At this year's pageant for Miss and Mister Universe, Serbia will be represented by a Mongolian woman and a German with a Serbian passport. The tabloids argue that there are many who are angry because Serbia is not represented by a Serbian woman and a Serbian man, that Serbia is "renouncing its identity".
At the contest for Miss Universe, which will be held on November 21 in Thailand, Serbia will be represented by Jelena Egorova, a model originally from Mongolia.
At the same time, at the contest for Mister Universe, which should be organized on December 21 in Hollywood, Serbia will be represented by Yves-Len Unser, a professional model born in the southwestern city of Rastatt Germany, who, according to the tabloids, proudly points out his Serbian origin, which enabled him to take home the Mister Serbia ribbon.
The tabloids also state that such decisions have caused violent reactions in the public, especially on social networks, and that there are many who are angry because Serbia is not represented by a Serb woman and a Serb man.
Egorova proved that she has Serbian roots
Egorova claims that she got a Serbian passport because she managed to To the Government of Serbia prove that he has Serbian roots.
She also states that she passed the Serbian language exam, that she lived and studied in Serbia, that she respects Serbia and that she is honored to represent the country that "welcomed her with open arms."
"My roots are Asian, my passport is Serbian, but my purpose is universal – to show that beauty today means connection, not division. I want every girl who feels 'different' to see that she can belong anywhere, where she brings kindness, respect and strength," Egorova said on Instagram.
She also said that her heritage connects Europe and Asia, and that she "sees it as a bridge, not a border."
Egorova previously represented Mongolia at the 10th edition of the Miss Grand International pageant.
"Abandonment of identity"
Regarding the fact that she will represent Serbia, a serious discussion took place on Reddit, so the tabloids report that part of the public believes that Miss Universe is "essentially a stupid competition", while others believe that such a selection of the representative of Serbia shows "renunciation of identity".
Some have compared the situation to the situation in sports, and believe that "if basketball and football players can change their passports to play for another country, so can a contestant for Miss Universe."
Others recalled that "no one resented when they were strangers." athletes won medals for Serbia".
Competition "Lost Credibility"
On the occasion of Egorova's engagement, the company that has been organizing the Miss Serbia pageant for decades issued a statement, explaining that Miss Universe is not the same as Miss World (Miss World), in which the winners of the national elections in their countries participate.
Miss World used to be a prestigious competition, but then Donald tramp, once a businessman, and now the American president, sold the license. This competition passed into the hands of dubious organizers who completely destroyed its credibility and tradition of more than seven decades. Since then, the standards have changed drastically. Today, girls and women up to the age of 55 appear at the same competition, while individual participants are awarded ribbons from countries they have never represented," the organization announced. Miss World Serbia.
That organization pointed out that Serbia does not have an official representative this year.
"Many countries that respect credibility." Miss World licenses, withdrew from this competition last year, and Serbia is among them. The official Miss Serbia, which participates in the Miss World pageant, has nothing to do with this competition, nor does Serbia have a legitimate representative in the current Miss Universe pageant," the organization stated. Miss World Serbia.
Unser is proud of his Serbian origin
When it comes to Yves-Len Unser, who will represent Serbia at the Mister Universe contest, the tabloids state that he has an enviable modeling career behind him, that he has worked for brands such as Adidas and Diesel and that he participated in Fashion Weeks in New York and Los Angeles.
"With pride in his Serbian origins and a fearless spirit for adventure, Yves-Len Unser enters the world stage as a representative of Serbia at Mr. Universe 2025. Born in Rastatt, Germany, Yves carries the strength of his roots and the determination of a true innovator. As an independent entrepreneur with a passion for personal development and extreme sports, he embodies discipline, endurance and elegance. His character is shaped by determination. Yves is more than a competitor: he is a symbol of courageous character and unlimited ambition. Ready to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity, Yves wants to inspire the world with his story, strength and unwavering pride!

Published Date:2025-11-12