2025 Contestant Page
Kelly Therese DesRoches
Ms. International World
United States
With over 15 years in leadership, she proudly serves as Executive Director of the award-winning Tower Club in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a premier private professional club ranked among South Florida’s Top 10 Most Exclusive Members-Only Clubs by Bentley Miami. Dedicated to diversity, women empowerment, and community engagement, she brings innovative strategies to elevate her vibrant community.
As a TV Host and Associate Producer for Dining Divas and Destination Divas, she highlights the power of storytelling to promote business, cuisine, and culture, streaming globally on platforms like Prime Video, WeTV, TRVL Channel, Roku, and more.
She was also in the mortgage business for over 13 years before the Tower Club as a mortgage broker in Connecticut and then in Florida.
Victoria is a proud Representative of Brazil. She is driven by desire to inspire change. She believes in the power of education and Community involvement to uplift others. Beyond her academic and advocacy efforts, she is an Athlete and Artist. She also Mentors young women entering the Fashion and Pageant world.
As a contestant for Ms. International World, she is excited to represent Brazil on the Global Stage. She strives to be a role model for the next generation.
Victoria Lopes
Ms. International World
Brazil
Kristy Joy Smith
Ms. International World
Classic United States
Kristy Joy Smith, is a public music personality, published author, and model. Kristy Joy has education from Carnegie Mellon University, in music theatre composition, and a Licensed Cosmetologist.
She has just received a major label production offer, with a path to a “Major Label” deal. She also is a Published Author, with her book selling on Barnes & Noble , and Amazon.com web sites. She has been volunteering her time for the past ten years to help foster children as an adult role model. She has also been nominated for Who’s Who of America.
Kristy Joy resides in Nashville, Tennessee. She has also Professionally Modeled for the past ten years, for Department Stores, Print and Runway work. Kristy Joy is now perusing her dream, to use her soothing vocals to help encourage and make a difference. She is on the board of directors for a non profit, that uses her music and book proceeds to help local charities.
Kristy Joy is honored to now represent the U.S., as Ms. International Classic United States 2025.
Veronique Pierre
Ms. International World
Haiti
Veronique is a proud Haitian-American. She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University and holds an MBA with a Minor in Marketing. While she previously modeled with Boss Models Inc, stepping into the world of Pageantry is a new and exciting chapter in her life. She is the Founder and CEO OF “Roses Without Thorns Inc., which is a Non-profit organization committed to empowering young girls facing emotional and mental distress. She is also an Author and wrote the book “The Strongest Woman in the World is You”. Her notable achievements include being Honored by Shoutout Miami Boss, Boss Babes of South Florida, Marquis Who’s Who in America, Voyage Miami, 100 Successful Women in Business and receiving the League of Legendary Women Award by Publix and People’s Profile. Veronique is truly a Woman of Grace and Purpose!
Janaina Estima Zanaga
Ms. International World
Brazil Classic
Janaina was Born in Brazil to a warm and traditional Italian family. She spent most of her life in Brazil, where she attended private Catholic schools that helped shape the disciplined, compassionate woman she is today. She discovered a deep calling for dentistry, a profession where science and service meet. At the age 22 years old, she earned her dental degree and began a lifelong journey dedicated to improving people’s health and confidence through their smiles. In 2011, she became a certified Endodontist, and in 2025, she proudly completed her Doctorate in General Dentistry in the United States. She is the mother of two wonderful children, ages 17 and 21. And as a widow, she has learned to navigate life with grace, resilience, and gratitude, always striving to lead by example for her family and community. Throughout her life, she has participated in various beauty contests and even had the honor of being featured in a bridal magazine. She believes that a confident smile has the power to change a life. Her goal is to continue using her experience, her heart, and her heritage to help others live healthier, happier lives, with dignity and a beautiful reason to smile.
