Jekaterina "Kate" Alexeeva is a Latvian model, influencer, philanthropist and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Latvia, she represented her country at the Miss Universe 2023 in
El Salvador
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. She was crowned Miss Grand Latvia and Miss Multiverse Latvia in 2019. She also represented Latvia at the
Top Model of the World
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international search for the ultimate model. The event started in 1993 in Miami, organised by the Globana Group.fashion model
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and has collaborated with brands like
Prada
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,
Dolce & Gabbana
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, and
Coach
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Guidance/instruction
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* Coac ...
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In July 2017, Alexeeva represented Latvia at
Top Model of the world
The Top Model of the World is an
international search for the ultimate model. The event started in 1993 in Miami, organised by the Globana Group.El Gouna, Egypt.
In 2019 she was crowned as Miss Grand Latvia and she represented her country at the Miss Grand International 2019 held in
Caracas Venezuela
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.
Alexeeva also represented Latvia at Miss Multiverse 2019 in
Punta Cana
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and won the Miss Photogenic award and became fourth runner up to Alyona Smirnova of
Ukraine
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.
On 12 October 2022, Alexeeva was crowned as Miss Universe Latvia. She was scheduled to participate in the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in
New Orleans
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but withdrew after testing positive for
COVID-19
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. She was designated to represent Latvia at Miss Universe 2023.
In 2023, Alexeeva participated in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant held in El Salvador to represent Latvia. She performed at the 76th
Cannes Film Festival
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Held in Cannes, France, it previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around ...
domestic violence
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, having witnessed its impact in her modelling and entrepreneurial careers. In her "Voice for Change" video, she speaks out in support of those affected by domestic violence. Additionally, she dreams of creating a safe and
sustainable community
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for survivors in the
Baltic region
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