Miss Universe Singapore 2025 top 15 finalists include debater, students, ex-contestant

The top 15 finalists for the 2025 Miss Universe Singapore were revealed at Mount Faber Peak on Aug. 19.

The event also saw the unveiling of the Lumina Orchid, a crown inspired by Singapore’s national flower, the "Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim", and designed to celebrate SG60.

Here are the top 15 finalists.

Alexis Kaur, 24, IVF specialist nurse | Instagram

Alexis is born and raised in Singapore to a Chinese mother and Sikh father.

Diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome as a teenager, she pursued a career as an IVF specialist nurse as she is determined to help others navigate fertility struggles.

Ama Lee, 23, model | Instagram

Ama completed an internship at Pathlight School and worked with children on the autism spectrum, while pursuing her degree in psychology.

She said her life was shaped by the unconditional care her mother showed to her uncle, who has an intellectual disability.

She now advocates for neurodiversity seeks to raise awareness about autism, intellectual disabilities and ADHD, encouraging greater understanding and acceptance.

Annika Sager, 25, master’s student, fitness instructor & model | Instagram

Annika grew up in Tokyo and Dubai before moving to Europe to further her studies.

Her mother is Singaporean Chinese and her father is German.

She graduated cum laude in hospitality business in the Netherlands and earned a master’s in luxury and fashion marketing in Barcelona.

She completed her first marathon in just four hours after only six months of training.

She first joined Miss Universe Singapore at 19.

This is her second time participating in the pageant.

Dana Goy, 22, nursing student | Instagram

Dana was previously bullied in secondary school.

She rebuilt her confidence to become an accomplished athlete and two-time EAGLES award recipient for excellence in sports and leadership.

She is a nursing student.

Ebel Lee, 23, Video Game Streamer | Instagram

Ebel is a video game streamer who is into art, photography, and singing.

She has been a lifelong fighter against erythrodermic psoriasis, a rare and severe form of the skin condition that once covered her from head to toe.

She hopes to use the Miss Universe Singapore platform to work with dermatological organisations, hospitals, and support networks to create space for representation in fashion and media.

Gerlyn Cheah, 30, safety & security manager | Instagram

Gerlyn as an environmental engineer by training and works as a safety and security manager.

She grew up in a military family.

She knows English, Mandarin, Malay and Singapore Sign Language.

Inez Chen, 18, student | Instagram

Inez is a debater and a student at the Singapore Management University (SMU).

She mentors at-risk youths.

Janessa Khoo, 18, student | Instagram

Janessa is a student.

She loves music, plays the piano, and has perfect pitch.

Kelly Lim Zi Xuan, 24, preschool teacher | Instagram

Kelly is a preschool teacher.

She aspires to be a speech and language therapist.

Nikita Carter, 22, law student | Instagram

Nikita is a law student.

She has 10 years of martial arts training in taekwondo and she does fencing.

Qundya Yap, 18, student | Instagram

Qundya is a student and rising content creator.

She has a love for jazz singing.

Rayann Lau, 25, business owner | Instagram

Rayann is the co-owner of a maternity wear brand.

She started doing business at 13.

Satya Nikitha, 20, student

Satya has lived in four countries before the age of 21.

She is pursuing a double degree in computer science and business.

Tiffany Tay, 28, social media strategist | Instagram

Tiffany has a deep passion for women’s health advocacy.

She discovered a 20cm ovarian cyst when she was 23 and underwent surgery.

Xue Jing Pang, 24, dancer & artist

The top three finalists will also secure representation with Basic Models, a modelling agency, to gain access to additional grooming, training, brand collaborations, and media opportunities.

Jing Pang is a dancer, artist, and advocate for women’s rights.

She previously joined Miss Earth.

Top photo via Mothership