Miss Universe Switzerland
2012, Alina Buchschacher, has been an active horseback rider for 14 years and
is currently training in show jumping and dressage. Her aim is to obtain her
degree in Business Administration and eventually take over her father’s Real
Estate business. Alina, 21, supports a wide variety of foundations and
volunteers in her spare time.
Miss Universe Nigeria
2012, Isabella Agbor Ojong Ayuk, was raised by a widowed mother. As such, the
26-year old has a passion for working with women suffering similar life
situations. She would love to work to create small-scale businesses to help
raise money for scholarships for their children, home renovations and other
basic needs
Miss Universe Peru
2012, Nicole Faveron, enjoys modeling and acting. She does horseback riding,
traveling, and watching movies in her spare time. Currently, the 24-year old
works in modeling while studying for a degree in Psychology. She is also taking
acting classes. Nicole strives to one day create a psychology clinic, through
which she can help people in poverty throughout her nation.
Miss Universe Puerto
Rico 2012, Bodine Koehler, was born in Amsterdam, and moved to Puerto Rico
where she was raised by her parents. The 20-year old loves traveling, playing
the piano, singing, and jogging through Puerto Rico’s National Rainforest. She
is a trained pianist and music composer.
Miss Universe Spain
2012, Andrea Huisgen, says that her biggest passion in life is horseback
riding, a sport she has participated in for the last 15 years. When she’s not
around horses, Andrea likes to spend her time with friends and family. The
22-year old also enjoys traveling. One day, Andrea hopes to have a career in
Equine Therapy, which aims to heal depressed, anxious and autistic children
through interaction with horses.
Miss Universe Sri
Lanka 2012, Sabrina Herft, 25, is the media coordinator for a World Bank funded
project, known as "Higher Education for the 21st Century". This
project has given her the opportunity to work closely with the Minister of High
Education of her country. Sabrina desires to become a world-renowned media
personality with her own talk show shedding light on current social issues.
Miss Universe Sweden
2012, Hanni Beronius, is the second eldest of six children from a blended
family. The 22-year old has been travelling from a young age. Hanni is
currently studying Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics in hopes of creating a
non-profit organization aimed at providing reconstructive surgery to those in
need.
Miss Universe St.
Lucia 2012, Tara Edward, has been an active netball and volleyball player
throughout her life. Growing up, she dreamed of becoming an image consultant.
The 25-year old has developed a deep passion for reading fashion and beauty
blogs. Her other interests include traveling and dining. She is currently
studying Business Management.
