Candidates for Miss Universe 2024 who have already won a crown

 

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is rapidly approaching, and as competitors from all over the world get ready to fight for the coveted title, excitement is growing. Some of the thirty-nine national champions competing for the title have already tasted victory in their home nations. Let's examine these amazing women in more detail:

The new Miss Universe will be crowned later this year by the reigning Miss Universe of Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, when the event returns to Mexico on September 28. For the first time since 2007, the nation will serve as host.

The return of Belize, Botswana, China, Cuba, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, New Zealand, and Samoa to the pageant this year is a highlight. Iran is scheduled to send a delegate as well, but she will go by the name "Miss Persia."

Powerhouse pageant Venezuela is among the contestants who have already chosen its representatives, despite the fact that there is still plenty of time before the conclusion.

This is the current list of crowned individuals. 

Miss Universe Philippines: Chelsea Manalo

Manalo, 24, is the first Filipina of African descent to win the title of Miss Universe Philippines. Manalo, who was born to a Filipina mother and an African-American father, competed on behalf of the province of Bulacan in one of the most followed events in the nation that is obsessed with beauty pageants.

Her victory was noteworthy in a nation where, due in large part to its colonial heritage, Western standards of beauty are still widely accepted.

When asked on stage how she would use her confidence and attractiveness to empower others, she responded that she had experienced many difficulties "as a woman of color."

She remarked, "Actually, I have heard that there are quite the number of different standards for beauty." "However, I have always followed my mother's advice to always have faith in oneself and keep the promises that you make with someone. I am already having an impact on many of the ladies who are now in my path because of this."

Because of this stunning girl the Philippines has taken home the Miss Universe title 4 times.

Miss Universe Venezuela: Ileana Marquez

The 28-year-old model is the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela. She became the third Amazonian champion in December, defeating 24 other competitors for the title.

She enjoys acting, dancing, and singing. She claims that after the organizers gave mothers and married and divorced women the opportunity to compete for the first time, she decided to enter.

Miss Universe China: Jia Qi

Jia Qi, the 2023 Miss Universe China winner, was denied a visa to enter the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador that year. Rather, she will participate in the competition this year. In October of last year, the 23-year-old defeated 31 other contenders to win her title.

Qi is a fitness fanatic and former track and field athlete from Chengdu, in the Sichuan province of China.

Miss Universe Kazakhstan: Madina Almukhanova

Following her victory over 24 other competitors at the Republic Palace in Almaty in December, the 23-year-old model was crowned Miss Kazakhstan. She had previously been granted a title for the first time "First Vice Miss Almaty 2023".

She has been modeling for five years outside of beauty pageants, in addition to being a professional pianist and singer who conducts choirs.

Miss Universe France: Indira Ampiot

20-year-old French model Indira Ampiot was crowned Miss Guadeloupe in 2022 and Miss Basse-Terre in the past. She represents Guadeloupe as the fourth female Miss France winner.

Ampiot is the niece of French football player Frederic Tejou and descended from India through her maternal grandfather. In the December competition, she defeated 29 other competitors.

Miss Universe Kyrgyzstan: Maya Turdalieva

The 25-year-old is from Kyrgyzstan's capital city of Bishkek. Turdalieva, who won the title last year, will compete this year despite being unable to attend the Miss Universe pageant for an unidentified reason last year.

She pledged to "work hard and strive to make Kyrgyzstan proud" in an Instagram post, saying, "Our culture, our nature, and our people are my inspiration."

Miss Universe New Zealand: Franki Russell

The 29-year-old Filipino-Kiwi actress and model won the title of Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, becoming the nation's first contestant since 2019.

Her campaign was centered around cyberbullying. She placed in the top 30 of the 2021 Miss Universe UAE pageant during her last competition.

Miss Universe Germany: Pia Theissen

The 25-year-old, who is native to Cologne, speaks English, Spanish, and German with ease. She has experience as an occupational therapist and is also a yoga instructor and DJ apprentice. 

She won the Miss Universe Germany title over 14 other competitors. After winning, she wrote on Instagram, "Words cannot express how grateful I am." It is a privilege to represent my nation.

Miss Universe Greece: Christianna Katsieri

Katsieri is a professional model who has previously competed in pageants, having represented her nation at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam.

Having won Miss GS Hellas 2022, she will represent Greece in prestigious international pageants. She is going to be the first Greek lady to compete in two major international pageants.

Miss Universe Dominican Republic: Celinee Santos Frias

The 24-year-old, who is from Distrito Nacional, won the Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 title by defeating 18 other competitors.

The student is an accomplished pageant queen who competed in Miss International in 2022 and Miss Intercontinental in 2019 on behalf of her nation. She has been reported  to be presently a law student at Santo Domingo's Universidad del Caribe.

Miss Universe Croatia: Zrinka Coric

This 22-year-old beautiful girl is a native of Dubrovnik, a seaside town. The medical student wants to lessen the stigma attached to mental health by participating and spreading awareness about it.

She also hopes to inspire young females to reach their best potential and to feel empowered. Croatia hosted its first national pageant in 1997 and has yet to win a Miss Universe title.

Miss Universe Albania: Franceska Rustem

Rustem, a 19-year-old model, comes from Durres, the second-biggest city in Albania. She is passionate about promoting environmental activism and mental health awareness.

Soon after being crowned, Rustem, who was bullied as a child for having thick eyebrows, told an Albanian radio station that she had learned to accept and even harness her features.

