Caribbean Beauty Shines Bright: Meet the Miss Universe 2025 Contestants

The Caribbean is once again set to make its mark on the global stage as the 74th Miss Universe pageant approaches. Scheduled for November 21, 2025, in Thailand, the competition promises not only glamour and elegance but also a celebration of culture, resilience, and identity. This year, the region is proudly represented by a dynamic group of women who embody the spirit and diversity of the Caribbean.

Caribbean Delegates at Miss Universe 2025

The confirmed contestants from the Caribbean region are:

• Aruba – Hannah Arends

• The Bahamas – Maliqué Bowe

• Belize – Isabella Zabaneh

• British Virgin Islands – Olivia Freeman

• Cayman Islands – Tahiti Seymour

• Cuba – Lina Luaces

• Curaçao – Camille Thomas

• Dominican Republic – Jennifer Ventura

• Guadeloupe – Ophély Mézino

• Guyana – Chandini Baljor

• Jamaica – Dr. Gabrielle Henry

• Martinique - Célya Abatucci

• Mexico - Fátima Bosch

• Puerto Rico – Zashely Nicole Alicea Rivera

• Saint Lucia – Shianne Smith

• Trinidad & Tobago – Latifah Morris

• Turks & Caicos Islands – Bereniece Dickenson

• United States Virgin Islands - Britanny Robinson

This impressive lineup highlights the strength, intelligence, and cultural pride that Caribbean women bring to the global stage. From the Spanish-speaking islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico to the Dutch-influenced Curaçao and Aruba, the pageant will showcase the region’s rich tapestry of heritage and traditions.

A Stage for Culture and Identity

Miss Universe has evolved into more than just a beauty contest—it has become a platform for advocacy, leadership, and cultural diplomacy. The Caribbean contestants of 2025 represent more than their islands; they embody the shared resilience of a region shaped by history, creativity, and global influence.

With participants who are doctors, entrepreneurs, advocates, and cultural ambassadors, the Caribbean delegation demonstrates that beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive but powerfully intertwined.

Their presence in Thailand is a reminder that the Caribbean has always punched above its weight on the world stage, from music and sports to now pageantry.

The Road Ahead

As November draws closer, anticipation builds for how these delegates will perform against nearly 90 other contestants worldwide. While only one woman will wear the Miss Universe crown, the Caribbean already stands victorious by sending such an extraordinary group of women.

No matter the outcome, the Miss Universe 2025 pageant will serve as a dazzling reminder that the Caribbean is a region overflowing with pride, elegance, and unstoppable talent.

The Caribbean’s representation at Miss Universe 2025 proves once again that this small yet mighty region continues to shape global narratives—not just with beauty, but with culture, intelligence, and heart.