The 74th Miss Universe competition is set to take place this November 21st in Thailand, with the finale being held at the impact Arena in Pak Kret. The pageant, themed “The Power of Love,” will showcase contestants from over 120 countries and regions, including the historic first-time participation of representatives from Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique. Below, we detail the Latin American contenders vying for the crown and provide a closer look at this year’s competition.
The 74th Miss Universe competition is heading to Thailand, with the grand finale set for November 21st (November 20th in some countries due to time differences). This year’s pageant, held at the Impact Arena in Pak Kret, will feature contestants from over 120 regions, including a strong showing from Latin America.
Representing their countries and hoping to succeed Victoria Kjær are contestants from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Adding to the excitement, this year also marks the debut of contestants from Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique, while Azerbaijan, Slovenia, Ghana, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo, and South Africa are returning to the competition after a hiatus. The pageant is a significant cultural event, drawing global attention to beauty, empowerment, and international representation.
A unique addition to this year’s competition is Yamilex Hernández, who earned her spot as Miss Universe Latina through a Telemundo reality show.
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The theme for this year’s Miss Universe is “The Power of Love,” celebrating “unity, inclusion, and the transformative impact of women,” according to the organization. The contestants have already arrived in Thailand and have been participating in various events, including fashion shows, city tours, and gala dinners, leading up to the November 19th national costume event and preliminary competition – featuring evening gown and swimsuit rounds.
Meet the Latin American Contestants
Here’s a look at the Latin American representatives vying for the crown:
Aldana Masset, Argentina
Yessica Hausermann, Bolivia
Gabriela Lacerda, Brazil
Inna Moll, Chile
Vanessa Pulgarín, Colombia
Mahyla Roth, Costa Rica
Lina Luaces, Cuba
Nadia Mejía, Ecuador
Giulia Zanoni, El Salvador
Raschel Paz, Guatemala
Alejandra Fuentes, Honduras
Yamilex Hernández, Miss Universo Latina
Fátima Bosh, Mexico
Itza Castillo, Nicaragua
Yanina Gómez, Paraguay
Mirna Caballini, Panama
Karla Bacigalupo, Peru
Zashely Alicea, Puerto Rico
Jennifer Ventura, República Dominicana
Valeria Baladan, Uruguay
Stephany Abasali, Venezuela
This year’s edition promises to be a historic one.
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