"I instruct them not to touch them, even if the makeup artists advise me to clean things up a bit. I want to keep them that way. It embodies," she remarked.

Miss Universe Argentina: Magali Benejam

The 29-year-old model Benejam hails from Cordoba, the country's second-most populous city. She defeated 27 competitors, including 60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, to win the title of Miss Universe Argentina.

Rodriguez first gained attention when she entered the beauty contest and became one of the oldest contestants ever. Age restrictions have been removed from the Miss Universe contest, allowing adult women to compete.

Miss Universe Bahamas: Selvinique Wright

Wright, 31, placed second in the Miss Universe Bahamas pageant on her prior appearances in 2016, 2018, and 2020. Never one to give up easily, it appears that this beauty queen will have success on her fourth try, especially since Miss Universe regulations have eliminated age restrictions.

Soon after her victory, she told The Nassau Guardian, "I consider myself to be a fighter And a person who is very dedicated to what it is that she has envisioned that she wants. so I'm not easily swayed by the noise in the market, and that is one thing that I’m proud of and it kept me going." "No matter how many times I fall off a bike, I will get back on."

Miss Universe Belgium: Kenza Ameloot

Ameloot, 22, studies business and is a model. Her father is from Rwanda, and her mother is from Belgium. She won the Miss Universe Belgium title by defeating 31 other competitors. She claims that Rwanda, which she visits annually, is her favorite place to go.

Miss Universe Belize: Halima Hoy

Hoy, 29, won the Miss Universe Belize title by defeating nine other competitors. She is a licensed sports medicine trainer and fitness coach from San Pedro Town.

After winning, she told the San Pedro Sun, "I am doing this for the community, and I will share the journey with them."

Miss Universe Colombia: Daniela Toloza

Thirty-year-old Toloza is a fashion designer who has her own brand, La Rochelle. In addition, she is the first married contestant from Colombia to represent her country in Miss Universe.

Despite her childhood struggles with weight, she is a strong advocate for inclusiveness and body positivity.

"I am here to remind you the privilege of counting your body, to honor your processes of the of journey and to feel absolutely proud of what you have earned today. and that you are still working toward being your greatest self," she stated in an Instagram post after winning.

Miss Universe Boliva: Juliana Barrientos

Barrientos, 26, a talented pianist with a degree in international relations, competed as Miss Cochabamba in the Miss Universe Bolivia competition.

"It's not only me who uses this title. "It is for every young girl who aspires to change the world," she declared following her victory. "I'm determined to use this platform to share the voices of the frequently ignored and to encourage constructive social change in our community."

Miss Universe Bonaire: Ruby Pouchet

The 27-year-old pageant veteran will represent the Caribbean island nation. Pouchet graduated from advertising school and won several titles, including Miss Bonaire in 2022 and Miss Grand Bonaire in 2023, which helped her qualify for the Miss Grand International pageant. She will now compete in the Miss Universe contest on behalf of the little island nation.

Miss Universe Curacao: Kimberly de Boer

De Boer, just eighteen, defeated seven other competitors to win the title of Miss Universe Curacao. After winning, she wrote on Instagram, "This crown is a symbol of our collective hard work and dedication." "Winning Miss Universe Curacao is a dream come true, achieved with unwavering determination and passion."

Miss Universe Ecuador: Mara Topic

Actress and model Topic competed in the 2019 Miss Grand Ecuador pageant and represented her nation in the Miss Grand International competition, finishing in the top 10.

She defeated 24 other competitors to win the Miss Universe Ecuador title earlier in June, representing the city of Guayaquil.

After winning, she wrote on Instagram, "I want to invite everyone to stop calling me Mara Topic Verduga and call me Ecuador, because I want us to be one family."

Miss Universe Persia: Fay Asghari

Asghari, an American model and entrepreneur, is Iran's unofficial representative in the Miss Universe pageant, a first for the country. The 31-year-old made history by becoming the first representative from Iran in the storied beauty pageant when she defeated 20 other women of Iranian heritage to win the Miss Universe Persia title which was held an event in Rome.

Miss Universe Peru: Tatiana Calmell

Calmell, 29, is a businesswoman, model, and actor. She was the former Miss Peru 2022 and came third at Miss International 2022, representing her nation.

Earlier this year, Calmell entered the Miss Peru 2024 competition once more and defeated 34 other competitors to win the title.

She recalled how, upon the removal of age restrictions from the Miss Universe criteria, "tears of excitement fell upon me to feel that I again had an open door to participate in Miss Peru."

"I'm overjoyed that I have the incredible fortitude and determination to pursue the challenging route. The keys to where I am now have been perseverance and persistence."

Miss Universe Puerto Rico: Jennifer Colon

Colon, 36, a single mother of three, created history when she became the first mother and woman over 28 to win the Miss Universe Puerto Rico title.

Colon is a successful businesswoman who owns her own medical aesthetics company and is a seasoned beauty queen. In 2009, she won the title of Miss World Puerto Rico and advanced to the semifinals of the Miss World pageant.

Miss Universe Myanmar: Thet San Andersen

Andersen, who is partially Swedish, won the Miss Universe Myanmar title over 52 other competitors. Andersen is a fashion designer, and her Burmese ethnicity is a major influence on her label, Seint Studios.

After winning Miss Universe Myanmar, she declared, "Winning Miss Universe Myanmar hit a whole new level of life goal achievement."