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Precious Mae Bacudo

Who is Catalina Duque Abréu? Miss International Crown Marks The End Of A Long, 28-Year Wait

Catalina Duque Abréu holds the Miss International 2025 crown closing a nearly three-decade title drought for Antioquia. (Credit: Catalina Duque Abréu/Instagram)

Catalina Duque Abréu has become a national sensation after winning Miss International 2025, ending Colombia's 28-year drought at the Tokyo-based pageant and thrusting the Antioquia-born beauty queen onto the global stage.

Her victory on 27 November 2025 is being hailed not just as a personal triumph but also as a cultural milestone, celebrating a modern Colombian woman defined by intellect, advocacy, and international awareness.

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