What do a Cuban-born Mister Supranational contestant and a small-town Montana beauty queen have in common?

Everything.

At first glance, Luis Portelles and Dani Walker

Every so often, a woman steps onto the world stage not merely to compete, but to ignite a transformation.

Lina Luaces, the newly crowned Miss Cuba 2025, is far more than just another contestant en route to Miss Universe. She is a force of nature, a powerful symbol, and a generational presence with the undeniable potential to reshape how we perceive beauty, identity, and representation forever. While the Miss Universe crown isn't hers yet there's an electric hum in the air: she isn't just a contender; she's the undisputed frontrunner. And when she claims that title, the world won't simply applaud; it will shift on its axis.