Michelle McLean – 1992
At just 18 years old, Michelle McLean entered the world of international modeling when she was crowned Miss Nambia. The following year, in 1992, she went on to win the 41st Miss Universe pageant. During her reign, McLean founded the Michelle McLean Children’s Trust which is located in Namibia which focuses on the education and care of underprivileged children. Since her time Michelle has accomplished some amazing things, such as hosting Miss World in 2009, was the face of Lux Lotion in South Africa as well as building a primary school in her name in Nambia.
Zuleyka Rivera – 2006
Zuleyka Rivera always dreamed of being a beauty queen which explains why she participated in so many local parents before making her way to the Miss Universe stage. At only 18 years old, Rivera, who was Miss Puerto-Rico at the time became the youngest woman ever to win the title. During her reign, Zuleyka Rivera traveled to many countries around the world and undertook many adventures. However, at 33 years old, her most recent adventure is motherhood. She describes the experience to son Sebastian as exciting.