QBN proudly broadcast the Miss Earth USA national preliminary round on January 5, live from the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. Presented by LuLaRoe, the judges selected 12 finalists to advance to the original series entitled Pretty Down to Earth, airing in Summer 2025 exclusively on the Queen Beauty Network.
This year's television series is in partnership with the Miss Earth USA® organization. Known as Beauties for a Cause®, Miss Earth® empowers women through community leadership, eco-tourism, and environmental education. Miss Earth is known as the planet’s most relevant beauty event, including nearly 100 countries each year attending international festivities, which was most recently held in the pageant headquarters nation of the Philippines.
Presenting a twist to the traditional pageant format, the 12 finalists will enjoy a six month period of partnership collaborations, special events, and the official filming of series challenges on set in New York.
Hosted by Brittany Ann Payne, featured judges at the Orlando event included Franz Orban, Owner of Vizcaya Swimwear; Angelia Ong, Miss Earth 2015; Lindsey Coffey, Miss Earth 2020; Andreia Gibau, Miss Earth USA 2018; and Megan Foley-Marra, Pretty Down to Earth Casting Director.
"Usually, our judges must quickly select Miss Earth USA based on one week of performances," said National Director Laura Clark. "This extended format not only allows judges more time to evaluate the candidates, we are also afforded more time to showcase the talents and diversity of many of our top candidates. These women are overcoming great obstacles and accomplishing life changing milestones, and it will all be captured on the QBN original series."
The series is scheduled to air in June/July 2025, followed by the official Miss Earth USA final coronation on Sunday July 20 in Miami Beach, Florida. These 12 national finalists will unite with legacy titleholders of the organization to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miss Earth. The individual selected will follow in the footsteps of 24 women before her to represent the United States at the 25th edition of Miss Earth in the fall.
In the most recent edition, Beatrice Millan-Windorski of Wisconsin placed in the Top 4 internationally, awarding her the title of Miss Earth Water 2024. Windorski will continue her advocacy for climate refugee legislation and assistance around the globe for people displaced by natural disasters.
National Finalists are Arianna Tice of Newburgh, NY; Francis Malpica of Columbus, OH; Geanna Koulouris of New York, NY; Gia Soleil Espinoza of El Paso, TX; Gissell Bahena of Chicago, IL; Haley Poe of Erie, PA; Kaedance Collette of Los Angeles, CA; Kiara Landon of Seattle, WA; Madison Nero of Armonk, NY; Sarah Sherwood of El Paso, TX; Sydney Hella of Denver, CO; and Ta’ya Imaage Hazelwood of Milwaukee, WI.
Recognized as a charitable organization with 501(C)(3) tax exempt status, the pageant’s nonprofit B4ACUSA Foundation provides scholarships and grants to participants. Each candidate conducts a community environmental project. National partnerships include Comfort Bears in a Catastrophe, Los Angeles Climate Week, Goodwill Industries, and more.
Ranked as a top national pageant by Pageant Planet, the organization’s leadership of Liv & Rock Productions enters its 10th year and has recently been awarded two consecutive “Best Producer/Director” awards by the Global Beauty Awards.
All Miss Earth USA 2025 live events can be viewed on the Queen Beauty Network, streaming via the QBN mobile app or television channel. For information about candidate enrollment for ages 5-26, partnership opportunities and event details, visit www.missearthusa.com.
Subscribe now for your annual membership to plan ahead for the June 2025 series release of Pretty Down to Earth, the Road to Miss Earth 2025, and the final coronation of Miss Earth USA 2025 live from Miami Beach on July 20, 2025... Only on QBN!
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