The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is set to captivate audiences worldwide as it unfolds in the vibrant city of Mexico City. With a record-breaking 130 contestants from diverse cultures and backgrounds, the competition promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
A Journey to the Crown
A Journey to the Crown
The preliminary competition, featuring traditional and swimwear segments, will take place on November 14th, narrowing down the field to the top 30 finalists. The grand finale, scheduled for November 16th at the Arena Ciudad de México, will crown the next Miss Universe.
2024 Miss Universe Queen: Victoria Kjær Theilvig (Denmark)
1st Runner-up: Chidimma Adetshina (Nigeria)
2nd Runner-up: María Fernanda Beltran (Mexico)
1st Runner-up: Chidimma Adetshina (Nigeria)
2nd Runner-up: María Fernanda Beltran (Mexico)
3rd Runner-up: Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand)
4th Runner-up: Ileana Márquez (Venezuela)
Top 5:
- Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina
- Mexico – María Fernanda Beltran
- Denmark – Victoria Kjær Theilvig
- Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri
- Venezuela – Ileana Márquez
Top 12:
- Bolivia – Juliana Barrientos
- Mexico – María Fernanda Beltran
- Venezuela – Ileana Márquez
- Argentina – Magalí Benejam
- Puerto Rico – Jennifer Colón
- Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina
- Russia – Valentina Alekseeva
- Chile – Emilia Dides
- Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri
- Denmark – Victoria Kjær Theilvig
- Canada – Ashley Callingbull
- Peru – Tatiana Calmell
Miss Universe 2024 Top 30:
First group
France – Indira Ampiot
India – Rhea Singha
Serbia – Ivana Trišić
Vietnam – Kỳ Duyên Nguyễn
Puerto Rico – Jennifer Colón
Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina
Canada – Ashley Callingbull
Cuba – Marianela Ancheta
China – Jia Qi
Japan – Kaya Chakrabortty
Second group
Egypt – Logina Salah
Mexico – María Fernanda Beltrán
Argentina – Magalí Benejam
Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri
Peru – Tatiana Calmell
Macau – Cassandra Chiu
Philippines – Chelsea Manalo
Ecuador – Mara Topić
Bolivia – Juliana Barrientos
Malaysia – Sandra Lim
Third group
Russia – Valentina Alekseeva
Aruba – Anouk Eman
Finland – Matilda Wirtavuori
Dominican Republic – Celinee Santos
Cambodia – Davin Prasath
Nicaragua – Geyssell García
Denmark – Victoria Kjær Theilvig
Venezuela – Ileana Márquez
Zimbabwe – Sakhile Dube
Chile – Emilia Dides
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS:
Voice for Change Silver Finalists and Gold Winners
These awards are given to queens based on their strong advocacies and impact to the community.
The Gold Winners are:
- Bolivia
- Guatemala
- and Cambodia
Each will receive a gold brooch and a cash prize of $12,000, of which a portion will go to the charity of their choice.
The Silver finalists are:
- Aruba
- Bahrain
- Eritrea
- Finland
- Guinea
- Thailand
- Cayman Islands
Best National Host Tour Country
The Philippines was recognized as the Best National Host Tour Country during the preliminary competition.
Pageant manager Jonas Gaffud accepted the award on behalf of Miss Universe Philippines.
An Inclusive Platform
Miss Universe has evolved into an inclusive organization that celebrates diversity and empowers women. In recent years, the pageant has welcomed married contestants, mothers, and transgender women, reflecting a broader commitment to breaking barriers.
How to Watch
Fans can tune in to the Miss Universe 2024 finale on YouTube or through various television networks worldwide. In Mexico, the event will air on TV Azteca at 6:30 p.m. CST. For viewers in the U.S., the pageant will be broadcast on Roku, Apple TV, and USA Network at 5:30 p.m. EST.
Contenders to Watch
Among the notable contestants are Mexico's María Fernanda Beltrán, USA's Alma Cooper, Colombia's Daniela Toloza, and Puerto Rico's Jennifer Colón. These women embody the spirit of Miss Universe, representing their countries with grace and intelligence.
A New Era for Miss Universe
Under the leadership of Thai businesswoman Anne Jakrajutatip, who acquired the Miss Universe Organization in 2022, the pageant has embraced significant changes. Last year's competition marked a historic moment with the crowning of Guatemala's Michelle Cohn, the first married contestant with children.
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