Andreina Martinez.
• On September 3, 2023, she represented La Vega at Miss Republica Dominicana 2023 and competed against 23 other candidates at the Salón de Eventos Sambil in Sto. Domingo. She ranked second and was crowned Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023.
• On October 26, 2023, she represented the Dominican Republic at Miss International 2023 and competed against 69 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She finished in the Top 15.
• She was one of the 30 beauty queens who competed in the the first season of “Miss Universe Latina, el reality“, which premiered on Telemundo on June 3, 2025.
• On July 21, 2025, she competed against seven other Miss Universe Latina 2025 finalists at the Telemundo Center in Miami, Florida, USA and won the title.
• On November 21, 2025, as Miss Universe Latina 2025, she represented the Latino community of the U.S. at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She finished in the Top 30.
• On May 30, 2026, she represented the Dominican Republic at MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She finished in the Top 10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00PSRw7qRm0

13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez

Yamilex Hernández del Orbe competed in Miss Republica Dominicana twice. She represented the Dominican Republic in the 61st edition of Miss International and the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars and the Latino community of the United States in the 74th edition of Miss Universe.

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BIOGRAPHY

Hernandez is a Dominican-American teacher, actor and beauty queen from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she spent her childhood in Taveras, La Vega, Dominican Republic.

From Taveras, Hernandez moved to New Jersey. She earned a certificate in organizational leadership from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

On January 26, 2025, Hernandez turned 29. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Hernandez is 6’0″ tall. She speaks English and Spanish.

2010s

• In May 2017, she graduated from Middlesex College with an associate’s degree in liberal arts communication.
• In May 2019, she graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s degree in communication and film studies.

2020s

• On November 7, 2021, she represented La Vega at Miss Republica Dominicana 2021 and competed against 14 other candidates at the Salón de Eventos Sambil in Sto. Domingo. She was second runner-up to Andreina Martinez.
• On September 3, 2023, she represented La Vega at Miss Republica Dominicana 2023 and competed against 23 other candidates at the Salón de Eventos Sambil in Sto. Domingo. She ranked second and was crowned Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023.
• On October 26, 2023, she represented the Dominican Republic at Miss International 2023 and competed against 69 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She finished in the Top 15.
• She was one of the 30 beauty queens who competed in the the first season of “Miss Universe Latina, el reality“, which premiered on Telemundo on June 3, 2025.
• On July 21, 2025, she competed against seven other Miss Universe Latina 2025 finalists at the Telemundo Center in Miami, Florida, USA and won the title.
• On November 21, 2025, as Miss Universe Latina 2025, she represented the Latino community of the U.S. at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She finished in the Top 30.
• On May 30, 2026, she represented the Dominican Republic at MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin from Miss International to Miss Universe to MGI All Stars

Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, 34, is one of the two beauty queens representing Colombia in the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars. The other one is Priscilla Londoño, 32.

Born in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia to Carlos Pulgarin and Dalila Monsalve Jimenez, Vanessa studied social communication at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia. On September 13, 2025, Vanessa turned 34.

Miss International 2017

On July 29, 2016, Vanessa won Señorita Antioquia 2016 at Tulio Ospina Stadium in Bello, Antioquia. On March 20, 2017, she represented Antioquia at Señorita Colombia 2017 and competed against 22 other candidates at the Centro de Convenciones Hotel Las Américas Cartagena in Cartagena, Colombia.

Vanessa was runner-up to Laura Gonzalez and was crowned Miss International Colombia 2017. When Vanessa represented Colombia at Miss International 2017 on November 14, 2017, she competed against 68 other candidates at the Tokyo Dome City in Tokyo, Japan and was unplaced.

Miss Universe 2025

On April 12, 2025, Vanessa won Miss Universe Antioquia 2025. On September 28, 2025, she represented Antioquia at Miss Universe Colombia 2025, competed against 27 other finalists at the studio of Canal Radio Cadena Nacional (RCN) in Bogota, Colombia and won the title.

On November 21, 2025, Vanessa represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. Thailand. She finished in the Top 12.

MGI All Stars 1st Edition

MGI All Stars features women who have competed in an international beauty pageant. It was officially launched on December 4, 2025.

The first edition of the competition features 56 candidates including Vanessa and Londoño. The latter was a Miss Grand International 2022 fifth runner-up.

