Glelany Cavalcante made history on September 18, 2024, as the first Miss Universe Italy of Brazilian descent and the first married woman to win the title. Competing against 44 candidates in Barletta-Andria-Trani, she was crowned by previous winner Carmen Panepinto, representing Campania in Miss Universe Italy 2023.
13 Miss Universe Tanzania 2024 candidates competing in Dar es Salaam
Shubila Stanton, a 23-year-old from Dar es Salaam, won the 12th Miss Universe Tanzania title in 2019 while studying environmental science and modeling. On October 18, 2024, she will crown her successor among 13 contestants. Tanzania has historically participated in Miss Universe, with Flavia Matata achieving a Top 10 placement in 2007.
19 Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 candidates competing in Bern
Lorena Santen, from Aargau, Switzerland, won the title of Miss Universe Switzerland 2023 on September 23, 2023. She competes against 19 candidates for the 2024 title on September 28, 2024. Santen represented Switzerland at Miss Universe 2023 on November 18 but remained unplaced. Bernard Poffet is the national director.
Athenea Perez crowns Miss Universe Spain 2024 Michelle Jimenez in Tenerife, Canary Islands
Athenea Perez Nsué, a gymnast and model from Murcia, Spain, won the title of Miss Universe Spain 2023 on July 1. She crowned her successor, Michelle Jimenez, on September 11, 2024. Jimenez will represent Spain at Miss Universe 2024. The pageant featured various contestants and took place in Tenerife.
Sheynnis Palacios crowns Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 Elena Hidalgo in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia
Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, crowned Elena Hidalgo as the inaugural Miss Universe Costa Rica during a ceremony at Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE on September 10, 2024. Hidalgo will represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2024. The event featured 13 candidates, with various finalists announced across multiple placements.
Consuelo Obiang Nbulito crowns Miss Guinea Ecuatorial 2024 Diana Angono Mouhafo in Baney
Diana-Lita Hinestrosa Eraul, born in the U.S., graduated from Marymount University in 2022. She was crowned Miss Universe Corisco 2023 and won Miss Guinea Equatorial 2023 on September 9. Hinestrosa later represented Equatorial Guinea at Miss Universe 2023 but did not place among the 84 contestants.
Isabella Garcia Manzo crowns Miss Universe El Salvador 2024 Florence Garcia in San Salvador
Isabella Garcia Manzo Gutierrez was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, and won Miss El Salvador 2023. She crowned her successor, Florence Gisselle Garcia, on September 7, 2024. El Salvador has had four placements in Miss Universe, with notable performances in 1955, 1975, 1995, and 1996, achieving Top rankings.
Serena Lee crowns Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 Sandra Lim in Kuala Lumpur
Serena Lee, born in Kuala Lumpur, won the Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 title on August 27, 2023, at MOV Hotel. She later crowned her successor, Sandra Lim, on September 6, 2024, during the 57th edition of the pageant held at The Majestic Hotel, featuring 16 candidates and numerous special awards.
Catherine Edouard wins Miss Universe Martinique 2024 in Fort-de-France
Catherine Edouard, a judo practitioner and entrepreneur from Fort-de-France, won the title of Miss Universe Martinique 2024 on September 6, 2024, competing against nine other candidates. She will represent Martinique at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City. Catherine also supports children with autism through her ambassador role at Plaisir d'Enfant.
16 Miss Universe Zealand 2024 candidates competing in Auckland
Diamond Langi, crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2019, represented the country in Miss Universe 2019 but did not place. She will crown her successor for 2024 on September 29, 2024, among 16 contestants. New Zealand has five Miss Universe placements, with recent leadership changes in the national pageant organization.
