This year’s Miss Universe 2024 competition will be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, where Sheynnis Cornejo will crown her successor. 130 countries will compete for the crown including Miss Universe Philippines 2024 representative, Chelsea Ann Manalo.
Manalo hails from Bulacan and graduated from De La Salle Araneta University with a degree in Tourism Management. Additionally, her advocacy highlights the experience of the children of Filipino migrant workers.
With only a few days left and fans eager to witness what unfolds during the competition, we’ve provided you with key information about Miss Universe 2024 including live channels to look out for, brief on notable contestants, and more!
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Miss Universe 2024 Judges and Selection Committee
This year’s competition boasts eight notable judges, including Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Other judges include:
- Gabriela Gonzalez – women empowerment advocate and fashion designer of Gabriela Gonzalez Couture
- Gary Nader – art collector and owner of Gary Nader Art Centre
- Eva Cavalli – Austrian entrepreneur and Miss Austria 1977
- Emilio Estefan – star builder and 19-time Grammy winner
- Nova Stevens – Miss Universe Canada 2020, model, and activist
- Fariana – a Colombian actress, singer, rapper, and songwriter
- Camila Guiribitey – celebrity dentist and YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers
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When and Where to Watch Miss Universe 2024 Coronation Night
Last year, multiple ABS-CBN channels aired and streamed the 72nd Miss Universe competition. A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC were sources for the live stream of Miss Universe. However, announcements for this year have only included A2Z Channel 11 as of this writing.
That said, we can still expect these channels to have a live-stream of the event on November 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Make sure to also check out and subscribe to these platforms to watch the event for free:
Notable Miss Universe 2024 Contestants
As the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night approaches, it’s best to get to know the contestants representing each country. But instead of doing that, we’ll just be looking into a few notable women in the competition who seem to have higher chances of getting the crown based on pageant fans and enthusiasts.
Miss Universe Egypt is Logina Salah, from the Middle East. The beauty queen has a skin condition called vitiligo. She shared that it took her over fifteen years to embrace herself and endure bullying in her life. Salah told The National, “I am excited to represent Egypt, women with vitiligo, and anyone who has ever felt that they don’t belong.”
On the other hand, Marianela Ancheta, from Latin America, became Miss Universe Cuba. The beauty queen won after the country had not participated in pageants for almost six decades. She told the Latin Times, “I want to inspire young girls, especially Cuban girls, to follow their dreams.”
Aside from the Philippines, another Southeast Asia contender is Thailand’s Suchata Chuangsri. The 21-year-old is studying International Relations at Thammasat University, majoring in Political Science. At 16, she faced a major health scare and underwent surgery to remove a 10 cm lump in her chest. To this day, she continues to advocate for women’s health and breast cancer.
Alma Cooper is from the United States, North America. The twenty-two-year-old is more than a beauty queen; she is also a US Army Second Lieutenant. On top of that, she’s also getting her Master’s Degree in Statistics (Data Science) at Stanford University.
Moreover, one of the candidates from Africa is Ilda Amani from the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Glamour, she “embodies the perfect fusion of fashion, activism, and creativity. Her innovative spirit shines through her stunning clothing brand showcasing African chic and women’s empowerment advocacy.”
For the Philippines, Chelsea Manalo is the first Filipino of African descent to represent the country. She continues to celebrate her skin and is very vocal about it on social media.
Top 10 Countries With Most Miss Universe Wins
The upcoming 73rd Miss Universe will add another crown to the winning country. However, did you know that one country has nine Miss Universe wins so far? Check out the top 10 countries with the most wins in Miss Universe history.
| Country | No. of Winners | Years Won |
| United States | 9 winners | 1954, 1956,1960, 1967, 1980, 1995, 1997, 2012, 2022 |
| Venezuela | 7 winners | 1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2013 |
| Puerto Rico | 5 winners | 1970, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2006 |
| Philippines | 4 winners | 1969, 1973, 2015, 2018 |
| Mexico | 3 winners | 1978, 2017, 2019 |
| Sweden | 3 winners | 1955, 1966, 1985 |
| Brazil | 2 winners | 1963, 1968 |
| Japan | 2 winners | 1959, 2007 |
| Thailand | 2 winners | 1965, 1988 |
| France | 2 winners | 1953, 2016 |
With just 1 win away from being at 3rd spot on countries with the most wins in Miss Universe history with Puerto Rico, will Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo give the Philippines its fifth win?
The Bottom Line
As the excitement builds for the Miss Universe 2024 competition, all eyes are on the contestants, especially Chelsea Ann Manalo. Let’s rally behind her and all contestants as they embark on this remarkable journey towards empowerment and global representation. Tune in on November 17 to witness history in the making! Check out her social media for updates from Chelsea herself:
Don’t forget to also follow Miss Universe’s official social media accounts for the latest updates from the competition!
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