Rashieda was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her main goal has always been to become a famous Actress. She has Modeled in several Modeling shoots, but her passion is and always will be in Acting. She feels alive in front of a Camera and loves to express her emotions through different performances. She was honored to receive an award for debuting in a film called "Kill Him", which she feels was a major milestone in her Career going forward. Since then she has taken other projects and looks forward in taking on new challenges. She feels that traveling and exploring new Cultures inspires her creativity and gives her new perspectives as an Artist. She believes that with hard work, dedication and Heart --- anything is possible, and she is just getting started.
Rashieda Jahan Mukta
Ms. International World
Bangladesh
Mahalia Stanton
Teen International World United States
Mahalia resides in Woodbridge, Virginia and is a proud Student at Woodbridge High School. Presently she shows her compassion for the animals of the Caroline County Animal Shelter, where she devotes her time walking and caring for dogs in need. As a Youth for Human Rights Ambassador, she advocates for equality, education, and empowerment for young people across her community and beyond. She is also a spirited member of the Woodbridge High School Cheer Team and an award winning dancer. In competition she earned 1st Place Champion Titles at the NCDC Regional Cheer and Dance Competition, and the Dance 1st Competition. She is also a talented vocalist and won 1st Place in the SAB Choir at the Hershey Park Choir Festival. Mahalia maintains an All-A Honor Roll status and believes that Academic achievement, artistic talent and service to others goes hand in hand. She is truly a role model for her peers and a powerful voice for positive change.
Angela Katz
Ms. International World United States Supermodel
Angela is a 36 year old proud single Mother of three, presently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has three beautiful little girls ages 10, 12, and 17. All three Daughters are also competitive Dancers and she states that she lives in supporting them and pushing them to become everything they are capable of becoming. She is currently studying for her Real Estate License, building a career that will allow her to continue creating a stable and thriving life for her Family. She is also involved with Interior Design and with her artistic abilities, finds much joy in this type of work. She boasts that it's a way that she can express herself and bring beauty and comfort into the spaces around her. She explains that her faith in Judaism has brought peace, strength and a sense of identity to her Life. Through faith, Motherhood and sheer resilience, she has rebuilt her Life full of purpose and possibility. She is totaled honored to be a Contestant representing the United States as Ms. International World Supermodel.
Marissa Coakley
Ms. International World
Bahamas
Marissa resides in the Bahamas and has many successes. She is the owner of a full-service Spa for over seven years and presently works remotely as a Dental Coordinator for a Miami-based practice. She is also a PCOS Health Coach, which support women on their wellness journeys with compassion, education, and empowerment. Marissa is also an actress that has appeared in Madea's Destination Wedding, premiering July 11th on Netflix. She is also an Amazon-approved Author of three books. Two of them are about Entrepreneurship and one shares her Culture through the flavors of a native Bahamian Cook. As far as her Pageantry experience, she was 3rd Runner-up in the Miss Universe Bahamas Pageant, and won in categories to include: People's Choice, Humanitarian, Social Media Influencer, and 2nd Runner-up in the National Costume Competition. She states that she made double History, by winning the Ms. International World Bahamas Title and becoming a Contestant running for the Grand Title of Ms. International World.
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Chrysandra Brunson
Ms. International World
Monaco
Sarah Ambusaidi
Ms. International World
Gulf Region
Sarah was born in Muscat, the Capital of Oman. As the eldest child of the family, she took on a Leadership role that her siblings looked up to. This helped shape her character and leadership skills from an early age. Her Father knew the importance of learning the English Language and made sure his children studied English. During his postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, he was able to relocate the family, which gave Sarah the chance to practice her English in a British environment. Upon returning home, she completed her University studies and graduated with honors in business. She then started a new Chapter in her life when she was married and started working in the Government Sector. During her marriage she was blessed with beautiful twins. At the same time of raising a family and working, she then found her passion by enrolling in academic courses focused on beauty, personal care and women’s wellness. Later she was introduced to the “Mrs. Universal Empire beauty pageant” and represented the “Gulf Region”. She competed in London and won the title! She now has been selected to represent the “Gulf Region" at the Ms. International World pageant 2025 and feels it’s not just a title – it’s a statement! That “Strength is born through struggle, and that women can rise with dignity and power”!