2025 Contestant Page
Kelly Therese DesRoches
Ms. International World
United States
With over 15 years in leadership, I proudly serve 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, I bring innovative strategies to elevate our vibrant community.
As a TV Host and Associate Producer for Dining Divas and Destination Divas, I highlight the power of storytelling to promote business, cuisine, and culture, streaming globally on platforms like Prime Video, WeTV, TRVL Channel, Roku, and more.
I was also in the mortgage business for over 13 years before the Tower Club as a mortgage broker in CT and then in FL.
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.