Personal Details: Name: Ria van Dyke Age: 21 Height: 173cm / 5’8″ Place of Origin: Auckland, New Zealand Background: Ria van Dyke was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 in what turned out to be an exciting night on June 5, 2010 in New Zealand’s capital. Ria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology and on her way to finally getting her Master’s degree. New Zelanders are very confident that they have a... 

Personal Details: Name: Ushoshi Sengupta Age: 21 Height: 170cm / 5′7″ Place of Origin: Kolkata, India Background: India has become a powerhouse in the Miss Universe pageant since Sushmita Sen won in 1994. These past few decades showed that India with its incredible culture and rich tradition is not only a rising world power but also one of the most successful countries in the Miss Universe. Currently, India holds two of the Miss Universe titles... 

Personal Details: Name: Serenay Sarikaya Age: 17 Height: 175 / 5’9″ Place of Origin: Istanbul, Turkey Background: Serenay Sarıkaya recently crowned Miss Turkey Universe 2010, will not represent Turkey Miss Universe 2010 pageant due to her age. The pageant rules state that all delegates must be at least 18 years old by February 1st, the year they are competing. Her replacement will be announced later.  Read More →

Personal Details: Name: Fonthip Watcharatrakul Age: 19 Height: 170cm / 5’7″ Place of Origin: Samut Prakan, Thailand Background: Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Thailand Universe 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand on March 20, 2010 and was crowned by her predecessor Chutima Durongdej, Miss Thailand Universe 2009. She is known as Pook Look among her family and friends. Currently, she’s taking up a law degree at the Assumption University of Thailand.... 

Personal Details: Name: Symbat Madyarova Age: 18 Height: 175cm / 5’9″ Place of Origin: Almaty, Kazakhstan Background: Symbat Madyarova was crowned Miss Kazakhstan 2010. Symbat is attending a university in Almaty, Kazakhstan prior to her winning the title. She will be her country’s official representative in both the Miss Universe 2010 and Miss World 2010 pageants.  Read More →

Personal Details: Name: Maiko Itai Age: 25 Height: 173cm / 5’8″ Place of Origin: Ōita, Japan Background: Maiko Itai was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2010 by Miss Universe Japan 2009, Emiri Miyasaka in Tokyo, Japan on March 9, 2010. Maiko has bested more than 4,000 aspiring applicants who prior to winning the crown is a municipal employee in her hometown. She graduated from Sophia University and is fluent in both English and Portuguese.... 

Personal Details: Name: Bat-El Jubi Age: 22 Height: 172cm / 5’7″ Place of Origin: Afula, Israel Background: Bat-El Jubi was crowned Israel’s Maiden of Beauty 2010.This stunning hotel receptionist will represent Israel in the Miss Universe 2010 Pageant. Bat-El Jubi was crowned Israel’s Maiden of Beauty 2010.This stunning hotel receptionist will represent Israel in the Miss Universe 2010 Pageant.  Read More →

Personal Details: Name: Qory Sandioriva Age: 18 Height: 173cm / 5’8″ Place of Origin: Aceh, Indonesia Background: Qory Sandioriva was crowned Miss Indonesia 2009 by her predecessor Zivanna Letisha Siregar on October 9, 2009. She is considered as the youngest ever winner of Miss Indonesia up to this date as well as first woman from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province to win in the pageant. She completed her high school education at Al-Azhar...