These fabulous women competed in Miss Universe 2024

Victoria Kjaer, Miss Universe Denmark, has become the winner of the global beauty pageant in 2024. The gala was held at the Arena Ciudad de México, located in the Mexican capital.

Want to see the other candidates and pick your own favorite? Continue reading the gallery to meet the candidates!

Zoe Creed, 23, is a former boxing instructor. She is passionate about fashion, fitness, nutrition, and design.

Beautiful Afro-Latina Alma Cooper is a United States Army officer and data scientist.

Noor Xarmina is an actress who studied Biology and Business and aspires to create positive change in her country. In the photo, she is wearing her National Costume.

Opal Suchata Chuangsri is 20 years old and 180 cm tall. She is currently studying Law and is fluent in multiple languages.

This will be the first time that Saudi Arabia has participated in this contest. Model Rumy Al-Qahtani is the representative.

Rhea Singha, 19, is an Indian model and a graduate of the Performing Arts program from GLS University in Ahmedabad. Here, she is wearing the Indian National Costume for this year's competition.

Despite having been Miss France in 2023, the beautiful 20-year-old model Indira Ampiot will now be the country's representative for Miss Universe.

Chidimma Adetshina was the runner-up for Miss Universe 2024. She is a model who believes it takes a lot of resilience to overcome challenges.

As you scroll through the photos of the beauty queens, keep in mind that some of them wear special make-up and clothing to celebrate the tradition of the host country, Mexico. Among them is Elena Hidalgo from Costa Rica. She is 32 years old, a professional model, and a mother.

The same goes for Raynae Myers, who represented the British Overseas Territory which consists of the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands.

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, speaker, writer, model, television presenter, and activist.

Ileana Márquez, 28, is the first mother to win the Miss Venezuela title. In the worldwide competition, she made it to the top 5. Venezuela has historically been a champion at beauty pageants. In the photo, you see its National Costume of 2024.

Tatiana Calmell is a model, appears on TV, and has already gained many fans. She won the Continental Award for Miss Universe in the Americas.

Kasandra Zawal has a busy life as a model, singer, and journalist.

The beautiful Fernanda Beltrán from Sinaloa is the representative of the country that hosted the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe contest. She made it to the top 3 in the final.

Charlotte Lucille Chia is a public relations account executive when she is not competing in beauty pageants.

Loredana Salanță is a model and makes history by being the first mother and married woman to win the title in Romania.

Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, 20 years old, is a Financial Management student and has, according to her national representatives, a captivating sense of humor.

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Chilean Emilia Dides is a model, composer, and singer who will soon release her first album. She was voted People's Choice during Miss Universe 2024.

Ana Gabriela Villanueva Jolón is 22 years old and is currently studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Legal and Social Sciences.

Marianela Ancheta, 31, is the first Miss Cuba in almost six decades.

Pia Theissen, 25, is a social worker, occupational therapist, and yoga teacher.

Magaly Benejam is 29 years old, works as an advertising model, and is also dedicated to astrology and coaching.

After undergoing bariatric surgery, Daniela Toloza Rocha, 30 years old, can be considered an example of resilience.

Michelle Jiménez, 21, lived in a youth center far from her parents. This story of overcoming has made her stronger, she says.

Irene Ng'endo is a dancer, philanthropist, fitness enthusiast, and software engineer.

The beautiful Jia Qi, 26, is dedicated to sports and physical fitness. She currently plays golf.

Brandina Lubuli, 28, is an advocate for women's and children's rights.

Ivana Trisic Relici is a lawyer, presenter, and actress in films like 'Ape vs Mecha Ape' and 'The Modelizer'.

The lovely Ariana Blaize from Georgetown is 22 years old. From a very young age, she stood out by giving public lectures and participating in charity projects.

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Nominzul Zandangiin, 19 years old, is passionate about well-being and physical activity. They are the pillars of her daily life. Here, we see her in her warrior national costume.

Naomi Méndez is 32 years of age, a fitness entrepreneur, and a nutritionist.

Maya Turdalieva, 25, was crowned in her home country in 2023 but was unable to attend the pageant and returned this year.

Melloney Dassanayake is a former national basketball team player who represents the spirit of determination and resilience.

Halima Hoy is 29 years old, a personal trainer, and a kinesiology student.

Florence García is 1.80 meters tall, she is a model, entertainer, and presenter.

Madina Almukhanova, 23, is a model, choir director, professional singer and pianist.

Sandra Lim, to the right of her Singaporean competitor, is a model, presenter, and also dedicated to social work.

