By: Alva Ree
In a moment that captured the hearts of Chicagoans and dazzled a national audience, Adriana Pushchak, representing the Windy City, has been crowned Ms USA Universe Petite 2025. The glamorous finale, held in Las Vegas, brought together dozens of remarkable women from across the country, but it was Adriana’s grace, strength, and story that set her apart and earned her the high honor in her category.
The Ms USA Universe Petite pageant is no ordinary competition. Celebrating women 5’6” and under, the pageant highlights inner strength, ambition, and beauty that transcends traditional standards. This year’s event featured an intensive program filled with workshops, interviews, runway showcases, and public speaking challenges — all of which Adriana navigated with extraordinary confidence and elegance.
When her name was announced as the national winner, Adriana stood on stage in awe, tears of joy in her eyes. “This crown isn’t just mine,” she said in her first emotional speech after the win. “It belongs to every woman who has ever felt underestimated, who’s ever been told she was ‘too small’ to dream big. I want to remind them that size has nothing to do with strength. This moment proves that with resilience, kindness, and self-belief, you can make the impossible possible.”
Adriana Pushchak is more than just a beauty queen — she is an internationally recognized expert of permanent makeup and an esteemed judge at global competition. Her work in the field of aesthetics has shown excellence and precision, making her an in-demand professional in her industry.
Born in the picturesque town of Drohobych in Ukraine’s Lviv region, Adriana grew up in a modest family — her father was a truck driver, and her mother worked in a local health resort. Despite humble beginnings, Adriana always held ambitious dreams close to her heart. As a child, she spent ten years practicing ballroom dancing, a discipline that instilled in her both grace and relentless determination. She originally aspired to study performing arts in Kyiv, but her father envisioned a more conventional future for her, encouraging her to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Following her family’s guidance, Adriana enrolled at the Lviv University of Internal Affairs, where she earned a degree in Psychology. But her creative spirit and passion for beauty eventually guided her toward the world of aesthetics, where she discovered her true calling.
Since relocating to the United States, Adriana has become a beloved figure in Chicago’s professional and cultural circles. Her work empowers women to feel confident in their skin, while her story inspires others to never give up on their dreams — even when the path is unconventional.
Photo Courtesy: Ms. Univers World International / Adriana Pushchak
Winning Ms USA Universe Petite is not just a personal victory for Adriana — it’s a symbolic triumph for the city of Chicago and for immigrant women across the country. It represents the power of hard work, the importance of authenticity, and the beauty of diversity. In a world that often imposes rigid standards of beauty and success, Adriana Pushchak is redefining what it means to be a modern queen.
As she continues her reign, Adriana plans to use her platform to advocate for self-love, support mental health initiatives, and mentor other women in the beauty industry. “If I can inspire even one young girl to believe in herself, then every step of this journey will have been worth it,” she shared.
Chicago is proud of its hometown star. From Drohobych to Las Vegas, Adriana Pushchak has shown that even the smallest voices can make the loudest impact — and that queens come in every size.
Published by Joseph T.
