Julia Gama Takes on the Role of Backstage Reporter, Capturing All the Behind-The-Scenes Excitement Live from the International Pageant
MIAMI – November 3, 2025 – Telemundo’s Miss Universe® live coast-to-coast broadcast returns in all its splendor with the 74th edition, airing directly from Thailand on Thursday, November 20 at 7pm ET/6pm CT/4pm PT. Carlos Adyan and Jessica Carrillo will join hosts Jacqueline Bracamontes and Danilo Carrera for this event, which brings together more than 130 contestants from around the world competing for the coveted title. In addition, Julia Gama will serve as backstage reporter, bringing viewers all the behind-the-scenes action from this international pageant, where Victoria Kjær Theilvig will crown her successor.
Co-host of Telemundo’s popular afternoon program En Casa con Telemundo and the late-night Sunday show Pica y Se Extiende, Carlos Adyan is a talented Puerto Rican–born television personality who has hosted numerous network specials. His notable appearances include hosting the red carpets of the Billboard Latin Music Awards and co-hosting Miss Universe®, Camino a la Corona, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Bienvenido, the network’s New Year’s Eve special, among others. Before joining the Telemundo network, he co-hosted Acceso Total on Telemundo 51 in Miami.
Jessica Carrillo joins this year’s Miss Universe® broadcast as co-host after serving on the Selection Committee in the previous edition. In addition to being co-host of Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo, Carrillo has covered major Telemundo events such as the red carpets of the Billboard Latin Music Awards and the Latin American Music Awards, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cups in Russia and Qatar, and numerous Miss Universe® editions, among others. Originally from Teocaltiche, Jalisco, she began her career as a news anchor for Telemundo Las Vegas in 2004 before joining Acceso Total at Telemundo Los Angeles, where she interviewed many Hollywood stars.
Julia Gama, a renowned Brazilian model and beauty queen who was the first runner-up at Miss Universe® 2020, has appeared in several Telemundo productions, including the second season of La Casa de los Famosos and this year’s All-Stars edition. She also participated in the first seasons of La Isla: Desafío Extremo and Los 50 and has previously served as a backstage reporter for other editions of Miss Universe®.
The 74th edition of Miss Universe® from Thailand will air live on Telemundo across the United States and will stream simultaneously on Peacock. Viewers across Latin America can also enjoy the live broadcast on the Telemundo Internacional cable channel.
Fans can stay up to date on all things related to the international event by following @Telemundo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #MissUniverso.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
About Miss Universe® Organization (MUO):
The Miss Universe® Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrated all cultures, backgrounds, and religions. We create and provide a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically. The women who participate in this international platform serves as inspirational leaders and role models to their communities and fans around the world.
Press contact:
Gerardo Oyola
Director, Alternative Programming Publicity
gerardo.oyola@nbcuni.com