Selvinique Wright, 32, is the founder and president of the Women's Health, Us First Foundation.

Celinee Santos Frías, 24 years old, is a model, actress, and law student at the University of the Caribbean in Santo Domingo.

Kimberly de Boer, 18 years old, is a painter and, from a very young age, has stood out for her social activities.

Franceska Rustem, 19, is optimistic about taking the title home to her country, which has not won the competition for 22 years.

Chelsea Anne Manalo, 25 years old and of American descent, is a model and law student.

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The beautiful Diana Angono Mouhafo, 24 years old, is dedicated to working in marketing and management.

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Davin Prasath, 33, is a model, actress and philanthropist. She is the most mature Cambodian beauty to ever compete in Miss Universe.

Juliana Barrientos, 26, is not only a pianist but also a polyglot, fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Besides her native Spanish, of course.

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Jennifer Colón,36,  is the first woman who, as a mother of three, holds the title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico.

Deyounce E. Lowenfield overcame many challenges to be in the pageant and represent her country.

Mara Topic Verduga, 29 years old, is a model and also works as a film director and producer.

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Skye Faucher, 24, loves sports and has a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Noura Njikam, 24, is passionate about sustainability and intends to advocate for conservation and environmental education in her country.

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Jenelle Thongs, 32, has a degree in Biology and runs a dental clinic. She was voted Miss Congeniality at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

For the beautiful Shyanne McIntosh, 25, being Miss Universe means embracing social causes, promoting self-confidence, and achieving personal development.

Christina Chalk, 30, a Scottish-Filipino Pharmacology graduate, defeated more than 40 finalists to claim the national title.

Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir is 18 years old and her dream is to be an airplane pilot. Besides being a Miss, of course.

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Matilda Wirtavuori is a model, presenter, and artist. She is an advocate for mental health, having suffered from anorexia, and wants to help others who are going through the same thing.

Saran Bah is a model and is involved in educational projects for girls in Guinea.

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Nora Kenez is a pharmacist and her motivation for participating in the competition was to represent working women.

Han Ariel made history in her country by defeating Choi Soon-hwa, an 81-year-old South Korean model, in the national contest.

Ilda Amani, 26 years old, is a model with a degree in Finance and Accounting, as well as an advocate for women's empowerment and health.

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Stephanie Cam is a 31-year-old model who is proud to be a single mother to a baby girl.

Clara Shafira Krebs, 22 years old, is also a model, and businesswoman and has a degree in International Business Management.

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Sofia Labus, 21, is studying Criminology at University College Cork and hopes to become a human trafficking investigator.

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Mia Le Roux is a model, but she also works as a marketing manager and is still studying this field at the University of South Africa.

Eleonora Kachalovskaya is 24 years old. She left 23 beauty queen contenders behind her to win the title of Miss Universe Belarus. Here we see her in her country's national costume.

Cassandra Chiu, in addition to being a model, dancer, and content creator, is a polyglot. She speaks Mandarin, Portuguese, English, and Cantonese.

Valeria Vasilieva, 22, beat 10 other finalists to win the title of Miss Universe Estonia. She is a businesswoman, actress, and designer.

Sampada Ghimire, a 23-year-old model, was the first runner-up at Miss Nepal 2023.

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Tania René, 26 years old and with 10 years of experience as a model, stands out for her charm, elegance, and eloquence.

Beatrice Njoya is 39 years old and stands out not only for her beauty but also for being a mother of three children and working as a risk analyst.

Victoria Velasquez Vincent has competed in Miss Universe Philippines twice and placed in the top 5 in 2021 and top 10 in 2024.

Snit Tewoldemedhin, 25, is a model and advocate for children with learning disabilities.

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International makeup artist Aniqa Alam is a mother and is a strong voice defending women and their empowerment.

Awashukuru Wa wants to showcase the culture and friendliness of the Tanzanian people. She is wearing an outfit that honors the delicate Sucuma tribe. They usually dance after a successful hunting session.

Catherine Edouard is a businesswoman and enthusiast of judo. She considers it both a sport of defense and an instrument of women's empowerment.

Thet San Andersen is a designer and is heavily influenced by Burmese culture.

Ky Duyen was born in Nam Dinh, pursues a career as a professional model, and spreads beauty wherever she goes.

Bahar Mirzayeva is a social media content creator and owns a quilting business.

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Djulieta Calalb, 19 years old, studies Management and, in the future, intends to dedicate herself to journalism or fashion.

Lilly Sodal, 21, is a sustainability advocate. She founded her own environmental platform, 'Greener Footprint'.

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Rumina Ivezaj is an advocate for environmental conservation, especially in her home country.

