Kate Alexeeva

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Kate Alexeeva
Кате Алексеева
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Kate in 2023
Born
Jekaterina Aleksejeva

Riga, Latvia
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Beauty queen
  • influencer
  • model
  • philanthropist
Known forHolding various beauty pageant titles
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
  • Top Model of the World Latvia 2017
  • Miss Grand Latvia 2019
  • Miss Multiverse Latvia 2019
  • Miss Universe Latvia 2023
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Major
competition(s)

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. She was crowned Miss Grand Latvia and Miss Multiverse Latvia in 2019. She also represented Latvia at the Top Model of the World pageant in 2017.

Contents

Life

Kate Alexeeva was born Jekaterina Aleksejeva in Riga, Latvia. She travels extensively and has explored more than 56 countries. [1] [2]

Pageantry

Kate Alexeeva started her professional career in 2010 as a fashion model and has collaborated with brands like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Coach. [3] [4] [5] [6]

In July 2017, Alexeeva represented Latvia at Top Model of the world pageant held in El Gouna, Egypt. [7]

In 2019 she was crowned as Miss Grand Latvia and she represented her country at the Miss Grand International 2019 held in Caracas Venezuela. [5]

Alexeeva also represented Latvia at Miss Multiverse 2019 in Punta Cana and won the Miss Photogenic award and became fourth runner up to Alyona Smirnova of Ukraine. [8]

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 but withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19. She was designated to represent Latvia at Miss Universe 2023. [5] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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 in Cannes, France in the same year. [5] [7] [4] [10] [13] [14] [15]

Advocacy

Alexeeva is an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, 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 for survivors in the Baltic region. [16]

Awards and achievements

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Sanita Kubliņa
 Miss Universe Latvia
2023		Succeeded by
Maria Vicinska
Preceded by
Meldra Rozenberga
 Miss Grand Latvia
2019		Succeeded by
Sabina Saharova

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