Miss Universe 2024: all candidates of the spectacular beauty pageant

On November 16, candidates from 130 countries will compete for the title of Miss Universe 2024, a pageant celebrating its 73rd edition. This time, the gala will be held at the Arena Ciudad de México, located in the Mexican capital.

In 2023, the winner was Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua. She will pass the crown to her successor. But who will be the lucky woman? Continue reading the gallery to meet the candidates!

As we present these lovely women to you, we have to add that many of them gathered at a Mexican-themed party, wearing make-up and clothing according to the local tradition.

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

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

Elena Hidalgo is 32 years old, a professional model, and a mother.

Raynae Myers will represent, in all her beauty, the British Overseas Territory, which consists of the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands.

Ileana Márquez, 28, is the first mother to win the Miss Venezuela title. Let's see how she will do on the international stage. Venezuela has historically been a champion at beauty pageants.

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

Tatiana Calmell is a model, appears on TV, and has already gained many fans.

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

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The beautiful Fernanda Beltrán from Sinaloa is the representative of the country that will host the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe contest.

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

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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 and will soon release her first album.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nominzul Zandangiin, 19 years old, is passionate about well-being and physical activity. They are the pillars of her daily life.

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

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

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

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, 20 years old, has a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She is also a dance champion and teacher.

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

Sandra Lim is a model, presenter, and also dedicated to social work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rhea Singha, 19, is an Indian model and a graduate of the Performing Arts program from GLS University in Ahmedabad.

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

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

Jenelle Thongs, 32, has a degree in Biology and runs a dental clinic.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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Fay Asghari, 22, is the first contestant from Iran (Persia) to take part in this competition. She is a cosmetic nurse with a degree in Microbiology.

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

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

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

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

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

Eleonora Kachalovskaya is 24 years old. She left 23 beauty queen contenders behind her to win the title of Miss Universe Belarus.

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

Chidimma Adetshina is a model and believes it takes a lot of resilience to overcome challenges.

Awashukuru Wa wants to showcase the culture and friendliness of the Tanzanian people. She also looks gorgeous in Mexican costume, don't you think?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Noor Xarmina is an actress, who studied Biology and Business and aspires to create positive change in her country. She has been transformed in this picture for a special Mexican celebration.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Geyssell Lined García Navarrete is a model and currently runs her own hotel.

Model Valentina Alekseeva is 18 years old and says she is very excited and confident about the competition.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Marie Danči is 27 years old, a model, and also works in cinema and theater.

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

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