On May 30, 2026, the MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner will be crowned at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. Among Vanessa and Londoño’s fellow candidates are Miss Universe 2019 semifinalist Gazini Ganados, 30, of the Philippines, Miss International 2019 fourth runner-up Harriotte Lane, 24, of the United Kingdom, Miss Grand International 2022 fourth runner-up Mariana Beckova, 27, of the Czech Republic, Miss Grand International 2025 third runner-up Faith Maria Porter, 26, of Ghana and Miss Universe 2025 semifinalist Yamilex Hernandez, 30, of the Dominican Republic.

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13 things about Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026 Nicole Borromeo

Nicole Yance Borromeo represented Cebu, Philippines in the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the seventh edition of Miss Universe Philippines. She represented the country in the 61st edition of Miss International and the inaugural edition of Miss Worldwide.

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BIOGRAPHY

Borromeo is a Filipino model and beauty queen born in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, Philippines. After finishing high school in Cebu Doctors’ University in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, she attended the School of Architecture Fine Arts and Design of The University of San Carlos in Cebu City.

On December 9, 2025, Borromeo turned 25. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Borromeo is 5’7″ tall. She is the second beauty queen to compete in Miss International before joining Miss Universe Philippines following Ahtisa Manalo.

2010s

• On October 14, 2017, she competed against 13 other Miss Silka Cebu 2017 candidates at Robinsons Galleria Cebu Activity Center in Cebu City and won the title.
• On November 17, 2017, she represented Cebu at Miss Silka Philippines 2017 at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was second runner-up to Andrea Fe Gomez.
• On May 6, 2018, she competed against 11 other candidates at Miss Mandaue 2018 at the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Complex in Mandaue City. She was runner-up to Gabriella Ceniza Carballo.
• On January 18, 2019, she was crowned Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 at the Cebu City Sports Center in Cebu City. As the winner, she became Cebu’s Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 representative.
• On March 17, 2019, she passed the qualifying rounds for Miss Teen Philippines 2019 at SM Seaside City Cebu in Cebu City.
• On April 28, 2019, she competed against 22 other candidates at Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila and won the title. Aubrhie Cindyrelle Carpio of Bulacan and Roi Neeve Comada of Baguio City were the respective first and second runners-up. Later, Reyna ng Aliwan dethroned her after accusing her of violating a contract she signed because she was joining Miss Millenial Philippines 2019. Carpio was also joining the same competition so Comada was crowned as the new Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City on August 29, 2019.
• On May 8, 2019, she represented Carcar City, Cebu at Miss Teen Philippines 2019. She was second runner-up to Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
• In June 2019, she entered the School of Architecture Fine Arts and Design of The University of San Carlos to pursue a bachelor’s degree in interior design.
• On August 31, 2019, she was one of the 40 Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 candidates introduced on the GMA 7 show “Eat Bulaga!”
• On October 26, 2019, she represented Cebu at Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 and competed against nine other finalists at Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila. She won the title.

2020s

• On July 31, 2022, she represented Cebu at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila for the four titles at stake. She was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022, which was the highest title.
• On May 28, 2023, she crowned her successor Bb. Pilipinas-International 2023 Angelica Lopez at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
• On September 16, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Zamboanga del Sur 2023 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
• On October 26, 2023, she represented the Philippines at Miss International 2023 and competed against 69 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She was third runner-up to Andrea Rubio, 24, of Venezuela.
• She played a tournament audience in Prime Cruz‘s film “Good Game”, which was released in the Philippines on January 24, 2024.
• On February 1, 2026, she was officially appointed Miss Universe Cebu 2026.
• On May 2, 2026, she represented Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines 2026 and competed against 49 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 7.
• On May 10, 2026, she was crowned Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026 at the City of Dreams in Parañaque, Metro Manila.

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10 things about Miss Supranational Bolivia 2025 Vanessa Hayes

Vanessa Alexandra Hayes Schutt represented Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, Bolivia in the 44th edition of Miss Bolivia. She represented the country in the 61st edition of Miss International and the 16th edition of Miss Supranational.

BIOGRAPHY

Hayes is a Bolivian businesswoman, model and beauty queen. She is an alumna of the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University in Canyon, Texas, United States.

