Meldra Rosenberg Crowned Miss Universe Latvia 2025
Riga, Latvia – The grand finale of the Miss Universe Latvia 2025 national beauty pageant took place at Monkey Club in Riga. The crown and title went to Meldra Rosenberg, who will represent Latvia at the international Miss Universe 2025 final in Thailand.
The evening was a true celebration of beauty, talent, and inspiration. Ten finalists competed for the crown, showcasing their elegance in cocktail dresses and glamorous evening gowns provided by the contest’s official partner, Klerr – a salon specializing in evening and cocktail wear.
Meldra Rosenberg is a model, traveler, and animal welfare advocate supporting local shelters. Her modeling career began at the age of 11. She has walked the runways of Paris and New York Fashion Weeks, appeared in leading fashion magazines, and is currently studying to become a TV host while developing her own television program. Now she is preparing to step onto the global stage, where she will meet contestants from over 120 countries.
The title of First Runner-Up was awarded to Kintija Krastiņa – a singer, songwriter, and music teacher studying jazz at the Latvian Academy of Music. Second Runner-Up went to Zinaida Teslyuk – an actress, model, and professional athlete, a former Latvian champion in rhythmic gymnastics and holder of three university degrees.
The winner was selected by a distinguished panel of judges:
Agnese Zeltiņa – actress, influencer, jewelry designer
Elena Tonova – professional speaker, founder of Ladies Deal Club
Andrew Wave – blogger with a multi-million audience
Asya Belova – stylist, photographer, fashion expert
Darina Kudlaeva – world champion in show dance, choreographer
The official organizer and license holder of Miss Universe Latvia is Inga Raduga Model Management. Its founder and license owner, Inga Raduga, crowned the new queen with the official Miss Universe Latvia crown and sash. These sashes are produced in the United States for all participating countries in a unified style, strictly following the original design, underscoring the global prestige of the title.
The winner received not only the honorary crown and title, but also a €3000 gift card from Klerr, one of the event’s main sponsors. The competition was also supported by Kylie Minogue and Mionetto non-alcoholic sparkling wines.
Miss Universe Latvia 2025 concluded in an unforgettable way, reaffirming that the modern Latvian woman represents a harmony of beauty, intellect, ambition, and a kind heart.
Photo and video credits:
Official Photographer: Aleksei Belokopytov
Official Videographer: Edgars Punculis
About Miss Universe Latvia:
Miss Universe Latvia is the official national beauty pageant and qualifying competition for the international Miss Universe contest. The winner represents Latvia on the global stage. Organizer – Inga Raduga Model Management.