A 27-year-old professional model and photographer, she made history as the first mother to win the Miss Universe title in her country. Here, she is dressed in the National Costume of her country, representing its famous ceramics.

Nelma Tchissola Ferreira, 24 years old, is considered a standout candidate with her distinctive hairstyle. She is preparing to shine in the pageant.

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Alina Ponomarenko holds a degree in International Justice and Law from the National University Odesa Law Academy.

Switzerland's representative, Laura Bircher, is a veterinary nurse and believes that human mental health should be a priority worldwide.

Phiranya Thipphomvong 'Miepooh' fights to improve access to education for girls in rural areas of her country.

Haylani Kuruppu, 25, is a children's book author.

Petra Siváková is 22 years old, works as a Social Media professional, and has been a model since she was 15.

Emma Avanesyan, 32 years old and based in Moscow, Russia, brings all her beauty and splendor to the contest.

Geyssell Lined García Navarrete is a model and currently runs her own hotel. Not in this outfit of course; this is her National Costume for the Miss Universe pageant.

Kenza Johanna Ameloot studies International Business and is also dedicated to the world of fashion.

Shereen Ahmed, 29, is a Filipino-Bahraini model, content creator, and journalist.

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Luana Cavalcante is a model who started her career at age 13. She has traveled to at least 35 countries.

Mariyam Shaina Naseem went against her country's radical Islamic tradition to participate in the contest.

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Born in Montevideo, Uruguayan candidate Yanina Lucas is 28 years old, a model, and has a degree in Computer Science.

Fatou Bintou Guèye is 24 years old, 1.80 meters tall, and has a master's degree in Legal Sciences.

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Pooja Chotkan, 22, studies Earth Sciences and enjoys nature, hiking, outdoor activities, and traveling.

Khadija Omar, 23, is the first woman wearing a hijab at Miss Universe.

Model Valentina Alekseeva is 18 years old and impressed the audience as a real ice queen during the National Costume contest of Miss Universe 2024.

Logina Salah, 34, is the first Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo. She stands out for her strength of life and resilience. Here we see her with very unusual make-up, typical of Mexican culture.

Nadine Roberts, 30, is a model and property developer from Sydney whose mother is Fijian.

Israel returns to the Miss Universe pageant after a two-year hiatus. Ofir Natalie Korsia, 23, is an actress, dancer and model.

Tea Gjorgievska beat 19 candidates to win the title and represent her small nation with her beauty and brains.

Glelany Cavalcante, 30 years old, is a model and businesswoman. She is originally from Brazil and is the married woman to be Miss Universe Italy.

Raegan Rutty is the first Caymanian Olympic gymnast to represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant. The image is a still from her video for the 'Voice for Change' competition of Miss Universe, in which she achieved the top 10.

Zrinka Ćorić, 22 years old, speaks fluent English and is a fashion and photography lover.

Sakhile Dube, 27, is a model and student of fashion design and styling at the Fashion School in Milan, Italy.

Fay Asghari was initially the candidate for Persia (Iran), but she had other obligations and was replaced by Ava Vahneshan (photo).

After a 40-year absence, Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the southern Caribbean Sea, returns to the contest. It is represented by Coraly Desplan.

Ruby Pouchet, 29, will represent the small island belonging to the Netherlands which returns to international competition after a 25-year absence.

Marie Danči is 27 years old, a model, and also works in cinema and theater. She mounted the stage in a very original National Costume.

Joanne Josephine Rhodes is a radio and television presenter, art consultant, and model.

Elena Vian, 33, describes herself as a travel addict. She can now add Mexico to the list of countries she has gotten to know very well.

Christianna Katsieri, 22, is the first Greek woman to participate in two major beauty competitions: first, Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam, and now, Miss Universe 2024.

Kaya Chakrabortty, 25, loves art and sports. She is the national figure skating champion in Japan.

After a 10-year hiatus, Botswana is back in the competition. Thanolo Thato is 28 years old, a doctor, and an international model.

Nadia Koussa, 26, is participating despite the uncertain situation in her country due to the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Prisca Anyolo is a media professional with experience in television, radio, and public relations. She has a dynamic and versatile career.

Maria Vicinska is a model who believes you can achieve your dreams as long as you don't pay attention to what others say.

Andreia Correia is 26 years old, a professional model, and she will bring all of Portuguese culture to the competition. For this photo, she immersed herself in Mexican culture.

Rachel Silvera is a Pharmacy student, entrepreneur, and passionate about the environment.

Edona Bajrami is dedicated to preserving the spirit and culture of her country.