On April 3, 2025, Hayes turned 26. Here are 10 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Hayes owns a bakery called Cherie. She is 6’0″ tall.

2020

• In December 2020, she visited São Paulo, Brazil.

2021

• In January 2021, she was in Ponta Negra, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
• In March 2021, she traveled to Miami, Florida, USA.
• In July 2021, she was in Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, Bolivia.
• In December 2021, she was in La Paz, Bolivia.

2022

• In January 2022, she was in Tarija, Bolivia.
• On April 11, 2022, she was one of the 16 West Texas A&M University students nominated for Student Employee of the Year.
• In August 2022, she visited Lima, Peru.
• In October 2022, she visited Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
• In November 2022, she was in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

2023

• On May 13, 2023, she represented Curumechaca at Miss Santa Cruz 2023 and competed against 15 other candidates at the Salón Siriono de la FexPo in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. She won the title.
• On July 1, 2023, she represented Santa Cruz at Miss Bolivia 2023 and competed against 26 other candidates at the Salón Siriono de la FexPo in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. She was crowned Miss Bolivia Internacional 2023, the second highest among the three titles at stake.
• On October 26, 2023, she represented Bolivia at Miss International 2023 and competed against 69 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She was third runner-up to Andrea Rubio of Venezuela.

2024

• In December 2024, she was appointed Miss Supranational Bolivia 2025.

2025

• On June 27, 2025, she represented Bolivia at Miss Supranational 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz, Malopolska, Poland. She finished in the Top 12.

2026

• On February 22, 2026, she served as a judge at Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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13 things about Miss Universe Aruba 2024 Anouk Eman

Anouk Stephanie Helen Eman was born and raised in Oranjestad, Aruba. She represented the country in Miss World, Miss International and Miss Universe.

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BIOGRAPHY

Eman is an Aruban psychologist, swimmer, model and beauty queen. She is an alumna of Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri, United States.

As a competitive swimmer, Eman participated mostly in synchronized swimming. She had severe scoliosis, which required spinal surgery and ended her career in synchronized swimming.

On April 4, 2025, Eman turned 33. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Eman 5’6″ tall. She is the 49th beauty queen to represent Aruba in Miss Universe.

2010s

• On July 20, 2013, she finished 26th in women solo technical at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
• On July 23, 2013, she and Hoevertsz finished 24th in women duet free at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona.
• In April 2014, she won a gold medal at 2014 U.S. National Synchronized Swimming Championships in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.
• On July 28, 2015, she and Hoevertsz finished 27th in women duet free at the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
• On March 3, 2016, she and Hoevertsz finished 20th in women duet free at the 17th FINA Olympic Games synchronized swimming qualification tournament in Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• On July 4, 2017, she was officially appointed Miss World Aruba 2017.
• On November 18, 2017, she represented Aruba at Miss World 2017 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. She was unplaced.
• On September 6, 2018, she was appointed Miss International Aruba 2018.
• On November 9, 2018, she represented Aruba at Miss International 2018 and competed against 76 other candidates at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. She was unplaced.
• On August 17, 2019, she crowned her successor Miss International Aruba 2019 Daniela Piazzi at Aruba Experience Cafe in Oranjestad.

2020s

• In July 2020, she joined Departamento di Mucha y Hoben in Oranjestad as an early intervention specialist.
• In April 2021, she visited Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
• In November 2021, she traveled to Negril, Jamaica.
• In January 2022, she traveled to Dubai, UAE.
• In November 2022, she visited New York City, New York, USA.
• In May 2023, she traveled to Paris, France and joined Major Model Management in Milan, Italy.
• In October 2023, she traveled to London, England, U.K.
• On August 10, 2024, she competed against five other Miss Universe Aruba 2024 finalists at the Aruba Marriott Grand Ballroom in Noord, Aruba and won the title.
• On October 27, 2024, she traveled from Aruba to Mexico.
• On November 14, 2024, she was chosen as one of the seven silver winners of the Voice for Change competition of Miss Universe 2024.
• On November 16, 2024, she represented Aruba at Miss Universe 2024 and competed against 129 other candidates at the Arena Cuidad de Mexico in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico. She finished in the Top 30.
• On August 10, 2025, she crowned her successor Miss Universe Aruba 2025 Hannah Arends at the Paseo Herencia Ballroom in Noord, Aruba.

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