Category: Miss Universe

Amanda is a recent broadcast graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

She supports the fight against childhood cancer and is actively involved with a non-profit organization called "Sammy's Superheroes."

Amanda grew up in a small town with one younger sister. Her faith and family are the most important parts of her life.

She is an animal lover and enjoys spending time with her puppy, Reese. Her dream job is to do reporting on entertainment news for a large market.

(Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

  

Helen Elizabeth Wisner is a speech teacher and assistant golf coach at Shiloh Christian School in Springdale, Arkansas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Arkansas in 2010.

From the Fall of 2010 to the Spring of 2012, Helen worked on her masters degree. In the fall of 2011, she began teaching undergraduate communication classes per a Teaching Assistantship and tutoring for the University of Arkansas Athletic Department.

She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and part of the 2010 National Sprite Step Off winning team. Helen grew up in the North Little Rock area and graduated with honors in 2006 from North Pulaski High School.

While growing up, she loved cheer leading, camping, acting, church activities, vacations, family activities, hanging out with friends and playing team sports.

She was born in California and lived in Mesa, Arizona when she was adopted. Helen believes she is blessed beyond words to have been given this life. (Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

  

Audrey Banach is currently a senior at Kansas State University majoring in Communication Studies, and minoring in Business Administration. Audrey is currently in the process of applying to get her Masters in Health Services Administration.

She has the professional dream of becoming a hospital administrator at a specialty women's hospital or pediatric hospital, and hopes to create leading medical support systems, which will be cost effective, enabling medical practitioners to provide superior care to patients.

Audrey is very proud of her family background as well, being the grandchild of three immigrants from around the world. Her father was a U.S. Army Ranger, so being born into a military family, she started traveling around the country at just a few months old.

In college, she was able to become deeply involved with the organization Autism Speaks. Eating healthy and having a balance between mind, body, and spirit are important parts of her life. (Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

  

Brittany Oldehoff was born and raised in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A native Floridian, Brittany enjoys the beach, boating, and jet skiing.

She is a professional model with Next Model Management and has travelled all over the world to model for Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Oscar De La Renta, Armani, Chloe, and many others. Brittany was featured as a model on the second season of "Project Runway" and "Models of the Runway" on Lifetime.

Last year, Brittany graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. She hopes to one day land a successful career with the Secret Service. She is an advocate for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and has volunteered for Best Buddies and the Tri County Humane Society.

She enjoys romantic comedies, country line dancing, and Mexican food. Brittany believes life is a journey where we must live each day to the fullest, learn from your mistakes, and never let negative circumstances impede your path to success. (Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)

  

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Bishara graduated from Columbia College of Chicago, Illinois with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. Her ultimate goal is to be a broadcaster on a national network. She is a former traffic reporter on WTMJ-4, Milwaukee's NBC affiliate.

Bishara is a huge sports fan and currently works for FOX Sports Wisconsin as an on-air personality. She is very active with Special Olympics Wisconsin, going "Over the Edge," and taking the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" to help raise money for the organization.

She danced professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks as a NBA dancer for three years, and was even selected to dance at the 2011 NBA United Tour in Madrid, Spain. She self-published two books by the time she graduated from high school. The books include "A Pink Bag of Dreams," and "Family Connection Book Club."

She was honored by the Mayor of Milwaukee with a Proclamation; proclaiming July 12th "Bishara Dorre Day" to recognize her many hours of community service. (Photo and bio courtesy of the Miss Universe Organization)